Service manual
Table Of Contents
- ul-68P81076C25-C_AT_DS_ASPlus-Part1_astro_d.pdf
- ASTRO Digital Spectra and Spectra Plus UHF/VHF/800 MHz Mobile Radios Detailed Service Manual
- File 1 (Front cover to pg. 6-14)
- Foreword
- Table of Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Related Publications
- Commercial Warranty
- Model Numbering, Charts, and Specifications
- Mobile Radio Model Numbering Scheme
- ASTRO Digital Spectra Motorcycle 15 Watt (Ranges 1 and 2) Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra Motorcycle 15 Watt (Ranges 3 and 3.5) Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra VHF 10–25 Watt Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra VHF 10–25 and 50–110 Watt Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra VHF 10–25 and 50–110 Watt Model Chart (cont.)
- ASTRO Digital Spectra UHF 10–25 Watt Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra UHF 20–40 Watt Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra UHF 20–40 Watt Model Chart (cont.)
- ASTRO Digital Spectra UHF 50–110 Watt Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra UHF 50–110 Watt Model Chart (cont.)
- ASTRO Digital Spectra 800 MHz Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus VHF 25–50 and 50–110 Watt Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus VHF 25–50 and 50–110 Watt Model Chart (cont.)
- ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus 800 MHz Model Chart
- ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus 800 MHz Model Chart (cont.)
- VHF Radio Specifications
- UHF Radio Specifications
- 800 MHz Radio Specifications
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 General Overview
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Analog Mode of Operation
- 2.3 ASTRO Mode of Operation
- 2.4 Control Head Assembly
- 2.4.1 Display (W3 Model)
- 2.4.2 Display (W4, W5, and W7 Models)
- 2.4.3 Display (W9 Model)
- 2.4.4 Vacuum Fluorescent Display Driver
- 2.4.5 Vacuum Fluorescent Voltage Source (W9 Model)
- 2.4.6 Controls and Indicators
- 2.4.7 Status LEDs
- 2.4.8 Backlight LEDs
- 2.4.9 Vehicle Interface Ports
- 2.4.10 Power Supplies
- 2.4.11 Ignition Sense Circuits
- 2.5 Power Amplifier
- 2.6 Front-End Receiver Assembly
- 2.7 RF Board Basic
- 2.8 Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
- 2.9 Command Board
- 2.10 ASTRO Spectra Vocoder/Controller Board
- 2.11 Radio Power
- Chapter 3 Theory of Operation
- 3.1 RF Board
- 3.2 Command Board
- 3.2.1 Microcontroller and Support ICs
- 3.2.2 Serial Input/Output IC
- 3.2.3 Power-Up/-Down Sequence
- 3.2.4 Regulators
- 3.2.5 Reset Circuits
- 3.2.6 Serial Communications on the External Bus
- 3.2.7 Synchronous Serial Bus (MOSI)
- 3.2.8 Received Audio
- 3.2.9 Microphone Audio
- 3.2.10 Transmit Deviation
- 3.2.11 RS-232 Line Driver
- 3.2.12 Flash Programming
- 3.2.13 Encryption Voltages
- 3.2.14 Regulator and Power-Control IC
- 3.3 ASTRO Spectra VOCON Board
- 3.3.1 General
- 3.3.2 Controller Section
- 3.3.3 Vocoder Section
- 3.3.4 RX Signal Path
- 3.3.5 TX Signal Path
- 3.3.6 Controller Bootstrap and Asynchronous Buses
- 3.3.7 Vocoder Bootstrap
- 3.3.8 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Bus
- 3.3.9 Controller Memory Map
- 3.3.10 Vocoder Memory Map
- 3.3.11 MCU System Clock
- 3.3.12 DSP System Clock
- 3.3.13 Radio Power-Up/Power-Down Sequence
- 3.3.14 VOCON BOARD Signals
- 3.4 ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Board
- 3.4.1 General
- 3.4.2 ASTRO Spectra Plus Controller Section
- 3.4.3 ASTRO Spectra Plus Vocoder Section
- 3.4.4 ASTRO Spectra Plus RX Signal Path
- 3.4.5 ASTRO Spectra Plus TX Signal Path
- 3.4.6 ASTRO Spectra Plus Controller Bootstrap and Asynchronous Busses
- 3.4.7 ASTRO Spectra Plus Serial Peripheral Interface Bus
- 3.4.8 ASTRO Spectra Plus MCU and DSP System Clocks
- 3.4.9 ASTRO Spectra Plus Voltage Regulators
- 3.4.10 ASTRO Spectra Plus Radio Power-Up/Power-Down Sequence
- 3.5 Voltage Control Oscillator
- 3.6 Receiver Front-End
- 3.7 Power Amplifiers
- Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Procedures
- 4.1 ASTRO Spectra Procedures
- 4.2 ASTRO Spectra Plus Procedures
- 4.3 VCO Procedures
- 4.4 Receiver Front-End (RXFE)
- 4.5 Power Amplifier Procedures
- Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Charts
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Waveforms
- File 2 (pgs. 7-1 to 7-25)
- File 3 (pgs. 7-26 to 7-48)
- File 4 (pg. 7-49 to back cover)
- File 1 (Front cover to pg. 6-14)
- ASTRO Digital Spectra and Spectra Plus UHF/VHF/800 MHz Mobile Radios Detailed Service Manual
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- ASTRO Digital Spectra and Spectra Plus UHF/VHF/800 MHz Mobile Radios Detailed Service Manual
- File 1 (Front cover to pg. 6-14)
- File 2 (pgs. 7-1 to 7-25)
- Chapter 7 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams, and Parts Lists
- 7.1 RF Section
- Table 7-1: J500 Command Board to RF Board Interconnect Board
- Table 7-2: P502 Command Board to Control Head Interconnect Board
- Table 7-2: P502 Command Board to Control Head Interconnect Board
- Table 7-3: P503 Command Board to RF Power Amplifier Board
- Table 7-4: Configuring Command Board Jumpers for Non-RS232 Operation
- Table 7-5: J501 Command Board to VOCON Board
- Table 7-5: J501 Command Board to VOCON Board
- Table 7-6: J801 VOCON Board to Encryption Board
- Table 7-6: J801 VOCON Board to Encryption Board
- Table 7-7: J601 RF Board to VCO Board
- ASTRO Spectra Radio Interconnection
- HRN4009B/HRN6014A VHF RF Board; HRN4010B/HRN6020A UHF RF Board; and HRN6019A 800 MHz RF Board Schematic
- HRN4009B/HRN6014A VHF RF Board, HRN4010B/HRN6020A UHF RF Board, and HRN6019A 800 MHz RF Board Component Location Diagrams
- HRN4009B, HRN6014A VHF RF Board HRN4010B, HRN6020A UHF RF Board HRN6019A 800 MHz RF Board Electrical Parts List
- HRN4009C/HRN6014C VHF RF Board Schematic Diagram
- HRN4009C/HRN6014C VHF RF Board Component Location Diagrams
- HRN4009C/HRN6014C VHF RF Board Electrical Parts List
- HRN4009E and HRN6014D VHF RF Board; HRN4010D and HRN6020C UHF RF Board; and HRN6019C 800 MHz RF Board Schematic Diagram (Sheet 1 of 2)
- HRN4009E and HRN6014D VHF RF Board; HRN4010D and HRN6020C UHF RF Board; and HRN6019C 800 MHz RF Board Schematic Diagram (Sheet 2 of 2)
- HRN4009E and HRN6014D VHF RF Board; HRN4010D and HRN6020C UHF RF Board; and HRN6019C 800 MHz RF Component Location Diagram
- HRN4009E and HRN6014D VHF RF Board, HRN6010D and HRN6020C UHF RF Board, and HRN6019C 800 MHz RF Board Parts Lists
- 7.2 Command Board Section
- HLN5558E/F/G, HLN6529C/D/E/F/G, HLN6560C/D/E/F/G/H and HLN6562C/D/E/F/G/H Command Board Schematic Diagram
- HLN5558E/F/G, HLN6529C/D/E, HLN6560C/D/E/F/G/H, and HLN6562C/D/E/F/G/H Command Board Component Location Diagrams
- Command Boards Reference Designator and Part Number Comparison Chart
- HLN5558E/F/G, HLN6529C/D/E, HLN6560C/D/E/F/G/H, and HLN6562C/D/E/F/G/H Parts List
- HLN5558H/J, HLN6529H, HLN6560J and HLN6562J Command Board Schematic Diagram
- HLN5558H/J, HLN6529H, HLN6560J and HLN6562J Component Location Diagram
- Command Boards Reference Designator and Part Number Comparison Chart
- HLN5558H/J, HLN6529H, HLN6560J and HLN6562J Parts List
- 7.1 RF Section
- Chapter 7 Schematics, Component Location Diagrams, and Parts Lists
- File 3 (pgs. 7-26 to 7-48)
- File 4 (pg. 7-48 to back cover)
- ASTRO Digital Spectra and Spectra Plus UHF/VHF/800 MHz Mobile Radios Detailed Service Manual
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- ASTRO Digital Spectra and Spectra Plus UHF/VHF/800 MHz Mobile Radios Detailed Service Manual
- File 1 (Front cover to pg. 6-14)
- File 2 (pgs. 7-1 to 7-25)
- File 3 (pgs. 7-26 to 7-48)
- 7.3 VOCON Section
- HLN6458D VOCON Board Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2)
- HLN6458D VOCON Board Component Location Diagrams (Sheet 1 of 2)
- HLN6458D VOCON Board Component Location Diagrams (Sheet 2 of 2)
- HLN6458D VOCON Board Parts List
- HLN6458E VOCON Board Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2)
- HLN6458E VOCON Board Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2)
- HLN6458E VOCON Board Component Location Diagrams (Sheet 1 of 2)
- HLN6458E VOCON Board Component Location Diagrams (Sheet 2 of 2)
- HLN6458E VOCON Board Electrical Parts List
- HLN6458F/G VOCON Board Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2)
- HLN6458F/G VOCON Board Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2)
- HLN6458F/G VOCON Board Component Location Diagrams (Sheet 1 of 2)
- HLN6458F/G VOCON Board Component Location Diagrams (Sheet 2 of 2)
- HLN6458F/G VOCON Board Parts List
- HLN6458H VOCON Board Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2)
- HLN6458H VOCON Board Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2)
- HLN6458H VOCON Board Component Location Diagrams
- HLN6458H VOCON Board Electrical Parts List
- 7.3 VOCON Section
- File 4 (pg. 7-48 to back cover)
- ASTRO Digital Spectra and Spectra Plus UHF/VHF/800 MHz Mobile Radios Detailed Service Manual
- ul-68P81076C25-C_AT_DS_ASPlus-Part4_astro_d
- ASTRO Digital Spectra and Spectra Plus UHF/VHF/800 MHz Mobile Radios Detailed Service Manual
- File 1 (Front cover to pg. 6-14)
- File 2 (pgs. 7-1 to 7-25)
- File 3 (pgs. 7-26 to 7-48)
- File 4 (pg. 7-49 to back cover)
- Chapter 7: Schematics, Component Location Diagrams, and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section
- 7.4 ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section
- ASTRO Spectra Plus Top Level Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2)
- ASTRO Spectra Plus Top Level Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2)
- ASTRO Spectra Plus RF Interface Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2)
- ASTRO Spectra Plus RF Interface Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2)
- ASTRO Spectra Plus Digital/USB Schematic (Sheet 1 of 2)
- ASTRO Spectra Plus Digital/USB Schematic (Sheet 2 of 2)
- ASTRO Spectra Plus Audio/DC Schematic
- ASTRO Spectra Plus Voltage Conversion Schematic
- ASTRO Spectra Plus Secure Interface Schematic
- ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Component Location Diagram, Top View
- ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Component Location Diagram, Bottom View
- HLN6837A ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Electrical Parts List
- 7.5 VCO Section
- HLD6061D and HLD6062D VHF VCO Hybrid Schematic
- HLD6061D and HLD6062D VHF VCO Hybrid Component Location Diagram
- HLD6061D and HLD6062D Parts List
- HLD4342B and HLD4343B VHF VCO Carrier Schematic Diagram
- HLD4342D and HLD4343D VHF VCO Carrier Schematic Diagram
- HLD4342B/HLD4343B VHF VCO Carrier Component Location Diagram
- HLD4342D/HLD4343D VHF VCO Carrier Component Location Diagram
- HLD4342B and HLD4343B VHF VCO Parts List
- HLD4342D and HLD4343D VHF VCO Parts List
- UHF VCO Ranges 1, 2, 3, and 4 Hybrid Schematic
- HLE6101A UHF VCO Range 1 Hybrid and HLE6102A Range 2 Hybrid Component Location Diagram
- HLE6101A UHF VCO Range 1 Hybrid and HLE6102A UHF VCO Range 2 Hybrid Parts List
- HLE6103B UHF VCO Range 3 Hybrid and HLE6104B Range 4 Hybrid Component Location Diagram
- HLE6103B UHF VCO Range 3 Hybrid and HLE6104B UHF VCO Range 4 Hybrid Parts List
- UHF VCO Ranges 1, 2, 3, and 4 Schematic Diagram
- HLE6045B Range 1 and HLE6046B Range 2 UHF VCO Component Location Diagram
- HLE6000D Range 3 and HLE6041D Range 4 UHF VCO Component Location Diagrams
- HLE6000D and HLE6041D UHF VCO Parts List
- HLF6080B 800 MHz VCO Schematic Diagram
- HLF6080B 800 MHz VCO Component Location Diagram
- HLF6080B 800 MHz VCO Parts List
- 7.6 RX Front-End Section
- HRD6001E/6002E/6011E/6012E VHF Receiver Front-End Schematic
- HRD6001E/6002E/6011E/6012E VHF Component Location Diagram
- HRD6001E VHF RXFE Parts List
- HRD6002E Parts List
- HRD6011E Parts List
- HRD6012E Parts List
- HRD6001G/6002G/6011G/6012G VHF Receiver Front-End Schematic
- HRD6001G/6002G/6011G/6012G VHF Receiver Front-End Component Location Diagram
- HRD6001G/HRD6002G/HRD6011G/HRD6012G VHF RXFE Parts List
- HRE6001B/6002C/6003B/6004B/6011B/6012B/6014B UHF Receiver Front-End Preamp and Standard Schematics
- HRE6001B/6002C/6003B/6004B/6011B/6012B/6014B UHF Receiver Front-End Hybrid Component Location Diagram
- HRE6011B UHF RXFE Pre-Amp Parts List
- HRE6012B UHF RXFE Pre-Amp Parts List
- HRE6014B UHF RXFE Pre-Amp Parts List
- HRE6001B and HRE6002C UHF RXFE Standard Parts List
- HRE6003B and HRE6004B UHF RXFE Standard Parts List
- HRF6004B/C 800 MHz Receiver Front-End Schematic Diagram
- HRF6004B/C 800 MHz Receiver Front-End Component Location Diagram
- HRF6004B/C 800 MHz RXFE Parts List
- 7.7 Power Amplifier Section
- HLD6022C VHF 50 Watt PA Schematic
- HLD6022C VHF 50-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1
- HLD6022C VHF 50-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2
- HLD6022C VHF 50-Watt PA Parts List
- HLD6064C VHF 100-Watt PA Schematic
- HLD6064C VHF 100-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1
- HLD6064C VHF 100-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2
- HLD6064C VHF R1 100-Watt PA Parts List
- HLD6032B/HLD6066B VHF 25-Watt PA Schematic
- HLD6032B/HLD6066B VHF 25-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1
- HLD6032B/HLD6066B VHF 25-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2
- HLD6032B VHF R2 25-Watt PA Parts List
- HLD6066B VHF R1 25-Watt PA Parts List
- HLE6062B and HLE6071B UHF 25-Watt PA Schematic
- HLE6062B UHF 25-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1
- HLE6062B UHF 25-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2
- HLE6062B VHF R2 25-Watt PA Parts List
- HLE6043C, HLE6044C, and HLE6049B UHF 40-Watt PA Schematic
- HLE6043C, HLE6044C, and HLE6049B UHF 40-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1
- HLE6043C, HLE6044C, and HLE6049B UHF 40-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2
- HLE6043C UHF R3 40-Watt Parts List
- HLE6044C UHF R4 40-Watt PA Parts List
- HLE6049B UHF R1 40-Watt PA Parts List
- HLE6039C, HLE6040C, and HLE6051C UHF 100-Watt PA Schematic
- HLE6039C, HLE6040C, and HLE6051C UHF 100-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1
- HLE6039C, HLE6040C, and HLE6051C UHF 100-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2
- HLE6039C UHF R3 100-Watt PA Parts List
- HLE6040C UHF R4 100-Watt PA Parts List
- HLE6051 UHF R1 100-Watt PA Parts List
- HLF6078B 800 MHz 15-Watt PA Schematic
- HLF6078B 800 MHz 15-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1
- HLF6078B 800 MHz 15-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2
- HLF6078C 800MHz 15-Watt PA Parts List
- HLF6077D 800 MHz 35-Watt PA Schematic
- HLF6077D 800 MHz 35-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 1
- HLF6077D 800 MHz 35-Watt PA Component Location Diagram, Side 2
- HLF6077D 800MHz 35-Watt PA Parts List
- 7.4 ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section
- Appendix A Secure Modules
- Appendix B Replacement Parts Ordering
- Glossary
- Back cover
- Chapter 7: Schematics, Component Location Diagrams, and Parts Lists: ASTRO Spectra Plus VOCON Section
- ASTRO Digital Spectra and Spectra Plus UHF/VHF/800 MHz Mobile Radios Detailed Service Manual

Troubleshooting Charts 5-15
68P81076C25-C July 1, 2002
Chart C.20 No TX Modulation
No Tx Modulation
Signal
present?
Check for continuity
between U406
and U401.
Signal
present?
Signal
present?
Signals
present?
Check for continuity
between U401
and U523.
PTT radio using
microphone.
Verify 1KHz signal
present at output
of U523.
MAEPF-26076-O
Replace U406.
Replace U405.
Replace U406.
Replace U530.
Replace U402.
Replace part.
Verify that Q541 and
Q554 are good.
Verify 1KHz signal
present at U401.
Verify 1KHz signal
present at U523.
Verify
control lines.
Troubleshoot
RF board.
Verify 1KHz signal
present at J500-1.
Repair connection
or replace Q542.
Verify data
goes into U530.
Verify that data is
getting to U530.
Troubleshoot VOCON
board data lines.
Verify signals per
Waveform W3 at
indicated points.
Verify audio at
input to U524
pin 4.
Verify pin 1 of
U530 goes Hi
on PTT.
Verify 1KHz signal
present at input
of U402.
No
Replace U406.
No
Yes
Yes
Signal
present?
No
Signal
present?
No
Signals
present?
Yes
Signal
present?
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
1
Yes
Verify control
signals at U524.
Ext Mic Hi
VRX TX audio Low
No
Control
signals
correct?
Standard
bias OK?
No
Yes
No
1
2
No
Fig. W8
Trace 4
present?
Yes
No
No
Functional?
Replace U524.
Yes
Yes
Signal
present?
Yes
Signals
present?
No
Yes
Fig. W3
Trace 1 and 3
present?
Yes
Repair connection.
Replace U401.
Replace U523.
Replace U402.
Repair connection.
Replace U530.
Repair connection.
No
Continuity?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Fig. W3
Trace 2
present?
Yes
Fig. W8
Trace 2
present?
Yes
Verify standard
bias per Table 6.
Isolate and
repair problems,
See Chart C.5.
Verify TX LED is
on in display of
control head.
Verify signal per
Figs. W8
and W10.
Signal
present?
Yes
Yes
1
˚ 2
Fig. W8
Trace 1
present?
No
LED on?
No
Yes
Fig. W8
Trace 3
present?
No
Yes
Inject a 80 mV
1KHz mic. signal
into the microphone
connector.
Trace PTT line from
PTT switch to U522
and on to U206.
Correct problems.
Trace Mic Hi line back
to the microphone
connector and
correct problem.
Synopsis
This failure indicates a lack of
transmit modulation with the
fault lying with the VOCON or
Command board. It assumes no
power up codes were displayed.
Since all modulation modes
occur through the same path,
this failure applies to digital/
PL,DPL, etc. Failure modes are
as follows:
1) Error with host C in which
PTT is not detected.
2) Missing DSP IRQB interrupt.
3) Missing clock or data on SSI
port from/to ADSIC.
4) Damaged microphone.
5) Faulty ADSIC IC.