Title Page Digital Spectra ® ® and Digital Spectra Plus VHF/UHF/800 MHz Mobile Radios Detailed Service Manual Motorola, Inc. 1301, E. Algonquin Rd, 6881076C25-E Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A.
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Document History The following major changes have been implemented in this manual since the previous edition: Edition Description Date 6881076C25-O Initial edition 2002 6881076C25-E Added info from FMR2035, FMR2048. Added Sep. 2008 PCBs, Schematics and Parts List for HLN6837E...
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ASTRO Digital Spectra 800 MHz Model Chart ..................xxxvi ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus VHF 25–50 and 50–110 Watt Model Chart ..........xxxvii ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus VHF 25–50 and 50–110 Watt Model Chart (cont.) ........ xxxviii ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus UHF 20–40 Watt Model Chart ..............xxxix ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus UHF 20–40 Watt Model Chart (cont.)............
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Table of Contents VHF Radio Specifications ........................xlv UHF Radio Specifications ........................xlvi 800 MHz Radio Specifications ........................xlvii Chapter 1 Introduction................1-1 General............................1-1 Notations Used in This Manual ......................1-2 Chapter 2 General Overview ..............2-1 Introduction.............................2-1 Analog Mode of Operation ......................2-2 ASTRO Mode of Operation ......................2-2 Control Head Assembly........................2-2 2.4.1 Display (W3 Model) ......................2-2...
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Table of Contents 3.1.2.5 Loop Filter ........................3-5 3.1.2.6 Auxiliary Control Bits ....................3-5 3.1.2.7 Second VCO ......................3-6 3.1.2.8 Power Distribution ....................3-6 3.1.3 Receiver Back-End......................3-6 3.1.3.1 First IF ........................3-6 3.1.3.2 ABACUS II IC ......................3-7 Command Board ..........................3-8 3.2.1 Microcontroller and Support ICs ..................3-8 3.2.2 Serial Input/Output IC ......................3-8 3.2.3...
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viii Table of Contents 3.5.1.5 RX Buffer Circuitry....................3-48 3.5.1.6 Frequency Divider and TX Buffer Circuitry.............3-48 3.5.2 UHF Band........................3-49 3.5.2.1 General........................3-49 3.5.2.2 Super Filter 8.6 V ....................3-49 3.5.2.3 VCO........................3-49 3.5.2.4 Receive Mode (AUX2* Low)...................3-49 3.5.2.5 Transmit Mode (AUX2* High).................3-49 3.5.2.6 Bandshift Circuit .....................3-49 3.5.2.7 Output Buffer ......................3-49 3.5.2.8...
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Table of Contents 3.7.2.1.3 Power Control Circuitry ...................3-69 3.7.2.2 40-Watt Power Amplifier..................3-72 3.7.2.2.1 Transmitter ......................3-72 3.7.2.2.2 Antenna Switch and Harmonic Filter ...............3-73 3.7.2.2.3 Power Control Circuitry ...................3-74 3.7.3 800 MHz Band Power Amplifiers..................3-77 3.7.3.1 15- and 35-Watt Amplifiers..................3-77 3.7.3.1.1 Transmitter ......................3-77 3.7.3.1.2 Antenna Switch and Harmonic Filter ...............3-78 3.7.3.1.3 Power Control Circuitry ...................3-79 3.7.3.1.4 Temperature Sensing..................3-81...
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Table of Contents Power Amplifier Procedures......................4-21 4.5.1 VHF Band........................4-21 4.5.1.1 High-Power Amplifier....................4-21 4.5.1.1.1 General Troubleshooting and Repair Notes............4-21 4.5.1.1.2 PA Functional Testing ..................4-25 4.5.1.1.3 Power Control and Protection Circuitry ............4-28 4.5.1.2 25/10 Watt Power Amplifier..................4-29 4.5.1.2.1 General Troubleshooting and Repair Notes............4-29 4.5.1.2.2 PA Functional Testing ..................4-30 4.5.1.2.3 Localizing Problems ..................4-34 4.5.1.2.4 Isolating Failures .....................4-35...
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Table of Contents Chapter 7 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists List of Schematics and Component Location Diagrams..............7-1 RF Section .............................7-2 ASTRO Spectra Radio Interconnection ...................7-4 HRN4009B/HRN6014A VHF RF Board, HRN4010B/HRN6020A UHF RF Board, and HRN6019A 800 MHz RF Board Schematic................7-5 HRN4009B/HRN6014A VHF RF Board, HRN4010B/HRN6020A UHF RF Board, and HRN6019A 800 MHz RF Board Component Location Diagrams ..........7-6 HRN4009C/HRN6014C VHF RF Board Schematic Diagram ..........7-9...
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Table of Contents xiii HLN6837A ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Component Location Diagram, Bottom View ..7-59 HLN6837C ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Top Level Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2) ....7-62 HLN6837C ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Top Level Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2)....7-63 HLN6837C ASTRO Spectra Plus Digital/Memory Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2) ......7-64 HLN6837C ASTRO Spectra Plus Digital/Memory Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2)......7-65 HLN6837C ASTRO Spectra Plus Audio/DC Discrete Schematic .........7-66...
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Keyload ..........................A-2 Appendix B Replacement Parts Ordering ..........B-1 Basic Ordering Information......................B-1 Transceiver Board and VOCON Board Ordering Information ............B-1 Motorola Online ..........................B-1 Mail Orders............................ B-1 Telephone Orders ......................... B-2 Fax Orders ............................ B-2 Parts Identification......................... B-2 Product Customer Service ......................
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List of Figures List of Figures Figure 2-1. DC Voltage Routing Block Diagram..................2-9 Figure 2-2. ASTRO Spectra B+ Routing for Vocoder/Controller (VOCON) Board.........2-10 Figure 3-1. Prescaler IC Block Diagram ....................3-2 Figure 3-2. Synthesizer IC Block Diagram....................3-2 Figure 3-3. Loop Divider Waveforms .......................3-4 Figure 3-4.
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Table 7-7. J801 VOCON Board to Encryption Board ................7-3 Table 7-8. J601 RF Board to VCO Board ....................7-3 Table A-1. ASTRO Digital Spectra Secure Modules ................A-1 Table A-2. ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus Secure Modules ..............A-1 September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
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List of Tables xvii Related Publications ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Model W3 User’s Guide........6881090C61 ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Models W4, W5, W7, and W9 User’s Guide..6881090C62 ASTRO Digital Spectra Hand-Held Control Head User’s Guide (Model W3) ......... 6881073C25 ASTRO Digital Spectra (Model W4, W5, W7, and W9) User’s Guide ..........
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Product Accessories One (1) Year Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period.
Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.
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Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications Mobile Radio Model Numbering Scheme Typical Model Number: Position: 12 13 Position 1 - Type of Unit Positions 13 - 16 D = Dash-Mounted Mobile Radio SP Model Suffix M = Motorcycle Mobile Radio T = Trunk-Mounted Mobile Radio Position 12 - Unique Model Variations Positions 2 &...
xxiv Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications ASTRO Digital Spectra Motorcycle 15 Watt (Ranges 1 and 2) Model Chart Model Number Description M04JGF9PW4AN Model W4 (136–162 MHz), Range 1, 15 Watt, 128 Channels M04JGF9PW5AN Model W5 (136–162 MHz), Range 1, 15 Watt, 128 Channels M04JGH9PW7AN Model W7 (136–162 MHz), Range 1, 15 Watt, 128 Channels M04KGF9PW4AN...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications ASTRO Digital Spectra Motorcycle 15 Watt (Ranges 3 and 3.5) Model Chart Model Number Description M04RGF9PW4ANSP02 Model W4 (450–482 MHz), Range 3, 15 Watt, 128 Channels M04RGF9PW5ANSP02 Model W5 (450–482 MHz), Range 3, 15 Watt, 128 Channels M04RGF9PW4ANSP01 Model W4 (453–488 MHz), Range 3.5, 15 Watt, 128 Channels M04RGF9PW5ANSP01...
xxviii Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications ASTRO Digital Spectra VHF 25–50 and 50–110 Watt Model Chart (cont.) Model Number Description D04JKH9SW7AN Model W7 (136–162 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels D04KKH9SW3AN Model W3 (146–174 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels D04KKF9SW4AN Model W4 (146–174 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels D04KKF9SW5AN Model W5 (146–174 MHz);...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications xxxv ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus VHF 25–50 and 50–110 Watt Model Chart Model Number Description D04JKH9SW7AN Model W7 (136–162 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels D04KKH9SW3AN Model W3 (146–174 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels D04KKF9SW4AN Model W4 (146–174 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels D04KKF9SW5AN Model W5 (146–174 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus VHF 25–50 and 50–110 Watt Model Chart (cont.) Model Number Description D04JKH9SW7AN Model W7 (136–162 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels D04KKH9SW3AN Model W3 (146–174 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels D04KKF9SW4AN Model W4 (146–174 MHz), 25–50 Watt, 512 Channels...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications xxxvii ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus UHF 20–40 Watt Model Chart Model Number Description D04QKH9SW3AN Model W3 (403–433 MHz), 20–40 Watt, 512 Channels D04QKF9SW4AN Model W4 (403–433 MHz), 20–40 Watt, 512 Channels D04QKF9SW5AN Model W5 (403–433 MHz), 20–40 Watt, 512 Channels D04QKH9SW7AN Model W7 (403–433 MHz), 20–40 Watt, 512 Channels...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus UHF 20–40 Watt Model Chart (cont.) Model Number Description D04QKH9SW3AN Model W3 (403–433 MHz), 20–40 Watt, 512 Channels D04QKF9SW4AN Model W4 (403–433 MHz), 20–40 Watt, 512 Channels D04QKF9SW5AN Model W5 (403–433 MHz), 20–40 Watt, 512 Channels D04QKH9SW7AN Model W7 (403–433 MHz), 20–40 Watt, 512 Channels...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications xxxix ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus UHF 50–110 Watt Model Chart Model Number Description T04QLH9SW3AN Model W3 (403–433 MHz), 50–110 Watt, 512 Channels T04QLF9SW4AN Model W4 (403–433 MHz), 50–110 Watt, 512 Channels T04QLF9SW5AN Model W5 (403–433 MHz), 50–110 Watt, 512 Channels T04QLH9SW7AN Model W7 (403–433 MHz), 50–110 Watt, 512 Channels...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus UHF 50–110 Watt Model Chart (cont.) Model Number Description T04QLH9SW3AN Model W3 (403–433 MHz), 50–110 Watt, 512 Channels T04QLF9SW4AN Model W4 (403–433 MHz), 50–110 Watt, 512 Channels T04QLF9SW5AN Model W5 (403–433 MHz), 50–110 Watt, 512 Channels T04QLH9SW7AN Model W7 (403–433 MHz), 50–110 Watt, 512 Channels...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus 800 MHz Model Chart Model Number Description M04UGF9SW4AN Model W4 (800 MHz), 15 Watt, 512 Channels M04UGF9SW5AN Model W5 (800 MHz), 15 Watt, 512 Channels M04UGH9SW7AN Model W7 (800 MHz), 15 Watt, 512 Channels...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus 800 MHz Model Chart (cont.) Model Number Description M04UGF9SW4AN Model W4 (800 MHz), 15 Watt, 512 Channels M04UGF9SW5AN Model W5 (800 MHz), 15 Watt, 512 Channels M04UGH9SW7AN Model W7 (800 MHz), 15 Watt, 512 Channels...
Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications xliii VHF Radio Specifications GENERAL RECEIVER TRANSMITTER FCC Designations: AZ492FT3772 Frequency Range: Frequency Range: AZ492FT3773 Range 1: 136–162 MHz Range 1: 136–162 MHz Range 2: 146–174 MHz Range 2: 146–174 MHz Temperature Range: Operating: -30°C to +60°C Channel Spacing: 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz Rated Output Power:...
xliv Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications UHF Radio Specifications GENERAL RECEIVER TRANSMITTER FCC Designations: AZ492FT4786 Frequency Range: Frequency Range: AZ492FT4787 Range 1: 403–433 MHz Range 1: 403–433 MHz Range 2: 438–470 MHz Range 2: 438–470 MHz Temperature Range: Range 3: 450–482 MHz Range 3: 450–482 MHz...
Use this manual in conjunction with the ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Mobile Radios Basic Service Manual (Motorola part number 6881076C20), which helps in troubleshooting a problem to a particular board. Conduct the basic performance checks first to verify the need to analyze the radio and help pinpoint the functional problem area.
Introduction: Notations Used in This Manual Notations Used in This Manual Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of warnings, cautions, and notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care must be taken and observed.
Chapter 2 General Overview Introduction The ASTRO Digital Spectra radio is a dual-mode (trunked/conventional), microcontroller-based transceiver incorporating a Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The microcontroller handles the general radio control, monitors status, and processes commands input from the keypad or other user controls.
General Overview: Analog Mode of Operation Analog Mode of Operation When the radio is receiving, the signal comes from the antenna/antenna-switch on the power amplifier board to the front-end receiver assembly. The signal is then filtered, amplified, and mixed with the first local-oscillator signal generated by the voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO). The resulting intermediate frequency (IF) signal is fed to the IF circuitry on the RF board, where it is again filtered and amplified.
General Overview: Control Head Assembly 2.4.3 Display (W9 Model) The control-head assembly for a W9 model has an 11-character, alphanumeric, vacuum fluorescent display. It needs three separate voltages to operate; the cathode needs 35 V to accelerate electrons to the anode; the grid needs 40 V to totally shut off current flow; the filament needs 3.8 Vac at 80mA. These voltages are obtained from the transformer on the display controller board.
General Overview: Control Head Assembly 2.4.9 Vehicle Interface Ports The Vehicle Interface Ports (VIPs) allow the control head to activate external circuits and receive inputs from the outside world. In general, VIP outputs are used for relay control and VIP inputs accept inputs from external switches.
General Overview: Power Amplifier Power Amplifier The power amplifier (PA) is a multi-stage, discrete-transistor RF amplifier consisting of the following: • Low-level power controlling stage • Drivers • Final amplifier • Directional coupler • Antenna switch • Harmonic filter 2.5.1 Gain Stages The first stage buffers the RF signal, filters harmonics, and acts as a variable amplifier.
General Overview: Front-End Receiver Assembly Front-End Receiver Assembly The receiver front-end consists of a preselector, a mixer circuit, and an injection filter. The receiver injection (1st local oscillator) comes from the VCO assembly through a coax cable. The injection filter is either fixed-tuned or tuned at the factory depending upon the bandsplit.
General Overview: Command Board The VCO output is coupled to a transistor for amplification and for impedance buffering. The output of this stage passes through a low-pass filter where the signal is split into three paths. One path feeds back to the synthesizer prescaler; the other two provide injection for the RX and TX amplification strings.
General Overview: Radio Power The support-logic IC acts as an extension of the microcontrol unit by providing logic functions such as lower address latch, reset, memory address decoding, and additional control lines for the radio. The VOCON board controls a crystal-pull circuit to adjust the crystal oscillator frequency on the microcontrol unit, so that the E-clock harmonics do not cause interference with the receive channel.
General Overview: Radio Power When the command board regulators are “on,” the 9.6-V output sources the command board and RF board circuits. The switched +5 V is routed to the VOCON board. See Figure 2-1. Control Command Board Battery Head Power Amp SWB+ UNSW...
2-10 General Overview: Radio Power Transistor Q206 controls solid-state power switch Q207, providing SWB+ to the encryption module (if equipped). The "SWB+" and "UNSWB+" encryption voltages both originate from pin 38 of J501 and are fed to the encryption module via J801. Port PL3 (5-V EN) on the SLIC and Q207 are under the control of the microcontroller unit (MCU), U204.
Chapter 3 Theory of Operation RF Board This section provides a detailed circuit description of the ASTRO RF board for VHF, UHF, and 800 MHz models. This board contains the common synthesizer circuits (synthesizer section) and dual IF receiver and demodulation circuits (receiver back-end). When reading the theory of operation, refer to your appropriate schematic and component location diagrams located in “Chapter 7.
Theory of Operation: RF Board VREF CONT PNP BASE MULTI - MODULUS BASE PRESCALER 5V OUT LATCH S.F. VIN U601 MOSAIC PRESCALER S.F. BASE 300KHz 2ND L.O. CHARGE - PUMP S.F. OUT PHASE DETECTOR S.F. CAP DATA 2ND L.O. S.F. GND CLOCK 0 DET REF IN DATA OUT...
Theory of Operation: RF Board The reference oscillator generates the 16.8 MHz signal that serves as the reference for all radio frequency accuracy. It uses a proprietary temperature compensation circuit to keep the radio within its specified frequency tolerance. The receiver back-end uses the ABACUS II IC (U301) to demodulate all the way to baseband, starting from the first IF.
Theory of Operation: RF Board The synthesizer generates a modulus control output which instructs the prescaler to divide by either P or P + 1 (that is, 255 or 256). When modulus control is low, the prescaler is dividing by P + l (256) and the A counter is running;...
Theory of Operation: RF Board 3.1.2.4 Phase Modulator ASTRO radios use a dual-port modulation scheme. The nature of the synthesizer loop is to track out low-frequency errors. In order to enable low-frequency modulation, such as DPL, the reference signal is modulated with the same signal as the VCO. Effectively, this prevents the low-frequency error in the loop (DPL) from tracking out because the same error is on the reference signal.
Theory of Operation: RF Board 3.1.2.7 Second VCO The second VCO is a grounded-gate, FET Colpitts oscillator. The resonator consists of a fixed inductor and a varactor. A potentiometer, R634, adjusts the negative voltage to the varactor. This adjustment is performed at board test to bring the phase detector output to the center of its linear region;...
Theory of Operation: RF Board 3.1.3.2 ABACUS II IC Once in the ABACUS II IC (U301), the first IF frequency is amplified and then down converted to 450 kHz, the second IF frequency. At this point, the analog signal is converted into two digital bit streams by a sigma-delta A/D converter.
Theory of Operation: Command Board Command Board This section of the theory of operation provides a detailed circuit description of the ASTRO Digital Spectra Command Board. When reading the Theory of Operation, refer to your appropriate schematic and component location diagrams located in “Chapter 7.
Theory of Operation: Command Board 3.2.3 Power-Up/-Down Sequence Normally, switched B+ (SWB+) enters the command board from P502, pin 31. This voltage is derived from the battery A+ voltage which enters the control head through P502, pin 30. A power FET transistor, located in the control head (W5 and W7 models), provides the means of controlling the main power source via the control head’s on/off switch.
3-10 Theory of Operation: Command Board 3.2.4 Regulators The regulator circuits include an unswitched +5 V (UNSW5V) discrete circuit, and the regulator/ power-control IC (RPCIC) that produces switched +5 V (U500, pin 14) and 9.6 V (U500, pin 17). The UNSW+5-V source is used by the RPCIC as a reference (U500, pin 20) for its switched + 5-V source.
Theory of Operation: Command Board 3-11 The three inputs to the NOR gate (SW9.6-V, RPCIC EN, and RPCIC_EN delayed) must be at a logic low to enable the power-on reset (POR*) to a high logic state. During this power-up sequence, this reset is delayed approximately 170 ms after the B+ voltage is sensed.
3-12 Theory of Operation: Command Board 3.2.7 Synchronous Serial Bus (MOSI) The synchronous serial bus is an internal bus used by the microcontroller for communicating with various ICs. The serial bus, called MOSI (master out/ slave in), is used to program the digital-to-analog (D/A) converter IC (U526), the serial-to-parallel shift register (U530) on the command board, and the ABACUS II IC (U301) on the RF board.
Theory of Operation: Command Board 3-13 3.2.10 Transmit Deviation The analog transmit deviation (MAI) enters the VOCON board through P501, pin 39, and is converted to a digital format. The digital representation is processed and pre-emphasized by the DSP processor. The pre-emphasized digital bit stream is converted back to analog by the ADSIC device.
3-14 Theory of Operation: Command Board 3.2.14 Regulator and Power-Control IC The regulator and power-control IC (RPCIC), U500, contains internal circuitry for the 9.6-V regulator and the switched +5-V regulator. Refer to Section 3.2.4, "Regulators," on page 3-10 for detailed theory of operation.
The controller section is the central interface between the various subsystems of the radio. It is very similar to the digital logic portion of the controllers on many existing Motorola radios. Its main task is to interpret user input, provide user feedback, and schedule events in the radio operation, which includes programming ICs, steering the activities of the DSP, and sending messages to the display through the control head.
3-16 Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board The SLIC (U206) performs many functions as a companion IC for the MCU. Among these are expanded input/output (I/O), memory decoding and management, and interrupt control. It also contains the universal asynchronous receiver transmitter (UART) used for the RS232 data communications.
Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board 3-17 3.3.3 Vocoder Section Refer to Figure 3-8 on page 3-18 and your specific schematic diagram. The vocoder section of the VOCON board is made up of a digital signal processor (DSP) (U405), 24k x24 static-RAM (SRAM) (U414, U403, and U402), 256kB FLASH ROM (U404), and ABACUS II/DSP support IC (ADSIC) (U406).
3-18 Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board When transmitting, the microphone audio is passed from the command board to the ADSIC, which incorporates an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter to translate the analog waveform to a series of data. The data is available to the DSP through the ADSIC parallel registers. In the converse way, the DSP writes speaker data samples to a D/A in the ADSIC, which provides an analog speaker audio signal to the audio power amplifier on the command board.
Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board 3-19 8KHz IRQB IRQB Command Board Interface D8-D23 J501-40 ADSIC DSP56001 A0-A2,A13-A15,RD*,WR* U406 U405 ABACUS II 2.4 MHz Receive Data Clock Interface SCKR 20 KHz RX Data Interrupt J501-6 48KHz TX Data Interrupt Data In J501-2 1.2 MHz Tx Data Serial Clock...
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3-20 Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board The DSP accesses this data through its SSI port. This is a 6 port synchronous serial bus. It is used by the DSP for both transmit and receive data transferal, but only the receive functions will be discussed here.
Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board 3-21 3.3.5 TX Signal Path The transmit signal path follows some of the same design structure as the receive signal path described in Section 3.3.4, "RX Signal Path," on page 3-18 (refer to Figure 3-10).
Figure 3-11 on page 3-23) is an asynchronous serial communication bus, utilizing a Motorola proprietary protocol. It provides a means for the MCU to communicate with other hardware devices. In the ASTRO Digital Spectra radio, it communicates with hardware accessories connected to the accessory connector and the remote interface board.
Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board 3-23 The same UART internal to the MCU is used in the controller bootstrap mode of operation. This mode is used primarily in downloading new program code to the FLASH ROMs on the VOCON board.
3-24 Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board 3.3.7 Vocoder Bootstrap The DSP has two modes of bootstrap: from program code stored in the FLASH ROM U404, or retrieving code from the host port. During normal modes of operation, the DSP executes program code stored in the FLASH ROM, U404.
3-26 Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board The MCU executes program code stored in the FLASH ROMs. On a power-up reset, it fetches a vector from $FFFE, $FFFF in the ROMs and begins to execute code stored at this location. The external SRAM along with the internal 1Kx8 SRAM is used for temporary variable storage and stack space.
3-28 Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board The DSP program code is stored in the FLASH ROM, U404. During normal modes of operation, the DSP moves the appropriate program code into the three SRAMs (U401, U402, and U403) and internal RAM for execution.
Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board 3-29 During this process, the MCU does power diagnostics. These diagnostics include verifying the MCU system RAM, and verifying the data stored in the internal EEPROM, external EEPROM, and FLASH ROMs. The MCU queries the DSP for proper status and the results of DSP self tests. The DSP self tests include testing the system RAM, verifying the program code in ROM U404, and returning the ADSIC configuration register checksum.
The controller section is the central interface between the various subsystems of the radio. It is very similar to the digital logic portion of the controllers on many existing Motorola radios. Its main task is to interpret user input, provide user feedback, and schedule events in the radio operation, which includes programming ICs (Integrated Circuits), steering the activities of the DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and sending messages to the display through the control head.
Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Board 3-39 In addition to the SPI bus, the controller also maintains two asynchronous serial busses; the SB9600 bus and an RS232 serial bus. The SB9600 bus is for interfacing the controller section to different hardware option boards, some of which may be external to the radio.
3-40 Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Board When transmitting, the microphone audio is passed from the command board to the MC145483 CODEC (U402), which incorporates an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter to translate the analog waveform to a data stream. The data is made available to the DSP through the Serial Audio Port (SAP) of the Patriot IC.
Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Board 3-41 3.4.4 ASTRO Spectra Plus RX Signal Path The vocoder processes all received signals digitally. This requires a unique back end from a standard analog radio. This unique functionality is provided by the ABACUS IC with the KRSIC (U200) acting as the interface to the DSP.
3-42 Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Board The DSP accesses this data through its SSI port. The SSI port is used by the DSP for both transmit and receive data transferal, but only the receive functions will be discussed in this section. The KRSIC transfers the data to the DSP on the SRDB line at a rate of 1.2 MHz.
Figure 3-18 on page 3-44) is an asynchronous serial communication bus, utilizing a Motorola proprietary protocol. It provides a means for the MCU to communicate with other hardware devices. In the ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus radio, it communicates with hardware accessories connected to the accessory connector and the remote interface board.
Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Board The ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus radio has an additional asynchronous serial bus, which utilizes the RS232 bus protocol. This bus utilizes the secondary UART in the Patriot IC (U300). It consists of TX / RS232 (J501-43), RX / RS232 (J501-50), CTS / RS232 (J501-5), and RTS / RS232 (J501-42).
Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Board 3-45 3.4.9 ASTRO Spectra Plus Voltage Regulators The ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON board contains two voltage regulators, a 3-V regulator (U411) and a 1.8-V regulator (U410). SW+5-V, which is routed to the ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON board from the command board, drives the two regulators.
3-46 Theory of Operation: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Board 3.4.10 ASTRO Spectra Plus Radio Power-Up/Power-Down Sequence The radio power-up sequence begins when the user actuates the control head's on/off switch. The control head then produces the switched B+ (SWB+) output voltage which is routed to the command board.
Theory of Operation: Voltage Control Oscillator 3-47 Voltage Control Oscillator This section of the theory of operation provides a detailed circuit description of voltage control oscillator (VCO). When reading the Theory of Operation, refer to your appropriate schematic and component location diagrams located in “Chapter 7.
3-48 Theory of Operation: Voltage Control Oscillator The VCO output is coupled through C672 to Q645 to amplify the signal and provide load isolation for the VCO. The collector voltage of Q645 is normally about 5 Vdc. 3.5.1.4 Synthesizer Feedback The synthesizer locks the VCO on frequency by the VCO feedback to the prescaler IC on the RF board.
Theory of Operation: Voltage Control Oscillator 3-49 3.5.2 UHF Band 3.5.2.1 General The VCO is located on an alumina substrate with a metallic cover. The buffer-doubler-buffer section is located on the PC board and may be repaired using normal repair methods. 3.5.2.2 Super Filter 8.6 V Super-filtered 8.6 V enters the carrier board at J601-12, through an R-C filter, then on to the drain of Q9610 and the collector of Q9635.
3-50 Theory of Operation: Voltage Control Oscillator 3.5.2.9 Doubler The first buffer output is coupled to the input of the doubler by C5663. Q5660 doubles the drive frequency and increases power by approximately 3 dB as a result of the high and low impedances presented to its collector at the doubled frequency and drive frequency, respectively.
Theory of Operation: Voltage Control Oscillator 3-51 The positive steering line connects to the cathodes of the four varactors and the negative steering line connects to the anodes. The negative line should be -4.0 ±0.3 V and the positive line can go as high as 9 V, allowing a difference of 15 to 16 V between the two.
3-52 Theory of Operation: Voltage Control Oscillator Doubler-biasing differs between receive mode and transmit mode. For receive, R9677, R9678, and R9676 (in parallel to dissipate power) plus R9679 and R9680 bias the base of Q9675 to 0.7-V potential, if NO input RF power is applied to the base. For transmit mode, keyed 9.4 V is fed through CR9694 and another parallel resistor network R9674 and R9675.
Theory of Operation: Receiver Front-End 3-53 Receiver Front-End This section of the theory of operation provides a detailed circuit description of receiver front-end (RXFE). When reading the Theory of Operation, refer to your appropriate schematic and component location diagrams located in “Chapter 7.
3-54 Theory of Operation: Receiver Front-End 3.6.2.2 Theory of Operation The factory-tuned ceramic preselector filter accommodates RF input frequencies ranging from 438 to 470 MHz (Range 2), 450 to 482 MHz (Range 3), or 482 to 512 MHz (Range 4). The injection filter is tuned to pass frequencies from 549 to 580 MHz for Range 2, 559 to 592 MHz for Range 3, or 592 to 622 MHz for Range 4.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-55 Power Amplifiers This section of the theory of operation provides a detailed circuit description of the power amolifiers. When reading the Theory of Operation, refer to your appropriate schematic and component location diagrams located in “Chapter 7.
3-56 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers The final stage output network serves the dual purpose of impedance matching and power combining of the two final devices. R3872 and R3873 help balance the load impedances presented to the collectors of the final devices. Filtered A+ is routed to the final amplifier devices via the current sense resistor R3841, the ferrite bead L3881, and the coil L3880.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-57 3.7.1.1.3 Power Control Circuitry Command Board Circuitry Inside U500, the Regulator Power Control IC (see Figure 3-20) is an operational amplifier that has four inverting inputs, and one non-inverting input (at pin 44) which is the reference input for the entire power control loop of the power amplifier.
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3-58 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers Control Voltage Limiter R3807 and R3808 form a voltage divider that connects to control voltage drive. The output of this voltage divider is connected to the control-voltage-limit input (pin 4) of the RPCIC. If the voltage at this input reaches 3.2 V, then the control voltage will be clamped to a maximum value.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-59 Temperature Sensing The temperature-sensing circuit of the PA works with the RPCIC to protect the PA devices from excessively high temperatures. On the PA board, this circuit (formed by resistors R3916, R3841, and thermistor RT3842), provides a temperature dependent voltage to the RPCIC via J1 pin 6. As the PA temperature increases, the resistance of RT3842 decreases, causing the voltage at pin 6 to increase.
3-60 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers Final Stage The final device is a 3- to 33-Watt device and is driven by the driver through a low-pass matching circuit that consists of C3815, C3816, C3817, L3811, C3819, C3821, C3822, C3823 and associated transmission lines.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-61 The power control loop is controlled by the microprocessor U204 on the VOCON board. Through the SLIC IC U206, the microprocessor enables the RPCIC by pulling TX PA ENABLE (U500 pin 33) low while the radio synthesizer is locked (U500 pin 35). U520 writes data to a digital-to-analog converter, U502, to change and control the power-set voltage from pin 10 of U502 to pin 6 of U500.
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3-62 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers The collector currents of the 25/10-Watt amplifier is monitored by sensing the voltage across R3875. CURRENT SENSE + connects to one end of R3875; CURRENT SENSE - connects to the other end. These lines connect to the command board on U500, Pins 37 and 38, respectively. If the TX CURRENT LIMIT is set for 1.5 V, then the voltage difference between U500, Pins 37 and 38 must be 0.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-63 3.7.1.3 50-Watt Power Amplifiers 3.7.1.3.1 Transmitter The 50-Watt ASTRO Spectra power amplifiers (PA's) are discussed in the following text. A block diagram of the circuit is shown in Figure 3-22. CONTROLLED FINAL DIRECTIONAL TX INJECTION E3851 TX BUFFER PREDRIVER...
3-64 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers Final Stage The final device is a 12- to 75-Watt device and is driven by the driver through a low pass matching circuit that consists of C3850 through C3854 and associated transmission lines. Base network, L3852, L3853, and R3851, provide the zero-DC bias required by the final device's Class C operation.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-65 3.7.1.3.3 Power Control Circuitry Command Board Circuitry Inside U500, the Regulator Power Control IC (Figure 3-23), is an operational amplifier that has four inverting inputs, and non-inverting input at pin 44 which is the reference input for the entire power control loop of the power amplifier.
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3-66 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers Control Voltage Limiter R3807 and R3808 form a voltage divider that connects to control voltage drive. The output of this voltage divider is connected to the control-voltage-limit input, pin 4 of the RPCIC. If the voltage at this input reaches 3.2 V, then the control voltage will be clamped to a maximum value.
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Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-67 Temperature Sensing The temperature-sensing circuit of the PA works with the RPCIC to protect the PA devices from exclusively high temperatures. On the PA board, this circuit, formed by resistors R3878 thru R3880 and thermistor RT3877, provides a temperature-dependent voltage to the RPCIC via P0853, pin 7. As the PA temperature increases, the resistance of RT3875 decreases, causing the voltage at pin 7 to increase.
3-68 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3.7.2 UHF Band Power Amplifiers 3.7.2.1 High-Power Amplifier 3.7.2.1.1 Transmitter The high-power Spectra amplifier is discussed in the following text. A block diagram of the circuit is shown in Figure 3-24. FINAL AMPLIFIER Q5875 25C29 ANTENNA HARMONIC...
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-69 Final Stage The final amplifier stage is the parallel combination of two 25-Watt input to 75-Watt output RF transistors. The matching network from the collector of the driver device Q5851 to the bases of the final devices Q5875 and Q5876 utilizes transmission lines as part of a combination matching network and power splitter.
3-70 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers The power control loop is controlled by the microprocessor U204 on the VOCON board. Through the SLIC IC U206, the microprocessor enables the RPCIC by pulling TX PA ENABLE (U500 pin 33) low while the radio synthesizer is locked (U500 pin 35). U520 writes data to a digital-to-analog converter, U502, to change and control the power-set voltage from pin 10 of U502 to pin 6 of U500.
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Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-71 The collector current of the high-power amplifier is monitored by sensing the voltage across R5875. CURRENT SENSE + connects to one end of R5875; CURRENT SENSE - connects to the other end. These lines connect to the command board on U500 pins 37 and 38, respectively. If the TX CURRENT LIMIT is set for 1.5 V, then the voltage difference between U500 pins 37 and 38 must be 0.1 V before the current through R5875 is reduced.
3-72 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3.7.2.2 40-Watt Power Amplifier 3.7.2.2.1 Transmitter The 40-Watt ASTRO Spectra power amplifier is discussed in the following text. Transmit Low Level Amplifier (LLA) NOTE: The minimum input drive level to the PA into P5850 is 30 mW. Refer to the synthesizer section if input drive is less than 30 mW.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-73 3.7.2.2.2 Antenna Switch and Harmonic Filter Antenna Switch The antenna switch's impedance inverter circuit, made up of C5923 and L5921, takes the place of a quarter-wave microstrip line. During transmission, Keyed 9.4 V forward-biases CR5921, producing low impedance on CR5921's anode and high impedance on the C5923/L5921 node.
3-74 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3.7.2.2.3 Power Control Circuitry Command Board Circuitry Inside U500, the Regulator Power Control IC (Figure 3-26), is an operational amplifier that has four inverting inputs, and one non-inverting input (at pin 44) which is the reference input for the entire power control loop of the power amplifier.
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Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-75 Control Voltage Limiter R5807 and R5808 form a voltage divider that connects to control voltage drive. The output of this voltage divider is connected to the control-voltage-limit input (pin 4) of the RPCIC. If the voltage at this input reaches 3.2 V, then the control voltage will be clamped to a maximum value.
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3-76 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers Temperature Sensing The temperature-sensing circuit of the PA works with the RPCIC to protect the PA devices from excessively high temperatures. On the PA board, this circuit, formed by resistors R5878, R5876, R5877, and thermistor RT5875, provides a temperature-dependent voltage to the RPCIC via P0853, pin 7.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-77 3.7.3 800 MHz Band Power Amplifiers 3.7.3.1 15- and 35-Watt Amplifiers 3.7.3.1.1 Transmitter The 15-Watt and 35-Watt ASTRO Spectra power amplifiers are discussed in the following text. Transmit Buffer The PA receives 18 to 23 dBm (60 to 200 mW) at the transmit injection (TX INJ) coax. The first stage, TX BUFFER, uses adaptive biasing which varies the base voltage inversely proportional to the input drive level.
3-78 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers Final Stage (35-Watt Only) On the 15-Watt radio, the transmit RF signal from U9850, pin 5, is applied to the 50-ohm microstrip directional coupler. On the 35-Watt radio, the transmit RF signal is applied to the emitter of the final power amplifier Q9880 through the coupling capacitor C9856, the 50-ohm quarter-wave matching transmission line, and the matching capacitors C9875 and C9876.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-79 NOTE: When removing any of the discrete coils, take care to avoid leaching the plate capacitor metallization. Removal of the entire hybrid is best accomplished by heating hybrid/PC board assembly with a heat gun or heat blower until solder joint reflows. 3.7.3.1.3 Power Control Circuitry Command Board Circuitry Inside U500, the Regulator Power Control IC...
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3-80 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers Power Module Control Voltage Limiter R9562 and R9563 connect in series to the emitter of Q9500. The ratio of R9563 and R9562 feed a portion of the control voltage (U9850, Pins 2 and 3) to U500, pin 4. When pin 4 exceeds 3.2 V, the output of the control op-amp (U500, pin 42) is reduced.
Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers 3-81 3.7.3.1.4 Temperature Sensing When the radio is keyed, K9.4-V is applied to pin 5 of the PA connector and on one side of thermistor RT9560. As the temperature increases, the resistance of RT9560 decreases, creating more voltage across R9561.
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3-82 Theory of Operation: Power Amplifiers Notes September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
5. Use a static-safeguarded workstation, which can be accomplished through the use of an anti- static kit (Motorola part number 01-80386A82). This kit includes a wrist strap, two ground cords, a static-control table mat and a static-control floor mat.
Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Procedures 4.1.2 Voltage Measurement and Signal Tracing In most situations, the problem circuit may be identified using a dc voltmeter, RF millivoltmeter, and oscilloscope (preferably with 100 MHz bandwidth or more). The “Recommended Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Tools” section in the ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Mobile Radios Basic Service Manual (6881076C20) outlines the recommended tools and service aids which would be useful.
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Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Procedures - Set the EMC wake-up line high. 7. Begin power-up self-tests. 8. Begin RAM tests: - External RAM ($1800-3FFF). - Internal RAM ($1060-$1300). - External RAM ($0000-$0DFF). - Display 01/88 if failure. The radio will get stuck here if the internal RAM is defective. The radio uses the internal RAM for stack.
Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Procedures 12. Power-up the EMC (if it is enabled in the codeplug). 13. Turn off the green LED. 14. Start up operating system. 15. Display for one second: - “SELF TEST” for the W3, model. - “SELF CHK” for the W4, W5, and W7 models. - “SELF CHECK”...
Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Procedures 5. Check the positive steering line, J601, pin 1 or 2 for positive voltage between 1.0 and 8.0 V. If not correct, go to “Incorrect Voltage at Positive Steering Line”; otherwise, continue with the following checks. NOTE: It is common for both steps 3 and 5 to be incorrect in an “out-of-lock”...
Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Procedures 4.1.4.1.2 Incorrect Values at U602 Pin 25 (MODULUS CONTROL) If the frequency is not 6.25 kHz (or 5.0 kHz for VHF), verify the proper VCO pin-shift logic. See VCO block diagram (Figure 4-1 on page 4-14) for pin-shift logic.
Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Procedures At 450 MHz, there are 72,000 counts of 2.22 nanoseconds each per reference period. When modulus control (MCT) is high, the VCO output is prescaled by 255 (see the diagram below). The output frequency of the prescaler is 1.765 MHz which corresponds to a period, per-cycle, of 567 nanoseconds.
Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Procedures 4.1.5 Standard Bias Table Table 4-4, below, outlines some standard supply voltages and system clocks which should be present under normal operation. These should be checked as a first step to any troubleshooting procedure. Table 4-4. Standard Operating Bias Signal Name Nominal Value Tolerance...
Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Plus Procedures ASTRO Spectra Plus Procedures This section will aid you in troubleshooting a malfunctioning ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus radio. It is intended to be detailed enough to localize the malfunctioning circuit and isolate the defective component.
Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Plus Procedures 4-11 Table 4-5. ASTRO Spectra Plus Power-Up Self-Check Error Codes (Continued) Error Code Description Corrective Action 09/10 Secure Hardware Failure Turn radio off, then on 09/90 Secure Hardware Fatal Error Turn radio off, then on NOTE: In cases of multiple errors, the codes are logically OR’d and the results displayed.
4-12 Troubleshooting Procedures: ASTRO Spectra Plus Procedures 4.2.3 ASTRO Spectra Plus Standard Bias Table Table 4-6 outlines some standard supply voltages and system clocks which should be present under normal operation. These should be checked as a first step to any troubleshooting procedure. Table 4-6.
Troubleshooting Procedures: VCO Procedures 4-13 VCO Procedures This section provides band-specific troubleshooting procedures for the VCO. 4.3.1 VHF Band Use these instructions along with the Theory of Operation, the block diagram, and the schematic to help isolate failures: first, to the individual circuits, and finally, to the failing piece part. 4.3.1.1 VCO Hybrid Assembly The VCO hybrid substrate is glued to the carrier board.
Troubleshooting Procedures: VCO Procedures 4-15 Table 4-7. VCO Frequency Mode AUX 1 AUX 2 Radio Freq (MHz) VCO Freq (MHz) Port Freq (MHz) Port VHF RANGE 1 136.00 – 158.35 245.65 – 268.00 245.65 – 268.00 HIGH HIGH (RX) HIGH (RX) 158.35 –...
4-16 Troubleshooting Procedures: VCO Procedures 4.3.2.2 Out-of-Lock Condition The probable cause of an out-of-lock condition is a failure in the synthesizer circuit. (See Section 4.1.4.2 on page 4-7.) If the voltages on the AUX 1*, AUX 2*, or -8V lines at P0601 do not conform to the values shown in Figure 4-2 on page 4-17, check the pin shift circuitry on the carrier...
Troubleshooting Procedures: VCO Procedures 4-17 4.3.2.4 No or Low Modulation Under standard test conditions with a 1 kHz tone injected and 4.5 kHz deviation, there should be 700 mV (RMS) ±20% present on P0601-10. If this level is not present, troubleshoot the modulation circuit on the carrier board and then troubleshoot the audio circuitry.
4-18 Troubleshooting Procedures: VCO Procedures 4.3.3 800 MHz Band Use these instructions along with the Theory of Operation, the block diagram, and the schematic to help isolate failures, first, to the individual circuits, and finally to the failing piece part. 4.3.3.1 VCO Hybrid Assembly The VCO hybrid substrate is glued to the carrier board.
Troubleshooting Procedures: VCO Procedures 4-19 4.3.3.3 No or Low Output Power (TX or RX Injection) Use the test cables listed in the “Service Aids” in the ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Mobile Radios Basic Service Manual (6881076C20). Measure the power at the synthesizer feedback port-if it is not within the range specified in the block diagram, troubleshoot the first buffer.
4-20 Troubleshooting Procedures: Receiver Front-End (RXFE) Receiver Front-End (RXFE) This section provides band-specific troubleshooting procedures for the receiver front-end. 4.4.1 VHF Band This information will help you troubleshoot the Spectra radio. Use this information, along with the Theory of Operation, to diagnose and isolate the cause of failures. The principle tools needed to troubleshoot a circuit to the component level are the schematic and the Theory of Operation.
ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Mobile Radios Basic Service Manual (6881076C20). Due to high operating frequencies, you must use specified Motorola parts when component replacement is necessary. Substitute components may not work. It is also critical that you use great care when replacing parts.
4-22 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Begin troubleshooting by connecting an RF power meter and appropriate power load to the antenna connector. Connect the control cable and the power cable. Make sure the ignition sense lead is also connected to the positive lead of the power supply. Note that a regulated DC power supply capable of at least 30 A.
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-23 If it is verified that both power set and current limit are not related to the power problem, then the synthesizer output must be checked. A milliwatt meter connected to the TX injection cable should indicate at least 10 mW of injection power during key-up.
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4-24 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Table 4-8. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS Thermister Buffer in 5-V Sense Input (follows pin 20 ±0.1 V) 5-V Current Limit (limits at 5.7 V) 5-V Series Pass Drive (6.4 at max current) 9.6-V Sense Input 5-V Reg.
4-26 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Testing Low-Level Amplifier (LLA) Circuitry Proper operation of the LLA can be checked by monitoring the voltage across resistor R3804. The voltage should measure in the range of 0.4 V to 1.0 V, depending on the value of control voltage. A 0.4-V reading corresponds to a low control voltage (4 to 5 V) and a 1.0-V reading corresponds to a high control voltage (up to control voltage limit).
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-27 Troubleshooting the Driver Stage (Q3805) • Make sure A+ is at the collector. • Check for shorts and/or opens in the matching circuitry. Also look for faulty components (cracked parts or parts not properly soldered). •...
4-28 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Additional antenna switch tests are: • Check CR3901, CR3902, and CR3903 using the diode check function of a multimeter. Note that CR3903 is on the bottom side of the board. This diode affects the receive path only and is unrelated to transmitter problems.
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-29 The directional coupler samples a small amount of forward power during transmit. This power is rectified by a detector diode CR3904. This rectified DC voltage is fed back to the RPCIC where it is compared to a reference voltage.
4-30 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures NOTE: Due to high operating frequencies, you must use specified Motorola parts when component replacement is necessary. Substitute components may not work. It is also critical that you use great care when replacing parts. Excessive solder or flux, longer than original leads on coax connectors, misorientation of parts, and other commonly benign imperfections may cause the radio's performance to degrade.
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-31 A+ TO COMMAND BOARD A+ TO COMMAND BOARD CURRENT SENSE + CURRENT SENSE - CONTROL VOLTAGE LIMIT FEMALE RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR W 100 MIL SPACING MATES TO P853 REGULATED 9.6V CONTROL VOLTAGE DRIVE V DETECT K9.4 TEMP SENSE Figure 4-5.
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4-32 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Table 4-11. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS U0500 Ground Control AMP Input Control AMP Input (not used) Control Voltage Limit (cutback at 3.3 V) N.C. Power Set from D-A (max power at 1.5 V) Power Set Buffer Out Coupler Buffer Out Forward Detect Voltage...
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-33 Table 4-11. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS – – – – – – 9.6-V Programming (N.C.) – – – – – – 9.6-V Programming (N.C.) Ground 10.8 13.6 16.5 10.0...
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-35 4.5.1.2.4 Isolating Failures Methods of analyzing individual stages of the Power Amplifiers are detailed below. Most of the stages are Class C and must be analyzed under relatively high RF power levels. Generators capable of such levels may not be available in all service shops, therefore the tests below are arranged in order of ascending power.
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4-36 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Testing Driver Circuitry The driver is a typical Class-C stage, except the base is biased with resistors R3809 and R3810. The necessary conditions for proper operation of this stage are input drive power, and bias conditions as shown in Table 4-13 on page 4-35.
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-37 - Check for proper DC current through the PIN diodes; correct current is indicated if approximately 1.5 V is present at the junction of C3900 and L3900 during transmit mode. DO NOT measure bias directly at the PIN diodes while in transmit mode unless TX injection is removed.
ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Mobile Radios Basic Service Manual (6881076C20). NOTE: Due to high operating frequencies, you must use specified Motorola parts when component replacement is necessary. Substitute components may not work. It is also critical that you use great care when replacing parts.
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-39 4.5.1.3.2 PA Functional Testing To test the PA assembly for proper operation, perform the following steps: 1. Disassemble the PA assembly from the radio, leaving the power cable connected to the rear connector. Replace the PA shield and cover. Disconnect the coax connectors and the ribbon cable.
4-40 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 8. If no failure is located from the previous checks, troubleshoot the power control circuitry. A+ TO COMMAND BOARD A+ TO COMMAND BOARD CURRENT SENSE + CURRENT SENSE - CONTROL VOLTAGE LIMIT FEMALE RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR W 100 MIL SPACING MATES TO P853 REGULATED 9.6V...
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-41 Table 4-15. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS Control Voltage Limit (cutback at 3.3 V) N.C. Power Set from D-A (max power at 1.5 V) Power Set Buffer Out Coupler Buffer Out Forward Detect Voltage Reflected Power Detect (not used)
4-42 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Table 4-15. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS TX PA Enable (from U520-25) Control AMP one-shot Lock (5-V of Synth Out of Lock) Control AMP one-shot 10.8 13.6 16.3 10.0 13.0...
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-43 4. Power Zero and Current Greater Than 5 A. - Check harmonic filter, antenna switch, and matching circuits beyond final stage. 5. Power Zero and Current Between 2 and 5 A. - Check driver and/or final stages. 6.
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4-44 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures If the above DC bias conditions are correct, check to see if the LLA is providing drive power to the pre-driver, Q3804. Do so by checking Q3804's collector current under normal drive conditions, as follows: •...
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-45 • Unsolder either L3859, R3875, or L3851 to isolate the driver and final stages. Measure the collector emitter DC resistances. If the resistance is below 5k ohms, then replace the driver device. NOTE: The position of capacitors C3853 and C3854 is critical to the performance of the circuit. If they are removed for any reason, they must be re-installed as close to the cap of the final device as possible.When replacing either the driver or final device, apply thermal compound on the heatsink surface.
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4-46 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Temperature Sense Circuit Test Temporarily place a leaded 6.8k ohm resistor in parallel with RT3875. Key the transmitter and monitor the output power. The power meter should read approximately 1/2 the rated power (25 Watts). Control-Voltage-Limit Circuitry Test Disconnect the transmitter injection from the internal transceiver chassis.
ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Mobile Radios Basic Service Manual (6881076C20). NOTE: Due to high operating frequencies, you must use specified Motorola parts when component replacement is necessary. Substitute components may not work. It is also critical that you use great care when replacing parts.
4-48 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Begin troubleshooting by connecting an RF power meter and appropriate power load to the antenna connector. Connect the control cable and the power cable. Make sure the ignition sense lead is also connected to the positive lead of the power supply. Note that a regulated DC power supply capable of at least 30 A.
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-49 Table 4-17. Power Control DC Voltage Chart RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS Control Voltage Limit 10.0 Drive Voltage 10.8 13.6 16.5 10.0 13.0 16.0 Current Sense + Keyed 9.4 10.8 13.6 16.5 10.0 13.0 16.0 A+ to Command Board...
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4-50 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Table 4-17. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS 5-V Series Pass Drive (6.4 at max current) 9.6-V Sense Input 5-V Reg. Compensation Capacitor N.C. 5-V Reference Input (UNSW5-V) 9.6-V Reg.
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-51 Table 4-17. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS Control AMP Reference Q0500E 13.0 13.0 A+ - CR0500 Drop Q0501C 12.3 12.3 VQ0500E - B/E Drop Q0501E V pin 23 - B/E Drop Q0503E V pin 42 - B/E Drop (TX) Q0503C...
4-52 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Methods of analyzing individual stages of the power amplifiers are detailed below. Most of the stages are Class-C and must be analyzed under relatively high RF power levels. The following information should help in isolation and repair of the majority of transmitter failures. Testing Low-Level Amplifier (LLA) Circuitry Proper operation of the LLA can be checked by monitoring the voltage across resistor R5805.
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-53 NOTE: If it is necessary to replace Q5803, use a hot-air blower to remove and replace the part. It is important that the replacement device's case be properly soldered to its heatsink. Do so by flowing a small bead of solder around the rim of the device while it is clamped in the hot-air soldering device.
4-54 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Installation of the PA board into the radio chassis must be done carefully. The PC board screws use a T-15 Torx bit and should be torqued to 6 to 8 inch-pounds. The device screws use a T-8 Torx bit and should be torqued to 6 to 8 inch-pounds.
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-55 Control-Voltage-Limit Circuitry Test Disconnect J5901 (transmitter injection) from the PA input. With all other connections in normal condition, key the transmitter and monitor the control voltage at J1 pin 2. If the voltage exceeds 10.0 V, troubleshoot the control voltage limit circuitry.
4-56 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Low-Voltage Current Drain Cutback An additional circuit associated with the over-voltage protection circuit is the low-voltage current drain circuit. This circuit acts to reduce the transmitter current drain under conditions of low supply voltage. This action extends the available transmit time when, for example, the transmitter in a vehicular installation must be used when the engine is not running.
ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Mobile Radios Basic Service Manual (6881076C20). NOTE: Due to high operating frequencies, you must use specified Motorola parts when component replacement is necessary. Substitute components may not work. It is also critical that you use great care when replacing parts.
4-58 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 8. If no failure is located from the previous checks, troubleshoot the power control circuitry. Table 4-19. DC Voltages and Input Power Chart CONTROL POWER IN Test Keyed 9.4 V 9.6 V VOLTAGE (mW) DRIVE Transmit See note...
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-59 Table 4-20. Power Control DC Voltage Chart RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS P0853 – – – – – – Key (no pin or wire) Control Voltage Limit 10.0 Drive Voltage 10.8 13.6 16.5 10.0 13.0 16.0...
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4-60 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Table 4-20. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS 5-V Current Limit (limits at 5.7 V) 5-V Series Pass Drive (6.4 at max current) 9.6-V Sense Input 5-V Reg. Compensation Capacitor N.C.
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-61 Table 4-20. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS Loop Integrator Capacitor Control AMP Reference Q0500E 13.0 13.0 A+ - CR0500 Drop Q0501C 12.3 12.3 VQ0500E - B/E Drop Q0501E V pin 23 - B/E Drop Q0503E...
4-62 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 3. Power Intermittently Low (or Zero) and Current Less than 1 A. When Power Drops - Check LLA stage. 4. Power Zero and Current Greater Than 2 A. - Check harmonic filter, antenna switch, matching circuits between driver and final stages, and matching circuits beyond final stage.
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-63 NOTE: The LLA voltages change with different control voltages. An example of LLA voltages with control voltage equal to 10.0 V and 6 V is shown. If Q5803 draws no current under normal conditions, then check for short or open input cable, or for defective parts in the transmit injection filter or matching circuitry between Q5801 and Q5803.
4-64 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 5. Testing the Antenna Switch and Harmonic Filter Verify that most of this circuit is functioning properly by testing the receiver insertion loss as follows: - Apply a low-level signal source at the antenna connector. - Apply the conditions indicated in Table 4-19 on page 4-58 for RX tests.
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-65 3. Control-Voltage-Limit Circuitry Test Disconnect J5901 (transmitter injection) from the internal transceiver chassis. This will require removal of the power amplifier assembly. With all other connections in normal condition, key the transmitter and monitor the control voltage at the node of R5811, C5814,L5808, and R5808.
ASTRO Digital Spectra and Digital Spectra Plus Mobile Radios Basic Service Manual (6881076C20). NOTE: Due to the high frequency of operation, it is imperative that you use specified Motorola parts when component replacement is necessary. At these frequencies, second and third order properties of the components are very important and are part of the circuit's design.
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-67 4.5.3.1.2 PA Functional Testing To test the PA assembly for proper operation, perform the following steps: NOTE: The following instructions pertain to both the 15 Watt and 35 Watt power amplifiers. A distinction between the two PA’s is given only where necessary. 1.
4-68 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 3. Apply the required input power via adapter cable 30-80373B27 or equivalent. For this application, non N-type connectors are acceptable. 4. With the applied control voltage initially at 0 V slowly increase the voltage until power out equals 17 Watts (15-Watt radio) or 38 Watts (38-Watt radio) Power should rise smoothly with control voltage once the turn-on threshold is reached.
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-69 Table 4-24. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS Power Set Buffer Out Coupler Buffer Out Forward Detect Voltage Reflected Power Detect (not used) Same as pin 8 (not used) Thermister Buffer out (increases as PA gets hot) Thermister Buffer in 5-V Sense Input (follows pin 20 ±0.1 V)
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4-70 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Table 4-24. Power Control DC Voltage Chart (Continued) RX MODE TX MODE LOCATION COMMENTS Control AMP one-shot 10.8 13.6 16.3 10.0 13.0 16.0 A+ (Current Sense +) 10.8 13.6 16.3 10.0 13.0 16.0 Current Sense - Voltage Delta 150 mV (35 Watt only) Keyed 9.4-V in Current Limit D-A (max current at 4.5 V)
4-72 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4.5.3.1.4 Isolating Failures Methods of analyzing individual stages of the Power Amplifiers are detailed below. Most of the stages are Class C and must he analyzed under relatively high RF power levels. Generators capable of such levels may not be available in all service shops, therefore the tests below are arranged in order of increasing power.
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-73 When testing is complete, replace any capacitors or resistors that were removed for testing with new parts. 3. Testing the Final Stage (35-Watt Models Only) The final stage is capable of producing over 50 Watts. Be sure to protect power measuring equipment with series attenuation.
4-74 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Additional antenna switch tests are: - Check CR9922 with an ohmmeter for forward and reverse continuity. - In the transmit mode, adjust control voltage for 38 Watts at the antenna connector. Check for less than 10 mW at the end of the receive input cable. If power exceeds 10 mW, then check CR9922 and associated circuitry.
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Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures 4-75 6. Power-Leveling Circuitry Test With the radio connected for power measurements, vary the line voltage from 12.5 to 16 V. The power should not vary more than 3 Watts. At a line voltage of 13.6 V, vary the frequency using the three test modes.
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4-76 Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures Notes September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Charts Introduction This chapter contains detailed troubleshooting flowcharts. These charts should be used as a guide in determining the problem areas. They are not a substitute for knowledge of circuit operation and astute troubleshooting techniques. It is advisable to refer to the related detailed circuit descriptions in the theory section prior to troubleshooting a radio.
Troubleshooting Charts: List of Troubleshooting Charts Table 5-1. List of Troubleshooting Charts (Continued) Chart Description Page 5-15 Chart C.20 No TX Modulation 5-16 Chart C.21 Key Load Fail 5-17 Chart C.22 800 MHz Receiver Front-End Hybrid 5-17 Chart C.23 UHF Receiver Front-End Hybrid 5-18 Chart C.24 VHF Receiver Front-End Hybrid...
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Troubleshooting Charts Bad SINAD. Bad 20Db Quieting. No Recovered Audio. Note: Inject Modulated On Carrier Frequency Signal As Required. Inject 1 st IF into Johnson connector on RF board IF Freqs: 109.65MHz Check RX Audio Front End. Heard? Check 2nd VCO "Second VCO Checks"...
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Troubleshooting Charts Note 1: See Control Head Troubleshooting Chart In Spectra Detailed Service Manual. Control Head Display: "FAIL 01/82" Note 2: See VOCON Board Troubleshooting Chart. "FAIL 01/84" Control Head Display: "FAIL 01/90" or Blank "FAIL 01/88" "FAIL 01/02" START START Replace and/or Check Busy In...
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Troubleshooting Charts Radio Power-Up Synopsis Failure. This failure assumes the radio fails to power up correctly and Verify Host Port: does not send any Power up Use ohmmeter to Verify standard failure messages via the electrically verify bias per table display or serial bus.
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Troubleshooting Charts Host C Synopsis Bootstrap Failure. The host C bootstrap mode is used during reprogramming of the host C and DSP FLASH ROMs. Refer to appropriate Verify standard Theory of Operation section for bias per table description of bootstrap Table 3.
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Troubleshooting Charts Fail 01/81 Host ROM Checksum Synopsis Failure This failure indicates the Host ROM program code is incorrect. It is implied that the host Visually inspect all processor found and executed leads to U205 and enough valid code at power up U210 with a 5x glass.
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Troubleshooting Charts Fail 01/82 or 002 External EEPROM Fail 01/84 Synopsis Synopsis Checksum Failure SLIC Init Failure This failure indicates a failure This failure indicates the External EEPROM data in verification of the data in the containing mostly customer SLIC parallel programming Use ohmmeter to electrically specific channel/mode Verify standard...
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Troubleshooting Charts Fail 01/88 Host C External RAM Synopsis Failure. This failure indicates a failure in the C external SRAM at power up test. Some basic Verify standard failure modes: bias per table 1) Missing supply or ground to Fail 01/92 Table 3 pertaining SLIC.
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5-10 Troubleshooting Charts Fail 02/81 Fail 02/A0 Synopsis DSP ROM Checksum ADSIC Checksum Synopsis The ADSIC calculates a checksum of the Failure Failure This failure indicates the DSP configuration bus data programmed ROM program code is incorrect. through the Host C SPI interface. This It is implied that the DSP found failure indicates some problem with the Visually inspect all...
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Troubleshooting Charts 5-11 Fail 02/84 Synopsis Fail 02/88 Synopsis DSP SRAM U403 On power-up the DSP writes DSP SRAM U414 Failure On power-up the DSP writes data to the device and then Failure data to the device and then verifies the data. This failure indicates the DSP SRAM failed verifies the data.
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5-12 Troubleshooting Charts Fail 02/90 DSP Hardware Fail 02/82 Synopsis Failure Synopsis On power-up the host C sends DSP SRAM U402 several handshake commands On power up the DSP writes through the host interface to Failure the DSP system to coordinate data to the device and then Verify standard the power up programming of...
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Troubleshooting Charts 5-13 Fail 09/10 Synopsis Secure Hardware This failure relates only to Failure secure equipped radios and Fail 09/90 Synopsis indicates a power up self-test Secure Hardware This failure relates only to failure for the secure module. Failure secure equipped radios and Verify connections More specifically this failure indicates a power up self-test...
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5-14 Troubleshooting Charts No Receive Audio Verify signals per Verify signal Fig. W2 at points at output of indicated. U524 pin 2. Set radio to test mode CSQ. Inject a 1KHz modulated signal at the carrier. Frequency at -60dBm level Verify signal with 3KHz deviation.
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Troubleshooting Charts 5-15 No Tx Modulation Verify 1KHz signal present at U401. Verify standard bias per Table 6. Verify control Fig. W8 signals at U524. Trace 4 Ext Mic present? VRX TX audio Low Check for continuity Signal between U406 Isolate and present? Standard...
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5-16 Troubleshooting Charts Keyload Failure Verify the use of the correct keyloader per the following table: Secure Board Kit(s) KVL Kit(s) Encryption Synopsis NTN1146 NTN7770 T3010DX This failure relates only to NTN1152 NTN7771 T3011DX secure equipped radios and NTN1153 NTN7772 T3011DX DES-XL indicates a failure to load key...
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Troubleshooting Charts 5-17 START START Check Module Gain: Inject Check Module Gain: Inject Measure Transceiver On-Channel Signal Measure Transceiver Signal -20dBm at J9127 Sinad by Injecting (851-870 MHz) of -20dBm Sinad by Injecting Measure at IF Output Pad Signal at J9127 at J9127: Measure Level 109.65 Signal at J9127...
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5-18 Troubleshooting Charts START Check Module Gain: Inject Measure Transceiver 160MHz -20dBm at J9127 Sinad by Injecting Measure at IF Output Signal at J9127 Sinad No Problem with Recheck RF Board and >-13 with <-120 with Preamp RX Front End or Preamp;...
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Troubleshooting Charts 5-19 Verify Standard Bias per Table (xref to standard operating bias table) See Chart C.26 Standard Bias Measure waveform at R428, should match Figure 6-11 Make sure the following Refer board to components are placed Fixed? Replace U408 Fixed? Replace Y401 Service Depot...
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5-20 Troubleshooting Charts Check for 1.8V at R419 Make sure the following Refer board to components are placed Fixed? Replace U410 Service Depot and soldered correctly: Present? U410, C430 R431, R451, R452, C433, C415, R419 Repair proper Check for 3.0 V at R420 components Make sure the following components are placed...
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Troubleshooting Charts 5-21 Inspect and Repair Repair proper components U202 Inject a 1kHz tone into MIC with sufficient amplitude to produce 3kHz of deviation, PTT radio Make sure the following components Replace U202 Check 5V supply of U202-8 are placed and soldered correctly: and GND U202-4 U202, R207, R208, C216, R209, R226, Measure waveform at...
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5-22 Troubleshooting Charts Inspect U201 Repair component Check Patriot clocks C326 - T1 - 16.8MHz R428 - T2 - 32kHz 16.8MHz Measure waveform at U201-39 Repair regulator Repair components Clock should match Figure 6-12 circuit Inspect and repair Patriot IC - U300 Inspect R200, Waveform Repair oscillator...
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Troubleshooting Charts 5-23 Inspect U402, also check 3V at pin6 and GND at pin 15 Inspect U501 Repair U402 Repair U501 Inspect U404, also check 5V at pin8 and GND at pin 4 Is problem with TXPA_EN Check for GND Keyed9.4_EN or at J501-14 Present?
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5-24 Troubleshooting Charts Put the radio into Test mode (CSQ 1). Connect RF Signal Generator to the RF input of the radio. Use Dev=3kHz, Amplitude=-47dBm and Freq=851.025MHz Amplitude of Measure waveform at TP403, Measure waveform at the Vocon waveform should match Figure 6-17 Connector, J501 pin 40.
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Troubleshooting Charts 5-25 Make sure the Secure Module is connected to the Plus VOCON board and the radio is ON Measure the voltage at pins 1, 2 and 20 on the secure connector. The voltage reading should be between 10V and 13V Measure voltage on Q600, Verify placement, soldering Voltages...
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5-26 Troubleshooting Charts Make sure the Secure Module is connected Synopsis to the Plus VOCON board and the radio is ON This failure relates only to secure equipped radios and indicates a failure to load a key with the KVL indicated by the message “xFail”...
Troubleshooting Waveforms: ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus VOCON Board Waveforms ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus VOCON Board Waveforms This section contains images of waveforms specific to the ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus VOCON board. These waveforms might be useful in verifying operation of certain parts of the circuitry. These waveforms are for reference only;...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: List of Schematics and Component Location Diagrams Chapter 7 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists List of Schematics and Table 7-1. List of Schematics and Component Location Table 7-1. List of Schematics and Component Location Table 7-1.
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RF Section Table 7-1. List of Schematics and Component Location Table 7-1. List of Schematics and Component Location Table 7-2. J500 Command Board to RF Board Table 7-3. P502 Command Board to Control Head Diagrams (Continued) Diagrams (Continued) Interconnect Board (Continued)
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RF Section MAEPF-27088-O MAEPF-27087-O HRN4009B/HRN6014A VHF RF Board, HRN4010B/HRN6020A UHF RF Board, and HRN6019A 800 MHz RF Board Component Location Diagrams September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RF Section HRN4009B, HRN6014A VHF RF Board MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA HRN4010B, HRN6020A UHF RF Board ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER HRN6019A 800 MHz RF Board or 2113740B13 3.3pF (UHF and 800 MHz Bds) or –...
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Notes: or 0611077B01 12k (UHF Bd) For optimum performance, order replacement diodes, transistors, and circuit or 0611077A98 10k (800MHz Bd) modules by Motorola part number only. When ordering crystals, specify carrier frequency, crystal frequency, crystal R617 0611077B11 type number, and Motorola part number.
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RF Section 7-15 HRN4009E and HRN6014D VHF RF Board, HRN6010D MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION and HRN6020C UHF RF Board, and HRN6019C 800 PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER...
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Pad, VF Shock 8485219C02 Circuit Board Notes: For optimum performance, order replacement diodes, transistors, and circuit modules by Motorola part number only. When ordering crystals, specify carrier frequency, crystal frequency, crystal type number, and Motorola part number. Part value notations: p=10...
7-18 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RF Section MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS DEPT. Astro Mobile Command Board DWG. NO. MAEPF-25699 HLN5558DSP01/8405885V05 ILLUSTRATOR DATE ENGINEER DATE PROGRAM DISK CHECK 7/17/96 Illustrator O.K. AS IS EDITOR DATE CHECKER DATE CORRECTED O.K. AS MARKED MARKED ISS.
0611077A01 NOT PLACED JU532 NOT PLACED NOT PLACED NOT PLACED 0611077A01 R561 0611077B29 NOT PLACED 0611077B29 NOT PLACED HLN5558E/F/G, HLN6529C/D/E, HLN6560C/D/E/F/G/H, MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION and HLN6562C/D/E/F/G/H Parts List PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER...
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R525 0611077A50 Notes: or 0611077B29 180k (HLN5558E and R526 0611077B07 For optimum performance, order replacement diodes, transistors, and circuit HLN6529C) modules by Motorola part number only. R527 thru 531 0611077B15 R409, 410 0611077B11 Part value notations: R532, 533 0611077A62 R411, 412...
7-22 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RF Section C571 Q517 R536 R552 Q516 side 1 side 2 HLN5558H/J, HLN6529H, HLN6560J, and HLN6562J Component Location Diagram September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
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NOT PLACED JU528 NOT PLACED NOT PLACED 0611077A01 NOT PLACED JU532 NOT PLACED NOT PLACED NOT PLACED 0611077A01 HLN5558H/J, HLN6529H, HLN6560J, and HLN6562J MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Parts List PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER...
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7-24 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RF Section MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER C581 2113740B65 CAP CHIP REEL CL1 +/-30 CR401 4813833C03 DIODE DUAL 70V 'A1X'...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RF Section 7-25 MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER R528 thru 0611077B15 RES CHIP 47K 5 1/8W U523 5113806A20 IC MUX/DEMUX,TRIPLE 2- R531 CHNL R532 & R533 0611077A62 RES CHIP 330 5 1/8W...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section 7-29 HREQ* HR/W* HEN* HACK* DSP56001ZP33 29V08 RST* IRQA WAUDWL9201 IRQB JAPAN XTAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS DEPT. EXTAL ASTRO Spectra VOCON DWG. NO. MAEPF-26122 8405160Y01.O (HLN6458D) ILLUSTRATOR DATE ENGINEER DATE PROGRAM DISK CHECK 7/21/97...
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7-30 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section HLN6458D VOCON Board Parts List MOTOROLA PART MOTOROLA PART MOTOROLA PART ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER MOTOROLA PART ITEM DESCRIPTION C265 thru – NOT PLACED C469 –...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section 7-31 MOTOROLA PART MOTOROLA PART MOTOROLA PART ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER R259 & 0662057A97 CHIP RES 100K OHMS 5% R481 0662057A97 CHIP RES 100K OHMS 5%...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section 7-35 MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS DEPT. ASTRO Spectra VOCON DWG. NO. MAEPF-26124 8405160Y02.B (HLN6458E) ILLUSTRATOR DATE ENGINEER DATE PROGRAM DISK CHECK 7/21/97 Illustrator O.K. AS IS EDITOR DATE CHECKER DATE CORRECTED O.K. AS MARKED MARKED ISS.
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7-36 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section HLN6458E VOCON Board Electrical Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION C467 2113930F24 7.5pF Q208 4805128M12 R270, 271...
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MISCELLANEOUS: 8405160Y02 Printed Circuit Board Notes: For optimum performance, order replacement diodes, transistors, and circuit modules by Motorola part number only. When ordering crystals, specify carrier frequency, crystal frequency, crystal type number, and Motorola part number. Part value notations: p=10 n=10 µ=10...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section 7-41 MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS DEPT. Astro Saber Vocon DWG. NO. MAEPF-27096 PCB - 8405160Y03 ILLUSTRATOR DATE ENGINEER DATE PROGRAM DISK CHECK 6/30/99 Illustrator O.K. AS IS EDITOR DATE CHECKER DATE CORRECTED O.K.
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7-42 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section HLN6458F/G VOCON Board Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION C269 – NOT PLACED C471 thru –...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section 7-43 MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER R257 thru 0662057A97 CHIP RES 100K OHMS 5% R308 0662057B47 CHIP RES 0 OHMS +-.050...
7-46 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section VIEWED FROM SIDE 1 RXDIN DECIN OVERRIDE IRQB HC11RST SLIC SCNEN VDD3 VSS1 57W06 0 VSS3 VDD1 TXPG028NP06 ATWLYYWWW RTSBOUT MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS DEPT Astro Saber Vocon DWG. NO. MAEPF-270 PCB - 8405160Y04 SCNSLB ILLUSTRATOR...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VOCON Section 7-47 HLN6458H VOCON Board Electrical Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION C416 thru 420 2113932K15 0.1µF CR205...
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ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION For optimum performance, order replacement diodes, transistors, and circuit PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER modules by Motorola part number only. When ordering crystals, specify carrier frequency, crystal frequency, crystal R251 0662057B47 R419 0662057A73 U214 5105279V65 AND Gate type number, and Motorola part number.
7-56 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section HLN6837A ASTRO Spectra Plus Voltage Conversion Schematic September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section 7-57 HLN6837A ASTRO Spectra Plus Secure Interface Schematic 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
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7-60 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section HLN6837A ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Electrical MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA C305 2113743M24 CAP CHIP 100000 PF +80-20%...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section 7-61 MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER R223 0662057M98 RES. CHIP 10K 5% 20X40...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section 7-71 VIEWED FROM SIDE 2 TP302 SC400 R209 TP301 C226 C223 U202 C224 R231 C217 J501 C215 R225 R202 C202 C201 L200 TP400 R245 TP209 C402 TP325 R250 R223 R222 R243...
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7-72 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section HLN6837C ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Electrical MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA C304 2113743M24 CAP CHIP 100000 PF +80-20%...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section 7-73 MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER R223 0662057M98 RES. CHIP 10K 5% 20X40...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section 7-85 HLN6837E ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Electrical MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA Parts List ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA C228 2113743L09 CAP,CHIP,470PF,+10%,-10%,...
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7-86 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER C502 2113743M24 CAP,CHIP,.1UF,+80%,-20%, 0913915A18 RECTANGULAR/SQUARE R220 0662057A37 RES,MF,330OHM,5%,.063W,...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section 7-87 MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER R351 0662057M98 RES,MF,10KOHM,5%,.032W, R435 0662057M74 RES,MF,1KOHM,5%,.032W,SM,0 U201...
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7-90 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VCO Section HLD6061D and HLD6062D Parts List MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION C3680 2113740B01 CAP CHIP REEL CL1 +/-30 PART NUMBER C3647 thru 2113740B65 CAP CHIP REEL CL1 +/-30 –...
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0611077A94 RES CHIP 6800 5 1/8 10000 C690 2113741N45 CAP CHIP CL2 X7R 10% R637 0611077B07 RES CHIP 22K 5 1/8W MOTOROLA PART C3655 2113740B65 CAP CHIP REEL CL1 +/-30 470 ITEM DESCRIPTION 10000 R639 0611077B15 RES CHIP 47K 5 1/8W...
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7-96 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VCO Section MOTOROLA PART MOTOROLA PART MOTOROLA PART ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER C674 – NOT PLACED L679 2405452C87 COIL CHIP INDUCTOR 39 R662 – NOT PLACED 2113740B65...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VCO Section 7-99 HLE6101A UHF VCO Range 1 Hybrid and HLE6102A MOTOROLA PART ITEM DESCRIPTION UHF VCO Range 2 Hybrid Parts List NUMBER CR9610 4813825A05 DIODE 30V HOT CARRIER MOTOROLA PART ITEM DESCRIPTION...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VCO Section 7-101 HLE6103B UHF VCO Range 3 Hybrid and HLE6104B MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION UHF VCO Range 4 Hybrid Parts List PART NUMBER MP9618 0780299L01 FRAME LEAD J STRAP MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION &...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VCO Section 7-105 HLE6000D and HLE6041D UHF VCO Parts List MOTOROLA PART MOTOROLA PART MOTOROLA PART ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER MOTOROLA PART ITEM DESCRIPTION J5642 0980212N03 RECP COAX PCB MOUNT...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VCO Section 7-107 Side 1 Side 2 HLF6080B 800 MHz VCO Component Location Diagram 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
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7-108 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: VCO Section HLF6080B 800 MHz VCO Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION CR690 4880066M01 DIODE SIGNAL RLS4148 R662 – NOT PLACED PART NUMBER...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RX Front-End Section 7-111 HRD6001E VHF RXFE Parts List HRD6002E Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Q3200 & 4880141L01 TSTR PNP SOT23 LO...
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7-112 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RX Front-End Section MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUBER PART NUBER PART NUMBER R3208 0611077A26 RES CHIP 10 5 1/8W C3202 &...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RX Front-End Section 7-113 MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER R3130 0611077A01 RES CHIP JUMPER R3131 & – NOT PLACED R3132 R3200 – NOT PLACED R3201 0611077A98 RES CHIP 10K 5 1/8W R3202 0611077B15...
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7-116 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RX Front-End Section VHF RXFE HRD6001G/HRD6002G/HRD6011G/HRD6012G MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Parts List PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER C3203 2113740B49 CAP CHIP REEL CL1 L3125 & 2480140E06...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RX Front-End Section 7-117 Front-End-Preamp Front-End-Standard HRE6001B/C,6002C,6003B/C,6004B/C,6011B/C,6012B,6014B UHF Receiver Front-End Preamp and Standard Schematics 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RX Front-End Section 7-119 HRE6011B/C UHF RXFE Pre-Amp Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION R103 0611077A62 RES CHIP 330 5 1/8W...
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7-120 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RX Front-End Section HRE6001B/C and HRE6002C UHF RXFE Standard MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Parts List PART NUMBER PART NUMBER R126 0611077A74 RES CHIP 1000 5 1/8 L125 2480140E10 INDUCTOR CHIP 100NH...
7-122 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RX Front-End Section Q8128 C8136 R8131 L8132 RF INPUT FROM DOUBLE/BUFFER R8129 J8350 R8132 IF OUTPUT & DC INPUT Q8127 L8131 L8130 C8134 Q8126 C8129 RF INPUT FROM PRESELECTOR HRF6004B/C 800 MHz Receiver Front-End Component Location Diagram September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: RX Front-End Section 7-123 HRF6004B/C 800 MHz RXFE Parts List MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER C8126 2111078B42 CAP CHIP RF 100 5 NPO 100V C8129 2111059D57 CAP CHIP 21D84873H57 A/I C8130 2111059B11 CAP CHIP 21D84547A11 A/I...
7-124 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section Power Amplifier Section 63D81085C15-O HLD6022C VHF 50-Watt PA Schematic September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-125 Power Amplifier Section HLD6022C VHF 50-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
7-126 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLD6022C VHF 50-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2 September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-127 HLD6022C VHF 50-Watt PA Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION C3912 2111078B19 CAP CHIP RF 16 5 NPO 100V P0853...
7-128 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section R3844 63D81085C19-O HLD6064C VHF Range 1 and HLD6063D Range 2 100-Watt PA Schematic September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-129 HLD6064C VHF Range 1 and HLD6063D Range 2 100-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
7-130 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLD6064C VHF Range 1 and HLD6063D Range 2 100-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2 September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-131 HLD6064C VHF R1 and HLD6063D R2 100-Watt PA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Parts List PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER C3881 2111078B59 CAP CHIP RF 470 5 NPO 100V...
7-132 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLD6032B/HLD6066B VHF 25-Watt PA Schematic September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-133 HLD6032B/HLD6066B VHF 25-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
7-134 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLD6032B/HLD6066B VHF 25-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2 September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-135 HLD6032B VHF R2 25-Watt PA Parts List HLD6066B VHF R1 25-Watt PA Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION C3921 &...
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7-136 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER C3923 2113740B65 CAP CHIP REEL CL1 +/-30 470 Q3850 4880225C22 TSTR NPN 174MHZ3/30W MRF1946 C3925 2113740B17 CAP CHIP REEL CL1 +/-30 4.7...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-137 63D81085C13-O HLE6062B and HLE6071B UHF 25-Watt PA Schematic 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
7-138 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLE6062B UHF 25-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1 September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-139 HLE6062B UHF 25-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
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7-140 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLE6062B VHF R2 25-Watt PA Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION C5923 2111078B01 CAP CHIP RF 3.3 .25 NPO 100V...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-141 63D81085C14-O HLE6043C/D, HLE6044C/D, and HLE6049B/C UHF 40-Watt PA Schematic 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
7-142 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLE6043C/D, HLE6044C/D, and HLE6049B/C UHF 40-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1 September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-143 HLE6043C/D, HLE6044C/D, and HLE6049B/C UHF 40-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
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7-144 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLE6043C/D UHF R3 40-Watt Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION C5894 – NOT PLACED L5904 &...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-145 MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER C5851 2113740B39 CAP CHIP REEL CL1 +/-30 39 C5880 2111078B08 CAP CHIP RF 6.2 .25 NPO 100V...
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7-146 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER CR5900 4813825A05 DIODE 30V HOT CARRIER R5801 0611077A30 RES CHIP 15 5 1/8W MMBD301L R5802 0611077A50 RES CHIP 100 5 1/8W CR5920 &...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-147 63D81085C18-O HLE6039C, HLE6040C, and HLE6051C UHF 100-Watt PA Schematic 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
7-148 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLE6039C, HLE6040C, and HLE6051C UHF 100-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1 September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-149 HLE6039C, HLE6040C, and HLE6051C UHF 100-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
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7-150 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLE6039C UHF R3 100-Watt PA Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION C5877 & 2111078B13 CAP CHIP RF 10 .5 NPO 100V...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-151 MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER R5907 0611077B11 RES CHIP 33K 5 1/8W C5855 2111078B22...
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7-152 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER PART NUMBER R5855 0611077A50 RES CHIP 100 5 1/8W C5823 2113740B24 CAP CHIP REEL CL1 +/-30 9.1...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-153 MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER Q5804 4880141L01 TSTR PNP SOT23 LO PROFILE R5881 & 0680194M01 RES 10 OHMS 5% 1W TAPE R5882 Q5805 &...
7-154 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 63D81085C16-O HLF6078B 800 MHz 15-Watt PA Schematic September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-155 U9850 HLF6078B 800 MHz 15-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
7-156 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLF6078B 800 MHz 15-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2 September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-157 HLF6078C 800MHz 15-Watt PA Parts List MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION PARTS NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION L9900 & 2480091G32 COIL AIRWOUND PARTS NUMBER L9920 C9500 2311049A37 CAP TANT CHIP 1 20 20...
Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-159 Spectra 8480156p04.A HLF6077D 800 MHz 35-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1 6881076C25-E September 5, 2008...
7-160 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section HLF6077D 800 MHz 35-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2 September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
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Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section 7-161 HLF6077D 800MHz 35-Watt PA Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER MOTOROLA ITEM DESCRIPTION CR9800 4880066M01 DIODE SIGNAL RLS4148 R9801 0611077A74 RES CHIP 1000 5 1/8...
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7-162 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams and Parts Lists: Power Amplifier Section Notes September 5, 2008 6881076C25-E...
Secure Modules: Circuit Description Circuit Description The secure module operates from three power supplies (UNSW_B+, SW_B+, and KG_BACKUP). The SW_B+ is turned on and off by the radio’s on/off switch. The UNSW_B+ provides power to the secure module as long as the radio battery is in place. Key variables are loaded into the secure module through connector P1, pin 15.
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Glossary Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical listing of terms and their definitions that are applicable to ASTRO portable and mobile subscriber radio products. Term Definition See analog-to-digital conversion. Abacus IC A custom integrated circuit providing a digital receiver intermediate frequency (IF) backend.
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Glossary-2 Term Definition See Customer Programming Software. Customer Software with a graphical user interface containing the feature set of an Programming ASTRO radio. See also RSS. Software See digital-to-analog conversion. See digital-to-analog converter. default A pre-defined set of parameters. digital Refers to data that is stored or transmitted as a sequence of discrete symbols from a finite set;...
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FLASHport process. ® FLASHport A Motorola term that describes the ability of a radio to change memory. Every FLASHport radio contains a FLASHport EEPROM memory chip that can be software written and rewritten to, again and again.
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SPI data line from a peripheral to the MCU. Master Out Slave In SPI data line from the MCU to a peripheral. See microcontroller unit. Motorola Digital Communications. MCU/DSP Interface internal to the Patriot IC. See Megahertz. Megahertz One million cycles per second. Used especially as a radio-frequency unit.
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Data transmitted on the control channel from the central controller to the word subscriber unit. over-molded pad- A Motorola custom IC package, distinguished by the presence of solder array carrier balls on the bottom pads. over-the-air rekeying Allows the dispatcher to remotely reprogram the encryption keys in the radio.
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Glossary-6 Term Definition See Push-to-Talk. Push-to-Talk The switch or button usually located on the left side of the radio which, when pressed, causes the radio to transmit. When the PTT is released, the unit returns to receive operation. radio frequency The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum between audio sound and infrared light (approximately 10 kHz to 10 GHz).
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Glossary-7 Term Definition RPCIC Regulator/power control IC. RPT/TA See repeater/talkaround. See Radio Service Software. See real-time clock. Receive. RX DATA Recovered digital data line. See Serial Audio CODEC Port. SCI IN Serial Communications Interface Input line. Serial Audio CODEC SSI to and from the GCAP II IC CODEC used to transfer transmit and Port receive audio data.
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Glossary-8 Term Definition Standby mode An operating mode in which the radio is muted but still continues to monitor data. static RAM A type of memory used for volatile, program/data memory that does not need to be refreshed. Synchronous Serial DSP interface to peripherals that consists of a clock signal line, a frame Interface synchronization signal line, and a data line.
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Glossary-9 Term Definition vocoder An electronic device for synthesizing speech by implementing a compression algorithm particular to voice. See also voice encoder. vocoder/controller A PC board that contains an ASTRO radio’s microcontroller, DSP, memory, audio and power functions, and interface support circuitry. voice encoder The DSP-based system for digitally processing analog signals, and includes the capabilities of performing voice compression algorithms or...
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Index-1 Index Index command board assembly components 2-1 description 2-7 encryption voltages 3-13 Numerics external bus serial communications 3-11 flash programming 3-13 800Mhz specifications 3-xlv microcontroller and support ICs 3-8 microphone audio 3-12 power-up/-down sequence 3-9 received audio 3-12 ABACUS II IC, receiver back-end 3-7 regulator and power control IC 3-14 amplifier, power regulators 3-10...
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Index-3 assembly Spectra 3-22 circuit protection 2-5 Spectra Plus 3-43 components 2-1 controller memory map, Spectra 3-24 DC interconnect 2-5 controller section description 2-5 Spectra 3-15 gain stages 2-5 Spectra Plus 3-38 power control 2-5 description 2-7 description 3-55 DSP system clock troubleshooting Spectra 3-28 800 MHz band 4-66...
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Index-4 RF exposure compliance information 1-ii description RS-232 line drivers, command board 3-13 Spectra 3-15 RX signal path, VOCON board Spectra Plus 3-38 Spectra 3-18 DSP system clock Spectra Plus 3-41 Spectra 3-28 Spectra Plus 3-44 MCU system clock Spectra 3-28 Spectra Plus 3-44 schematics power-up/power-down sequence...
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Index-5 waveforms TX signal path ASTRO Spectra 6-2 Spectra 3-21 ASTRO Spectra Plus 6-7 Spectra Plus 3-42 TX signal path, VOCON board vocoder bootstrap, Spectra 3-24 Spectra 3-21 vocoder memory map, Spectra 3-26 Spectra Plus 3-42 vocoder section Spectra 3-17 Spectra Plus 3-39 voltage regulators, Spectra Plus 3-45 VOCON Plus board assembly 2-1...
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