Figure 6-3. Typical Softpot Screen - Motorola APX 7000 Basic Service Manual

Radio Alignment Procedures: Softpot
Adjusting the softpot value sends information to the radio to increase (or decrease) the voltage in the
corresponding circuit. For example, left-clicking the UP spin button in the New Softpot Value scroll
box on the Reference Oscillator screen instructs the radio's microcomputer to increase the voltage
across a varactor in the reference oscillator, which increases the frequency.
In ALL cases, the softpot value is just a relative number corresponding to a digital-to-analog (D/A)
generated voltage in the radio.
Perform the following procedures in the sequence indicated.
NOTE: Some of the following screens may vary depending upon the radio under test and the version
of tuner software you are using. Refer to the software's online help.

Figure 6-3. Typical Softpot Screen

When keying the radio during a test, always transmit into a
dummy load.
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