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Professional Radio GP Series VHF (136-174MHz) Service Information Issue: November 2004...
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Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 MODEL CHART AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1.0 GP320/GP340/GP360/GP380 Model Chart............1-1 2.0 GP140 Model Chart .....................1-2 3.0 GP640/GP680 Model Chart .................1-2 4.0 GP1280 Model Chart ...................1-3 5.0 GP240/GP280/GP540/GP580 Model Chart............1-4 6.0 Technical Specifications ..................1-5 Chapter 2 THEORY OF OPERATION 1.0 Introduction ......................2-1 2.0 VHF Transmitter....................2-1 2.1 Power Amplifier ....................2-1...
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Chapter 4 VHF PCB/SCHEMATICS/PARTS LISTS 1.0 Allocation of Schematics and Circuit Boards ............4-1 1.1 Controller Circuits................... 4-1 1.2 Voice Storage Facility..................4-1 2.0 VHF PCB 8486062B12 / Schematics ..............4-5 3.0 VHF PCB 8486062B12 Parts List ..............4-13 4.0 VHF PCB 8486101B09 / Schematics (GP1280)..........4-17 5.0 VHF PCB 8086101B09 Parts List (GP1280) .............
MODEL CHART AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GP140 Model Chart Professional GP140 (VHF) Model Description MDH25KDC9AA3_E GP140 VHF 136-174 MHz 5W 16 Ch Item Description PMLE4109_ *GP140 UHF Back Cover Kit 6864110B25 GP140 Basic User Guide PMAD4023_ VHF 14cm (150-161 MHz) Antenna HNN9008_ Battery, NiMH Standard x = Indicates one of each is required.
GP1280 Model Chart GP1280 Model Chart Professional GP1280 (VHF) Model Description MDH25KDN9CK8_E GP1280 VHF 136-174 MHz 5W Item Description PMLD4120_ *GP1280 VHF Back Cover Kit 6864110B20 GP1280 Basic User Guide PMAD4023_ VHF 14cm (150-161 MHz) Antenna HNN9008_ Battery, NiMH Standard x = Indicates one of each is required.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Data is specified for +25°C unless otherwise stated. General Specifications Channel Capacity GP140 GP240, GP280 128 in conventional Mode GP320 GP340 GP360, GP380 GP540, GP580 128 in conventional Mode GP640, GP680, GP1280 16 (Conventional) Power Supply Rechargeable battery 7.5v Dimensions: H x W x D (mm) Height excluding knobs GP140/GP240/320/340/360/380/...
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MODEL CHART AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter 136-174 *Frequencies - Full Bandsplit Channel Spacing 12.5/20/25 kHz Frequency Stability ±2.5 ppm (-25°C to +55°C, +25° Ref.) Power 136 - 174 MHz:1-5W ±2.5 @ 12.5 kHz Modulation Limiting ±4.0 @ 20 kHz ±5.0 @ 25 kHz FM Hum &...
Chapter 2 THEORY OF OPERATION Introduction This Chapter provides a detailed theory of operation for the VHF circuits in the radio. For details of the theory of operation and trouble shooting for the the associated Controller circuits refer to the Controller Section of this manual.
THEORY OF OPERATION This RF power amplifier is capable of supplying an output power of 0.3W (pin 6 and 7) with an input signal of 2mW (3dBm) (pin16). The current drain is typically around 130mA while operating in the frequency range of 136-174MHz. The LDMOS PA is capable of supplying an output power of 7W with an input signal of 0.3W.
VHF Receiver (for all models except those with PCB8486473Z04) VHF Receiver (for all models except those with PCB8486473Z04) The VHF receiver consists of a front end, back end, and automatic gain control circuits. A block diagram of the VHF receiver is shown in Figure 2-2. Detailed descriptions of these features are contained in the paragraphs that follow.
THEORY OF OPERATION Both the pre and post-RF amplifier varactor tuned filters have similar responses. The 3 dB bandwidth of the filter is about 12 MHz. This enables the filters to be electronically controlled by using a single control voltage which is DACRx. The output of the post-RF amplifier filter is connected to the passive double balanced mixer which consists of T3301, T3302, and CR3301.
VHF Receiver (for all models except those with PCB8486473Z04) Automatic Gain Control (AGC) ( Refer to the Receiver Front End and Receiver Back End schematic diagrams ) The front end automatic gain control circuit provides automatic reduction of gain of the front end RF amplifier via feedback.
THEORY OF OPERATION Receiver (for models with PCB 8486473Z04) Antenna Pin Diode Varactor Varactor Antenna Crystal RF Amp Mixer IF Amp Tuned Filter Tuned Filter Switch RF Jack Filter First LO from VCO Control Voltage from ASFIC U3220 Limiter Demodulator Recovered Audio RSSI 455kHz...
Receiver (for models with PCB 8486473Z04) Both the pre and post-RF amplifier varactor tuned filters have similar responses. The 3 dB bandwidth of the filter is about 12 MHz. This enables the filters to be electronically controlled by using a single control voltage which is DACRx . The output of the post-RF amplifier filter is connected to the passive double balanced mixer which consists of T3301, T3302 and CR3301.
THEORY OF OPERATION Automatic Gain Control (AGC) ( Refer to the Receiver Front End and Receiver Back End schematic diagrams ) The front end automatic gain control circuit provides automatic reduction of gain of the front end RF amplifier via feedback. This prevents overloading of backend circuits and is achieved by drawing some of the output power from the RF amplifier output.
Frequency Generation Circuit In addition to the VCO, the synthesizer must interface with the logic and ASFIC circuitry. Programming for the synthesizer is accomplished through the data, clock and chip select lines (pins 7, 8 and 9) from the microprocessor, U409. A 3.3V dc signal from pin 4 indicates to the microprocessor that the synthesizer is locked.
2-10 THEORY OF OPERATION Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) ( Refer to Figure 2-6 and the VHF Voltage Controlled Oscillator schematic diagram) The VCOB IC (U3801), shown in Figure 2-6, in conjunction with the Fractional-N synthesizer (U3701) generates RF in both the receive and the transmit modes of operation. The TRB line (U3801 pin 19) determines which oscillator and buffer are enabled.
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Frequency Generation Circuit 2-11 Table 2-1 Level Shifter Logic Desired AUX 4 AUX 3 Mode n.u. High (@3.2V) High (@3.2V) n.u. Battery Saver n.u. Hi-Z/Float Hi-Z/Float (@1.6V) (@1.6V) In the receive mode, U3801 pin 19 is low or grounded. This activates the receive VCO by enabling the receive oscillator and the receive buffer of U3801.
2-12 THEORY OF OPERATION Voice Storage (GP1280) ( Refer to Figure 2-7 and the VHF Voice Storage schematic diagram) The Voice Storage feature is offered as standard in the GP1280 and as an Option board for GP340/GP360/GP380 and GP640/GP680. The Voice Storage feature enables users to: Record and Playback Personal Memo (Reminders, Notes, etc.).
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Voice Storage (GP1280) 2-13 Audio routing to the Voice Storage circuitry during receive message recording, message playback, personal memo recording and voice prompt transmit over the air are as follows: Received Message Recording The receive audio is tapped from the Rx_Aud_Rtn pin of the ASFIC_CMP during receive mode. Message Playback Message playback is via the FLAT_RX_SND pin of ASFIC_CMP.
Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Receiver, for all models except those with PCB 8486473Z04 (Sheet 1 of 2) START Bad SINAD Bad 20dB Quieting No Recovered Audio udio Check Controller at pin 27 of U3220? Spray of inject 1st IF into XTAL Filter IF Freq: 45.1MHz Check Q3270 bias...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Receiver for all models except those with PCB 8486473Z04 (Sheet 2 of 2) Inject RF into J3501 Q3200 Trace IF signal collector OK? IF Signal from C3200 to IF signal at C3200? Q3200. Check for present? bad XTAL filter.
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Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Receiver, for models with PCB 8486473Z04 (Sheet 1 of 2) Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Receiver, for models with PCB 8486473Z04 (Sheet 1 of 2) START Bad SINAD Bad 20dB Quieting No Recovered Audio Check Controller Audio at pin (in the case of no audio) 8 of U3220? OR ELSE go to “B”...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Receiver, for models with PCB 8486473Z04 (Sheet 2 of 2) Inject RF into J3501 Trace IF signal Q3200 collec- from L3200 to IF Signal at tor OK? Q3200. Check for L3200? IF signal bad XTAL filter. present? Before replacing U3220, check...
Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Transmitter Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Transmitter START No Power There B+ Bias for Check Q3561 Ant switch D3521 Control Voltage High Check PCIC Current or Low at TP3502 High 1. Check Pin Diodes Check Drive to 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Synthesizer 3.3V Start at U3701 Check pins 5, 20, U3201, 34 & 36 L3731 Visual Check D3701, Correct check of the D3702, U3701, Problem Board C3701 - C3707 Is U3701 16.8MHz 16.8MHz at pin 6 of Replace Pin47 AT = 13 signal at...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Receive Message/Personal Memo Recording Cannot Receive Message Personal Memo Recording Check menu Turn on Check Mic I/P at whether record “Record Incoming J403-18 any audio? incoming messages Call” turned on Check Spkr/Mic Flex Connection J403 Check J400-34 Any audio?
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Chapter. The Voice Storage facility may be fitted to other radios in the GP Series as an option board; reference must be made to the Option Board manual in this case. The Voice Storage schematic and the related PCB is shown in Tables 4-2 and 4-4 below.
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VHF PCB/SCHEMATICS/PARTS LISTS Table 4-2 VHF GP1280 Diagrams and Parts Lists PCB : 8486101B09 Main Board Top Side Page 4-17 8486101B09 Main Board Bottom Side Page 4-18 8486101B10 Main Board Top Side Page 4-31 8486101B10 Main Board Bottom Side Page 4-32 SCHEMATICS Controls and Switches Page 4-7...
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Allocation of Schematics and Circuit Boards Table 4-4 VHF GP1280 Diagrams and Parts Lists PCB : 8486101B11 Main Board Top Side Page 4-55 8486101B11 Main Board Bottom Side Page 4-56 SCHEMATICS Controls and Switches Page 4-39 Receiver Front End Page 4-40 Receiver Back End Page 4-41 Synthesizer...
VHF PCB 8486062B12 Parts List 4-13 VHF PCB 8486062B12 Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Circuit Motorola Description C3301 2113743N20 5.6 PF +-.5PF COG C3534 2113740F19 CHIP CAP, CER 4.7PF...
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4-14 VHF PCB 8486062B12 Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No C428 2113743M24 100000 PF +80-20% Y5V C511 2113743N50 100 PF 5% COG L3305 2462587T35...
VHF PCB 8086101B09 Parts List (GP1280) 4-21 VHF PCB 8086101B09 Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description (GP1280) Part No Part No Part No C3276 2113743N42 47.0 PF 5% C3519 2113740F35 REEL CL1 +/-30 22 C3721 2113743E20 CHIP.
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4-22 VHF PCB 8086101B09 Parts List (GP1280) Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No C4001 2113743N50 100 PF 5% C466 2113743N50 100 PF 5% CR3301 4802245J42 RING QUAD SOT-143 PKG...
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VHF PCB 8086101B09 Parts List (GP1280) 4-23 Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No Q3721 4802245J50 DUAL NPN/PNP UMC5N R3314 0662057M26 10 5% 20X40 R3811 0662057M50 100 5% 20X40...
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4-24 VHF PCB 8086101B09 Parts List (GP1280) Circuit Motorola Description * Motorola Depot Servicing only Part No Reference designators with an asterisk indicate SH3701 2680511Z01 SHIELD SYNTHESIZER components which are not field replaceable SH3702 2680511Z01 SHIELD SYNTHESIZER because they need to be calibrated with...
VHF PCB 8486062B14 Parts List 4-27 VHF PCB 8486062B14 Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No C3280 2113743L41 10000 PF 10% C3533 2113740F24 REEL CL1+/-30 7.5 C3752 2113743L17 1000 PF 10%...
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4-28 VHF PCB 8486062B14 Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No C427 2113743N50 100 PF 5% COG C4021 2113743L17 1000PF 10% not in GP320 PB502...
VHF PCB 8486101B10 Parts List (GP1280) 4-33 VHF PCB 8486101B10 Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description (GP1280) Part No Part No Part No C3276 2113743N42 47.0 PF 5% C3519 2113740F35 REEL CL1 +/-30 22 C3721 2113743E20 CHIP.
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4-34 VHF PCB 8486101B10 Parts List (GP1280) Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No C4001 2113743N50 100 PF 5% C466 2113743N50 100 PF 5% CR3301 4802245J42 RING QUAD SOT-143 PKG...
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VHF PCB 8486101B10 Parts List (GP1280) 4-35 Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No Q3721 4802245J50 DUAL NPN/PNP UMC5N R3316 0662057M66 470 5% 20X40 R3817 0662057M01 0 5% 20X40...
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4-36 VHF PCB 8486101B10 Parts List (GP1280) Circuit Motorola Description * Motorola Depot Servicing only Part No Reference designators with an asterisk indicate SH3701 2680511Z01 SHIELD SYNTHESIZER components which are not field replaceable SH3702 2680511Z01 SHIELD SYNTHESIZER because they need to be calibrated with SH3801 2680513Z01 SHIELD VCO TOP specialized factory equipment after installation.
VHF PCB 8486062B16 Parts List 4-45 11.0 VHF PCB 8486062B16 Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No C3275 2113743N44 56pF C3521 2111078B51 220pF C3722 2113743E20 0.10uF, 10% Circuit Motorola Description...
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4-46 VHF PCB 8486062B16 Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No C402 2113928N01 0.1uF, 10% C467 2113928N01 0.1uF, 10% D3701 4802233J09 Triple diode L3551 2479990N01 43.67nH...
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VHF PCB 8486062B16 Parts List 4-47 Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No R3200 0662057M54 R3505 0662057M62 R3831 0662057M98 R463 0662057M61 R3201 0662057M82 2200 R3506 0662057B62 R3832...
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16.8MHz Xtal oscillator (SMD) 5480678Z01 PCB Bar Code Label 8486062B16 VHF main PC Board * Motorola Depot Servicing only Reference designators with an asterisk indicate components which are not field replaceable because they need to be calibrated with specialized factory equipment after installation.
VHF PCB 8486062B17 4-51 13.0 VHF PCB 8486062B17 Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Circuit Motorola Description C3276 2113743N42 47pF C3523 2111078B44 120pF C3724 2311049A08 Part No C3277 2113743N48 82pF C3524...
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4-52 VHF PCB 8486062B17 Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No C4020 2113743L17 1000pF, 10% C471 2113743L09 470pF, 10% D3702 4802233J09 Triple diode L3552 2479990A02 7.66nH, 10%...
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VHF PCB 8486062B17 4-53 Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No Part No Part No Part No R3201 0662057M82 2200 R3506 0662057B62 R3832 0662057N01 R471 0662057M92 5600 R3202 0662057M90 4700 R3507 0662057B62 R3833...
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PCB Bar Code Label 8486062B16 VHF main PC Board 8486062B17 VHF main PC Board * Motorola Depot Servicing only Reference designators with an asterisk indicate components which are not field replaceable because they need to be calibrated with specialized factory equipment after installation.
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VHF PCB 8486473Z04 Radio Parts List 4-69 17.0 VHF PCB 8486473Z04 Radio Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Parts List Part No. Part No. Part No. Circuit Motorola C3302 2113743N54 150pF C3502 2113743N38 33pF C3560 2311049A07 Description Part No.
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4-70 VHF PCB 8486473Z04 Radio Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. C3734 2113743L41 10000pF C383 2113743N43 51pF 0.1uF (not placed in C483 2113743L09 470pF...
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VHF PCB 8486473Z04 Radio Parts List 4-71 Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. D3551 4880973Z02 Pin Diode L3503 2462587V32 68nH L505 2462587Q42 390nH R3220 NOT PLACED...
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4-72 VHF PCB 8486473Z04 Radio Parts List Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Circuit Motorola Description Description Description Description Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. R3505 0662057M62 R3727 0662057N23 100K R3835 0662057N15 R448 0662057M98 R3506 0662057B62 R373 NOT PLACED...
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16.8 MHz Crystal Oscillator U3221 5109522E10 Inverter IC 8486473Z04 VHF PC Board U3501 5185130C65 ASFIC CMP IC * Motorola Depot Servicing only U3502 5185765B26 LDMOS Driver IC Reference designators with an asterisk indicate U3503 5185963A15 PCIC components which are not field replaceable...
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