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Page 3: ... TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW In the event of a defect malfunction or failure to conform to specifications established by Seller or if appropriate to specifications accepted by Seller in writing during the period shown Motorola at its option will either repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price thereof and such action on the part of Motorola shall be the full e...

Page 4: ... copyrighted computer program Accordingly any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this instruction manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola Furthermore the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license und...

Page 5: ...ooper 2 R S B A C K P A C K 5 50 Watt HF SSB TRANSCEIVER MOBAT 3 Israeli Shimon St P O B 5090 Industrial Zone Rishon le Zion 75151 Israel All rights reserved Printed in Israel Owner s Manual Cat No 6886863J01 ...

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Page 7: ...micomTrooper 2 R S B A C K P A C K 5 50 Watt HF SSB TRANSCEIVER Motorola 1720 West Paul Dirac Drive Tallahassee 32310 FL USA Owner s Manual Cat No 6886863J01 ...

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Page 9: ...ns that are not related to any specific procedures and therefore do not appear elsewhere in this publication These are recommended precautions that personnel must understand and apply in addition to the precautions listed in the Information for Safe Efficient Operation section Warning High Voltage Do not touch the antenna and the RF connectors when the transceiver operates During transmission high...

Page 10: ... NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to February 2002 Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards NOTICE This radio is intended for use in occupational controlled applications where users have been made aware of the potentional for exposure and can exercise control over th...

Page 11: ... complies with the IEEE FCC and ICNIRP exposure limits for occupational controlled RF exposure environments at usage factors of up to 50 talk 50 listen In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with FCC exposure guidelines your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting during talking not when it is receiving listening or in standby mode Your Motorola two way radio comp...

Page 12: ...f the roof or the center of the trunk deck per specific guidelines and instructions in the Radio Installation Manual These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body vehicles Use only the Motorola approved supplied antenna or a Motorola approved replacement antenna Use of non Motorola approved antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC re...

Page 13: ...ity conflicts turn off your radio In any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles To avoid possible interaction between the radio transmitter and any vehicle electronic control modules for example ABS engine or transmission controls the radio should be installed only by an experie...

Page 14: ... include fueling areas such as below decks on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted Warning Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations turn off warning your radio when y...

Page 15: ...with Main Equipment Components 2 3 2 3 1 Backpack Carrying Harness 2 3 2 3 2 micomTrooper Transceiver 2 5 2 4 Preparing for Backpack Operation 2 6 2 4 1 Outline of Preparation Procedures 2 6 2 4 2 Installation of micomTrooper Battery 2 6 2 4 3 Installation of Transceiver in Carrying Harness 2 8 2 4 4 Installation of Whip Antenna 2 12 2 4 5 Connection of Audio Accessories 2 14 2 4 6 Wearing the Bac...

Page 16: ...s Cont d Page Appendix A Static Operation A 1 A 1 Scope A 1 A 2 Procedure A 1 Appendix B Using Battery Charger FLN9541 B 1 B 1 Purpose and Use B 1 B 2 Operating Instructions B 2 B 3 Main Technical Specifications B 3 ii ...

Page 17: ... View 2 3 Figure 2 2 Typical Backpack Carrying Harness Open View 2 4 Figure 2 3 micomTrooper Transceiver General View 2 5 Figure 3 1 Channel Mode Menu 3 2 Figure 3 2 Menu Functions Page 1 of 3 3 3 Figure 3 3 Menu Functions Page 2 of 3 3 4 Figure 3 4 Menu Functions Page 3 of 3 3 5 Figure A 1 Connecting the Dipole or Long Wire Antenna A 3 iii ...

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Page 19: ...ovides instructions for preparing the micomTrooper for static operation using a dipole or long wire antenna Appendix B Using Battery Charger FLN9541 provides instructions for using the FLN9541 for recharging the Lithium ion battery used by micomTrooper transceivers micomTrooper is part of the MICOM family of HF SSB radio sets it has compatible characteristics and uses the same operating procedures...

Page 20: ...on Designed to meet the needs of users who carry out on foot operations in remote areas it is built to withstand years of shock and vibration as well as severe weather conditions micomTrooper is certified for dependability and durability and complies with US standard MIL STD 810F The micomTrooper is equipped with a military type handset whip antenna cables and connectors delivering superior qualit...

Page 21: ...Whip Antenna micomTrooper Transceiver Backpack C Harness arrying Handset Antenna Base Figure 1 1 micomTrooper Ready for Operation General View 1 3 ...

Page 22: ...smit power and thus increase battery life when the communication conditions do not require the maximum transmit power 20 W Under bad propagation conditions or in an emergency the operator can rapidly switch to static operation by simply placing the self supporting micomTrooper harness on ground and increase the transmit power to 50 W Under static operating conditions the operator can easily connec...

Page 23: ...al squelch User friendly operation Large alphanumeric front panel display and keyboard for programming and set up Support for multiple languages Years of trouble free advanced communications Upgrading to future technologies is easily made by installing new software into the transceiver s DSP unit Easily replaceable digital components ensure cost effective maintenance and repair Very high MTBF as w...

Page 24: ...ransceivers for fixed base stations mobile vehicle mounted and hand carried units serving the long range wireless communication needs of hundreds of organizations worldwide Main optional accessories Secure voice AC battery charger FLN9541 External GPS Spare 12Ah rechargeable Lithium ion battery 1 6 ...

Page 25: ...100 kHz 30 MHz Rx Sensitivity SSB 0 5 µV for 10 dB SINAD Audio Bandwidth 350 to 2700 Hz Frequency Stability 0 6 ppm Frequency Resolution 10 Hz Operating Temperature Range 124 to 184 F 30 to 60 C Operating Voltage 12V nominal Dimensions Height 17 7 inch 450 mm Width 13 inch 330 mm Depth 5 1 inch 130 mm Weight 16 lbs 7 1 kg Options RS 232 Remote Control Interface RSS for PC Radio and ALE Multinet Op...

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Page 27: ...Voltage During transmission dangerously high RF voltages appear at the RF connectors the antenna cables and on the antenna itself Do not touch the antenna and the RF connectors when the transceiver operates Make sure the antenna is not near high voltage lines Warning Lithium batteries contain dangerous chemicals Handle and dispose of used Lithium batteries according to the prescribed safety regula...

Page 28: ...n flat surface cut all straps and open or remove the top 2 Take out each item carefully and place it securely on a clean surface 3 Remove the packing material while looking for small items 4 Fold and store the containers and packing materials for use b Checking Unpacked Equipment 1 Inspect all items for damage Immediately report any damage found 2 Check all items against the items listed in the ac...

Page 29: ...view of a typical backpack carrying harness The harness has a frame that supports the transceiver When placed on level ground the four feet of the frame support the whole assembly in a vertical position Shoulder Strap Adjustment Buckle Bottom Flap Closed Storage Pouches Shoulder Straps Breast Strap Protection Flap Closed Waist Straps Harness Frame Figure 2 1 Typical Backpack Carrying Harness Gener...

Page 30: ...d or spare batteries are located to the two sides All the flaps and covers are held by Velcro fasteners Figure 2 2 shows a view of the open harness as needed to gain access for installing the equipment in it Note the location of the battery pouch and the transceiver retaining straps Bottom Flap Open Battery Pouch Protection Flap Open Harness Frame Retaining Straps Figure 2 2 Typical Backpack Carry...

Page 31: ...r and its connectors Note the coaxial cable connecting the transceiver to the automatic antenna tuner ATU micomTrooper Transceiver Automatic Antenna Tuner ATU ATU RF Connector Transceiver RF Connector Power Connector Coaxial Cable Whip Mount Figure 2 3 micomTrooper Transceiver General View 2 5 ...

Page 32: ... 2 4 2 Installation of micomTrooper Battery 1 Place the carrying harness on a clean flat surface 2 Release the two battery flaps and then release the two straps holding the battery all these items have Velcro fasteners 3 Remove old battery if any 4 Visually check battery and battery pouch for dirt or damage Clean if necessary 5 Orient the battery as shown in figure and push the battery in place 6 ...

Page 33: ...Lower Battery Flap Upper Battery Flap Battery Straps 2 7 ...

Page 34: ...with its front panel upwards and its rear resting on the carrying harness see figure Note position of audio connectors they must be to the left 3 Connect the three pin D type power connector of the power cable to the micomTrooper power connector Fasten securely the two connector screws 4 Connect the other connector of the power cable to the battery connector Fasten securely the connector screw 2 8...

Page 35: ...Battery Connector Power Cable Power Connector Transceiver 2 9 ...

Page 36: ...il it is stopped by the aluminum frame 6 Fasten the transceiver to the carrying harness with the two retaining straps 7 Close the harness around the transceiver as shown in the figure on the next page the Velcro fasteners will keep it in position 2 10 ...

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Page 38: ...t connector Tighten by hand only 3 Extend the whip this is done by carefully whipping it outwards Secure all sections by inserting them one into the other by hand 4 Screw whip antenna sections into antenna base 5 To remove the whip antenna perform the above tasks in the reverse order CAUTION When folding the whip always start with the upper section otherwise it may be damaged 2 12 ...

Page 39: ...Whip Mount Antenna Base Whip Antenna Handset 2 13 ...

Page 40: ... example telegraphy key or headset to the other audio connector 2 4 6 Wearing the Backpack Carrying Harness To wear the backpack Put harness on your back by inserting arms through shoulder straps Tighten shoulder straps Buckle waist straps to belt and adjust to size Adjust the breast strap length and then attach the strap At this stage the micomTrooper is ready for use as a backpack radio set 2 14...

Page 41: ...Shoulder Strap Adjustment Buckle Bottom Flap Closed Shoulder Straps Breast Strap Protection Flap Closed Waist Strap 2 15 ...

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Page 43: ... the operating instructions presented in the following manuals MICOM 2E 2R ALE HF SSB Transceiver Owner s Guide Publication 68P02952C60 A which presents common operating procedures for MICOM transceivers MICOM 2ES 2RS 2TS ALE HF SSB Transceiver Supplement 68MB000010 to the Owner s Guide 68P02952C60 A which presents additional capabilities and operating procedures Therefore the Chapter presents onl...

Page 44: ...H F 2 000 000 BAND SQ DSP AGC BW RCLV CALL MON OFF SLOW FAST ALL CALL NET 1 NET 20 ON OFF 2 1 2 7 3 0 3 3 LSM CW PWR MODE LOW MED HIGH MAX SSB AME PLT SQ ON OFF MORE BAND LSB USB DSP CLAR NF CLIP NB ATTN ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF MORE MORE MORE MORE Figure 3 1 Channel Mode Menu 3 2 ...

Page 45: ... LOCK PSW LOCK PROG RAD See Figure 3 3 ALE LANG See Figure 3 4 FRNC SPAN BAH PSW OLD PSW MORE MORE Figure 3 2 Menu Functions Page 1 of 3 Note When using the micomTrooper with its whip antenna make sure to select YES for the TUNER option MENU MORE PROG RAD OPTS see Figure 3 3 When using the micomTrooper with a dipole or long wire antenna static operation as described in Appendix A make sure to sele...

Page 46: ... PRMT OPTS STOR GET ERAS PWR FREQ BAND MODE BW See Figure 3 2 AGC YES NO ACC TUNE ALE AMP ACC1 ACC2 NON YES NO MORE MORE DPWR BAUD MST AST PTBP KBBP TONE ATTN ADT CW DIM RCLV MORE MORE See Figure 3 4 Figure 3 3 Menu Functions Page 2 of 3 3 4 ...

Page 47: ...e 3 3 See Figure 3 2 RAD YES NO MEMB NAME CHAN OPT GET ERAS NET SELF ADD ERAS SORT MORE ADD ERAS SORT ADD ERAS ALLC YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO EXAL PTOT ALRT TOT MLQA QCAL AADR MxCH 1 10 0 100 0 59 MORE MORE SOND SLNT LQAR SCN HACK MACK OCUP M S ALLC TUNE MORE MORE Figure 3 4 Menu Functions Page 3 of 3 3 5 ...

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Page 49: ...ole or long wire antenna A 2 Procedure When using a micomTrooper transceiver with a dipole or long wire antenna the antenna must be directly connected to the transceiver RF connector Therefore it is necessary to disconnect the connection between the transceiver and ATU In the following procedure refer to Figure A 1 Cat No 6886863J01 A 1 ...

Page 50: ...r RF connector 4 Connect the coaxial feed of the antenna directly to the transceiver RF connector 5 You may now disassemble the whip antenna see Chapter 2 6 Close the harness envelope You may now operate the transceiver with the dipole or long wire antenna To return the transceiver to regular operation with whip antenna Reconnect the ATU to the transceiver and reinstall the whip antenna by reversi...

Page 51: ...Coaxial Feed to Dipole or Long Wire Antenna 1 Disconnect Cable from ATU 2 Connect Coaxial Feed Connector Figure A 1 Connecting the Dipole or Long Wire Antenna A 3 ...

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Page 53: ... etc FLN9541 has only two controls POWER on off switch When the FLN9541 is turned on a green indicator UDC lights to indicate that the charger is OK CHARGE pushbutton red after connecting the battery to be charged press the pushbutton to start charging While charging a yellow CHARGE indicator lights The end of charge is indicated by the flashing of a green FINISH CHARGE indicator The battery charg...

Page 54: ...rd after the battery is reconnected the battery is probably bad and cannot be recharged 4 Turn the charger on by setting its front panel POWER switch to ON The green UDC indicator will light The green FINISH CHARGE starts flashing and a tone is heard 5 Start the charging by pressing the red CHARGE pushbutton The yellow CHARGE indicator will turn on and the tone stops Note If the battery is faulty ...

Page 55: ...et the POWER switch to OFF and remove the battery from the charger 9 Disconnect the charger power cable from the AC outlet B 3 Main Technical Specifications Input voltage 90 to 265 VAC 20 to 60 Hz Charged battery voltage 16 8 0 2 V Charging current 3 6 A Dimensions 220 165 50 mm Weight 1 25 kg Environmental service conditions Temperature Humidity B 3 ...

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