Motorola Micom 2 Manual

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Programming the Radio
MICOM-2E is already configured for use at the time of purchase.
However, at times, it is necessary to change the configuration. The
following sections relate to MICOM-2E’s Programming mode.
You can find your radio parameter and change it by pressing a
function key under the parameter name, or you can press
the scroll arrow keys to scroll through the parameters.
To enter Programming mode:
1.Pressto display the Menu screen.
2.Pressto scroll to the second Menu screen.
3.Press[PROG] to enter Program mode.
4.Press
mode.[RAD] to enter Radio Programming
In this menu, you program:
· channels
· radio parameters
· radio options
The following sections explain the programming procedures in detail. 
						

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Programming Channels
When you choose the CHAN option in the Radio Programming menu,
you see a menu with the following options:
· GET - Get programmed channel
· STOR - Store channel
· ERAS - Erase programmed channel
· PWR - Tx power level
· FREQ - Frequency
· BAND - Band type
· MODE - Radio mode
· AGC - Automatic Gain Control
· BW - Band width
The use of each option is explained in the following sections.
Channel Options
The first three options, GET, STOR, and ERAS, are used for
programming channels in MICOM-2E.
GET retrieves channels already programmed in MICOM-2E. Once a
channel is programmed in MICOM-2E, it is stored with all its
parameters. Retrieving a channel retrieves all the parameters defined
for the channel. 
						

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To copy a channel’s parameters to another channel:
1.Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 on
page 29).
2.Press[CHAN].
3.Press[GET].
4.Enter the number of the channel to which you want
to copy the parameters with the keypad.
5.Select the source channel.
6.Press
[STOR].
Note that the channel number is flashing, which indicates that you can
change it or leave it at the current number.
7.Enter the number of the channel to which you want
to copy the parameters with the keypad.
If you need to backspace, press  [BACK].
If you want to clear the display, press 
 [CLR].
8.Press
 to confirm. 
						

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To delete a channel from MICOM-2E:
1.Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 on
page 29).
2.Press[CHAN].
3.Press[ERAS].
4.Enter the number of the channel to which you want
to delete.
If you need to backspace, press  [BACK].
If you want to clear the display, press 
 [CLR].
5.Press
 to confirm. 
						

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Setting the Tx Power Level
Four power levels are possible for a programmed channel:
· LOW
· MED
· HIGH
· MAX
To set the channel’s Tx power level:
1.Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 on
page 29).
2.Press
[CHAN].
3.Press[PWR].
4.Press the function key that appears below the power
level of your choice: Low, Med(ium), High,
Max(imum).
5.Press to confirm,to cancel. 
						

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Setting the Frequency
MICOM-2E offers four frequency options:
· Simplex Frequency (SMPX) - transmits and receives on the same
frequency.
· Duplex Frequency (DPLX) - transmits on one frequency and receives
on a different frequency.
· Receiving Only Frequency (RXO) - defines a frequency for reception
only.
· Transmitting Only Frequency (TXO) -  defines a frequency for
transmission only.
To set a channel’s frequency:
1.Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 on
page 29).
2.Press[CHAN].
3.Pressto scroll to the FREQ option.
4.Press[FREQ].
5.Press the function key beneath the frequency option of your choice.
6.Enter the frequency of your choice with the keypad.
7.Presstwice to confirm,to cancel. 
						

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Choosing the Band Type
MICOM-2E has two band types:
· USB - upper side band
· LSB - lower side band
To set the channel band:
1.Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 on
page 29).
2.Press[CHAN].
3.Pressto scroll to the BAND option.
4.Press[BAND].
5.Press the function key beneath the band option of your choice.
6.Press
to confirm,to cancel. 
						

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Setting the Operating Mode
MICOM-2E offers three operating mode options:
· SSB - single side band
· AME - amplitude modification equivalent
· PLT - pilot mode
To set the operating mode:
1.Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 on
page 29).
2.Press[CHAN].
3.Pressto scroll to the MODE option.
4.Press[MODE].
5.Press the function key beneath the mode of your choice.
6.Press
to confirm,to cancel. 
						

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Using Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
MICOM-2E offers two AGC speeds: SLOW and FAST.
To set the AGC speed:
1.Enter the Radio Programming menu (steps 1-4 on
page 29).
2.Press[CHAN].
3.Pressto scroll to the AGC option.
4.Press[AGC].
5.Press the function key beneath the AGC speed of your choice.
6.Press
to confirm,to cancel.