Uhf Range 1 (380-470 Mhz) Band; Uhf Range 2 (450-520 Mhz) Band; Mhz Band - Motorola ASTRO XTL 1500 Detailed Service Manual

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After a PA board is replaced, or if any power control circuitry components are replaced, readjust the
power according to instructions in the ASTRO Digital XTL 1500 VHF/UHF Range 1/UHF Range 2/
700–800 MHz Mobile Radio Basic Service Manual.
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. 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.
4.12.2 UHF Range 1 (380–470 MHz) Band
In addition to the schematic
of operation ("3.12.2 UHF Range 1 (380-470 MHz) Band" on page
troubleshooting flowcharts in
These flowcharts will guide you through a sequence of tests and checks designed to isolate
problems in the RFPA stages.
See section "4.12.4 700–800 MHz Band" on page
RF power amplifier circuitry.
4.12.3 UHF Range 2 (450–520 MHz) Band
In addition to the schematic
theory of operation
troubleshooting flowcharts in
These flowcharts will guide you through a sequence of tests and checks designed to isolate
problems in the RFPA stages.
See section "4.12.4 700–800 MHz Band" on page
RF power amplifier circuitry.
4.12.4 700–800 MHz Band
In addition to the schematic
Lists") and theory of operation
flowcharts in "Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
sequence of tests and checks designed to isolate problems in the RFPA stages.
Use the following information as a guide for troubleshooting the RF power amplifier circuitry:
• Read the theory of operation before troubleshooting.
• To avoid damage to the RFPA, only key the transmitter with the main board installed in the
chassis and the internal screws completely installed and secured with the proper torque setting.
• The chassis eliminator, which allows access to both sides of the main board is useful for
transmitter troubleshooting. Keying the transmitter for an extended period of time while using
the chassis eliminator can cause damage to the radio. Therefore, be sure to cool the radio by
forcing air through the chassis eliminator cooling fins.
• To avoid personal injury from high RF voltages and currents, exercise extreme care while
troubleshooting the transmitter power amplifier.
• Set the A+ supply to 13.6 V with the current limit set to 15 A.
• Calibrate the power meter regularly using the manufacturer's suggested calibration method.
June 15, 2005
("7.4 HUE4039A (UHF Range 1) Main Board" on page
"5.6.23 No TX Audio (380–470 MHz and 450–520 MHz)" on page
("7.5 HUE4040A (UHF Range 2) Main Board" on page
("3.12.3 UHF Range 2 (450-520 MHz) Band" on page
"5.6.23 No TX Audio (380–470 MHz and 450–520 MHz)" on page
("Chapter 7. Schematics, Component Location Diagrams, and Parts
("Chapter 3. Theory of
Charts". These flowcharts will guide you through a
Troubleshooting Procedures: Power Amplifier Procedures
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