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Motorola SP50 User Manual

Motorola SP50
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Includes MMR-106, April 1996
6880903Z24-A

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Motorola SP50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMotorola
ModelSP50
CategoryPortable Radio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Model Charts

VHF Model Identification

Lists VHF SP50 models with their specifications and part numbers.

UHF Model Identification

Lists UHF SP50 models with their specifications and part numbers.

Performance Specifications

General Specifications

Covers general characteristics like frequency, power, and dimensions.

Receiver Specifications

Details receiver performance metrics like sensitivity and selectivity.

Transmitter Specifications

Outlines transmitter performance metrics like RF output and audio response.

Test Equipment

Required Test Equipment

Lists test equipment needed for SP50 service and troubleshooting.

Radio Service Software Information

Section 1 Radio Disassembly/Assembly

Overview of Disassembly/Assembly

Introduces the process of taking apart and putting back together the SP50 radio.

Disassemble Radio Procedures

Step-by-step guide to disassembling the SP50 radio.

Remove Battery

Instructions on how to safely remove the battery from the SP50 radio.

Remove Back Cover

Detailed steps for removing the back cover of the SP50 radio.

Remove Main Board

Procedure for safely removing the main circuit board from the SP50.

Disconnect Flex Cable

Instructions on how to disconnect the flex cable from the main board.

Remove Heatsink

Steps for carefully removing the heatsink from the SP50 radio.

Remove Speaker Assembly

Guide to removing the speaker assembly from the SP50 radio.

Reassemble Radio Procedures

Step-by-step guide to reassembling the SP50 radio.

Replace Speaker Assembly

Instructions for correctly reinstalling the speaker assembly.

Replace Heatsink

Steps for properly reinstalling the heatsink onto the main board.

Reconnect Flex Cable

Guide to reconnecting the flex cable to the main board.

Replace Main Board

Instructions for reinstalling the main board into the SP50 housing.

Replace Back Cover

Detailed steps for reinstalling the back cover onto the SP50 radio.

Replace Battery Tray, Battery, Knobs, and Antenna

Final steps for reassembling the radio's external components.

Section 2 Theory of Operation

Overview of SP50 Operation

Introduces the SP50's components and their functions.

Microcontroller

Details the Motorola 68HC11E9 microcontroller used in the SP50.

Receiver Overview

Describes the three main blocks of the SP50 radio receiver.

RADIO BLOCK DIAGRAM

SP50 Functional Block Diagram

High-level overview of the SP50 radio's internal components and data flow.

Block Diagrams for Receiver, Transmitter, VCO, Synthesizer, and AFIC

Section 4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Charts

Lists the troubleshooting flow charts available for SP50 radios.

Receiver Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Guide for diagnosing and resolving receiver issues in the SP50.

Transmitter Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Guide for diagnosing and resolving transmitter issues in the SP50.

Synthesizer Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Guide for diagnosing and resolving synthesizer issues in the SP50.

Microcontroller Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Guide for diagnosing and resolving microcontroller issues in the SP50.

VCO Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Guide for diagnosing and resolving VCO issues in the SP50.

Circuit Board Details

Schematic Diagrams

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