Motorola Astro Digital Spectra Digital Spectra Plus Basic 6881076c20 E Manual

							IndexIndex
Numerics
800 MHz radio specifications ............................... xxxviii
A
advanced secure operation ..................................... 7-10
alignment procedures
RSS
BER (bit error rate) performance check ........... 6-10
introduction ......................................................... 6-1
reference oscillator ............................................. 6-3
transmit current limit ........................................... 6-6
transmit deviation balance .................................6-7
transmit deviation limit ........................................ 6-8
transmit power .................................................... 6-4
tuner
BER (bit error rate) test .................................... 6-22
introduction ....................................................... 6-10
reference oscillator ........................................... 6-14
transmit current limit ......................................... 6-18
transmit deviation balance (compensation) ...... 6-18
transmit deviation limit ...................................... 6-20
transmit power .................................................. 6-16
transmitter test pattern ..................................... 6-23
analog mode of operation .......................................... 3-2
annunciator, secure status ........................................ 7-1
ASTRO mode of operation ........................................ 3-2
B
backlight LEDs, control head ..................................... 3-3
BER (bit error rate)
performance check (RSS) ................................... 6-10
test (tuner) ........................................................... 6-22
test screen (tuner) ................................................ 6-23
board theory of operation .......................................... 3-7
C
cable, P501 extender .............................................. 10-6
cabling, control head ............................................... 10-6
codes
operational error .................................................... 9-4
power-up error .......................................................9-1
command board
reassembly .......................................................... 8-17
replacement ......................................................... 8-11
theory of operation ................................................. 3-6
connector locations ................................................. 10-5
control head
backlight LEDs .......................................................3-3
board replacement ................................................. 8-2
cabling ................................................................. 10-6
controls ..................................................................1-5controls and indicators .......................................... 3-3
descriptions ........................................................... 1-2
ignition sense circuits ............................................ 3-4
power supplies ...................................................... 3-4
status LEDs ........................................................... 3-3
theory of operation ................................................ 3-2
controls, control head ......................................... 1-5, 3-3
copyrights
computer software .....................................................ii
document ...................................................................ii
D
dash control-head board reassembly ...................... 8-17
dash-mount vehicle interface port ............................. 3-4
descriptions
control heads ......................................................... 1-2
radio ...................................................................... 1-1
disassembly/reassembly, introduction ....................... 8-1
displays, front-panel access test-mode ..................... 5-2
E
encryption
advanced secure operation ................................. 7-10
conventional multikey .......................................... 7-10
erasing
a single key ........................................................ 7-5
all keys ............................................................... 7-5
keys ................................................................... 7-3
key loading ............................................................ 7-2
multikey operation ............................................... 7-10
over-the-air rekeying .............................................. 7-6
secure status annunciator ..................................... 7-1
trunked multikey .................................................. 7-10
erasing
all encryption keys ................................................. 7-5
encryption keys ..................................................... 7-3
single encryption key ............................................. 7-5
exploded view
high-power (50-110W) ......................................... 11-8
low- and mid-power interconnect board .............. 11-9
low-power (15W) ................................................. 11-6
mid-power (20-40/25-50/35W) ............................. 11-7
Model W3 ............................................................ 11-2
Model W4 ............................................................ 11-3
Model W5 ............................................................ 11-4
Model W7 ............................................................ 11-4
Model W9 ............................................................ 11-5
motorcycle interconnect board ............................ 11-9
extender cable, P501 .............................................. 10-6
F
fastener torque values ............................................ 8-18
features
radio ...................................................................... 1-2
field programming
ASTRO Digital Spectra .......................................... 4-5 
						

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ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus .................................. 4-7
equipment ............................................................. 4-5
FLASHport technology .............................................. 1-2
frequencies, test ....................................................... 5-4
front-end receiver theory of operation ....................... 3-5
front-panel access test-mode displays ...................... 5-2
H
handling precautions ................................................. 2-2
I
ignition sense circuits, control head .......................... 3-4
indicators, control head ............................................. 3-3
interconnect board replacement ............................... 8-6
K
key, erasing encryption ............................................. 7-3
key-variable loader (KVL) ......................................... 7-2
L
limitations, remote W3 Y cable ................................. 4-6
loading encryption keys ............................................ 7-2
M
maintenance
cleaning ................................................................. 2-1
inspection .............................................................. 2-1
preventive .............................................................. 2-1
reference oscillator ................................................ 2-1
manual
notations ................................................................ 1-1
revisions .................................................................... ii
mode
analog operation ................................................... 3-2
ASTRO operation .................................................. 3-2
control-head test ................................................... 5-5
performance checks test ....................................... 5-2
RF test ................................................................... 5-3
model chart
800MHz
Spectra ............................................................ xxvii
Spectra Plus ................................................... xxxiv
motorcycle 15 Watt (ranges 1 and 2) .................... xvii
motorcycle 15 Watt (ranges 3 and 3.5) ................ xviii
UHF 10-25 Watt .................................................... xxii
UHF 20-40 Watt ............................................ xxiii, xxx
UHF 50-110 Watt .......................................... xxv, xxxii
VHF 10-25 Watt .................................... xix, xxviii, xxix
VHF 10-25/50-110 Watt ........................................... xx
model numbering scheme .......................................... xvi
multikey operation
conventional ........................................................ 7-10
introduction .......................................................... 7-10
trunked ................................................................ 7-10
N
notations
manual .................................................................. 1-1
warning, caution, and danger ................................ 1-1
O
operation
advanced secure ................................................. 7-10
analog mode ......................................................... 3-2
ASTRO mode ........................................................ 3-2
command board theory ......................................... 3-6
control head .......................................................... 3-2
conventional multikey .......................................... 7-10
front-end receiver assembly theory ....................... 3-5
multikey ............................................................... 7-10
power supply theory .............................................. 3-4
RF board theory ............................................. 3-5, 3-7
trunked multikey .................................................. 7-10
VOCON board theory ............................................ 3-7
voltage-controlled oscillator theory ....................... 3-6
operational error codes ............................................. 9-4
ordering replacement parts ....................................... A-1
over-the-air rekeying ................................................. 7-6
overview, basic theory .............................................. 3-1
P
parts list
high-power (50-110W) .......................................... 11-8
large pushbuttons .............................................. 11-10
low- and mid-power interconnect board ............... 11-9
low-power (15W) ..................................................11-6
mid-power (20-40/25-50/35W) ............................. 11-7
Model W3 .............................................................11-2
Model W4 .............................................................11-3
Model W5 .............................................................11-4
Model W7 .............................................................11-4
Model W9 .............................................................11-5
motorcycle interconnect board ............................. 11-9
small pushbuttons .............................................. 11-10
parts, ordering replacement ...................................... A-1
performance checks
overview ................................................................ 5-1
receiver ................................................................. 5-6
signaling types ...................................................... 5-5
test
frequencies ........................................................ 5-4
mode ................................................................. 5-2
setup .................................................................. 5-1
transmitter ............................................................. 5-7
power amplifier
board replacement ....................................... 8-7, 8-14
reassembly .......................................................... 8-16
theory of operation ................................................ 3-4
power supplies, control head .................................... 3-4
power-up error codes ............................................... 9-1
preventive maintenance, periodic ............................. 2-1
product safety information ............................................ ii
programming equipment, field .................................. 4-5
pushbuttons
large ................................................................... 11-10 
						

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small .................................................................. 11-10
R
radio
descriptions ........................................................... 1-1
features ................................................................. 1-2
information screen ............................................... 6-14
upgrading with FLASHport .................................... 1-2
reassembly
command board .................................................. 8-17
dash control-head board ..................................... 8-17
power amplifier .................................................... 8-16
W3 hand-held control head ................................. 8-17
receiver
front-end board replacement ............................... 8-13
performance checks .............................................. 5-6
troubleshooting ...................................................... 9-9
reference oscillator
alignment
RSS ................................................................... 6-3
tuner ................................................................ 6-14
alignment screen
RSS ................................................................... 6-4
tuner ................................................................ 6-15
remote control-head board replacement ................... 8-5
remote W3 Y cable limitations .................................. 4-6
remote-mount vehicle interface port ......................... 3-4
replacement parts, ordering ...................................... A-1
replacing
command board .................................................. 8-11
control-head boards .............................................. 8-2
interconnect board ................................................ 8-6
power amplifier board ............................................ 8-7
receiver front-end board ...................................... 8-13
remote control-head board .................................... 8-5
RF board ............................................................. 8-15
VCO board .......................................................... 8-14
VOCON board ..................................................... 8-11
RF board
replacement ........................................................ 8-15
theory of operation ................................................ 3-5
RF exposure compliance information ........................... ii
RF test mode ............................................................ 5-3
RIB power-up recommendations .............................. 4-6
RSS
alignment
reference oscillator ............................................ 6-3
transmit current limit .......................................... 6-6
transmit deviation balance (compensation) ....... 6-7
transmit deviation limit ....................................... 6-8
transmit power ................................................... 6-4
bit error rate (BER) performance check .............. 6-10
radio alignment introduction .................................. 6-1
screen
reference oscillator alignment ............................ 6-4
transmit current limit alignment .......................... 6-6
transmit deviation balance (compensation) 
alignment .................................................... 6-8
transmit deviation limit alignment ....................... 6-9
transmit power alignment ................................... 6-5
service menu layout .............................................. 6-2
S
screen
RSS
reference oscillator alignment ........................... 6-4
service menu ..................................................... 6-2
transmit current limit alignment ......................... 6-6
transmit deviation balance (compensation) 
alignment .................................................... 6-8
transmit deviation limit alignment ...................... 6-9
transmit power alignment .................................. 6-5
tuner
bit error rate (BER) test ................................... 6-23
menu ............................................................... 6-12
radio information .............................................. 6-14
reference oscillator alignment ......................... 6-15
transmit current limit alignment ....................... 6-18
transmit deviation balance (compensation) 
alignment .................................................. 6-20
transmit deviation limit alignment .................... 6-21
transmit power alignment ................................ 6-16
transmitter test pattern .................................... 6-23
typical softpot adjustment ................................ 6-13
secure operation, key-variable loader ...................... 7-2
secure status annunciator ........................................ 7-1
service aids, recommended ...................................... 4-2
service menu layout, RSS ........................................ 6-2
signaling types .......................................................... 5-5
smart RIB power-up considerations ......................... 4-6
softpot
adjustment screen (tuner) ................................... 6-13
use ........................................................................ 6-2
values .................................................................... 6-2
specifications
800 MHz ............................................................ xxxviii
UHF .................................................................... xxxvii
VHF .....................................................................xxxvi
status LEDs, control head ........................................ 3-3
synthesizer troubleshooting .................................... 9-12
T
test
equipment, recommended .................................... 4-1
frequencies ........................................................... 5-4
setup, performance checks ................................... 5-1
test mode
control-head .......................................................... 5-5
displays ................................................................. 5-2
performance checks .............................................. 5-2
RF ......................................................................... 5-3
theory of operation
command board .................................................... 3-6
control head .......................................................... 3-2
front-end receiver assembly .................................. 3-5
overview ................................................................ 3-1
power amplifier ...................................................... 3-4
RF board ............................................................... 3-5
VOCON board ....................................................... 3-7
voltage-controlled oscillator .................................. 3-6
tools, recommended ................................................. 4-2
torque values, fastener ........................................... 8-18
trademark information ................................................... ii
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current limit alignment
RSS ................................................................... 6-6
tuner ................................................................ 6-18
current limit alignment screen
RSS ................................................................... 6-6
tuner ................................................................ 6-18
deviation balance (compensation) alignment
RSS ................................................................... 6-7
tuner ................................................................ 6-18
deviation balance (compensation) alignment screen
RSS ................................................................... 6-8
tuner ................................................................ 6-20
deviation limit alignment
RSS ................................................................... 6-8
tuner ................................................................ 6-20
deviation limit alignment screen
RSS ................................................................... 6-9
tuner ................................................................ 6-21
power alignment
RSS ................................................................... 6-4
screen (RSS) ..................................................... 6-5
screen (tuner) .................................................. 6-16
tuner ................................................................ 6-16
power settings
RSS ................................................................... 6-5
tuner ................................................................ 6-17
transmitter
performance checks .............................................. 5-7
test pattern
description ....................................................... 6-23
screen .............................................................. 6-23
troubleshooting ...................................................... 9-5
troubleshooting
introduction ............................................................ 9-1
operational error codes ......................................... 9-4
power-up error codes ............................................ 9-1
receiver ................................................................. 9-9
replacing boards .................................................... 9-1
synthesizer .......................................................... 9-12
transmitter ............................................................. 9-5
trunked multikey operation ...................................... 7-10
tuner
alignment
reference oscillator .......................................... 6-14
transmit current limit ........................................ 6-18
transmit deviation balance (compensation) ..... 6-18
transmit deviation limit ..................................... 6-20
transmit power ................................................. 6-16
transmitter test pattern ..................................... 6-23
bit error rate (BER) test ....................................... 6-22
menu screen ....................................................... 6-12
radio alignment introduction ................................ 6-10
screen
bit error rate (BER) test .................................... 6-23
menu ................................................................ 6-12
radio information .............................................. 6-14
reference oscillator alignment .......................... 6-15
transmit current limit alignment ........................ 6-18
transmit deviation balance (compensation) 
alignment .................................................. 6-20
transmit deviation limit alignment ..................... 6-21
transmit power alignment ................................. 6-16
transmitter test pattern ..................................... 6-23
typical softpot adjustment ................................ 6-13
types of signaling ...................................................... 5-5U
UHF specifications ................................................. xxxvii
V
VCO
board replacement .............................................. 8-14
theory of operation ................................................ 3-6
vehicle interface port
dash-mount ........................................................... 3-4
remote-mount ........................................................ 3-4
VHF specifications ..................................................xxxvi
view, exploded
high-power (50-110W) .......................................... 11-8
low- and mid-power interconnect board ............... 11-9
low-power (15W) ..................................................11-6
mid-power (20-40/25-50/35W) ............................. 11-7
Model W3 .............................................................11-2
Model W4 .............................................................11-3
Model W5 .............................................................11-4
Model W7 .............................................................11-4
Model W9 .............................................................11-5
motorcycle interconnect board ............................. 11-9
VOCON board
replacement ......................................................... 8-11
theory of operation ................................................ 3-7
W
W3 hand-held control head reassembly ................. 8-17
warning, caution, and danger notations .................... 1-1 
						

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