Maxon SP200/210 Radio | SP200/210 |
6.2 Troubleshooting Chart
Symptoms | Causes |
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Radio does not work | 1. | Battery is discharged | 1. | Replace battery | |
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| (below 6V |
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| 2. | Fuse blown | 2. | Replace Fuse | |
| 3. | 5V supply missing | 3. | Check IC5 (5V | |
Warning Tone and | 1. | PLL error | 1. | Check TCXO/VCO/PLL IC | |
radio does not work | 2. | EEPROM failure |
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| freqs programmed |
| 3. | Low battery | 2. | ||
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| 3. | Replace, or charge, battery | |
Poor Rx sensitivity | 1. | Defective Antenna switch | 1. | Check D5 & D6 | |
2. | Defective | 2. | Check front end | ||
| 3. | Defective mixer | 3. | Check D9, T1 & T2 | |
| 4. | IF IC | 4. | Check X1, CF1/CF2 & IC5 | |
| 5. | VCO output level | 5. | Check Rx VCO level >+1.2dBm | |
| 6. | LO frequency | 6. | Retune TCXO | |
Defective Rx | 1. | VCO frequency change or drop |
| 1. | Repair VCO |
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| in level |
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| Defective IF IC (IC1) |
| 2. | Defective voltage source |
| 2. | Check IC1 |
PLL Error | 1. | Defective 12.8MHz TCXO |
| 1. | Replace TCXO |
| 2. | Voltage source for Rx VCO / Tx |
| 2. | Check Rx VCO / Tx VCO |
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| VCO |
| 3. | Replace IC2. Check DC/DC |
| 3. | Defective PLL |
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| converter |
Low / No Tx power | 1. | Tx Amp |
| 1. | Check Q9, IC9 & power control |
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| loop |
No modulation | 1. | Audio ASIC | 1. | Check IC406 | |
No programming |
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| 1. | Defective programming lead | |
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| 2. | Check accessories connector. |
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TROUBLESHOOTING | Issue 1.0 |
Page | 03/01 |