The Spectra The SPECTRA General Info Figure out what you need. Take a look at the If you need a programming cable for the P1820AX portable repeater, just use a regular mobile programming cable and program each radio individually. The pinout of the 15 pin accessory connector on the Spectra 900 is as follows: 1 TX Audio 2 Emerg 3 VIP out 2 (dash mount only, not used in remote mount) 4 SWB+ 5 Ignition (dash mount only, not used in remote mount) 6 SPKR Hi 7 SPKR Lo 8 DIG GND 9 BUSY 10 BUS- 11 DET Audio 12 VIP out 1 (dash mount only, not used in remote mount) 13 DATA PTT 14 BUS + 15 MIC Hi If you want the pinouts of the connectors on other Spectra models, refer to the installation diagrams at the bottom of the page. If you have an Astro Spectra, you will want to look at the page too. Certain Spectra's like the Smartnet or Securenet radios don't have scan. You can't enable it in anyway.
The board inside the radio that controls the scan feature is not present in the radio. The scanning features on older radios is part of the programming in the MLM module. If its not in the MLM, and you want to get it, you have to 'pay' for a MLM with scan in it from Motorola.
The RSS won't unlock it, even though the RSS knows about scanning. If you are hoping to find a way to get a Spectra to scan more than 16 channels, I think you will want to give up for now. We have yet to hear any method of doing this. However, should someone find a way, please let us know and we will post the results. BTW, if your radio is capable of zones, you can have a scanlist for each zone.
You can convert a Maxtrac DTMF mic for use on a Spectra by changing the cord, color for color, clipping R18 and adding jumper JU1. Note that you can get an almost identical schematic of the boards in a Maxtrac DTMF mic from the MCX1000 VHF Service Manual. The Spectra VRM 600 which has a modem capable of RD-LAP data built in the front of the Spectra dash radio and no functioning control head uses PIN 4 (SW B+) for ignition sense. The standard dash mount programming cable power lead needs to be changed from pin 5 to pin 4 for this radio. I believe this is because of lack of a front panel power switch.
If you want to connect a MDC1200 unit to a Spectra, you need. If you are looking for the pinout of the HLN1196A Auxilliary Switch Panel, then you will want to look. Spectra's come in many frequency bandsplits, called Ranges. Below is a list of the available ranges for VHF and UHF. VHF.
Motorola Spectra Rss Manual
Range-1 136-162 MHz. Range-2 146-174 MHz UHF. Range-1 403-433 MHz. Range-2 438-470 MHz. Range-3 450-482 MHz. Range-4 482-512 MHz You cannot tell the range of the radio just by looking at the model number, you will have to read the radio with RSS in order to figure out what frequency range it covers. If you connect a 9000 head to a A5 Spectra, the display shows gibberish but most functions still work.
When connecting an A7 head to an A5 radio, all A5 functions work but the A7 only functions do not (direct mode access etc.). If you need to make a cable to connect an A9 Control Head to a DEK, you will need this pinout: DEK A9 Head 7 Gnd 36 8 Data In 37 23 Clock 38 24 Strobe 34 40 Data Out 5 41 SW'D B+ 35 This is for the 3080248L01 interface cable. The pinout of the KVL to Spectra Cable is as follows (refer to the mic connector pinout above for proper pin orientation): KVL DESCRIPTION SPECTRA Mic 9 GND 1 8 Key 10 7 /WE 2 6 KID 9 This should be the 01-82997T04 cable, which used to be the TKN8531. Hacking Codeplugs with LAB RSS All the information you need to hack the codeplug for the Spectra can be found. Service Manuals Here are a listing of the Service Manual part numbers for this series of radios:.
6880102W61 - Spectra Detailed Service Manual. 6880101W33 - Spectra Deatiled Service Manual is this the same thing as above for more money?
If by digital Spectra you mean an Astro Spectra, the A9 head will not work with it and RSS will not program it. If it is an Astro, you will need a W9 head and the Windows based CPS.
CPS 5.03 was the last version, but 5.02 should work just fine for you also. If by 'flash' you mean programming cables, the cables and rib should be good to go either way if you have the 25 pin cable that goes between the RIB and the second 25 pin receptacle located in the drawer handle opening. It's not likely that you would be flashing the radio. Analog Spectras use the DOS based RSS and A series heads and don't do narrowband. Not to confuse things here, but there were B model heads that went with the corresponding radio models, too. Give us a model number, ID number, and Mfg code (flash code) on the radio unit along with the model number on the head and we can tell you pretty quickly if you have the right combo and what you need to make it work. If what you have is an Astro 1MEG 2.5 kHz model, you have the best of the choices and it will do narrow band.
If it is VHF but not a 2.5 kHz model, it won't do the 7.5 MHz narrow band frequency spacing without protest, even though you may be able to program those frequencies into the radio. There is also the ubiquitous leaking capacitor problem in all Spectras that must be dealt with, preferably sooner than later, and there are contributors here who can handle that for you if you are not proficient at bench level surface mount component and board repair work. It's a 1 meg vhf astro digital. I'll get model number later today.
The heads prob a w9 but lab led on box as a9. It's a new head. It powers up fine and flash read out digital I recall. The programming I have both cables the other one and the one with rib. When I read it with the rib it says radio failed to acknowledge. If I used the flash cable the head goes dark then just the rx/tx light yellow and red stay on the rest of the display goes out when connected that way. I tried the rib cable it gave a error something like 00000389 or so and another.
When I get to it later I'll post model and info. Is there any special method to get it to program I don't think it is but not sure what last cps was used. If what you have is a 1 MEG unit and CPS 5.02 or 5.03, it probably was last programmed with one of those. The proper cables and rib combo or a ribless programming cable are necessary. They cannot be mixed.
I'm not sure what you are referring to as a 'flash' cable since you wouldn't likely be reflashing the unit. Are you using a usb-to-serial adapter or does the computer have a serial port? A usb serial adapter can sometimes cause a comm problem between the radio and the computer. What operating system are you working with? Anything newer than Windows XP isn't compatible with Spectra CPS. There are ways to get around all those problems, and the leaking capacitor problems can create gremlins, too, so give us an idea what we're working with here and we'll try to eliminate things one at a time.
The error code(s) would be helpful in determining what the radio sees as a problem, too. On side note I haven't opened the case except for top access.
There is motorola depot tags so I been wondering about the capacitor of it Been serviced before. I know the radio powers up fine with the large w9 head it's possible it was just in a old box it looks brand new. I been familiar of hearing about the capacitor issue a ticking time bomb one of the reasons I steered clear. But had a good deal and figured why not. Have the wiring installed and everything good to go mounted just had issue with programming.
I believe I have three different versions of the cps for it one being the older rss. 2 the astro I know one says xts5000 and astro spectra plus in the about. I'll get the version and see if I can't post pics of the errors and connection at brick.
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On side note I plugged in the programing cable into the first main port and it showed on display fail 01/90 but I believe it's bc I had it wrong slot. The control head plugged into that one under power it works fine. Just learning as I go. But I'll get home tonight and get the information and go from there. Windows x with latest or last service pack is what I'm using. Oh I noticed in the cps I clicked read and it said reading com port 1 but nothing.
Not sure if it was a bad install. The error codes cone up when I tried to use cps r 17 which would be wrong by what you said. So just matter of getting the cps to go right. It was my understanding it did digital p25.
Now it may have been flashed as previous owner was a radio shop. Would seem they had them sent off to / / as it has a depot tag from some service at one point but guaranteed non doa. I figured I needed the astro mobile.
The last one I tried was mobile cps and in it it says xts 5000 and astro spectra plus r5. Only thing I noticed was clicking read the bottom said reading com port 1 then nothing. I may have been connected to the wrong side of the drawer by the power plugs the 25 pin with rib to serial. I do have allot spare serial pin cables laying around so building one wouldn't be issue. I imagine bat board had a schematic.
OK, let's start over. According to the info posted, you have an Astro Spectra HiPower, VHF, and according to the flash code you posted it has Astro IMBE, Enhanced Digital Display, Hardware Multikey Operations, Smartzone Operation, and Smartzone Omnilink Multizone Operations. What that essentially means is that it has P25 and trunking capabilities. The left 25 pin port on the radio is for the control cable. The center 25 pin port in the drawer handle slot is for the accessory options and for programming. As for software, stop trying different software versions and clicking on buttons hoping for a lucky guess.
You could brick the radio and end up with nothing more than a 20 pound boat anchor. You cannot use XTL/XTS anything software or analog Spectra or Astro Spectra Plus software on an Astro Spectra. If the software doesn't show you a screen label that says it is Astro Spectra CPS version 5.02 or 5.03 when you click on 'Read Device' or when you select a codeplug from the 'File' section, it is NOT for an Astro Spectra such as the one in question. After you select 'Read Device' or select a codeplug from the 'File', look in the lower left corner of the display for a display of the progress. Give it a moment or two and it will open the file after the file opening process is completed. Windows XP SP3 is great for this software and is telling you the right codes.
Fail 01/90 error code is most likely because you had it connected wrong, and/or the radio is looking for an accessory to be plugged into the center port. If the radio is looking for something to be plugged into the center port, it will still allow you to read the radio and change the accessory options for the reprogramming and will eliminate the Fail 01/90 error code. Very important: read the radio and save the ORIGINAL codeplug as a separate file under a file name before you do anything else!
Then save it again under a NEW SEPARATE name and use the NEW named file to make your changes. If you don't do this, you won't have any way to recover the original codeplug if you screw up while trying to make changes.
Well, last night I finally figured out how to use the DOS programming software for my Motorola Spectra. Turns out these radios work very well on 2m and 70cm, once you program them and have a good shop align them.
Everyone says it sounds like a million bucks on the air. There are tons of them on Ebay right now selling for almost scrap prices, due to the narrow-banding requirements.
They make the 100w trunk mount, and several small under-dash Spectras too. I am very happy with this radio and would reccomend them to anyone that wants a super heavy duty radio at great prices. To program these radios, you need an older slow computer with a true serial port that runs DOS. The guys on repeater-builder.com say that only true MS-DOS will work supposedly.
I found an old Pentium Gateway destined for the trash, so I slapped windows 98SE on it and the software runs perfectly when I start in DOS. You have to make sure the archive folder is set to be not read-only and an archive, or the software wont save the codeplug file for you. (you want to burn a copy of the codeplug file to a cd or thumb drive in case you corrupt the file in the radio and brick it.) You will need the Motorola radio interface box (RIB) and proper cable to program the radio. You can also buy a pre-made 'ribless' cable for whatever model you have. The cable has the rib circuitry built into the ends. The software is pretty straight forward. It reads the codeplug file first, then you tell the software what you want to do and change the data settings, then feed the new codeplug back into the radio, just like the software for my Yaesu FT-7900.
The RSS software is hard to come by, because Motorola is pretty tight with their stuff. There are a few places to download it, or you can find someone that might share it for free.
When looking at these radios listed on e-bay, you have to do some research to make sure you get a model number that will go to the ham bands. Once you have a model that will work, the latest version of the software will let you program into 144-148 mhz. Also, the early 90's Spectras were made with electrolytic caps installed that will eventually leak. Chances are you will get one that might not have been re-capped.
If so, it should be checked. This repair was bread and butter work for the moto techs, not a big deal to get done.
I maintain a couple of IBM ThinkPad 760ED laptops just for this type of OLD Kenwood and Motorola RSS. And to think we paid up to $300 for those programs back then. PLUS Moto cabling! And people gripe when they are told that MODERN software with much more functionality, compatibility, import/export of datafiles, and USB cables that totally eliminate COM port nonsense costs a whopping $49.95. (grin) A good example of this is the RT Systems software for my Yaesu radios. Cable and software cost about that much.
Only time I've ever had a homebrew cable not work was my MSF5000 cable. I built it out of an old phone cord.
The wires were too fragile and repeatedly snapped off the solder joints. Fixed it on site, but rebuilt it from CAT5 and a crimp-on RJ-11 when I got home.
Hi-jacking the thread. BTW, I've been programming my Spectra lately with a ToughBook CF-28 I picked up for $10. Using DOSBox, it seems to work pretty good on both Kenwood and Motorola radios. Still have the old cream-colored Compaq laptop with a Pentium 100, but it's a little long in the tooth.
It's starting to get a little cantankerous. I just picked up one of these for my home setup, mainly to tinker with as I learn the hobby (new ham as of december). I haven't received it yet, but I think i might have bitten off more than I can chew with the programming. Looks like I will spend twice the cost of the radio for programming cables, then the finding the software and a computer that can run it! (where does one find a DOS computer these days without it being called 'vintage' and charging an arm and a leg!!). Unfortunately, on this one, i am doing my research AFTER the purchase as opposed to before.
I won't give up on this one, but looks like a more long term project than expected. Try running the programming software with DOSBox on a modern PC. I've got it to work before. Otherwise, there's always old computers at hamfests. I use an old cream-colored Compaq laptop (Pentium 100, I think).
You'll need a USB to serial converter ($15) if you don't have a serial port. You'll also need a RIB. Chinese knock-offs are available on eBay ($22). You can make the RIB to Spectra cable yourself with some Cat5 and solder-cup DB25 connectors. Tons of info on batlabs.com and repeater-builder.com Logged Pages: 1.
Motorola Astro Spectra Manual
Motorola Spectra Manuals - SPECTRA MANUALS - SPECTRA Basic and Detailed Manuals:. Motorola changed the way they organize service manuals for the Spectra radio models. They are split into a large Detailed service manual and and smaller Basic service manuals. The Detailed service manual has the component level schematics for the VHF, UHF, 800 MHz and 900 MHz radios.
It also has more in depth theory of operation and step-by-step troubleshooting flowcharts for component level troubleshooting and repair. The Basic service manuals do not have the schematics (with an exception, see below), but they do have the specifications, model charts, some generalized theory overview, front panel programming/adjustment instructions, plus troubleshooting and repair instructions.
The troubleshooting and repair instructions are descriptions on how to identify failures and radio chassis disassembly / reassembly, not anything like the component level Detailed service manual troubleshooting flowcharts. These manuals do have a few of the, some control cable, ribbon cable, VIP port accessory schematics and some connector pin outs. As you can see, both the Detailed service manual and the appropriate Basic service manual is required for complete documentation of each band of radio. For example: the 68P81074C40 900MHz Basic service manual will allow you to decode a 900 MHz Spectra radio, identify error codes, what part of the radio to troubleshoot, even show you where to put the heat sink compound on the PA deck when reassembling the radio, but the component schematics, component level theory explanations and component level troubleshooting flowcharts are only found in the Detailed service manual. Early and Later Version Manuals:.
There are also two complete, different, versions. An early version and a later version.
As far as the Detailed service manuals go, the differences are very hard to find. Most of the changes are to some board part numbers and some part lists.
Unless you actually perform component level troubleshooting and repair, it will not really make any difference which version you use for a general reference (assuming you need or want one at all). The early Detailed manual is the only source I know of for the HLN6020 and HLN6078 control head, plus the HLN6019B, HLN6063A and HLN6100A Hear Clear schematics (these are all significantly different from their later version). The later Detailed manual is the only source I know of for the HLN6150A Hear Clear schematic. The Basic service manuals have the same setup with early and later versions. Unless you are looking for specific model charts, feature matrixes, etc., use whichever you have on hand for general reference use. The Spectra II (i.e.
Spectra E) information is only found in the later manuals. At the time of this writing, the VHF, UHF and 800 MHz early Basic service manuals have been phased out and are no longer available from Motorola. The Detailed Supplements can be used with either the early or later version of the Detailed service manual.
Also, some parts of the 68P80102W79 SPECTRA 9000 early supplement can be used with the later Detailed service manual. The individual schematics are scattered through the Detailed, Basic, supplements and other control head manuals. There is no definitive single source.
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Various early manuals are the only source of documentation for the oldest Interconnect Boards. A Motorola Mobile Radio parts catalog lists the early version manuals as being for the ' A Model' radios and the later version manuals as being for the ' B Model' radios. All the prices shown on this page are Motorola new retail prices obtained on 4/21/01.