Owner`s manual

MICOM-2ET-RDP HF-SSB Owner’s Manual

Display present but

weak or no receive

signal or noise

Check whether:

• The setting of the volume control is in the middle position.

• The squelch position is set to OFF and the monitor is set to ON.

• The operating channel is properly programmed (frequency,

mode of operation, etc.).

• All antenna wires and tuner cables and connections are intact.

Poor or no

transmission

Check whether:

• The 30A fuse installed in the fuse holder located on the red wire

of the power cable is good.

• The 6.3A fuse installed on the right side of the MICOM-2ET-

RDP connections box, next to the AC connection, is good.

• Proper grounding cables are connected from the radio and from

the antenna tuner to the vehicle chassis.

• While speaking, check RF power bars for activity.

The resulting RF power output is displayed in approximately

15W increments (bars) being added from the bottom of the

display upwards.

• Three or more bars disappear from the RF power bar display.

There may be a problem in the antenna system. If the antenna

cabling or the antenna mast rigging position has changed since

the antenna was last tuned, the antenna tuner will not be

adjusted automatically. To retune the antenna tuner, press the

ENTER key. If transmission is still poor, inspect the tuner,

antenna and ground plane for loose connections or misplaced

parts. If no loose connections are found, call your service

representative for assistance.

• There are no bars on the RF power bar display.

Indicates low transmitter power, which can be caused by a

faulty microphone, faulty transmitter, overheating, or defective

antenna system.

Problem Troubleshooting