Micom 3T User Manual

MICOMRadio Control ApplicationMOBAT USA1720 West Paul Dirac Drive,Tallahassee 32310 FL, USAOwner’s GuideCat. No. 6886869J01Part number FVN4841Option n

Ov e rvi e w1MICOM-3 PanelDisplays a mimic of the MICOM-3 panel that can be directly controlled by means of the computermouse and keyboard. Offers a s

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide11H ow to …With the MICOM Radio Control application, you can handle two types of tasks:x Configu

1InstallationInstallationContents of PC Control and Programming PackageCheck that you have received the following items:1. MICOM Radio Control (MRC) a

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide13Installation ProcedureBefore starting the installation:1. If necessary, turn the computer on a

1Getting StartedGetting StartedBefore You Begin WorkingIf you are not familiar with using the mouse or keyboard, or with choosing commands in Windows,

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide15General ProceduresYou can use the keyboard or the mouse to carry out any action in the MICOM R

16Getting StartedFigure 2. Dialog Box OptionsMove the dialog boxby dragging the title bar.Ifthe arrowisattached tothelist,select an option.Double-clic

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s GuideMICOM Radio Control Application WindowsThis section describes the main elements of the MICOM Ra

Getting Started14The M e nu Ba r sThe MICOM Radio Control application commands are listed on menus. The menus are listed onthe menu bar along the uppe

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide15The ToolbarsThe Toolbar, displayed just below the menu bar, has buttons that provide quick acc

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Getting StartedThe Status LineThe status line at the bottom of the application window provides information about the radio and thePC parameters, It al

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide21R S S P a n e lRSS Panel MenusFile View/Change ServicePreferencesHelp9RSS Panel BITE Comm. Por

RSS Panel22File MenuItem FunctionNewCreate a new radio parameter data base, according to the present modeOpenOpen an existing radio parameter file. Th

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide23RSS Panel Toolbar ButtonsButton Name FunctionNewCreate a new radio parameter data base, accord

RSS Panel24RSS ALE Panel Open the RSS ALE PanelMICOM Panel Open the MICOM PanelComputerInterface PanelOpen the Computer Interface PanelExitEnd the MIC

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide25Channels FieldItem ParameterNoChannel numberTx. FreqTransmit frequency (MHz). Frequency range:

RSS Panel26Options FieldParameter DescriptionPriorityChannelThe channel, 1 to 200, the radio switches to by pressing the priority button on the frontp

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide27Microphoneside toneEnable/disable the sidetone when you transmit using the microphone.HideFreq

RSS Panel28Radio Wide Information WindowThe Radio Wide Information window provides a summary of the radio hardware and softwareconfiguration, for view

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide29Configuration Check WindowThe Configuration Check window displays an updated list of errors in

iiGroups Field ...20Options Field ...

RSS Panel30Preferences MenuCommunication PortsThe Comm Ports command customizes the PC serial communication parameters by selecting thecommunication p

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide31Read DeviceThe Read Device command enables the user to load a radio configuration file directl

RSS Panel32Radio Configuration SettingsThe View/Change|Configuration menu, provides commands to set channel parameters, scannedchannel groups, radio o

33MICOM-3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s GuideTransmit The radio acts as a transmitter only. When you click this option, a box appearsOnly to ty

RSS Panel34The Guard Channel is the channel scanned by the radio at 50% duty cycle with other scannedchannels in the group.The Scanned Channels are th

35MICOM-3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s GuideR S S A L E P a n e lRSS ALE Panel MenusFile View/Change PreferencesNewOpenRead DeviceInformationS

R S S A L E36InformationDisplay information on the radio parameter file.SaveSave the active ALE parameter data base with its current name. If you have

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide37Button Name FunctionNewCreate a new ALE parameter data base.OpenOpen an existing ALE parameter

R S S A L E38ALE Configuration Summary WindowThe ALE Configuration Summary window provides information about nets, net options, scannedchannels and me

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide35Net Configuration FieldParameter DescriptionNet ConfigurationNet No.The net number you want to

ALE Controls ... 49Update Link Quality Cont

R S S A L E40ALE Options Configuration FieldParameter DescriptionPTT TimeoutThe time that elapses from the moment you release the PTT button, until th

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide41ALE Configuration SubmenuThe functions appearing under the Configuration menu are as follows:

R S S A L EALE Messages Configuration1. Select the desired message in the Message No. list.2. Type the desired message contents in the editing field,

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide43Automatic Dial ConfigurationThe Automatic Dial command enables you to call any station in the

R S S A L E44Parameter Description#Pressing the # key on the radio panel, then selecting a digit from 0-9 andpressing Enter will cause the radio to ex

MI C O M- 3 P C Control & Programming Owner’s Guide45Radio Wide Information WindowThe Radio Wide Information window provides a summary of the radi

R S S A L E46ALE Configuration Check WindowThe ALE Configuration Check window displays a read-only updated list of errors in the ALEconfiguration para

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide47x Channel No. XX in Net No. YY selected but not programmed –The channel selected in a netis no

48Computer Interface PanelComputer Interface PanelComputer Interface Panel MenusFile View/Change Commands Preferences HelpRead DeviceExitRSS PanelRSS

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide49View/Change MenuItem FunctionRSS Panel Open the RSS PanelRSS ALE Panel Open the RSS ALE PanelC

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Computer Interface Panel50Computer Interface Panel Toolbar ButtonsButton Name FunctionView/Hide Log FileEnable/disable the display of the log file.Rea

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide51Channels TabDisplays the notch filter and clarifier controls together witha mimic of the MICOM

Computer Interface Panel52Channel Mode ControlsButtonsProgram Channel Click this button to download the selected channel number and itsparameters to t

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide53Parameter FunctionTx PowerTransmit Power Level:• Low - 25 Watt• Medium - 60 Watt• High - 100 W

Computer Interface Panel54ALE ControlsUsed to…x Select the net, channel, station and message.x Perform ALE calling.x Display unanswered calls. xReply

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide55Update Link Quality ControlsIn the Update Link Quality tab, you can: xActivate sounding. x Per

Computer Interface Panel56Using the StackUnanswered calls in ALE mode are stored in the Stack, which can save up to 200 calls (dependingon the log fil

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide57The Stack List ToolbarThe stack list toolbar enables quick access to commonly used commands an

Computer Interface Panel58Log FileDelete selected logentryDelete all log entriesHelpClose log fileIncoming Call NotificationWhenever ALE is enabled, y

59MICOM-3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s GuideMICOM PanelFi g ur e 1 9. MI COM Pa ne l Me n u Ba rFile MenuItemExit End the MICOM Radio Control

Ov e rvi e w6OverviewThe MICOM-3 FamilyMICOM-3F, MICOM-3T and MICOM-3R are part of a family of high-performance, DSP-based, multi-purpose HF SSB radio

MICOM PanelView/Change MenuItem FunctionRSS PanelOpen the RSS PanelRSS ALE PanelOpen the RSS ALE PanelComputer InterfaceOpen the Computer Interface Pa

61MI C O M- 3 P C Cont r o l & P rogramming Owner’s GuideUsing the MICOM PanelUse the mouse to click the keys on the panel, instead of pressing ke

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s Guide7MICOM Radio Control Application FeaturesThe MICOM Radio Control application provides an integra

Ov e rvi e w8RSS ALE PanelUsed to program the additional features and operational parameters of the radio for operation inthe ALE mode.You can also pl

MI C O M- 3 PC Control & Programming Owner’s GuideComputer Interface PanelUsed to control the MICOM-3 radio from a remote or local location, using