Owner`s manual

Installation

General

This section describes the procedures for setting up the MICOM-2ET-RDP.

These procedures can be performed by the system operator under field

conditions, with no prior experience.

The radio should be set up and configured in accordance with the instructions in

the MICOM-2E/2R Owner’s Guide.

Locate the MICOM-2ET-RDP in a convenient location, at a safe distance from

strong electrical fields produced by electric brush motors, generators, power

lines, etc.

Unpack the following items from the RDP suitcase: antenna, coaxial (RF) cable,

power cable (DC and/or AC) and microphone. (stored inside the suitcase cover)

Antenna Installation

Depending on the option ordered with your MICOM-2ET-RDP (G580 or G581),

you will have to set up a long-wire or broadband antenna in order to facilitate

communications.

Broadband Antenna Installation

The antenna supplied with the MICOM-2ET-RDP Option G581 (FLN2620) is an

end-fed portable, broadband HF antenna which can be used in temporary

applications or as a permanently installed base antenna. The antenna includes:

• One SWQ-100-M antenna

• One stainless steel earth stake

• One 5m (17 ft) length of coaxial cable fitted with connectors

• One 15m (50 ft) length of throw cord with throwing weight

• One 5m (17 ft) length of tensioning cord

Warning

Verify that the ON/volume switch on the radio control panel is in the

OFF position before beginning the installation.