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GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual 6881086C09-O March, 1997...
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*6881086C09* Motorola 8000 W. Sunrise Blvd. 6881086C09-O Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33322...
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Accordingly, any copyrighted Motor- ola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase...
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Foreword Foreword Scope of Manual Scope of Manual area can vary by vehicle make, model and front compartment configuration (e.g., bench seat vs. bucket seats). This manual is intended for use by experienced techni- •...
PMLN4064 DTMF Decode Signalling Retrofit Kit (Pack of ten of PMLN4063) PMLN4067 SmarTrunk II Retrofit Kit (Pack of ten of PMLN4066) Manuals/Videos: 6881086C08 GP68 Radio Service Software Manual (English) 6881086C09 GP68 Service Manual (Spanish/Portuguese) 6881086C10 GP68 User Manual (Spanish/Portuguese) 6804370J40...
Foreword GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Performance Specifications for the GP68 Radio Performance Specifications for the GP68 Radio GENERAL RECEIVER Frequency: 136-174 MHz 430-470 MHz Channel Spacing 25kHz 12.5kHz 25kHz 12.5kHz Channel Capacity: 20 Channels Frequency: 136-174 MHz 430-470 MHz Power Supply: 7.5 Volt +/- 20%...
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Foreword Service Aids Service Aids The following table lists service aids recommended for working on the GP60 Series Radios. Motorola Part Description Application RTX4005 Portable Test Box Enables connection to the audio / accessory jack. Allows switching for radio testing.
Section 1 Radio Disassembly/Assembly Overview This section explains, step by step, how to disassemble and reassemble the GP60 Series portable radio. Disassemble Radio Remove Battery The battery latches are located at the sides of the radio. Figure 1-2 Slide Battery Cover 3.
Radio Disassembly/Assembly GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Disassemble Radio Figure 1-3 Remove Radio Chassis Figure 1-5 Removing the PTT lever ® 4. Use a TORX head screwdriver to remove the screw (Figure 1-6). 5. Gently lift the bottom of the controller board to...
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Radio Disassembly/Assembly Reassemble Radio Remove Display Board 1. Once the controller board is removed, the whole display board will be visible. 2. Turn the housing so that the front panel but- tons faces upwards (Figure 1-7).
Radio Disassembly/Assembly GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Reassemble Radio NOTE Be careful to loop the flex ribbon cable properly when assembling the chassis onto the housing. Replace Battery, Knobs, and Antenna 1. Replace battery pack by sliding the pack in place.
VHF and UHF models. Most of the radio processing for Rx and Tx is accomplished in The GP60 Series VHF and UHF radios use the Motorola U451, the Audio Filter IC. The Audio Filter IC performs the...
Theory of Operation GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Transmit and Receive Audio Circuitry Tx Audio Path Limiter (Audio Filter IC) The audio filter IC U451 contains the limiter circuit, which Internal PTT, MIC Bias Switch and External PTT prevents over-deviation of the RF carrier by symmetrically Sense Circuits clipping the peaks of the modulating voltage.
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Theory of Operation Transmit and Receive Audio Circuitry path must settle within 1 millisecond of PTT activation to user manual), with open squelch at step 0, and tight squelch prevent center frequency offset. at step 15.
Theory of Operation GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Adaptive Power Control Technology J403-6 Radio, this is the CLOCK output from the microcontroller for loading all internal subsystems as well as option boards J403-6 is interfaced to pin 4 of voltage regulator U456. This that require synchronous serial transfers.
RF amplifier. The threshold voltage is tapped from the +5VTX and the The RF amplifier, Q1, is a Motorola MMBR941L NPN supply voltage is sensed on the SWB+. C167 is a compensa- device biased in a common emitter configuration.
Phillips BLT50 transistor, and the last stage uses cuitry used in the design. Refer to the schematic for refer- the Motorola MRF873 transistor. The VHF PA line-up is ence designator. capable of supplying 5 watts or more of output power, while...
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Theory of Operation The GP60 Series Radio Alignment Procedures In addition to the VCO, the synthesizer must interface with through the low pass filter. This is to provide additional iso- the logic and AFIC circuitry. Programming for the synthe- lation to the receive VCO from high level received rf signals.
Theory of Operation GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual The GP60 Series Radio Alignment Procedures Low Port Modulation • For power tuning, it is important to ensure that the DC Voltage MUST be maintained under load at 7.5 Tuning Frequency: V +/- 0.1 V (3 A is the current limit).
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5 Volt Regulator 5V µ P Antenna 5 Volt From Regulator Battery Reset Squelch Adjust Audio Fast From 2nd Mixer Harmonic Detect Squelch Attenuator Receiver Battery Filter Mixer Demodulator Audio Carrier Rx Filter Battery Detect Monitor De-emphasis Adapt Volume Lowspeed Tone Generator Detector...
Remote Speaker Microphone Overview The remote speaker microphone is an accessory available with the GP68 Series portable radio. This section provides a general description of the remote speaker microphone and describes the operation, handling precautions, and mainte- nance of this accessory.
Accessory GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Remote Speaker Microphone ¥ All electrically powered test equipment should Maintenance be grounded. Apply the ground lead from the test equipment to the unit before connecting the Refer to the schematic diagram (shown in Figure 3-2), the exploded view (shown in Figure 3-3), and the parts lists.
flex connecting the RF Board to the Overview Controller Board. The DTMF Decode Option Board is an accessory available with the GP68 portable radio. This board requires the radio to Top DTMF Pad be disassembled before it can be installed. Please follow the instructions below carefully.
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Accessory GP68 Option Board Packing List DTMF Decode Option Board DTMF Decode Signalling Retrofit Kit Instruction (English) Programming DTMF Codes Dealer Programming You may now program the DTMF Decode codes into the radio. Enter the Special Programming Mode by pressing the key, then turn the radio on.
Accessory GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual DTMF Decoder Option Board (PMLN4063) DTMF Decoder Option Board (PMLN4063) VIEWED FROM SIDE 1 GP68 DTMF ILLUSTRATOR DATE ENGINEER DATE 1/9/97 EDITOR DATE CHECKER DATE AM/RG LETTERING SIZE: REQUIRES: MAEPF-25974-O VIEWED FROM SIDE 2...
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GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Accessory DTMF Decoder Option Board (PMLN4063) Parts List PMLN4063A, DTMF Decode Signalling Retrofit Kit REFERENCE MOTOROLA DESCRIPTION SYMBOL PART NO. CAPACITOR, Fixed : +-5%; 50V unless stated C701, C702 2113741F49 10nF C703 2311049J26 10uF, 16V...
R417 with a 51K 3. clone these parameters over to all your cus- resistor to disable the programming function. tomersÕ radios (the UserÕs radios) Crystal Jumper R417 Figure 4-1 Location of the Jumper R417 on the GP68 Radio. March, 1997 6881086C09-O...
(if any, which are stored in Signalling System • SPM Parameters: All User Modifiable parameters. One or in Full Serial Option Board) is not cloned. Additionally, when cloning the GP68 radios, the following parameters are also cloned: NOTE • Active User Parameters: PTT ID Transmit Enable/ Cloning will take approximately 3-5 seconds.
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Radio Programming Information Option Board Setup Mode The slave radio displays the following message When cloning is completed, both radios will reset auto- (Figure 4-4) while it is being programmed. matically. Disconnect radios from the cloning cable. They are now ready for operation.
Radio Programming Information GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Programming the GP68 Radio Programming the GP68 Radio Select the desired frequency, type of TX offset and off- set frequency (see page 4-5 onwards). Operator Controls and Indicators Press and hold the Enter Button for 3 seconds.
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Radio Programming Information Programming the GP68 Radio A valid keypress tone sounds when the memory channel data has been successfully copied over CTCSS to the MHz mode. To Enable or Disable PTT ID Transmission Figure 4-9 LCD Display for Changing Default Squelch The radio transmits a programmable DTMF identification...
Radio Programming Information GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Programming the GP68 Radio When the frequency step size passes the upper or buttons on the keypad. lower limit, the radio loops to the opposite limit and sounds a wrap-around tone. The LCD is updated after each keypress.
ONLY if you have completely keyed in the desired frequency (a partially-entered fre- For the GP68, the transmit frequency can be the same as the quency is NOT stored by the radio). receive frequency (no offset), it can have a standard positive or negative offset, or it can be a user-defined TX frequency.
Radio Programming Information GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Programming the GP68 Radio NOTE CTCSS If you reach the upper or lower limit of the PL/DPL codes, the displayed code wraps around to the opposite limit and starts to Figure 4-19 .
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Radio Programming Information Programming and Option Boards Receive and Transmit PL/DPL Code page 4-9, gives the PL frequencies, equivalent PL codes (if applicable) and DPL codes corresponding to the display Tables rPL.XXX or tPL.XXX where XXX is in the range 001 to 126.
Radio Programming Information GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Special Programming Mode (SPM) Special Programming Modes USER DEALER SEL CAL DECODE SERIAL Display Shows: Description: Edit Channel Scan List Erase Single Channel Edit Phone Access Code Edit Phone De-access Code †...
GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Radio Programming Information Special Programming Mode (SPM) Erase a Single Channel from Memory A flashing channel number indicates that the channel is excluded from the scan list. A channel number that lights Rotate the Channel Selector Knob to select the continuously indicates the channel is included in the scan menu item.
Radio Programming Information GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Special Programming Mode (SPM) pause between the digits of the ID by first pressing digits. To change the selected ID, use to erase the immediately followed by . However, any pauses entered unwanted digits, and then enter the new digits.
Section 5 Troubleshooting Overview This section contains five troubleshooting tables for the following components: ¥ Receiver • Transmitter • Synthesizer • Microprocessor • Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) • LCD Troubleshooting Charts Refer to following pages. Troubleshooting and Repair Comments While troubleshooting, if you determine that the reference oscillator crystal (Y201) is defective, the entire Radio Frequency (RF) board must be replaced.
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Troubleshooting GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Troubleshooting Charts Start Very low or no 12 Check IFIC dB SINAD Are VDC of U51 (see Is 2nd LO on pins 7,9, and below) freq? 10 of IFIC Noise at spkr Noise at pin 23...
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GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Charts Start Power Check U303, Q152 +5vTX and TXB+ & U151 1. Check Pin Diodes current 2. Check Harmonic Filter Check VCTL Voltages in High or Low? Power Control Inspect/Repair Circuit TX Output...
Troubleshooting GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Troubleshooting Charts Start Visual Correct check of the Problem Board OK? Check 5V Regulator Is U201 Pin 32 AT = 13 VDC +5V at U201 Pin’s Is 16.8MHz Check 3,12,19,22 Signal at Y201,C205,C206,C211 & 23?
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GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Charts START APPLY POWER TO RADIO AND TURN ON NO/DONÕT ARE ALERT TONES WAS GOOD OR BAD POWER-ON KNOW ENABLED IN SPM BEEP PRESENT USE SPM TO ENABLE TONES INVOKE FACTORY WAS GOOD POWER-ON BEEP...
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Troubleshooting GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Troubleshooting Charts TX VCO RX VCO Power OK but no Low or no power Low or no Power Modulation at Pin 3 of Mixer at Input to PA Visual check Correct VisualCheck =151 mVrms...
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GP68 Portable Radios Service Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Charts START CHANGE APPLY POWER TO RADIO AND LCD BOARD TURN ON J801 COMPLETE CONNECTION DISPLAY J801 CHANGE KEYPAD CLOCK R814, R815, J801 CONNECTION WORKING? WORKING? C801 WORKING? CONNECTION COMPONENTS CHANGE BACK LIGHT...
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Accordingly, any copyrighted Motor- ola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase...
Parts List REFERENCE MOTOROLA REFERENCE MOTOROLA REFERENCE MOTOROLA REFERENCE MOTOROLA REFERENCE MOTOROLA PMLD4036A, VHF RF Board, 20/25 KHz DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION SYMBOL PART NO SYMBOL PART NO SYMBOL PART NO SYMBOL PART NO SYMBOL PART NO PMLD4037A, VHF RF Board, 12.5 KHz...
Parts List REFERENCE MOTOROLA REFERENCE MOTOROLA REFERENCE MOTOROLA REFERENCE MOTOROLA REFERENCE MOTOROLA DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PMLE4023B, UHF RF Board, 20/25 kHz SYMBOL PART NO. SYMBOL PART NO. SYMBOL PART NO. SYMBOL PART NO. SYMBOL PART NO. PMLE4024B, UHF RF Board, 12.5 kHz...
Parts List REFERENCE REFERENCE REFERENCE MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA PMLN4059A, Controller Board, VHF 12.5/20/25 KHz DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION SYMBOL SYMBOL SYMBOL PART NO. PART NO. PART NO. REFERENCE MOTOROLA C462 2113741F17 R460 0662057A73 DESCRIPTION SYMBOL PART NO. C464 ------ Not Placed...
Parts List MOTOROLA MOTOROLA MOTOROLA REFERENCE REFERENCE REFERENCE PMCE4000A, Controller Board, UHF 12.5/20/25 kHz DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION PART NO. PART NO. PART NO. SYMBOL SYMBOL SYMBOL C462 2113740F55 150pF Q404 4805128M67 R459 0662057A90 MOTOROLA C464 2113740F55 150pF R460 0662057A73 REFERENCE DESCRIPTION PART NO.
LABEL, charger, 240 V 6180996Z01 LIGHT PIPE Charger Exploded View from manual 6804370J41-B, Page 18 Charger Stand NOTE: The GP68 Radio requires the above Charger Insert (PMLN4069) during battery charging operation. Battery Charger Standard Rate (10 Hour) Exploded View and Parts List 6881086C09-O...
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