Motorola ASTRO SPECTRA Service Manual

6881076C20-E February 3, 2003
Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Tools: Field Programming Equipment 4-5
4.3 Field Programming Equipment
The ASTRO family of radios can be aligned and programmed in the field. This requires specific
equipment and special instructions. For ASTRO Digital Spectra radios, refer to the applicable Radio
Service Software User’s Guide for complete field programming information. For ASTRO Digital
Spectra Plus radios, refer to the online help in the Customer Programming Software.
4.3.1 ASTRO Digital Spectra
The ASTRO Digital Spectra radios use an electrically erasable, programmable read-only memory
(EEPROM) device to store information on frequencies, squelch codes, signaling codes, time-out
timer durations, and other parameters.
The ASTRO Digital Spectra radios can be programmed in the field any number of times without
removing the EEPROM from the radio. To program, an IBM
®
or IBM PC-compatible computer is
connected to the radio through the rear accessory connector. Once the computer is connected to the
radio, the prompts provided by the software can be followed.
Table 4-6. Service Aids for ASTRO Digital Spectra Plus Board-Level Troubleshooting
Motorola
Part Number
Description Application
30-85001D01 Programming Flash Cable Used with Tuner Software, CPS, and FLASHport
RVN-4185 Customer Programming
Software and Tuner Software
Programming and radio alignment software on CD
Table 4-7. Recommended Tools for Board-Level Troubleshooting
Motorola
Part Number
Description Application
01-80386A82 Anti-Static Grounding Kit Used during radio assembly and disassembly
procedures
RSX-4043_ Roto-Torq Adjustable Torque
Screwdriver
Used during radio assembly and disassembly
procedures
66-80163F01 Insertion and Extraction Tool Provides assistance in installation and/or removal of
wires from VIP and accessory connectors
01-80370B87 L-Shaped Hex Key Set Used during radio assembly and disassembly
procedures
01-80320B16 Magnetic Screwdriver Set with
Bits
Used during radio assembly and disassembly
procedures

Motorola ASTRO SPECTRA Specifications

General

Frequency Range	136-174 MHz, 403-470 MHz
Number of Channels	Up to 255
Channel Spacing	12.5 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz
Modulation	FM
Operating Temperature	-22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C)