Troubleshooting Tables: Troubleshooting Table for Transmitter 8-3
8.3 Troubleshooting Table for Transmitter
 Table 8-3. lists the possible causes of, and corrections for, transmitter problems.
Table 8-3.  Transmitter Troubleshooting Table
Symptom Possible Causes
Corrective or Test
(Measurements at Room Temperature)
No RF Power Out 1. Tx Power Level or 
Frequency
Check Tx power level and frequency programming (from 
tuner).
2. No Injection To Power 
Amplifier
Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
3. Antenna Switch/
Connector
No Modulation; Distortion 
Modulation
1. Programming Check deviation and compensation settings using the 
tuner.
2. Transceiver Board Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
Bad Microphone Sensitivity 1. Check Deviation and 
Compensation
Realign if necessary.
2. Microphone Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
No/Low Signaling (PL, DPL, 
MDC)
1. Programming Check programming.
2. Transceiver Board Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
Cannot Set Deviation
Balance
Transceiver Board Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.