Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 General
This manual includes all the information needed to maintain peak product performance and 
maximum working time for the ASTRO APX 7000/ 7000XE radio. This detailed level of service 
(component level) is typical of the service performed by some service centers, self-maintained 
customers, and distributors.
APX 7000 and APX 7000XE are available in both Top Display and Dual Display versions.
Use this manual in conjunction with the ASTRO APX 7000/ 7000XE VHF (136–174 MHz), 
UHF1 (380–470 MHz), UHF2 (450–520 MHz) and 764–870 MHz Digital Portable Radios Basic 
Service Manual (Motorola part number 6875962M01), which can help in troubleshooting a problem 
to a particular printed circuit (PC) board.
Conduct the basic performance checks outlined in the basic service manual first to verify the need to 
analyze the radio and to help pinpoint the functional problem area. In addition, you will become 
familiar with the radio test mode of operation, which is a helpful tool. If any basic receive or transmit 
parameters fail to be met, the radio should be aligned according to the radio alignment procedure.
Included in other areas of this manual are functional block diagrams, detailed theory of operation, 
troubleshooting charts and waveforms, schematics, and parts lists. You should become familiar with 
these sections to aid in determining circuit problems. Also included are component location diagrams 
to aid in locating individual circuit components and some IC diagrams, which identify some 
convenient probe points.
“Chapter 3, Theory of Operation,” on page 3-1, contains detailed descriptions of the operations of 
many circuits. Once you locate the problem area, review the troubleshooting flowchart for that circuit 
to fix the problem.