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SAFETY
Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the
Operating Instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained
in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
ATTENTION!
This is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy ICNIRP RF energy exposure

requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and
operating instructions in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your
radio (Motorola Publication part number 68007024010) to ensure compliance with RF energy
exposure limits.
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DOCUMENT HISTORY
The following major changes have been implemented in this manual since the previous edition:
Edition Description Date
6878419A01-A Initial edition Feb. 2009
6878419A01-B Added UHF1 403 447 MHz information Sept. 2009
CHAPTER 1 : Model Charts and Test Specifications

Updated UHF1 range to 403 447 MHz
Added UHF1 model chart and specifications
Updated Receiver, Transmitter, PLL Synthesizer, TX Audio
Block Diagrams
CHAPTER 3 : Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Service Tools

Updated Wiring of the Connectors diagram
CHAPTER 5 : Radio Programming and Tuning

Updated CPS Programming Setup diagram
Updated Radio Tuning Setup diagram
Added UHF1 band in Transmitter Alignment Options table
CHAPTER 6 : Maintenance (FKP)

Added UHF1 PCB parts list
Updated Exploded View (Remove Tanapa Label)
Updated Quantity in Parts List
CHAPTER 7: Maintenance (LKP)

Added UHF1 PCB parts list
Updated Exploded View (Remove Tanapa Label)
Updated Quantity in Parts List
6878419A01-C Added NKP info May. 2010

Update Exploded views and Part lists for Front Housing with
Escutcheon Top
6878419A01-D Added Conventional with MDC1200/QCII Info. Nov. 2010
6878419A01-E Added Battery Type to Front Panel Programming Mode table Nov. 2012
(Chapter 5)
Added new Front Housing, LKP info to Parts Lists table
(Chapter 7)
iv Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Copyright ........................................................................................................ i
Safety ............................................................................................................. ii
Document History ........................................................................................ iii
Chapter 1 Model Charts and Test Specifications .............................. 1-1

1.1 Radio Model Information................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Model Chart for UHF1, 403447 MHz ........................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Model Chart for UHF2, 435480 MHz ........................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Model Chart for VHF, 136174 MHz.............................................................................................. 1-4
1.5 UHF1 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.6 UHF2 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.7 VHF Specifications......................................................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 Theory Of Operation ........................................................... 2-1

2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Major Assemblies........................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Receiver............................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2.1.1 RX Front End ..................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1.2 RX Back End ..................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1.3 RX Squelch ........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.2 Transmitter........................................................................................................................ 2-4
2.2.3 Phase Lock Loop Synthesizer .......................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 RX Audio Circuit................................................................................................................ 2-6
2.2.5 TX Audio Circuit ................................................................................................................ 2-7
2.2.6 Microcontroller .................................................................................................................. 2-8
2.2.7 Power Supply.................................................................................................................... 2-9
Chapter 3 Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Service Tools........... 3-1

3.1 Test Equipment.............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Service Aids ................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Chapter 4 Performance Checks .......................................................... 4-1

4.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 PowerUp Self Test ....................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 LCD/LED/Button/Volume Knob Test Mode(Keypad Models)......................................................... 4-1
4.4 LED/Button/Volume Knob Test Mode (Non Keypad Models) ........................................................ 4-4
Chapter 5 Radio Programming and Tuning ....................................... 5-1

5.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 CPS Programming Setup............................................................................................................... 5-1
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5.3 Radio-to-Radio Cloning ................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.4 Radio Tuning Setup ....................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.4.1 Initial Test Equipment Control Settings............................................................................. 5-3
5.5 Transmitter Alignment Options ...................................................................................................... 5-4
5.5.1 Transmit High Power Tuning ............................................................................................ 5-5
5.5.2 Transmit Low Power Tuning ............................................................................................. 5-5
5.5.3 Transmit Modulation Tuning ............................................................................................. 5-6
5.5.3.1 Service Monitor Setting...................................................................................... 5-6
5.5.3.2 Transmit 12.5 kHz Modulation Tuning ............................................................... 5-8
5.5.3.3 Transmit 25 kHz Modulation Tuning .................................................................. 5-9
5.6 Transmit MDC Signaling System Modulation Tuning .................................................................. 5-10
5.6.1 Service Monitor Setting................................................................................................... 5-10
5.6.2 Transmit MDC Signaling System 12.5 kHz Modulation Tuning ...................................... 5-11
5.6.3 Transmit MDC Signaling System 25 kHz Modulation Tuning ......................................... 5-12
5.7 Receiver Tuning........................................................................................................................... 5-12
5.7.1 Service Monitor Setting................................................................................................... 5-12
5.7.2 Receive 12.5 kHz-Band Normal Squelch Tuning ........................................................... 5-14
5.7.3 Receive 12.5 kHz-Band Tight Squelch Tuning ............................................................... 5-14
5.7.4 Receive 25 kHz-Band Normal Squelch Tuning .............................................................. 5-15
5.7.5 Receive 25 kHz-Band Tight Squelch Tuning .................................................................. 5-16
5.8 Utilities ......................................................................................................................................... 5-17
5.8.1 Program Serial No. ......................................................................................................... 5-17
5.9 Front Panel Programming (Keypad Models Only) ....................................................................... 5-18
5.9.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 5-18
5.9.2 Dealer and User Configurations ..................................................................................... 5-18
5.9.2.1 Switching between Dealer and User Configurations ....................................... 5-18
5.9.3 Entering Programming Mode .......................................................................................... 5-19
5.9.4 Exiting Programming Mode ............................................................................................ 5-19
5.9.5 Accessing Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters................................................ 5-19
5.9.6 Editing Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters ..................................................... 5-20
5.9.7 Factory Reset ................................................................................................................. 5-36
Chapter 6 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX ...................................... 6-1

6.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2.1 Inspection ......................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2.2 Cleaning Procedures ........................................................................................................ 6-1
6.3 Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices.............................................................................. 6-2
6.4 Repair Procedures and Techniques General ............................................................................. 6-4
6.5 Disassembling and Reassembling the Radio ................................................................................ 6-7
6.5.1 Radio Disassembly Detailed .......................................................................................... 6-8
6.5.1.1 Front Housing From Chassis Disassembly........................................................ 6-8
6.5.1.2 Chassis Assembly Disassembly ...................................................................... 6-11
6.5.1.3 Front Circuit Board, Display Module and Keypad Disassembly ...................... 6-12
6.5.1.4 Speaker Disassembly ...................................................................................... 6-13
6.5.2 Radio Reassembly Detailed ........................................................................................ 6-14
6.5.2.1 Speaker Reassembly....................................................................................... 6-14
6.5.2.2 Front Circuit Board, Display Module and Keypad Reassembly ....................... 6-15
6.5.2.3 Chassis Assembly Reassembly....................................................................... 6-16
6.5.2.4 Chassis and Front Housing Reassembly......................................................... 6-18
6.6 Torque List................................................................................................................................... 6-18
6.7 Mechanical View and Parts List................................................................................................... 6-19
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6.7.1 EP350/ EP350 MX (Full Keypad without Channel Knob) Exploded View and Parts List 6-19

7.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.1 Inspection.......................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.3 Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices .............................................................................. 7-2
7.4 Repair Procedures and Techniques General.............................................................................. 7-4
7.5.1.3 Front Circuit Board, Display Module and Keypad Disassembly....................... 7-13
7.5.2 Radio Reassembly Detailed......................................................................................... 7-14
7.5.2.2 Front Circuit Board, Display Module and Keypad Reassembly ....................... 7-15
7.6 Torque List ................................................................................................................................... 7-19
7.7 Mechanical View and Parts List ................................................................................................... 7-19
7.7.1 EP350/ EP350 MX (Limited Keypad without Channel Knob) Exploded View and Parts
List .................................................................................................................................. 7-19

8.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2.1 Inspection.......................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.3 Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices .............................................................................. 8-2
8.4 Repair Procedures and Techniques General.............................................................................. 8-4
8.5.1.3 Front Circuit Board and Poron Pad Disassembly ............................................ 8-13
8.5.2 Radio Reassembly Detailed......................................................................................... 8-14
8.5.2.2 Front Circuit Board and Poron Pad Reassembly ............................................. 8-15
8.6 Torque List ................................................................................................................................... 8-18
8.7 Mechanical View and Parts List ................................................................................................... 8-19
8.7.1 EP350/ EP350 MX (Non Keypad with Channel Knob) Exploded View and Parts List .... 8-19
Table of Contents vii
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Tables ..................................................... 9-1

9.1 Error Codes ................................................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Troubleshooting Table for Receiver............................................................................................... 9-2
9.3 Troubleshooting Table for Transmitter........................................................................................... 9-3
Appendix A Accessories ........................................................................A-1
Appendix B Warranty, Service Support, and Replacement Parts .......B-1

B.1 Scope of Manual............................................................................................................................B-1
B.2 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................B-1
B.2.1 What This Warranty Covers And For How Long...............................................................B-1
B.2.2 General Provisions ...........................................................................................................B-2
B.2.3 How To Get Warranty Service ..........................................................................................B-2
B.2.4 What This Warranty Does Not Cover ...............................................................................B-2
B.2.5 Patent And Software Provisions .......................................................................................B-3
B.2.6 Piece Parts .......................................................................................................................B-4
B.2.6.1 Basic Ordering ...................................................................................................B-4
B.2.6.2 Motorola Online .................................................................................................B-4
B.2.7 Motorola Service Centers .................................................................................................B-4
Glossary of Terms .....................................................................................G-1

viii List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. Receiver Block Diagram ................................................................................................... 2-1

Figure 2-2. Transmitter Block Diagram ............................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-3. PLL Synthesizer Block Diagram ....................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-4. RX Audio Block Diagram .................................................................................................. 2-6
Figure 2-5. TX Audio Block Diagram (UHF1 and UHF2) .................................................................... 2-7
Figure 2-6. TX Audio Block Diagram (VHF)........................................................................................ 2-7
Figure 3-1. Programming/Test Cable (PMDN4077_R) ....................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3-2. Cloning Cable (PMDN4076_R) ........................................................................................ 3-3
Figure 3-3. Wiring of the Connectors .................................................................................................. 3-3
Figure 4-1. LCD Indication .................................................................................................................. 4-1
Figure 5-1. CPS Programming Setup ................................................................................................. 5-1
Figure 5-2. Radio Tuning Setup.......................................................................................................... 5-3
Figure 5-3. Tx High Power Window (High Power) .............................................................................. 5-5
Figure 5-4. Tx Low Power Window (Low Power)................................................................................ 5-6
Figure 5-5. Tx Modulation 12.5 kHz Window ...................................................................................... 5-8
Figure 5-6. Tx Modulation 25 kHz Window ......................................................................................... 5-9
Figure 5-7. Tx MDC Signaling System Modulation 12.5 kHz Window .............................................. 5-11
Figure 5-8. Tx MDC Signaling System Modulation 25 kHz Window ................................................. 5-12
Figure 5-9. Rx 12.5 kHz-band Normal Squelch Tuning Window ...................................................... 5-14
Figure 5-10. Rx 12.5 kHz-band Tight Squelch Tuning Window .......................................................... 5-15
Figure 5-11. Rx 25 kHz-band Normal Squelch Tuning Window ......................................................... 5-16
Figure 5-12. Rx 25 kHz-band Tight Squelch Tuning Window ............................................................. 5-17
Figure 5-13. Program Radio Serial No. Window................................................................................. 5-17
Figure 6-1. Full Keypad Without Channel Knob Model....................................................................... 6-7
Figure 6-2. Battery and Antenna Removal.......................................................................................... 6-8
Figure 6-3. Knob Removal .................................................................................................................. 6-8
Figure 6-4. Chassis Removal.............................................................................................................. 6-9
Figure 6-5. Speaker Wire and Flexible Cable Connection.................................................................. 6-9
Figure 6-6. Speaker Wire Removal................................................................................................... 6-10
Figure 6-7. Unlatch the Flexible Cable.............................................................................................. 6-10
Figure 6-8. Sub-Circuit Board and Accessory Bracket Removal ...................................................... 6-11
Figure 6-9. Main Circuit Board, Finger Strips, O-ring and Battery Contact Seal Removal (UHF1)... 6-12
Figure 6-10. Main Circuit Board, Finger Strips, O-ring and Battery Contact Seal Removal (UHF2)... 6-12
Figure 6-11. Front Circuit Board Removal .......................................................................................... 6-13
Figure 6-12. LCD and Keypad Removal ............................................................................................. 6-13
Figure 6-13. Speaker Removal ........................................................................................................... 6-14
Figure 6-14. Speaker Reassembly ..................................................................................................... 6-14
Figure 6-15. LCD and Keypad Reassembly ....................................................................................... 6-15
Figure 6-16. Front Circuit Board Reassembly..................................................................................... 6-15
Figure 6-17. Main Circuit Board, Finger Strips, O-ring and Battery Contact Seal Reassembly
(UHF1) ............................................................................................................................. 6-16
Figure 6-19. Sub Circuit Board and Accessory Bracket Reassembly................................................. 6-17
(UHF2) ............................................................................................................................. 6-17
Figure 6-20. Chassis Assembly and Front Housing Assembly Reassembly ...................................... 6-18
Figure 6-21. EP350/ EP350 MX (Full Keypad without Channel Knob) Radio Exploded View............ 6-19
Figure 6-22. 20 Marking on Front Housing....................................................................................... 6-21
Figure 7-1. Limited Keypad Without Channel Knob Model ................................................................. 7-7
Figure 7-2. Battery and Antenna Removal.......................................................................................... 7-8
Figure 7-3. Knob Removal .................................................................................................................. 7-9
List of Figures ix
Figure 7-4. Chassis Removal ............................................................................................................. 7-9

Figure 7-5. Speaker Wire and Flexible Cable Connection................................................................ 7-10
Figure 7-6. Speaker Wire Removal .................................................................................................. 7-10
Figure 7-7. Unlatch the Flexible Cable ............................................................................................. 7-11
Figure 7-9. Main Circuit Board, Finger Strips, O-ring and Battery Contact Seal Removal (UHF1) .. 7-12
Figure 7-12. LCD and Keypad Removal............................................................................................. 7-13
Figure 7-13. Speaker Removal........................................................................................................... 7-14
Figure 7-15. LCD and Keypad Reassembly ....................................................................................... 7-15
Figure 7-16. Front Circuit Board Reassembly .................................................................................... 7-16
(UHF1)............................................................................................................................. 7-17
(UHF2)............................................................................................................................. 7-17
Figure 7-21. EP350/ EP350 MX (Limited Keypad without Channel Knob) Exploded View ............. 7-19
Figure 8-1. Non Keypad With Channel Knob Model........................................................................... 8-7
Figure 8-2. Battery and Antenna Removal ......................................................................................... 8-8
Figure 8-3. Knobs Removal ................................................................................................................ 8-9
Figure 8-4. Chassis Removal ............................................................................................................. 8-9
Figure 8-5. Speaker Wire and Flexible Cable Connection................................................................ 8-10
Figure 8-6. Speaker Wire Removal .................................................................................................. 8-10
Figure 8-7. Unlatch the Flexible Cable ............................................................................................. 8-11
Figure 8-12. Poron Pad Removal ....................................................................................................... 8-13
Figure 8-13. Speaker Removal........................................................................................................... 8-14
Figure 8-15. Poron Pod Reassembly.................................................................................................. 8-15
Figure 8-16. Front Circuit Board Reassembly .................................................................................... 8-15
(UHF1)............................................................................................................................. 8-16
(UHF2)............................................................................................................................. 8-17
Figure 8-21. EP350/ EP350 MX (Non Keypad) Radio Exploded View ............................................... 8-19
x List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1-1. Radio Model Number (Example:MDH03RDH8AA7) ........................................................ 1-1

Table 3-1. Recommended Test Equipment ....................................................................................... 3-1
Table 3-2. Service Aids...................................................................................................................... 3-2
Table 4-1. Radio Operation in Test Mode Keypad Models............................................................. 4-2
Table 4-2. Radio Operation in Test Mode Non Keypad Models ..................................................... 4-4
Table 5-1. Initial Equipment Control Settings .................................................................................... 5-3
Table 5-2. Transmit High/Low Power Level....................................................................................... 5-4
Table 5-3. Transmit Modulation Tuning ............................................................................................. 5-6
Table 5-4. Transmit MDC Signaling System Modulation Tuning ..................................................... 5-10
Table 5-5. Receiver Squelch Tuning ............................................................................................... 5-12
Table 5-6. Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters: Non-MDC1200 & Non-QCII Models....... 5-20
Table 5-7. Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters: MDC1200 & QCII Models ...................... 5-27
Table 6-1. Lead Free Solder Wire Part Number List ......................................................................... 6-4
Table 6-2. Lead Free Solder Paste Part Number List........................................................................ 6-4
Table 6-3. Torque Chart .................................................................................................................. 6-18
Table 6-4. Parts List (Full Keypad without Channel Knob) .............................................................. 6-20
Table 7-4. Parts List (Limited Keypad without Channel Knob) ........................................................ 7-20
Table 8-4. Parts List (Non Keypad with Channel Knob) .................................................................. 8-20
Table 9-1. Error Code Display ........................................................................................................... 9-1
Table 9-2. Receiver Troubleshooting Table....................................................................................... 9-2
Table 9-3. Transmitter Troubleshooting Table................................................................................... 9-3
Table B-1. Portable Radios and Product Accessories Warranty........................................................B-1
Related Publications
EP350 Series Radios User Guide
(English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese)...............................................6878081A01
EP350 Series Radios User Guide
(English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese)............................................. 68012000071
EP350 Series Radios Quick Reference Card
(English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese)............................................. 68007024010
EP350 Basic Service Manual ..................................................................................................6878419A01
EP350 Detailed Service Manual ..............................................................................................6878422A01
Notations Used in This Manual xi
Notations Used in This Manual

Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of the following notations. These notations
are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and due care must be taken and observed.
Note An operational procedure, practice, or condition that is essential to emphasize.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

might result in equipment damage.
xii Summary of Bands Available
Summary of Bands Available

Table below lists all the bands available in this manual. For details, please refer to the Model Charts section.
Frequency Band Bandwidth Power Level
UHF1 403447 MHz 1W or 4W
UHF2 435480 MHz 1W or 4W
VHF 136 174 MHz 1W or 5W

Chapter 1 Model Charts and Test Specifications
1.1 Radio Model Information

The model number and serial number are located on a label attached to the back of your radio. You
can determine the RF output power, frequency band, protocols, and physical packages. The example
below shows one portable radio model number and its specific characteristics.
Table 1-1. Radio Model Number (Example:MDH03RDH8AA7)

Regional Type of Model Power Physical Channel Feature
Freq. Band Protocol
Prefix Unit Series Level Packages Spacing Level
LA H 03 R D H 8 AA 7
UHF 4W Limited 12.5/25k Conventional No
(435480 MHz) Keypad Front Panel
E without 4 AB Prog.
K 5W Channel 12.5k Conventional with
H = Portable
Knob Scrambling
03 = CP Family Model Series
VHF with
LA = LACR
(136174 MHz) 6 MDC1200/

C 20/25k
QCII 1
M Non Keypad Fixed Freq.
200MHz Tier 1
9
(216223 MHz) K 12.5/20/
Full Keypad
25k
2
N without Fixed Freq.
200MHz Channel Tier 2
(245247 MHz) Knob
3
E T Fixed Freq.
300MHz Full Keypad Tier 3
(350390 MHz) RTTE Model
4
Q U Fixed Freq.
UHF Limited Tier 4
(403447 MHz) Keypad
RTTE Model 5
S Fixed Freq.
UHF Tier 5
(470512 MHz)
9
Front Panel
Prog.
with
Scrambling
1-2 Model Charts and Test Specifications: Model Chart for UHF1, 403447 MHz
1.2 Model Chart for UHF1, 403447 MHz
EP350/ EP350 MX, UHF1, 403447 MHz

Model Description
LAH03QDC8AA7AN EP350 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP

LAH03QDC8AB7AN EP350 MX 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
LAH03QDH8AA7AN EP350 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C Limited Keypad
LAH03QDH8AB7AN EP350 MX 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP
LAH03QDK8AA9AN EP350 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C Full Keypad
LAH03QDK8AB9AN EP350 MX 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKP
Item Description
X PMUE3320_ 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKPFPP

X PMUE3323_ 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP
X PMUE3622_ 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
X PMUE3749_ 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKP
X PMUE3748_ 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP
X PMUE3747_ 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
X PMDE4028_R 403 447M 4W PCB PMUE3320_AL
X X PMDN4130_R Front Circuit Board, FKP
X X PMDN4131_R Front Circuit Board, LKP
X X PMDN4179_R Front Circuit Board, NKP
X X X X PMDN4129_R Sub Circuit Board, w/o Channel
X X PMDN4128_R Sub Circuit Board, w Channel
X = Indicates compatibility with model(s)

Model Charts and Test Specifications: Model Chart for UHF2, 435480 MHz 1-3
1.3 Model Chart for UHF2, 435480 MHz
EP350/ EP350 MX, UHF2, 435480 MHz

Model Description
LAH03RDK8AA9AN EP350 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C Full Keypad

LAH03RDK8AB9AN EP350 MX 435-480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKP
LAH03RDH8AA7AN EP350 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C Limited Keypad
LAH03RDH8AB7AN EP350 MX 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP
LAH03RDC8AA7AN EP350 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
LAH03RDC8AB7AN EP350 MX 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
Item Description
X PMUE3148_ 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKPFPP SCR

X PMUE3144_ 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP SCR
X PMUE3623_ 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
X PMUE3742_ 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKP
X PMUE3741_ 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP
X PMUE3740_ 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP

1-4 Model Charts and Test Specifications: Model Chart for VHF, 136174 MHz
1.4 Model Chart for VHF, 136174 MHz
EP350/ EP350 MX, VHF, 136174 MHz

Model Description
LAH03KEK8AA9AN EP350 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C Full Keypad

LAH03KEK8AB9AN EP350 MX 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C FKP
LAH03KEH8AA7AN EP350 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C Limited Keypad
LAH03KEH8AB7AN EP350 MX 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C LKP
LAH03KEC8AA7AN EP350 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
LAH03KEC8AB7AN EP350 MX 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
Item Description
X PMUD2437_ 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C FKPFPP SCR

X PMUD2441_ 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C LKP SCR
X PMUD2557_ 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
X PMUD2931_ 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C FKP
X PMUD2932_ 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C LKP
X PMUD2937_ 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 16C NKP
X PMDD4011_R 136 174M 5W PCB PMUD2437_AL

Model Charts and Test Specifications: UHF1 Specifications 1-5
1.5 UHF1 Specifications

General Transmitter
UHF1 UHF1
Frequency: 403 447 MHz RF Output Low High

NiMH @ 7.5 V: 1W 4W
Channel Capacity: 16 and 99 Channels
Frequency: 403 447 MHz
Power Supply: 7.5 Volts 20%
Channel Spacing: 12.5/25 kHz
Dimensions:
(H x W x D) Freq. Stability: 0.00025%
with (-30C to +60C)
High Capacity Li-Ion 120 mm x 55 mm x 40.7 mm
Spurs/Harmonics: -36 dBm < 1 GHz
NiMH Std 120 mm x 55 mm x 36.5 mm
-30 dBm > 1 GHz
Li-Ion Std 120 mm x 55 mm x 35.5 mm
Batteries: Audio Response: +1, -3 dB
(from 6 dB/oct.
Weight: Pre-emphasis, 300 to
Battery: 3000 Hz)
High Capacity Li-Ion 342.0g
NiMH Std 394.5g Audio Distortion: <5%
Li-Ion Std 335.0g @ 1000 Hz, 60%
Rated Max. Dev.
Average Battery Life Capacity 4W 1W
@ (5-5-90 Duty (mAh) FM Noise: <-40 dB
Cycle):
High Capacity Li-Ion 2150 12 Hrs. 14 Hrs. Receiver
NiMH Std 1300 8 Hrs. 10 Hrs.
UHF1 UHF1
Li-Ion Std 1500 8 Hrs. 10 Hrs.
12.5 kHz 25 kHz
Self-Quieter Frequencies Frequency: 403 447 MHz
UHF1 Sensitivity 0.25 V (typical)
424.355 12 dB EIA SINAD:
424.810 Adjacent Channel -65 dB -70 dB
442.360 Selectivity:
442.365
442.370 Intermodulation: -70 dB
444.010 Freq. Stability 0.00025%
444.015 (-30C to +60C):
443.900
Spur Rejection: -70 dB
444.125
446.030 Image and 1/2 I-F -70 dB
446.035 Rejection:
446.445 Audio Output 500 mW
446.450 @ <5% Distortion:
446.455
446.460 All specifications are subject to change without notice.
446.675
446.680
1-6 Model Charts and Test Specifications: UHF2 Specifications
1.6 UHF2 Specifications

General Transmitter
UHF2 UHF2

NiMH @ 7.5 V: 1W 4W
Dimensions:
with (-30C to +60C)
-30 dBm > 1 GHz
(from 6 dB/oct.
Battery: 3000 Hz)
Li-Ion Std 335.0g @ 1000 Hz, 60%
Rated Max. Dev.
Cycle):
UHF2 UHF2
12.5 kHz 25kHz
UHF2 Sensitivity 0.25 V (typical)
456.010
458.195 (-30C to +60C):
460.000
467.785
467.900 Image and 1/2 I-F -70 dB
468.010 Rejection:
470.000
479.900 All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model Charts and Test Specifications: VHF Specifications 1-7
1.7 VHF Specifications

General Transmitter
VHF VHF

NiMH @ 7.5 V: 1W 5W
Dimensions:
with (-30C to +60C)
-30 dBm > 1 GHz
(from 6 dB/oct.
Battery: 3000 Hz)
Li-Ion Std 335.0g @ 1000 Hz, 60%
Rated Max. Dev.
Cycle):
VHF VHF
12.5 kHz 25kHz
VHF Sensitivity 0.25 V (typical)
155.030
155.180 (-30C to +60C):
155.175
155.505
159.995 Image and 1/2 I-F -70 dB
160.000 Rejection:
167.025
167.030 All specifications are subject to change without notice.\
169.995
170.000
170.005
173.985
173.990
1-8 Model Charts and Test Specifications: VHF Specifications
Notes
Chapter 2 Theory Of Operation
2.1 Introduction
This chapter provides a basic theory of operation for the radio components.
2.2 Major Assemblies

Main PCB Contains the RF circuits which comprises receiver, transmitter, phase-locked loop
(PLL) frequency synthesizer, micro controller, power supply, audio and digital circuits
Display and Keypad PCB (Limited and Full Keypad models only) 8 characters (14 segments
star burst) and 10 icons with backlighting, liquid-crystal display (LCD)
Volume Knob PCB (PMDN4129AR) Rotary Volume Knob
2.2.1 Receiver
The radio's receiver is a double conversion super heterodyne with 1st IF of 45.1 MHz and 2nd IF of
455 kHz.
UHF1 receiver design covers the frequency range of 403 447 MHz.
UHF2 receiver design covers the frequency range of 435 480 MHz.
VHF receiver design covers the frequency range of 136 174 MHz.
Preselector RF Postselector Crystal IF

Filter Amp Filter 1st Mixer Filter Amp
RX from
Antenna Switch
Inj Filter
First LO
from Synthesizer
N/S_SW
Ceramic
Descriminator Filter 455FW
455C24 455HW
IF
LPF Quadrature Amp
Recovered Audio Detector
RSSI
Crystal
44.645MHz
Figure 2-1. Receiver Block Diagram

2-2 Theory Of Operation: Major Assemblies
2.2.1.1 RX Front End

UHF1 : Receiver Front-end consists of a low pass filter, a pre-selector filter, a low noise RF Amplifier
and a Post-selector filter. Incoming RF signal from the antenna is applied through the Harmonics
Low Pass Filter (C426, C427, C428, C429, C445, C446, L409, L410 and L411) and passes through
the transmit/receive switch (CR301) and a varactor-tuned 2-pole pre-selector filter (C351, C361,
CR307, CR314, L320 and L324, ) before routed to an RF amplifier (Q301). The pre-selector filter is
an 8 step Band-shift filter, and the frequency shifting is controlled by varactor diodes (CR307 and
CR314) connected to the CPU. The filter output is coupled to a 13 dB RF amplifier Q301 which
outputs the RF signal to the post-selector filter (C355, C379, L323 and L328) which is also a band
shift filter configured to provide steeper low-side attenuation. The 2 varactor diodes (CR305 and
CR313) with 8 frequency steps are also controlled by the CPU.
UHF2 : Receiver Front-end consists of a low pass filter, a pre-selector filter, a low noise RF Amplifier
and a Post-selector filter. Incoming RF signal from the antenna is applied through the Harmonics
Low Pass Filter (C426, C427, C428, C429, C445, C446, L409, L410 and L411) and passes through
the transmit/receive switch (CR301) and a varactor-tuned 2-pole pre-selector filter (C351, C361,
CR307, CR314, L320 and L324) before routed to an RF amplifier (Q301). The pre-selector filter is an
8 step Band-shift filter, and the frequency shifting is controlled by varactor diodes (CR307 and
CR314) connected to the CPU. The filter output is coupled to a 13 dB RF amplifier Q301 which
outputs the RF signal to the post-selector filter (C354, C355, C379, L322, L323 and L328) which is
also a band shift filter configured to provide steeper low-side attenuation. The 3 varactor diodes
(CR304, CR305 and CR313) with 8 frequency steps are also controlled by the CPU.
VHF : Receiver Front-end consists of a low pass filter, a pre-selector filter, a low noise RF Amplifier,
a Post-selector filter. Incoming RF signal from antenna is applied through the Harmonics Low Pass
Filter (C426, C427, C428, C429, C430, C445, C446, L409, L410 and L411) and passes the transmit/
receive switch (CR301) and a varactor-tuned 2-pole pre-selector filter (C301, C304, C305, C307,
C308, CR302, CR303, L301, L302, L303 and L304) before routed to an RF amplifier (Q301). The
pre-selector filter is a 6 step Band-shift filter, and the frequency shifting is controlled by varactor
diodes (CR302 and CR303) connected to the CPU. The filter output is coupled to a 13 dB RF
amplifier Q301 which outputs the RF signal to the post-selector filter (C315, C354, L308, L309 and
L311 ) which is also a band shift filter configured to provide steeper low-side attenuation. The 2 units
of 6 step frequency varactor diodes (CR305, CR307) are also controlled by the CPU.
2.2.1.2 RX Back End

UHF1 : RF signal from RX front-end is then directed to a Double Balanced Mixer (CR316, L329 and
L333). 1st LO signal from VCO is filtered by an injection filter (C325, C326, C387, L310 and L331) to
remove harmonics.
After passing through a pair of 45.1 MHz Crystal filter, the 1st IF signal is amplified by 15 dB via an
IF amp (Q303) and channeled to IF IC (U201) to be mixed thus producing the 2nd IF Frequency
(455 kHz):
1st IF (45.1 MHz) - 2nd LO (44.645 MHz) = 2nd IF (455 kHz)
Depending on channel spacing, the 2nd IF frequency passes through the wide (CF1) and/or narrow
(CF2) filters to eliminate undesired signals before being finally demodulated by demodulator in U201
with Recovered Audio as the final output.
Theory Of Operation: Major Assemblies 2-3
UHF2: RF signal from RX front-end is then directed to a Single Balanced Mixer (L329, L333, Q306,
and Q307). 1st LO signal from VCO is filtered by an injection filter (C325, C326, C327, L310 and
L331) to remove harmonics.
After passing through a pair of 45.1 MHz Crystal filter, the 1st IF signal is amplified by 15 dB via an
IF amp (Q303) and channeled to IF IC (U201) to be mixed thus producing the 2nd IF Frequency
(455 kHz):
Depending on channel spacing, the 2nd IF frequency passes through the wide (CF1) and/or narrow
(CF2) filters to eliminate undesired signals before being finally demodulated by demodulator in U201
with Recovered Audio as the final output.
VHF: RF signal from RX front-end is then directed to a Single Balanced Mixer (L329, L333, Q306,
and Q307). 1st LO signal from VCO is filtered by an injection filter (C325, C326, C333, L310 and
L331) to remove harmonics.
After passing through a pair of 45.1 MHz Crystal filter, The 1st IF signal is amplified by 15 dB via an
IF amp (Q303) and channeled to IF IC (U201) to be mixed thus producing 2nd IF Frequency
(455 kHz)
Depending on channel spacing, the 2nd IF frequency passes through wide (CF1) or narrow (CF2)
filter to eliminate undesired signals before being finally demodulated by demodulator in U201 with
Recovered Audio as the final output.
2.2.1.3 RX Squelch
The mute (squelch) circuitry switches off the audio amplifier when no audio is detected from the
recovered audio. The squelch circuit main components are U201 and U202.
U202 will adjust the squelch circuit sensitivity depending on Noise level from recovered audio. Noise
level is amplified by internal amplifier of U201 to help U202 decide the squelch circuit sensitivity. If
the noise level is over the set threshold, the microprocessor mutes the radio.
Note Perform squelch tuning after any RX part replacement. Refer Chapter 5.7: Receiver Tuning
on page 5-12.
2.2.2 Transmitter
The radio's TX Power Amplifier system is a three stage amplifier which is able to amplify the VCO
output up to the permitted maximum transmit power levels (UHF: 4W, VHF: 5W).
SWB+ BAT+
Power Control Current Detect
CR401
Antenna
Attenuator
From VCO Strip Line
Circuit
Pre Driver Driver Final Harmonic
Amp Amp Amp Filter
Antenna
To Receiver Switch
Figure 2-2. Transmitter Block Diagram

TX VCO output signal passes thru a 3 dB, pie style resistor, attenuator before going into the TX
power stage acting as isolation between the low power VCO and high power amps. The next stage
consists of a pre-driver (Q401) and a driver amplifier (Q402). The TX RF signal (UHF1: -4 dBm,
UHF2 : -4 dBm, VHF : -3 dBm) from the attenuator is amplified to +25 dBm (UHF1), +25 dBm
(UHF2) or +28 dBm (VHF) by the pre-driver and driver amp. This is followed by the final PA, an
enhancement-mode N-channel MOSFET device (Q403), which provides a 12 dB gain.
The final PA draws current directly from the DC battery supply voltage input via L413.
The PA matching network consists of C416, C417, C418, C419, C420, C422 and C451 (UHF1 and
UHF2) or C417, C418, C420 and C455 (VHF) and a strip line, which matches the TX Power
impedance to approximately 50 ohm. Antenna switch is shared between TX and RX circuit. In TX
mode, PIN diodes (CR401, CR301) are forward biased which enable the High Power RF signal to
pass through the antenna. In RX mode, both diodes are off. Signals applied to the antenna jack are
routed, via the Harmonics LPF in to the RX circuit. The High Power RF Signal finally passes through
a TX Low Pass Filter, a 7th order elliptic filter (C426, C427, C428, C429, C445, C446, L409, L410
and L411).
The APC (Auto Power Control) keeps the current supplied to Final PA (Q403) constant. Resistor,
R417 is used for current sensing. The voltage difference ratio of R423 to R417 is amplified through
U401 and passed to Q404 and Q405 to produce constant power output to the antenna. Do not
exceed the maximum allowed bias voltage of the device.
Note: Retune the TX Power if Final PA (Q403) is replaced. Refer Chapter 5.5: Transmitter
Alignment Options on page 5-4.
2.2.3 Phase Lock Loop Synthesizer

The Phase Lock Loop (PLL) synthesizer subsystem consists of the reference oscillator (VCTCXO),
VCO, PLL IC, Charge pump and Loop filter.
TX VCO
Circuit
To PA Driver
FL701 TX Out
Modulating
Synthesizer Charge Loop
Signal
U701 Pump Filter
12.8MHz
Ref.OSC. To Mixer
RX Out
PLL Data Voltage
RX VCO
from P Doubler
Circuit
Figure 2-3. PLL Synthesizer Block Diagram

VCTCXO (Voltage Controlled Temperature Compensated crystal Oscillator) reference frequency
(12.8 MHz) provides reference to PLL IC, with stability of +/-2.5PPM at -30 to +60C. This reference
frequency is divided to 6.25 kHz or 5 kHz by PLL IC. PLL IC outputs 2 Signals (P & R) depending on
phase difference. A charge pump is used to charge these output signals from 0 3.3 V up to
0 10 V which is required to control the VCO. A voltage doubler (U507) converts 5 V to 10 V to
supply the necessary voltage for a higher frequency resolution in VCO. The Loop filter is a Low Pass
filter (C751 C754, R726 R728) to reduce the residual side-band noise of VCO Reference
Frequency for the best signal-to-noise ratio. The VCO module contains both RX VCO and TX VCO,
configured as Collpits oscillators and connects to DC power through cascaded buffers. Q705 and
Q305 enable RX VCO when RX_EN is high. Q706 and Q503 enable TX VCO when TX_EN1 is high.
The input audio signal for TX VCO is from (U501-B) and applied to a varactor diodes (CR703) in
TX VCO to be modulated into TX RF signal.
2.2.4 RX Audio Circuit

The RX audio circuit consists of Audio Processor IC, Audio amp, speakers & Sub-tone system.
Audio Processor IC (AK2347)
RXA1 RX LPF TX/RX HPF
Audio IN Scrambler / De-

VR3 Expander VR4 SMF
(from IF IC) pin 24 Descrambler emphasis
-4 to +3.5dB /
0.5dB -18, -4.5 to + 4.5dB /
0.25dB
U102 pin 21
Sub audio
Programmable -6 to +6dB /
LPF 0.5dB Audio Amp.
Vol1
VR5 INT SPK. J601
OUT- IN-
pin 18 IN+
Sub audio OUT+

U105-A,B U601 SVR
HPF
EXT SPK.
Compar
To CPU
ator Audio Mute
(tone detect)
control
U105-C
Figure 2-4. RX Audio Block Diagram

The RX Audio from U201 is channeled to Audio processor IC. VR3 controls the received
demodulated signal level from -4.0 dB to +3.5 dB in 0.5 dB steps. RX LPF eliminates high-frequency
audio components > 3 kHz. TX/RX HPF eliminates low-frequency audio components lower < 250Hz.
Descrambler (if ON) inverts the spectrum distribution of audio signals with respect to scrambling
frequency. De-emphasis (if ON) restores high-frequency component of audio signal which has been
emphasized by the pre-emphasis circuit in transmitting radio. Expander (if ON) expands audio signal
by 0.5 dB to restore the original signal compressed by transmitting radio. VR4 amplifies RX audio
level by -18.0 dB, with -4.5 dB to +4.5 dB in 0.25 dB steps adjustment range. Smoothing filter (SMF)
eliminates high-frequency and clock components, generated by ASIC.
Sub-audio Programmable LPF totally eliminates voice audio from Audio signal to extract sub-audio
tone. VR5 regulates the output level of extracted sub-audio tone and sends it to a high pass filter
(U105-A,B) with 4 selectable cut-off frequencies and finally passes through a comparator (U105-C),
to square the signal and sends it to the MCU.
The output audio signal of Audio Processor IC is directed to volume control switch (SW/VOL1) which
is controlled by user and is finally amplified by U601BTL Audio Amplifier to a sufficient level to drive
either the external or internal speaker.
2.2.5 TX Audio Circuit

The TX audio circuit is comprised of microphones, LPF, Audio Processor IC, and TX Sub-tone
system.
4 Order LPF
(Fc=4KHz)
Mic
(Audio IN)
U501-C,D Audio Processor IC (AK2347)
TXA1 TX/RX HPF

VR1 Com- Pre- Scrambler/
Limiter VR2 Splatter SMF
pin4 (HPF) pressor Emphasis Descrambler
-6 to +4.5dB/ Fc=300Hz -9.6 to +3dB/ Fc=2.55KHz/

1.5dB 0.2dB 3KHz
U102 pin8
Sub audio
Programmable -6 to +6dB/ 2 Order LPF 6 Order LPF
DTA1 LPF (Fc=300Hz) (Fc=3KHz) TX AF Amp.
0.5dB
Tone IN pin19
(from CPU) VR5 Mod.Adj,
pin17
U502-A U501-A,B U508 U502-C
To VCO &
VCTCXO
Figure 2-5. TX Audio Block Diagram (UHF1 and UHF2)
4 Order LPF
(Fc=4KHz)
Mic
(Audio IN)
U501-C,D Audio Processor IC (AK2347)
TXA1 TX/RX HPF

VR1 Com- Pre- Scrambler/
Limiter VR2 Splatter SMF
pin4 (HPF) pressor Emphasis Descrambler
-6 to +4.5dB/ Fc=300Hz -9.6 to +3dB/ Fc=2.55KHz/

1.5dB 0.2dB 3KHz
U102 pin8
Sub audio
Programmable -6 to +6dB/ 2 Order LPF 6 Order LPF
DTA1 LPF (Fc=300Hz) (Fc=3KHz) TX AF Amp.
0.5dB
Tone IN pin19
(from CPU) VR5 Mod.Adj,
pin17
U501-A,B U502-C U508
U502-A
To VCO &
VCTCXO
Figure 2-6. TX Audio Block Diagram (VHF)

The TX audio enters the radio via the internal MIC or external MIC. This TX Audio is filtered through
a 4th order 4 kHz Low-pass filter (U501-C & D) which prevents aliasing noise from ASIC. TX Audio
enters the Audio Processor IC which is then directed to an internal Amplifier (TX A1) for gain
adjustment of audio signal. A HPF (VR1) controls the input level of TX audio signal from -6.0 dB to
+4.5 dB in 1.5 dB steps. A Compressor (if ON) compresses the amplitude of TX audio signal by
0.5 dB. A Pre-emphasis circuit (if ON) emphasizes the high frequency component of TX audio signal
to improve Signal to Noise ratio before modulation. A shared High-pass filter (TX/RX HPF)
eliminates low-frequency components <250 Hz from TX audio signal. A Limiter is used to limit the
signal amplitude and suppress frequency deviation during modulation. VR2 controls the output level
from -9.6 dB to +3.0 dB in 0.2 dB steps. A Splatter (LPF) eliminates high-frequency components
>3 kHz. A Smoothing filter (SMF) eliminates high-frequency and clock components generated
internally by ASIC.
For sub-tone data from CPU, DTA1 amplifies the signal, sends it through a Sub-audio Programmable
LPF to eliminate components of DAT1 amplification, and finally the signal is regulated by VR5 from
-6.0 dB to +6.0 dB in 0.5 dB steps. The final sub-tone data passes through a 2nd order LPF
(U502-A) before it is mixed with TX Audio for modulation.
UHF1 and UHF2 : The processed TX audio signal from Audio Processor IC is amplified by TX audio
frequency amplifier (U502-C) to increase limiting range and then adjusted to a proper level for
modulation by U508.
VHF: The processed TX audio signal from Audio Processor IC is adjusted to proper level for
modulation by U508 before amplified by TX audio frequency amplifier (U502-C) to increase limiting
range.
Final TX Audio signal passes through a 6th order 3 kHz low pass filter (U501-A & B) before sent to
VCO for modulation.
Note: Retune the TX modulation if U508 is replaced. Refer Chapter 5.5: Transmitter Alignment
Options on page 5-4.
The output audio signal of Audio Processor IC is directed to volume control switch (SW/VOL1)
controlled by user and is finally amplified by U601BTL Audio Amplifier to a sufficient level to drive
either the external or internal speaker.
2.2.6 Microcontroller
The microprocessor or CPU includes Microprocessor (U101), EEPROM and support components.
Radio operation is controlled by software in internal Flash ROM memory.
Radio parameters and customer specific information is stored in External EEPROM (U104). Pins 35
and 36 controls the Sub-PCB mounted LED indicators. PTT button (PB501) is linked to CPU via pin
44. Side programmable buttons 1 and 2 (PB502 and PB503) is linked via pin 21 and 32, respectively.
Customer Programming Software (CPS) connects to the radio via a USB Programming cable
(PMDN4077_R) through the microphone port (J601 pin 6) to pin 34 and 33 (PRG/CLONE_RX and
PRG/CLONE_TX port). A 7.3728 MHz clock signal (X-in) is provided by FL101 to CPU. A voltage
divider system (R153 and R154) is used by CPU to sense battery level.
2.2.7 Power Supply

There are 4 voltage supplies in this radio: SWB+, 3.3 V, 5 V and 10 V.
SWB+ voltage is distributed to SW/Vol 1, Final PA (Q403 via R417) and APC circuit (U401).
The 3.3 V regulated supply (U506) is applied to CPU (U101), EEPROM (U104), DTMF IC (U103),
Audio processor IC (U102), microphone biasing circuit and LCD/keypad driver.
The 5.0 V regulated source (U505) is distributed to RX back end circuit, RX/TX audio filters,
1/2 VCC generator, VCO (Q705 and Q706), RX B+ (Q304), TXvB (Q407) and VCTCXO.
The 10.0 V regulated source (U507) is solely applied for Charge pump use.
Notes
Chapter 3 Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Service
Tools
3.1 Test Equipment

Table 3-1. lists test equipment required to service the radios.
Table 3-1. Recommended Test Equipment
Description Characteristics Application
System analyzer This item will substitute Frequency/deviation meter and

for items with an asterisk signal generator for wide-range
(*) troubleshooting and alignment
Fluke 87 digital True RMS metering, Digital voltmeter is recommended
multi-meter* 200 kHz frequency for AC/DC voltage and current
counter, 32-segment bar measurements
graph with backlit display
AC voltmeter* 1 mV to 300 mV, 10 Audio voltage measurements
mega-ohm input
impedance
Dual channel Two-channel, 100 MHz Waveform measurements
100 MHz bandwidth, 200 M sample
oscilloscope rate/sec, 2 MB memory/
(Agillent) channel
RF millivolt meter 100 V to 3V RF, 10 kHz RF level measurements
to 1 GHz frequency range
SINAD meter* or Without RMS audio Receiver sensitivity
voltmeter or measurements
SINAD meter with With RMS audio voltmeter
RMS*
3-2 Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Service Tools: Service Aids
3.2 Service Aids

Table 3-2. lists service aids recommended for working on the EP350/ EP350 MX Series Radios. While
all of these items are available from Motorola, most are standard shop equipment items, and any
equivalent item capable of the same performance may be substituted for the item listed.
Table 3-2. Service Aids
Motorola Part
Description Application
No.
PMDN4038_R Knob Remover/Chassis Opener Used to remove the front cover assembly.
PMDN4039_R Crab Eye Nut Opener Used to remove the crab eye nut.
PMDN4040_R* Radio Test Box Enables communication between the radio, test
equipment and the computer's USB port.
PMDN4041_R RF Adaptor Adapts radios antenna port to BNC cabling of test
equipment.
PMDN4076_R Radio to Radio Cloning Cable Allows a radio to be duplicated from a master radio by
transferring programmed data from the master radio to
the other.
PMDN4077_R Programming Cable Used to program the radio through Customer
Programming Software and Radio Tuner.
PMDN4079_R GND Plate Interconnects radios chassis to RF Adaptor.
PMDN4080_R Battery Eliminator Interconnects radio to power supply.
PMDN4171_R Audio Combiner/Transformer Enables communication between test box
(PMDN4040_R) and test equipment (Motorola R2600
series)
Note: * Use PMDN4040BR or higher for tuning the EP350/ EP350 MX Series radios as PMDN4040AR
cannot be used to perform this function.
Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Service Tools: Service Aids 3-3
Programming/Test Cable
2.5mm stereo
USB connection type
Figure 3-1. Programming/Test Cable (PMDN4077_R)
2.5mm stereo ~ 2.5mm stereo
Figure 3-2. Cloning Cable (PMDN4076_R)
D+ D- 1
VBUS VBUS
2
TX_D D-
1 To Computor
RX_D 3
2.5mm stereo > D+
2
GND
GND 4, 5, 6 USB_CONNECTOR
IC : CP2102
1 2
RX / TX data GND
Figure 3-3. Wiring of the Connectors

3-4 Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Service Tools: Service Aids
Notes
Chapter 4 Performance Checks
4.1 General
These radios meet published specifications through their manufacturing process by utilizing high
accuracy laboratory-quality test equipment. The recommended field service equipment is as accurate
as the manufacturing equipment with few exceptions. This accuracy must be maintained in
compliance with the manufacturers recommended calibration schedule.
4.2 PowerUp Self Test

Whenever the radio is turn on, it initiates a self-test routine which checks the RAM, EEPROM
hardware and EEPROM checksum. If Self Test passes, the green LED flashes once and a Self-Test
Pass Tone is generated. If unsuccessful, the red LED flashes rapidly and a Self-Test Fail Tone is
heard.
4.3 LCD/LED/Button/Volume Knob Test Mode(Keypad Models)

1. Make sure the radio is turned off.
2. Turn on the radio and immediately press 3 times. The LED turns solid amber. The LCD
displays the following indication (Figure 4-1) and the backlight is activated.
Figure 4-1. LCD Indication
3. The radio will operate as shown in Table 4-1. if any key is pressed while in test mode.
4-2 Performance Checks: LCD/LED/Button/Volume Knob Test Mode(Keypad Models)
Table 4-1. Radio Operation in Test Mode Keypad Models
Button LED LCD Indication Backlight Tone
, Right Solid Green ON when button is

pressed.
OFF following
button released
(after a short period
of inactivity).
, Left Solid Red same as above
SPB1 OFF ON when button is

(Side pressed.
Programmable OFF after a short
Button 1) period of inactivity
(even if the button is
continuously being
pressed).
OFF when button is
released.
SPB2 OFF same as above
(Side
Programmable
Button 2)
, FPB1 OFF same as above Continuous tone; volume

increases/decreases by
(Front
turning the Volume Knob
Programmable
clockwise/
Button 1)
counterclockwise.
Note: Press to turn
continuous tone OFF.
, FPB2 OFF same as above

(Front
Programmable
Button 2)
, FPB3 OFF same as above Continuous tone OFF if

previously ON.
(Front
Programmable
Button 3)
Performance Checks: LCD/LED/Button/Volume Knob Test Mode(Keypad Models) 4-3
Table 4-1. Radio Operation in Test Mode Keypad Models (Continued)
Button LED LCD Indication Backlight Tone
Numeric (Full ON when button is

Keypad Model pressed.
Only) OFF following
button released
1 (after a short period
2 (a b c) of inactivity).
3 (d e f)
4 (g h i)
5 (j k l)
6 (m n o)
7 (p q r s)
8 (t u v)
9 (w x y z)
* (DEL)
0
#( )
PTT Button Solid Amber ON when button is

(Push-To-Talk pressed.
Button) OFF following
button released
(After a short period
of inactivity)
4-4 Performance Checks: LED/Button/Volume Knob Test Mode (Non Keypad Models)
4.4 LED/Button/Volume Knob Test Mode (Non Keypad Models)

1. Make sure the radio is turned off.
2. Turn on the radio and immediately press Side Programmable Button 2 (SPB2) three times. The
LED turns solid red.
3. The radio will operate as shown in Table 4-2. if any key is pressed while in test mode.
Table 4-2. Radio Operation in Test Mode Non Keypad Models
Button LED Tone
PTT Button Solid Amber

(Push-To-Talk Button)
SPB1 Solid Green Continuous tone; volume increases/
(Side Programmable Button 1) decreases by turning the Volume Knob
clockwise/ counterclockwise.
Note: Press SPB2 to turn continuous tone
OFF.
SPB2 Solid Red Continuous tone OFF if previously ON.
(Side Programmable Button 2)
Chapter 5 Radio Programming and Tuning
5.1 Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the EP350/ EP350 MX Series Customer Programming Software
(CPS) and the CP/EP/P Tuner as designed for use in a Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 environment.
Both cover all the functions of the traditional Radio Service Software (RSS) package.
They are both available in the CPS CDROM (PMVN4161_) and Entry Level Radio Tuner CDROM
(PMVN4165_).
5.2 CPS Programming Setup

Refer to online help files for the CPS Programming procedures.
(See Figure 5-1. CPS Programming Setup for CPS Programming Setup).
Program Cable PMDN4077_R
USB connection 2.5mm stereo
Same Cable
USB
Figure 5-1. CPS Programming Setup
5.3 Radio-to-Radio Cloning

1. Cloning is the process of copying the content of one radio (source radio) into another radio
(destination radio). Radio content refers to system-type features such as frequency, squelch type
option, etc.
2. The cloning can be done only if all the following conditions are met:
a. The source radio's serial number cannot be blank.
b. The source radio and the destination radio must have the same model number.
c. The source radio and the destination radio must have an identical major codeplug
version.
5-2 Radio Programming and Tuning: Radio Tuning Setup
3. Radio functionality inherent in one radio cannot be cloned to another radio that does not contain
the same functionality. Tuning and alignment information are not transferable and are not
affected by cloning.
Procedure:
Keypad Models
1. Turn source and destination radios off.
2. Connect cloning cable (PMDN4076_R) to programming port of the two radios.
3. Turn on the destination radio.
4. Press and hold on the source radio and power up. "MASTER" and programming mode
icon are displayed on the source radio and at the same time LED of the radio turns solid amber.
5. "SLAVE" and programming mode icon are displayed on the destination radio and at the same
time LED of the radio turns solid amber.
6. During the cloning process, LED flashes in amber and source radio displays "CLONING" while
destination radio displays "PROG ON".
7. When cloning is completed, the source and destination radios display "COMPLETE". To exit
cloning mode, radios should be turn off.
8. Turn both radios off.
9. Disconnect the cloning cable from both radios and turn them on for normal operation.
Non Keypad Models

1. Turn source and destination radios off.
2. Connect cloning cable (PMDN4076_R) to programming port of the two radios.
3. Turn on the destination radio.
4. Press and hold Side Programmable Button 1 on the source radio and power up. LED of the
source radio turns solid amber.
5. LED of the destination radio turns solid amber.
6. During the cloning process, LED flashes in amber.
7. When cloning is completed, the LED of the source and destination radios turn solid green.
8. Turn both radios off.
9. Disconnect the cloning cable from both radios and turn them on for normal operation.
5.4 Radio Tuning Setup

A Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 PC (personal computer) and Entry Level Radio Tuner are required to
tune the radio. To perform the tuning procedures, the radio must be connected to the PC, Test box
and Universal Test Set as shown in Figure 5-2. Radio Tuning Setup. Refer to online help files for the
tuning procedures.
Radio Programming and Tuning: Radio Tuning Setup 5-3
System Analyzer
TX Service Monitor
or Counter
Watt Meter
RF adaptor
PMDN4041_R BNC
GND plate RX
PMDN4079_R RF Generator
RADIO Audio IN TX
Audio Generator
Test Box
PMDN4040_R1 RX Audio
Transformer / Audio Out
RX Low Combiner Audio Analyzer
PMDN4171_R
Battery Eliminator
PMDN4080_R
Power
Supply
RX/TX data
GND
Program/Test Cable
PMDN4077_R
Note: 1. Use PMDN4040BR or higher for tuning the EP350/ EP350 MX Series radios as PMDN4040AR cannot be
used to perform this function.
2. Use PMDN4171_R for tuning the EP350/ EP350 MX Series radios when using the service monitor R2600
series.
Figure 5-2. Radio Tuning Setup
5.4.1 Initial Test Equipment Control Settings

The initial test equipment control settings are listed in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1. Initial Equipment Control Settings
Service Monitor Test Set Power Supply

Monitor Mode: Power Monitor Impedance: 24 Voltage: 7.5 Vdc
Ohm
RF Attenuation: -70 Speaker/load: DC on/standby: Standby
Load
AM, CW, FM: FM PTT: OFF Volt Range: 0 10 V
Oscilloscope Source: Mod Current: 3.0 A
Oscilloscope Horizontal: 10 mSec/Div
Oscilloscope Vertical: 2.5 kHz/Div
Oscilloscope Trigger: Auto
Monitor Image: Hi
Monitor BW: Nar
Monitor Squelch: mid CW
Monitor Volume: 1/4 CW
5-4 Radio Programming and Tuning: Transmitter Alignment Options
5.5 Transmitter Alignment Options

Note: The maximum available power level given in the table below must NOT be exceeded.
There are separate alignment procedures for High and Low power.
Note: When checking the RF power output of the radio with a test set, always use a pad of
at least 30 dB attached to the radio end of the RF cable. This will avoid an RF
mismatch and ensure a stable RF reading that will not change with varying lengths of
connecting cable.
Table 5-2. Transmit High/Low Power Level
High Power Low Power

RF Band (MHz) Model Number
(W) (W)
136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C SCR _H03KEK8AA_ 5.00 5.30 1.00 1.30
136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C SCR _H03KEH8AA_ 5.00 5.30 1.00 1.30
136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 16C NKP _H03KEC8AA_ 5.00 5.30 1.00 1.30
136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 16C NKP _H03KEC8AB_ 5.00 5.30 1.00 1.30
136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C LKP _H03KEH8AB_ 5.00 5.30 1.00 1.30
136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C FKP _H03KEK8AB_ 5.00 5.30 1.00 1.30
403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKPFPP _H03QDK8AA_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
SCR
403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP SCR _H03QDH8AA_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP _H03QDC8AA_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP _H03QDC8AB_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP _H03QDH8AB_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKP _H03QDK8AB_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKPFPP _H03RDK8AA_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
SCR
435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP SCR _H03RDH8AA_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP _H03RDC8AA_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP _H03RDC8AB_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C LKP _H03RDH8AB_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKP _H03RDK8AB_ 4.10 4.35 1.05 1.25
Radio Programming and Tuning: Transmitter Alignment Options 5-5
5.5.1 Transmit High Power Tuning

1. Click the Read icon to initiate communication with the radio.
2. Under the Alignment menu, select Tx Power, then select High (Figure 5-3. Tx High Power
Window (High Power)).
3. Press PTT Toggle. This will key up the radio at the 1st test frequency (F1).
4. Read the Transmit Power from the Service Monitor.
5. Adjust the High Power Level as shown in Table 5-3. by using either the Left/Right arrows on the
slider or Up/Down arrows on the Working Softpot box.
6. Press PTT Toggle to dekey the radio.
7. Goto the next frequency point by clicking on the next Working Softpot value and press PTT
Toggle.
8. Repeat steps 4 6 for the remaining test frequencies (F2F5).
9. Press Program to commit the softpot values into the codeplug.
10. Exit the Transmit High Power function.
11. If the radio uses only high power channels, proceed to adjust modulation. If low power channels
are used, perform Transmit Low Power Tuning as defined.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-3. Tx High Power Window (High Power)
5.5.2 Transmit Low Power Tuning

1. Click the Read icon to initiate communication with the radio.
2. Under the Alignment menu, select Tx Power, then select Low (Figure 5-4. Tx Low Power
Window (Low Power)).
3. Press PTT Toggle. This will key up the radio at the 1st test frequency (F1).
4. Read the Transmit Power from the Service Monitor.
5. Adjust the Low Power Level as shown in Table 5-3 on page 5-6 by using either the Left/Right
arrows on the slider or Up/Down arrows on the Working Softpot box.
Toggle.
8. Repeat steps 46 for the remaining test frequencies (F2F5).

10. Exit the Transmit Low Power function.
11. Proceed to Adjust Modulation.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-4. Tx Low Power Window (Low Power)
5.5.3 Transmit Modulation Tuning

There are 2 variations of Transmit Modulation Tuning, namely 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz.
Table 5-3. Transmit Modulation Tuning
Channel Spacing (kHz) Tuning Range (kHz)

12.5 2.25 0.05
25 4.5 0.1
5.5.3.1 Service Monitor Setting

1. Initial setup using the 8920A RF Communications Test Set
a. Connect RF IN/OUT port on 8920A to RF adaptor on radios antenna port using a N-Type to
BNC cable. Connect AUDIO OUT on 8920A to Tx MOD on test box using a BNC to BNC
cable. Connect the rest according to Figure 5-2. Radio Tuning Setup.
b. On 8920A, select Tx under SCREEN CONTROL.
c. Using the CURSOR CONTROL, key in the following items:
i. Tune Mode: Auto
ii. Tune Freq: Depends on Tune Mode
- Once Auto is selected, the centre frequency is set to the strongest RF signal
- Once Manual is selected, desired frequency has to be entered manually
iii. Tx Pwr Zero: Zero

iv. Input Port: RF In
v. Ext Tx Key: Off
vi. AF An1 In: FM Demod
vii. Filter 1: 50 Hz HPF
viii. Filter 2: 15 kHz LPF
ix. De-Emphasis: 750us
x. Detector: Pk+-Max
xi. AFGen1 Freq: 1.0000 kHz
xii. AFGen1 Lvl: 100mV
2. Initial setup using the R2600 series RF Communications Test Set
a. Connect RF IN/OUT port on R2600 series to RF adaptor on radios antenna port using a
N-Type to BNC cable. Connect MOT OUT on R2600 series to Tx MOD on test box using a
BNC to BNC cable. Connect the rest according to Figure 5-2. Radio Tuning Setup.
b. On R2600, select DISP under CURSOR ZONE:
i. Meter: RF DISPLAY
ii. Mode: STANDARD
iii. Dev: (Reading for Transmit Modulation)
c. On R2600, select RF under CURSOR ZONE:
i. RF Control: MONITOR
ii. Preset: --
iii. B/W: NB
iv. Freq: Frequency Point (F1F5) on Tuner
v. Output Lvl: 20dBm
vi. Gen RF Out: RF I/O
vii. Modulation Type: FM
d. On R2600, select AUD under CURSOR ZONE:

i. Fixed 1 kHz: 0.100V. Enable (~)
ii. Synth: Disable (x)
iii. DTMF: Disable (x)
iv. External: Disable (x)
5.5.3.2 Transmit 12.5 kHz Modulation Tuning

1. Under the Alignment menu, select Tx Modulation, then select Mod. 12.5 kHz
(Figure 5-5. Tx Modulation 12.5 kHz Window).
2. Press PTT Toggle and switch to PTT on the test box. This will key up the radio at the F1.
3. Read the Modulation from the Service Monitor.
4. Change the modulation setting until the Tx deviation value (in Service Monitor) lies in the range of
the 12.5 kHz channel (as shown in Table 5-3.) by using either the Left/Right arrows on the slider
or Up/Down arrows on the Working Softpot box.
6. Go to the next frequency point by clicking on the next Working Softpot value and press PTT
Toggle.
9. Exit the Transmit 12.5 kHz Modulation function.
10. If 25 kHz channels are used, perform Transmit 25 kHz Modulation Tuning.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-5. Tx Modulation 12.5 kHz Window

5.5.3.3 Transmit 25 kHz Modulation Tuning

1. Under the Alignment menu, select Tx Modulation, then select Mod. 25 kHz
(Figure 5-6. Tx Modulation 25 kHz Window).
2. Press PTT Toggle and switch to PTT on the test box. This will key up the radio at the F1.
4. Change the modulation setting until the Tx deviation value (in Service Monitor) lies in the range of
the 25 kHz channel (as shown in Table 5-3.) by using either the Left/Right arrows on the slider or
Up/Down arrows on the Working Softpot box.
Toggle.
9. Exit the Transmit 25 kHz Modulation function.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-6. Tx Modulation 25 kHz Window

5-10 Radio Programming and Tuning: Transmit MDC Signaling System Modulation Tuning
5.6 Transmit MDC Signaling System Modulation Tuning

There are 2 variations of Transmit MDC Signaling System Modulation Tuning, namely 12.5 kHz and
25 kHz.
Table 5-4. Transmit MDC Signaling System Modulation Tuning
Channel Spacing (kHz) Tuning Range (kHz)

12.5 1.8 0.05
25 3.6 0.1
Note: Modulation Balancing needs to be carried out prior to MDC Signaling System
Modulation Tuning. Failing to do so will result in the wrong deviation value being
obtained while performing MDC Tuning.
5.6.1 Service Monitor Setting

a. Connect "RF IN/OUT" port on 8920A to RF adaptor on radio's antenna port using a N-Type to
BNC cable. Connect "AUDIO OUT" on 8920A to "Tx MOD" on test box using a BNC to BNC
cable. Connect the rest according to Figure 5-2. Radio Tuning Setup.
b. On 8920A, select "Tx" under "SCREEN CONTROL".
c. Using the "CURSOR CONTROL", key in the following items:
i. Tune Mode: Auto
ii. Tune Freq: Depends on Tune Mode
Once "Auto" is selected, the centre frequency is set to the strongest RF signal.
Once "Manual" is selected, the desired frequency has to be entered manually.
iii. Tx Pwr Zero: Zero
iv. Input Port: RF In
v. Ext Tx Key: Off
vi. AF An1 In: FM Demod
vii. Filter 1: 50 Hz HPF
viii. Filter 2: 15 kHz LPF
ix. De-Emphasis: 750 us
x. Detector: Pk Max
xi. AFGen1 Freq: 1.0000 kHz
xii. AFGen1 Lvl: 100 mV
a. Connect "RF IN/OUT" port on R2600 series to RF adaptor on radio's antenna port using a
N-Type to BNC cable. Connect "MOT OUT" on R2600 series to "Tx MOD" on test box using a
BNC to BNC cable. Connect the rest according to Figure 5-2. Radio Tuning Setup.
b. On R2600, select "DISP" under "CURSOR ZONE":
i. Meter: RF DISPLAY
Radio Programming and Tuning: Transmit MDC Signaling System Modulation Tuning 5-11
ii. Mode: STANDARD

iii. Dev: (Reading for Transmit Modulation)
c. On R2600, select "RF" under "CURSOR ZONE":
i. RF Control: MONITOR
ii. Preset: --
iii. B/W: NB
v. Output Lvl: 20 dBm
d. On R2600, select "AUD" under "CURSOR ZONE":
i. Fixed 1kHz: 0.100 V. Enable (~)
5.6.2 Transmit MDC Signaling System 12.5 kHz Modulation Tuning
1. Under the Alignment menu, select Tx Signaling System, then select MDC 12.5 KHz
(Figure 5-7. Tx MDC Signaling System Modulation 12.5 kHz Window).
2. Press PTT Toggle and switch to PTT on the test box. This will key up the radio.
3. Read the MDC Signaling System Modulation from the Service Monitor.
4. Change the MDC signaling system modulation setting until the Tx deviation value (in Service
Monitor) lies in the range of the 12.5 kHz channel (as shown in Table 5-4.) by using either the Left/
Right arrows on the slider or Up/Down arrows on the Working Softpot box.
7. Exit the Transmit MDC Signaling System Modulation 12.5 kHz function.
8. If 25 kHz channels are used, perform Transmit MDC Signaling System 25 kHz Modulation
Tuning.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-7. Tx MDC Signaling System Modulation 12.5 kHz Window

5-12 Radio Programming and Tuning: Receiver Tuning
5.6.3 Transmit MDC Signaling System 25 kHz Modulation Tuning

1. Under the Alignment menu, select Tx Signaling System, then select MDC 25 KHz
(Figure 5-8. Tx MDC Signaling System Modulation 25 kHz Window).
2. Press PTT Toggle and switch to PTT on the test box. This will key up the radio.
4. Change the MDC signaling system modulation setting until the Tx deviation value (in Service
Monitor) lies in the range of the 25 kHz channel (as shown inTable 5-4.) by using either the
Left/Right arrows on the slider or Up/Down arrows on the Working Softpot box.
7. Exit the Transmit MDC Signaling System Modulation 25 kHz function.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-8. Tx MDC Signaling System Modulation 25 kHz Window
5.7 Receiver Tuning

There are 4 variations of Receive Squelch Tuning: 12.5 kHz-Band Normal Squelch, 12.5 kHz-Band
Tight Squelch, 25 kHz-Band Normal Squelch and 25 kHz-Band Tight Squelch.
Table 5-5. Receiver Squelch Tuning
Squelch Type SINAD Reading (dB)

Normal 68
Tight 15 17
5.7.1 Service Monitor Setting

a. Connect RF IN/OUT port on 8920A to RF adaptor on radios antenna port using a N-Type to
BNC cable. Connect AUDIO IN HI and LO on 8920A to Rx Audio on test box using two
BNC to BNC cables. Connect the rest according to Figure 5-2. Radio Tuning Setup.
b. On 8920A, press Rx under SCREEN CONTROL.
Radio Programming and Tuning: Receiver Tuning 5-13
c. Using the CURSOR CONTROL, key in the items below:

i. RF Gen Freq: Frequency Point (F1 F5) on Tuner
ii. Amplitude: -128dBm
iii. Atten Hold: Off
iv. Output Port: RF Out
v. AFGen1 Freq: 1.0000 kHz
vi. AFGen1 To: 1.5 kHz for 12.5 kHz channel spacing, 3.0 kHz for 25 kHz channel spacing
vii. AFGen2 Freq: 0.0000 kHz
viii. AFGen2 To: Off
ix. Filter 1: 50 Hz HPF
x. Filter 2: 15 kHz LPF
xi. Ext Load R: 24
a. Connect RF IN/OUT port on R2600 series to RF adaptor on radios antenna port using a
N-Type to BNC cable. Connect VERT/SINAD DIST/DVM COUNTER IN on R2600 series to
the single input on audio transformer using one BNC to BNC cable. Connect the rest
according to Figure 5-2. Radio Tuning Setup.
b. On R2600, select DISP under CURSOR ZONE
i. Meter: SINAD
ii. Mode: STANDARD
c. On R2600, select RF under CURSOR ZONE:
i. RF Control: GENERATE
ii. Preset: --
iii. B/W: NB
v. Output Lvl: -128 dBm (refer to step 2 in Section 5.7.2) and increase slowly (-127dBm,
-126dBm) (refer to step 3 in Section 5.7.2)
d. On R2600, select AUD under CURSOR ZONE:
i. Fixed 1kHz: 1.50 kHz for 12.5kHz channel spacing and 3.0 kHz for 25kHz channel
spacing. Enable (~)
5.7.2 Receive 12.5 kHz-Band Normal Squelch Tuning

1. Under the Alignment menu, select Rx Squelch, then select Squelch 12.5 kHz-band Normal.
(Figure 5-9. Rx 12.5 kHz-band Normal Squelch Tuning Window).
2. Apply a RF signal (with 1 kHz tone at 1.5 kHz deviation) for current frequency point with minimum
amplitude, -128 dBm (F1 being the first).
3. Set softpot to minimum (0) and adjust the amplitude of RF signal to the SINAD Reading (68 dB)
(as shown in Table 5-5.) on the test equipment.
4. Adjust the softpot value by using either the Right arrow on the slider or Up arrow on the Working
Softpot box until the radio is totally muted.
5. Adjust the softpot value by using either the Left arrow on the slider or Down arrow on the Working
Softpot box until the radio is totally unmuted.
6. Repeat steps 25 for F2F5.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-9. Rx 12.5 kHz-band Normal Squelch Tuning Window
5.7.3 Receive 12.5 kHz-Band Tight Squelch Tuning

1. Under the Alignment menu, select Rx Squelch, then select Squelch 12.5 kHz-band Tight.
(Figure 5-10. Rx 12.5 kHz-band Tight Squelch Tuning Window).
(as shown in Table 5-5.) on the test equipment.
Radio Programming and Tuning: Receiver Tuning 5-15
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-10. Rx 12.5 kHz-band Tight Squelch Tuning Window
5.7.4 Receive 25 kHz-Band Normal Squelch Tuning

1. Under the Alignment menu, select Rx Squelch, then select Squelch 25 kHz-band Normal.
(Figure 5-11. Rx 25 kHz-band Normal Squelch Tuning Window).
as shown in Table 5-5. on the test equipment.
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-11. Rx 25 kHz-band Normal Squelch Tuning Window
5.7.5 Receive 25 kHz-Band Tight Squelch Tuning

1. Under the Alignment menu, select Rx Squelch, then select Squelch 25 kHz-band Tight.
(Figure 5-12. Rx 25 kHz-band Tight Squelch Tuning Window).
3. Set softpot to minimum (0) and adjust the amplitude of RF signal to the SINAD Reading
(15 17 dB) as shown in Table 5-5. on the test equipment.
Radio Programming and Tuning: Utilities 5-17
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
Figure 5-12. Rx 25 kHz-band Tight Squelch Tuning Window
5.8 Utilities
5.8.1 Program Serial No.
The Program Serial No. option under the Utilities heading allow the radio serial number to be
programmed. However, the serial number of a particular radio can only be programmed if it was
originally blank. Only New Service Boards have a blank serial number. Once a new serial number is
programmed into the board, it is NO longer changeable. If the serial number of the radio is not blank,
access to the screen will be denied. The serial number programming screen is shown in
Figure 5-13. Program Radio Serial No. Window. For the new radio serial number to take effect, close
the screen and then read the radio again.
Figure 5-13. Program Radio Serial No. Window

5-18 Radio Programming and Tuning: Front Panel Programming (Keypad Models Only)
5.9 Front Panel Programming (Keypad Models Only)
5.9.1 Introduction
This mode allows you to change the feature parameters to enhance the use of your radio.
Note Please use the CPS to program additional setting on the radio.
To program your radio using the front panel, you need to enter Programming Mode in Dealer
Configuration. This configuration/mode allows you to edit a number of features to enhance the use of
this radio.
In user configuration, a user will have a limited choice to program the radio.
5.9.2 Dealer and User Configurations

Your radio is shipped out from the factory configured according to the User Configuration. In this
configuration, users can only access a limited number of features. Channels and other radio settings
can ONLY be programmed when the radio is operating in Dealer Configuration.
To prepare radios for the users, the dealer should:
1. Set the radio to Dealer Configuration (if the radio is configured in User Configuration).
2. Enter Programming Mode.
3. Program the radio with all the necessary parameters, according to the users' requirements.
4. Set the radio back to User Configuration.
Clone the radio's parameters to all the users' radios.
Note: CPS can enable/disable the access for performing the User/Dealer mode switch function. If
the access is disabled, then the radio cannot enter the User/Dealer mode switch function.
5.9.2.1 Switching between Dealer and User Configurations

5.9.2.1.1 From Dealer to User
1. Turn off the radio.
2. Press the Side Programmable Button 2 (bottom side programmable button) 5 times within 3
seconds after turning on the radio.
3. LCD will display the current front panel programming mode.
4. If the LCD does not display "USER",
a. Press Left-arrow or Right-arrow buttons to scroll to "USER" mode.
b. Press PTT to confirm "USER" mode selection.
c. The LCD displays "USER MODE ON" for a while before showing USER.
5. Turn off the radio. The radio is now operating in USER MODE.
Radio Programming and Tuning: Front Panel Programming (Keypad Models Only) 5-19
5.9.2.1.2 From User to Dealer

2. Press the Side Programmable Button 2 (bottom side programmable button) 5 times within 3
seconds after turning on the radio.
3. LCD will display the current front panel programming mode.
4. If the LCD does not display "DEALER",
a. Press Left-arrow or Right-arrow buttons to scroll to "DEALER" mode.
b. Press PTT to confirm "DEALER" mode selection.
c. The LCD displays "DEALER MODE ON" for a while before showing DEALER.
5. Turn off the radio. The radio is now operating in DEALER MODE.
Important: If the radio is to be given to the customer, REMEMBER to switch it back to operate in
User Configuration.
5.9.3 Entering Programming Mode

Make sure the radio is turn off. Press Side Programmable Button 1 (top side programmable button),
and turn ON the radio. A tone is heard, indicating that the radio is in Programming Mode. The
indicator illuminates and the "BCKLIGHT" is displayed on the radio LCD.
5.9.4 Exiting Programming Mode

Turn off the radio to exit Programming Mode.
5.9.5 Accessing Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters

Press or to scroll through the parameters for each menu or sub-menu item, or
Press PTT to select the menu or sub-menu item, or
Press Side Programmable Button 1 to either return to previous menu level or to exit the selection
parameter without change.
5.9.6 Editing Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters

A. Non-MDC1200 and Non-QCII Models
Table 5-6. Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters: Non-MDC1200 & Non-QCII Models
1st Level 2nd Level

Main Menu Setting Remarks
Sub-Menu Sub-Menu
BCKLIGHT AUTO AUTO Backlight Off if no keypress for more
(Backlight) TOGGLE than 5 seconds.
Pressing the Backlight button again prolongs
illumination time.
TOGGLE Allows Backlight Button to toggle
control the ON/OFF status of the backlight.
BATTERY SAVER OFF Helps to extend battery life. When enabled, turns
(Battery Saver) NORMAL off the radio receiver circuitry periodically when
ENHANCED no activity is detected.
NORMAL turns off radio less frequently; select
this to save battery when expecting to receive
Selective Call or Call Alert.
ENHANCED turns off receiver for a longer
duration; select this to maximize battery saving
with no Selective Call or Call Alert.
TYPE NIMH Type of battery radio uses.

(Battery Type) LI-ION NIMH Nickel Metal Hydride
H LI-ION LI-ION Lithium-Ion
H LI-ION High Capacity Lithium-Ion
ACCESORY SPK GAIN +2 Volume Adjustment External Speaker.

(Accessory) (External +1 +2: maximum external speaker gain
Speaker 0 -2: minimum external speaker gain
Gain) -1
-2
MIC GAIN +2 Sensitivity Adjustment External microphone.

(External +1 +2: maximum external microphone sensitivity
Microphone 0 gain
Gain) -1 -2: minimum external microphone sensitivity gain
-2
VOX GAIN VERY HIGH VOX microphone sensitivity adjustment VOX

(VOX HIGH accessories
Microphone MIDDLE VERYHIGH: maximum VOX microphone
Gain) LOW sensitivity gain.
LOW: minimum VOX microphone sensitivity gain.
VOX CH CH-001 ... ENABLE Enable or Disable VOX feature for the selected
CH-099 DISABLE channel.
TONE VOL ON Selects the alert tone volume preference.

(Alert Tone OFF OFF: no alert tone.
Volume) ON: Alert tone is on.
Table 5-6. Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters: Non-MDC1200 & Non-QCII Models (Continued)
1st Level 2nd Level

Sub-Menu Sub-Menu
PROG BTN SIDE 1S UNASSIGN (Unassigned) Program Side Button 1 Short Press.
(Programmable (Side Button 1 BCKLIGHT (Backlight)
Button) Short Press CH ALIAS (Channel Alias)
PTT ID (PTT ID Enable)
TPL/DPL (TPL/DPL Enable)
PRIME CH (Prime Channel)
POWER (Power Level)
SCAN
SQUELCH (Squelch Level)
TALKARND (Talkaround)
MONITOR
PHONE (Phone Mode)
SCM CODE (Scrambling
Code Select)
VOX (Voice Operated
Transmit)
RV BURST (Reverse Burst)
SEL CALL (Selective Call)
CL ALERT (Call Alert)
BAT TYPE (Battery Type)
SIDE 1L UNASSIGN (Unassigned) Program Side Button 1 Long Press.

(Side Button 1 BCKLIGHT (Backlight)
Long Press) CH ALIAS (Channel Alias)
KEY LOCK (Keypad Lock)
NUIS DEL (Nuisance
Channel Delete)
TPL/DPL (TPL/DPL Enable)
PRIME CH (Prime Channel)
POWER (Power Level)
SCAN
SQUELCH (Squelch Level)
STKY MONITOR (Sticky
Monitor)
PHONE (Phone Mode)
SCRAMBLE (Scrambling
Enable)
Code Select)
VOX (Voice Operated
Transmit)
RV BURST (Reverse Burst)
VOL SET (Volume Set)
SIDE 2S - same as above - Program Side Button 2 Short Press.

(Side Button 2
Short Press)
SIDE 2L - same as above - Program Side Button 2 Long Press.

(Side Button 2
Long Press)
FRONT 1S - same as above - Program Front Button 1 Short Press.

(Front Button 1
Short Press)
1st Level 2nd Level

Sub-Menu Sub-Menu
FRONT 1L - same as above - Program Front Button 1 Long Press.
(Front Button 1
Long Press)

(Front Button 2
Short Press)

(Front Button 2
Long Press)

(Front Button 3
Short Press)

(Front Button 3
Long Press)
CHANNEL ACTIVATE** CH-001 ... ENABLE Enable or disable a channel.

CH-099 DISABLE
ALIAS** CH-001 ... YYYYYYYY Set alias for the channel.

CH-099
BANDWDTH** CH-001 ... 12.5 KHZ Set channel bandwidth at 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz.
(Bandwidth) CH-099 25.0 KHZ The selection will depending on the bandwidth
setting allowed for a particular mode
RX FREQ** CH-001 ... XXX. XXXX Set receiving frequency (in MHz) for the current
(Rx Frequency) CH-099 channel.
TX FREQ** CH-001 ... XXX. XXXX Set transmitting frequency (in MHz) for the
(Tx Frequency) CH-099 current channel.
PL DSPLY** FREQ PL display type in frequency or code.

(PL Display CODE
Type)
RX PL** CH-001 ... CSQ CSQ Receive PL

(Receive TPL/ CH-099 TPL 067.0 ... 001 ... Frequency: CSQ, TPL 67.0 TPL 254.1,
DPL) TPL 254.1 042 DPL 023 DPL 754, user defined TPL 1, user
DPL 023 or043 defined TPL 2, & user defined TPL 3
DPL 754 127
TPL 1 TPL 1 Code: CSQ, 001 127, user defined TPL 1,
TPL 2 TPL 2 user defined TPL 2, & user defined TPL 3
TPL 3 TPL 3
TX PL** CH-001 ... CSQ CSQ Transmit PL

(Transmit TPL/ CH-099 TPL 067.0 001 ... Frequency: CSQ, TPL 67.0 TPL 254.1,
DPL) TPL 254.1 042 DPL 023 DPL 754, user defined TPL 1, user
DPL 023 or043 defined TPL 2, & user defined TPL 3
DPL 754 127
TPL 3 TPL 3
TPL 1** 067.0 Non-standard private line (TPL) frequency.

067.1 ... 67.0 Hz 255.0 Hz with 0.1 Hz step.
254.9
255.0
1st Level 2nd Level

Sub-Menu Sub-Menu

067.1 ... 67.0 Hz 255.0 Hz with 0.1 Hz step.
254.9
255.0

067.1 ... 67.0 Hz 255.0 Hz with step size of 0.1 Hz.
254.9
255.0
RXDPL TY** CH-001 ... DPL Receive DPL Type DPL or Invert DPL.
(RX DPL Type) CH-099 INV DPL (Invert DPL)
TXDPL TY ** CH-001 ... DPL Transmit DPL Type DPL or Invert DP.
(TX DPL Type) CH-099 INV DPL (Invert DPL)
RV BURST** CH-001 ... NONE Reverse burst setting None, 180 or 240.
(Reverse Burst) CH-099 180
240
TOC** CH-001 ... ENABLE Turn Off Code setting enable or disable.
(Turn Off Code) CH-099 DISABLE
SQUELCH CH-001 ... NORMAL NORMAL squelch level receive weak signals.
(Squelch Level) CH-099 TIGHT TIGHT squelch level receive strong signals and
eliminates unwanted noise.
TIME OUT OFF Maximum duration (in seconds) the radio can
(Time 010 transmit continuously.
Out Timer) 020
...
590
600
POWER CH-001 ... HIGH Power level High or Low.

(Power Level) CH-099 LOW
PRIME CH OFF The channel that you wish to spend most of your
(Prime 001... time monitoring.
Channel 099 The radio will always switch back to the Prime
Channel if it is idle for more than the
preprogrammed hang-time in other channels.
PR CH HT** 010 Prime Channel Hang Time duration the radio

(Prime Channel 011... will stay in another channel before reverting back
Hang Time) 059 to the prime channel.
060 10 sec. 60 sec. with step size of 1 sec.
BCL** CH-001 ... ENABLE Busy channel lockout enable or disable.

(Busy Channel CH-099 DISABLE
Lockout)
COPY CH** CH-001 ... TO CH XXX Copy setting of a channel to a new channel.
(Copy Channel) CH-099
SIGNALNG** PTT ID XXXXXXXX Set PTT ID.

(Signaling)
PTTID TY NONE PTT ID type None, Pre, Post or Both.

(PTT ID Type) PRE
POST
BOTH
1st Level 2nd Level

Sub-Menu Sub-Menu
PTTID CH CH-001 ... ENABLE Set channel with PTT ID enabled.
(PTT ID CH-099 DISABLE
Channel)
PTT TONE NONE PTT side tone No side tone, Long side tone or
(PTT Side LONG Short side tone.
Tone) SHORT
TXPRTIME 0000 Transmit pretime duration radio waits, after a

(TX Pretime) 0025... Push-to-Talk (PTT) button press, before
3975 transmitting the DTMF signaling.
4000 0ms 4000ms with step size of 25ms.
IND ID XXXXXXXX Set Individual ID.

(Individual ID)
GRP ID XXXXXXXX Set Group ID.

(Group ID)
ALL ID XXXXXXXX Set All ID.
ACK ID XXXXXXXX Set Acknowledge ID.

(Acknowledge
ID)
ACK IND CH-001 ... ENABLE Set channel that enable Acknowledge ID
(Acknowledge CH-099 DISABLE transmission upon receiving Individual Call.
for Individual
Call)
SEL CAL CH-001 ... ENABLE Set channel that enable Selective Call
(Selective Call CH-099 DISABLE transmission.
Channel)
CALL PL CH-001 ... ENABLE Set channel that enable PL required for call
(PL Required CH-099 DISABLE feature.
for Call) When enabled, the radio needs to receive a
matching Call ID as well as a TPL/DPL code in
order to unmute on the current channel.
CL ALERT CH-001 ... ENABLE Set channel that enable Call Alert transmission.
(Call Alert CH-099 DISABLE
Channel)
SCAN HANGTIME** 500 Scan hang time: 500ms 10000ms with step size
(Scan Hang 1000 ... of 500ms.
Time) 9500
10000
INT TIME** 750 Scan interval time: 750ms - 5000ms with step
(Scan Interval 1000 ... size of 250ms.
Time) 4750
5000
LIST 1 01-XXX ___ Set Scan List 1 members.

(Scan List 1) 02-XXX ... 001 ... xxx selected scan list member
15-XXX 099 _ _ _ no scan list member is selected
16-XXX\

16-XXX\
1st Level 2nd Level

Sub-Menu Sub-Menu
16-XXX\
LIST SEL CH-001 ... LIST1 (Scan List 1) Set scan list for a selected channel.
(Scan List CH-099 LIST2 (Scan List 2)
Select) LIST3 (Scan List 3)
SCAN TYP CH-001 ... NORMAL Scan type for selected channel Normal Scan,
(Scan Type CH-099 PRIORITY Priority Scan
Select)
PRIORITY LIST1 ___ Set Priority Channel for Scan List 1.
(Priority (Scan List 1) 001 ... xxx selected priority channel
Channel 099 _ _ _ no priority channel is selected
Select)
LIST2 ___ Set Priority Channel for Scan List 2.

(Scan List 2) 001 ... xxx selected priority channel
099 _ _ _ no priority channel is selected

(Scan List 3) 001 ... xxx selected priority channel
099 _ _ _ no priority channel is selected
SCRMBLIN CHANNEL CH-001 ... ENABLE Scrambling Enable or disable

(Voice Inversion (Scrambling CH-099 DISABLE
Scrambling) Channel
Select)
CODE 3.29 Scrambling code 3.29 or 3.39.

(Scrambling 3.39
Code
Select)
PHONE * ACC CODE XXXXXXXX Access code for phone XXXXXXXX.

(Access Code) Use radio keypad to enter up to 16 characters
consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
DEACCCODE XXXXXXXX Deaccess code for phone XXXXXXXX.
(Deaccess Use radio keypad to enter up to 16 characters
Code) consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
PHONE 01 NUMBER01 Set Phone No 1.

Use radio keypad to enter up to16 characters
consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
Note: NUMBER01 will appear if the phone list
entry is empty.
NAME 01 Set alias for Phone No 1.

User can use radio keypad to enter up to 8
characters consisting of A Z, 0 9, \, #, < >, *, +,
_, /, -
Note: NAME 01 will appear if the phone list entry
is empty.
DELETE Delete the phone entry.
1st Level 2nd Level

Sub-Menu Sub-Menu
PHONE XX NUMBERXX Set Phone No X.
(XX = 01 to 16) User can use radio keypad to enter up to16
characters consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
Note: NUMBERXX will appear if the phone list
entry is empty.
NAMEXX Set alias for Phone No X.

characters consisting of A Z, 0 9, \, #, < >, *, +,
_, /, -
Note: NAMEXX will appear if the phone list entry
is empty.
CALL LST * ALIAS EDIT XXXXXXXX Allows you to edit call ID. XXXXXXXX denotes
(Call List the
call ID numbers.
Note: The alias will appear at 1st menu level if the
call list entry is not empty.
DELETE Selecting DELETE option will delete the call list

entry.
CALL XX ID XX Set call list ID X.

(XX= 01 to 16) Use radio keypad to enter up to 8 characters
consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
Note: ID XX will appear if the call list entry is
empty.
ALIAS XX Set alias for call list ID X.

Use radio keypad to enter up to 8 characters
consisting of A - Z, 0 - 9, \, #, < >, *, +, _, /, -
Note: Alias XX will appear if the call list entry is
empty.
*
Applicable to Keypad Models only.
**
Only applicable to radio that supports Dealer Mode.
B. MDC1200 and QCII Models

Table 5-7. Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters: MDC1200 & QCII Models
Main 1st Level 2nd Level 3rd Level
Setting Remarks
Menu Sub-Menu Sub-Menu Sub-Menu
BCKLIGHT AUTO AUTO Backlight Off if no keypress for more

(Backlight) TOGGLE than 5 seconds.
Pressing the Backlight button again prolongs
illumination time.
TOGGLE Allows Backlight Button to toggle
control the ON/OFF status of the backlight.
BATTERY SAVER OFF Helps to extend battery life. When enabled,

(Battery NORMAL turns off the radio receiver circuitry periodically
Saver) ENHANCED when no activity is detected.
NORMAL turns off radio less frequently;
select this to save battery when expecting to
receive Selective Call or Call Alert.
ENHANCED turns off receiver for a longer
duration; select this to maximize battery saving
with no Selective Call or Call Alert.
TYPE NIMH Type of battery radio uses.
(Battery Type) LI-ION NIMH Nickel Metal Hydride
H LI-ION LI-ION Lithium-Ion
H LI-ION High Capacity Lithium-Ion
ACCESORY SPK GAIN +2 Volume Adjustment External Speaker.

(Accessory) (External +1 +2: maximum external speaker gain
Speaker 0 -2: minimum external speaker gain
Gain) -1
-2
MIC GAIN +2 Sensitivity Adjustment External microphone.

(External +1 +2: maximum external microphone sensitivity
Microphone 0 gain
Gain) -1 -2: minimum external microphone sensitivity
-2 gain
VOX GAIN VERY HIGH VOX microphone sensitivity adjustment VOX

(VOX HIGH accessories
Microphone MIDDLE VERYHIGH: maximum VOX microphone
Gain) LOW sensitivity gain.
LOW: minimum VOX microphone sensitivity
gain.
VOX CH CH-001 ... ENABLE Enable or Disable VOX feature for the selected
CH-099 DISABLE channel.
TONE VOL ON Selects the alert tone volume preference.

(Alert Tone OFF OFF: no alert tone.
Volume) ON: Alert tone is on.
Table 5-7. Front Panel Programming Mode Parameters: MDC1200 & QCII Models (Continued)
Setting Remarks
PROG BTN SIDE 1S UNASSIGN (Unassigned) Program Side Button 1 Short Press.
(Programma (Side Button 1 BCKLIGHT (Backlight)
ble Short Press CH ALIAS (Channel Alias)
Button) PTT ID (PTT ID Enable)
TPL/DPL (TPL/DPL
Enable)
PRIME CH (Prime
Channel)
POWER (Power Level)
SCAN
SQUELCH (Squelch
Level)
MONITOR
PHONE (Phone Mode)
Code Select)
VOX (Voice Operated
Transmit)
RV BURST (Reverse
Burst)
SIDE 1L UNASSIGN (Unassigned) Program Side Button 1 Long Press.

(Side Button 1 BCKLIGHT (Backlight)
Long Press) CH ALIAS (Channel Alias)
KEY LOCK (Keypad Lock)
NUIS DEL (Nuisance
Channel Delete)
TPL/DPL (TPL/DPL
Enable)
PRIME CH (Prime
Channel)
POWER (Power Level)
SCAN
SQUELCH (Squelch
Level)
STKY MONITOR (Sticky
Monitor)
PHONE (Phone Mode)
SCRAMBLE (Scrambling
Enable)
Code Select)
VOX (Voice Operated
Transmit)
RV BURST (Reverse
Burst)
VOL SET (Volume Set)
SIDE 2S - same as above - Program Side Button 2 Short Press.

(Side Button 2
Short Press)
Setting Remarks
SIDE 2L - same as above - Program Side Button 2 Long Press.

(Side Button 2
Long Press)

(Front Button
1 Short
Press)

(Front Button
1 Long
Press)

(Front Button
2 Short
Press)

(Front Button
2 Long
Press)

(Front Button
3 Short
Press)

(Front Button
3 Long
Press)
CHANNEL ACTIVATE** CH-001 ... ENABLE Enable or disable a channel.

CH-099 DISABLE
ALIAS** CH-001 ... YYYYYYYY Set alias for the channel.

CH-099
BANDWDTH** CH-001 ... 12.5 KHZ Set channel bandwidth at 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz.
(Bandwidth) CH-099 25.0 KHZ The selection will depending on the bandwidth
setting allowed for a particular mode
RX FREQ** CH-001 ... XXX. XXXX Set receiving frequency (in MHz) for the
(Rx CH-099 current channel.
Frequency)
TX FREQ** CH-001 ... XXX. XXXX Set transmitting frequency (in MHz) for the
(Tx CH-099 current channel.
Frequency)
PL DSPLY** FREQ PL display type in frequency or code.

(PL Display CODE
Type)
RX PL** CH-001 ... CSQ CSQ Receive PL

(Receive TPL/ CH-099 TPL 067.0 ... 001 ... Frequency: CSQ, TPL 67.0 TPL 254.1,
DPL) TPL 254.1 042 DPL 023 DPL 754, user defined TPL 1,
DPL 023 or 043 user defined TPL 2, & user defined TPL 3
DPL 754 127
TPL 3 TPL 3
Setting Remarks
TX PL** CH-001 ... CSQ CSQ Transmit PL

(Transmit CH-099 TPL 067.0 001 ... Frequency: CSQ, TPL 67.0 TPL 254.1,
TPL/DPL) TPL 254.1 042 DPL 023 DPL 754, user defined TPL 1,
DPL 023 or043 user defined TPL 2, & user defined TPL 3
DPL 754 127
TPL 3 TPL 3

067.1 ... 67.0 Hz 255.0 Hz with 0.1 Hz step.
254.9
255.0

067.1 ... 67.0 Hz 255.0 Hz with 0.1 Hz step.
254.9
255.0

067.1 ... 67.0 Hz 255.0 Hz with step size of 0.1 Hz.
254.9
255.0
RXDPL TY** CH-001 ... DPL Receive DPL Type DPL or Invert DPL.
(RX DPL CH-099 INV DPL (Invert DPL)
Type)
TXDPL TY ** CH-001 ... DPL Transmit DPL Type DPL or Invert DP.
(TX DPL CH-099 INV DPL (Invert DPL)
Type)
RV BURST** CH-001 ... NONE Reverse burst setting None, 180 or 240.
(Reverse CH-099 180
Burst) 240
TOC** CH-001 ... ENABLE Turn Off Code setting enable or disable.
(Turn Off CH-099 DISABLE
Code)
SQUELCH CH-001 ... NORMAL NORMAL squelch level receive weak

(Squelch CH-099 TIGHT signals. TIGHT squelch level receive strong
Level) signals and eliminates unwanted noise.
TIME OUT OFF Maximum duration (in seconds) the radio can
(Time 010 transmit continuously.
Out Timer) 020
...
590
600
POWER CH-001 ... HIGH Power level High or Low.
(Power Level) CH-099 LOW
PRIME CH OFF The channel that you wish to spend most of

(Prime 001... your time monitoring.
Channel 099 The radio will always switch back to the Prime
Channel if it is idle for more than the
preprogrammed hang-time in other channels.
Setting Remarks
PR CH HT** 010 Prime Channel Hang Time duration the radio

(Prime 011... will stay in another channel before reverting
Channel Hang 059 back to the prime channel.
Time) 060 10 sec. 60 sec. with step size of 1 sec.
BCL** CH-001 ... ENABLE Busy channel lockout enable or disable.

(Busy CH-099 DISABLE
Channel
Lockout)
COPY CH** CH-001 ... TO CH XXX Copy setting of a channel to a new channel.
(Copy CH-099
Channel)
PTTID CH** CH-001 ... ENABLE Set channel with PTT ID enabled.
(PTT ID CH-099 DISABLE
Channel)
DATA PL** CH-001 ... ENABLE Set channel that enable PL required for data
(PTT ID CH-099 DISABLE feature.
Channel) When enabled, the radio needs to receive a
matching Call ID as well as a TPL/DPL code in
order to unmute on the current channel.
RX SIGNAL** CH-001 ... NONE XXXXXXXX and YYYYYYYY are up to 8

(RX Signaling CH-099 XXXXXXXX characters for Signaling System Alias consist
System) .. of A Z, 0 9, \, #, <>, *, +, '_, /, '-.
YYYYYYYY
TX SIGNAL** CH-001 ... NONE XXXXXXXX and YYYYYYYY are up to 8

(TX Signaling CH-099 XXXXXXXX characters for Signaling System Alias consist
System) .. of A Z, 0 9, \, #, <>, *, +, '_, /, '-.
YYYYYYYY
DTMF** ACTIVATE DTMF1 ... ENABLE Enable or disable a signaling system.

(Signaling) DTMF4 DISABLE
ALIAS DTMF1 ... YYYYYYYY Set alias for the signaling system.
DTMF4
PTT ID DTMF1 ... XXXXXXXX Set PTT ID

DTMF4
PTTID TY DTMF1 ... NONE PTT ID type None, Pre, Post or Both.
(PTT ID Type) DTMF4 PRE
POST
BOTH
PTT TONE DTMF1 ... NONE PTT side tone No side tone, Long side tone
(PTT Side DTMF4 LONG or Short side tone.
Tone) SHORT
TXPRTIME DTMF1 ... 0000 Transmit pretime duration radio waits, after a
(TX Pretime) DTMF4 0025... Push-to-Talk (PTT) button press, before
3975 transmitting the DTMF signaling.
IND ID DTMF1 ... XXXXXXXX Set Individual ID.

(Individual ID) DTMF4
GRP ID DTMF1 ... XXXXXXXX Set Group ID.

(Group ID) DTMF4
ALL ID DTMF1 ... XXXXXXXX Set All ID.

DTMF4
Setting Remarks
ACK ID DTMF1 ... XXXXXXXX Set Acknowledge ID.

(Acknowledge DTMF4
ID)
ACK IND DTMF1 ... ENABLE Set channel that enable Acknowledge ID
(Acknowledge DTMF4 DISABLE transmission upon receiving Individual Call.
for Individual
Call)
CALL TYP DTMF1 ... NONE Set the DTMF Call Type - None, Call Alert, Call
(Call Type) DTMF4 CALL ALT Alert with Voice and Selective Call.
CALL AV
SEL CALL
MDC1200** ACTIVATE MDC1 ... ENABLE Enable or disable a signaling system.

MDC4 DISABLE
ALIAS MDC1 ... YYYYYYYY Set alias for the signaling system.
MDC4
PRIMY ID MDC1 ... XXXX Set Primary ID.

(Primary ID) MDC4
PTTID TY MDC1 ... NONE PTT ID type None, Pre, Post or Both.
(PTT ID Type) MDC4 PRE
POST
BOTH
PTT TONE MDC1 ... NONE PTT side tone No side tone, Long side tone
(PTT Side MDC4 LONG or Short side tone.
Tone) SHORT
TXPRTIME MDC1 ... 0000 Transmit pretime duration radio waits, after a
(TX Pretime) MDC4 0025... Push-to-Talk (PTT) button press, before
4475 transmitting the MDC1200 signaling.
RDCHK DC MDC1 ... ENABLE Enable Radio Check Decode in MDC1200

(Radio Check MDC4 DISABLE Signaling System.
Decode)
QCII** ACTIVATE QC1 ... ENABLE Enable or disable a signaling system.

QC4 DISABLE
ALIAS QC1 ... YYYYYYYY Set alias for the signaling system.
QC4
TONE A QC1 ... 288.5 QCII Tone A Frequency setting from 288.5 to
QC4 288.6 3086Hz with step size of 0.1Hz.

3085.9
3086.0
TONE B QC1 ... 288.5 QCII Tone A Frequency setting from 288.5 to

3085.9
3086.0
TONE C QC1 ... 288.5 QCII Tone A Frequency setting from 288.5 to

3085.9
3086.0
Setting Remarks
TONE D QC1 ... 288.5 QCII Tone A Frequency setting from 288.5 to

3085.9
3086.0
CL FORMT QC1 ... AB Set Call Format:

(Call Format) QC4 AB/AC A-B,
ABACLBLC A-B/A-C
AB/AC/LC A-B/A-C/Long B/Long C
AB/AC/CD A-B/A-C/Long C
AB/CB A-B/A-C/C-D
AB/CD A-B/C-B
AB/LB A-B/C-D
AB/LB/LC A-B/Long B
AB/LC A-B/Long B/Long C
A-B/Long C
CALL TYP QC1 ... NONE Set the DTMF Call Type - None, Call Alert, Call
(Call Type) QC4 CALL ALT Alert with Voice and Selective Call.
CALL AV
SEL CALL
SCAN HANGTIME** 500 Scan hang time: 500ms 10000ms with step
(Scan Hang 1000 ... size of 500ms.
Time) 9500
10000
INT TIME** 750 Scan interval time: 750ms - 5000ms with step
(Scan Interval 1000 ... size of 250ms.
Time) 4750
5000

16-XXX\
16-XXX\
16-XXX\
LIST SEL CH-001 ... LIST1 (Scan List 1) Set scan list for a selected channel.
(Scan List CH-099 LIST2 (Scan List 2)
Select) LIST3 (Scan List 3)
SCAN TYP CH-001 ... NORMAL Scan type for selected channel Normal Scan,
(Scan Type CH-099 PRIORITY Priority Scan
Select)
PRIORITY LIST1 ___ Set Priority Channel for Scan List 1.

(Priority (Scan List 001 ... xxx selected priority channel
Channel 1) 099 _ _ _ no priority channel is selected
Select)
Setting Remarks

(Scan List 001 ... xxx selected priority channel
2) 099 _ _ _ no priority channel is selected

(Scan List 001 ... xxx selected priority channel
3) 099 _ _ _ no priority channel is selected
SCRMBLIN CHANNEL CH-001 ... ENABLE Scrambling Enable or disable

(Voice (Scrambling CH-099 DISABLE
Inversion Channel
Scrambling) Select)
CODE 3.29 Scrambling code 3.29 or 3.39.

(Scrambling 3.39
Code
Select)
PHONE * ACTIVATE PHONE1 ... ENABLE Enable or disable a signaling system.

PHONE4 DISABLE
ALIAS PHONE1 ... YYYYYYYY Set alias for the signaling system.
PHONE4
SYS SEL CH-001.. NONE Select Phone System for the channel.
(Phone CH-099 PHONE1
System PHONE2
Select) PHONE3
PHONE4
ACC CODE PHONE1 ... XXXXXXXX Access code for phone XXXXXXXX.
(Access PHONE4 Use radio keypad to enter up to 16 characters
Code) consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
DEACC PHONE1 ... XXXXXXXX Access code for phone XXXXXXXX.

CODE PHONE4 Use radio keypad to enter up to 16 characters
(Deaccess consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
Code)
PHONE 01 NUMBER01 Set Phone No 1.
Use radio keypad to enter up to16 characters
consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
Note: NUMBER01 will appear if the phone list
entry is empty.
NAME 01 Set alias for Phone No 1.

characters consisting of A Z, 0 9, \, #, < >,
*, +, _, /, -
Note: NAME 01 will appear if the phone list
entry is empty.
ALIAS EDIT Edit phone number XXXXXXXX.

(Assigned Note: The alias will appear at 1st menu level if
name the phone list entry is not empty.
DELETE Delete the phone entry.

Setting Remarks
PHONE XX NUMBERXX Set Phone No X.

(XX = 01 to User can use radio keypad to enter up to16
16) characters consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*.
Note: NUMBERXX will appear if the phone list
entry is empty.
NAMEXX Set alias for Phone No X.

characters consisting of A Z, 0 9, \, #, < >,
*, +, _, /, -.
Note: NAMEXX will appear if the phone list
entry is empty.
CALL LST * DTMF ACTIVATE DTMF01 ... ENABLE Enable or disable a Call List.
(Call List DTMF16 DISABLE
SYS SEL DTMF01 ... DTMF1.. Select DTMF System for the Call List.
(DTMF DTMF16 DTMF4
System
Select)
ALIAS EDIT XXXXXXXX Allows you to edit call ID. XXXXXXXX denotes
the call ID numbers.
Note: The alias will appear at 1st menu level if
the call list entry is not empty.

entry.

(XX = 01 to Use radio keypad to enter up to 8 characters
16) consisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
empty.

consisting of A - Z, 0 - 9, \, #, < >, *, +, _, /, -
empty.
MDC1200 ACTIVATE MDC01 ... ENABLE Enable or disable a Call List.

MDC16 DISABLE
ALIAS EDIT XXXXXXXX Allows you to edit call ID. XXXXXXXX denotes
the call ID numbers.
Note: The alias will appear at 1st menu level if
the call list entry is not empty.

entry.
Setting Remarks

(XX = 01 to Use radio keypad to enter up to 8
16) charactersconsisting of 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,#,*
empty.

consisting of A - Z, 0 - 9, \, #, < >, *, +, _, /, -
empty.
*
Applicable to Keypad Models only.
**
Only applicable to radio that supports Dealer Mode.
5.9.7 Factory Reset

This feature allows you to erase certain programmable parameters and restore the radio to the
factory default settings. The radio, upon reset, clears all memory channels, and restores the default
settings of radio wide parameters.
1. Set the radio in Dealer Configuration (if it is operating in User Configuration).
2. Press and hold Side Programming Button 2 and PTT button together, while turning on the
radio.
3. A good key tone is heard and FA RESET is displayed on the LCD.
4. Proceed to step 8 to Cancel Factory Reset.
5. Press . YES is displayed.
6. Press PTT to confirm Factory Reset. RESET OP is shown while factory reset operation is in
progress.
7. Upon completion, FACTORY RESET COMPLETED is shown and the radio automatically turn
off and on again. The radio is now restored to its default factory setting.
8. Press . NO is displayed.
9. Press PTT to confirm Cancellation. CANCELLED is shown and the radio automatically turn off,
and on again.
Note: Factory Reset function is only available for Software Mode 1 radio.
Chapter 6 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX
(Full Keypad Model)
6.1 Introduction
This section provides details about the following:
Preventive maintenance (inspection and cleaning)
Safe handling of CMOS and LDMOS devices
Disassembly and reassembly of the radio
Repair procedures and techniques
Mechanical View and Parts List
6.2 Preventive Maintenance

The radios do not require a scheduled preventive maintenance program; however, periodic visual
inspection and cleaning is recommended.
6.2.1 Inspection
Check that the external surfaces of the radio are clean, and that all external controls and switches are
functional. It is not recommended to inspect the interior electronic circuitry.
6.2.2 Cleaning Procedures

The following procedures describe the recommended cleaning agents and the methods to be used
when cleaning the external and internal surfaces of the radio. External surfaces include the front
cover, housing assembly and battery case. These surfaces should be cleaned whenever a periodic
visual inspection reveals the presence of smudges, grease, and/or grime.
Note: Internal surfaces should be cleaned only when the radio is disassembled for service or
repair.
The only recommended agent for cleaning the external radio surfaces is a 0.5% solution of a mild
dishwashing detergent in water. The only factory recommended liquid for cleaning the printed circuit
boards and their components is isopropyl alcohol (100% by volume).
Use all chemicals as prescribed by the manufacturer. Be sure to follow all safety precautions
as defined on the label or material safety data sheet.
The effects of certain chemicals and their vapors can have harmful results on certain plastics.
Avoid using aerosol sprays, tuner cleaners, and other chemicals.
6-2 Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices
Cleaning External Plastic Surfaces
Apply the 0.5% detergent-water solution sparingly with a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush to
work all loose dirt away from the radio. Use a soft, absorbent, lintless cloth or tissue to remove the
solution and dry the radio. Make sure that no water remains entrapped near the connectors, cracks,
or crevices.
Cleaning Internal Circuit Boards and Components

Isopropyl alcohol (100%) may be applied with a stiff, non-metallic, short-bristled brush to dislodge
embedded or caked materials located in hard-to-reach areas. The brush stroke should direct the
dislodged material out and away from the inside of the radio. Make sure that controls or tunable
components are not soaked with alcohol. Do not use high-pressure air to hasten the drying process
since this could cause the liquid to collect in unwanted places. After completing the cleaning process,
use a soft, absorbent, lintless cloth to dry the area. Do not brush or apply any isopropyl alcohol to the
frame, front cover, or back cover.
Note: Always use a fresh supply of alcohol and a clean container to prevent contamination by
dissolved material (from previous usage).
6.3 Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices

Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) and Laterally Diffused Metal Oxide
Semiconductor (LDMOS) devices are used in this family of radios, and are susceptible to damage by
electrostatic or high voltage charges. Damage can be latent, resulting in failures occurring weeks or
months later. Therefore, special precautions must be taken to prevent device damage during
disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair.
Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices 6-3
Handling precautions are mandatory for CMOS/ LDMOS circuits and are especially important in low
humidity conditions. DO NOT attempt to disassemble the radio without first referring to the following
CAUTION statement.
This radio contains static-sensitive devices. Do not open the radio unless you are properly
grounded. Take the following precautions when working on this unit:
Store and transport all CMOS/ LDMOS devices in conductive material so that all
exposed leads are shorted together. Do not insert CMOS/ LDMOS devices into
conventional plastic snow trays used for storage and transportation of other
semiconductor devices.
Ground the working surface of the service bench to protect the CMOS/ LDMOS
device. We recommend using a wrist strap, two ground cords, a table mat, a floor
mat, ESD shoes, and an ESD chair.
Wear a conductive wrist strap in series with a 100k resistor to ground. (Replacement
wrist straps that connect to the bench top covering are Motorola part number
4280385A59.)
Do not wear nylon clothing while handling CMOS/ LDMOS devices.
Do not insert or remove CMOS/ LDMOS devices with power applied. Check all power
supplies used for testing CMOS/ LDMOS devices to be certain that there are no
voltage transients present.
When straightening CMOS/ LDMOS pins, provide ground straps for the apparatus
used.
When soldering, use a grounded soldering iron.
If at all possible, handle CMOS/ LDMOS devices by the package and not by the leads.
Prior to touching the unit, touch an electrical ground to remove any static charge that
you may have accumulated. The package and substrate may be electrically common.
If so, the reaction of a discharge to the case would cause the same damage as
touching the leads.
6-4 Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Repair Procedures and Techniques General
6.4 Repair Procedures and Techniques General

Note Environmentally Preferred Products (EPP) (refer to the marking on the printed circuit
boards examples shown below) were developed and assembled using environmentally
preferred components and solder assembly techniques that meet or exceed compliance
to the European Unions ROHS and WEEE directives (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC and Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(ROHS) Directive 2002/95/EC). To maintain product compliance and reliability, use only
the Motorola specified parts in this manual.
For the identification of lead (Pb) free assemblies, all EPP products will carry the EPP
Marking, shown below, on the printed circuit board (PCB). This marking provides
information to those performing assembly, servicing and recycling operation on this
product, adhering to the JEDEC standard #97. The EPP Marking takes the form of a
label or marking on the PCB.
Any rework or repair on Environmentally Preferred Products must be done using the appropriate
lead-free solder wire and solder paste as stated in the following tables:
Table 6-1. Lead Free Solder Wire Part Number List

Motorola Part Flux Content Melting Supplier Part
Alloy Flux Type Diameter Weight
Number by Weight Point number
1088929Y01 95.5Sn/3.8Ag/0.7Cu RMA Version 2.7-3.2% 217C 52171 0.015 1lb spool
Table 6-2. Lead Free Solder Paste Part Number List

Motorola Part Manufacturer Part Liquidus
Viscosity Type Composition & Percent Metal
Number Number Temperature
1085674C03 NC-SMQ230 900-1000KCPs Type 3 95.5%Sn-3.8%Ag-0.7%Cu 217 Degree C

Brookfield(5rpm) (-325/+500) 89.3%
Parts Replacement and Substitution

When damaged parts are replaced, identical parts should be used. If the identical
replacement part is not locally available, check the parts list for the proper Motorola part number.
Orders for replacement parts which are listed in the Parts List section of this manual, should be
placed directly on Motorolas local distribution organization or via Motorola Online.
Rigid Circuit Boards

This family of radios uses bonded, multi-layer, printed circuit boards. Since the inner layers are not
accessible, some special considerations are required when soldering and unsoldering components.
The printed-through holes may interconnect multiple layers of the printed circuit. Therefore, exercise
care to avoid pulling the plated circuit out of the hole.
Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Repair Procedures and Techniques General 6-5
When soldering near the connector pins:

Avoid accidentally getting solder in the connector.
Be careful not to form solder bridges between the connector pins.
Examine your work closely for shorts due to solder bridges.
Chip Components
Use the RLN4062 Hot-Air Repair Station for chip component replacement. Adjust the temperature
control to 390 C (735 F), and adjust the airflow to a minimum setting. Airflow can vary due to
component density.
To remove a chip component:
1. Use a hot-air hand piece and position the nozzle of the hand piece approximately 0.3 cm
(1/8") above the component to be removed.
2. Begin applying the hot air. Once thde solder reflows, remove the component using a pair
of tweezers.
3. Using a solder wick and a soldering iron or a power desoldering station, remove the
excess solder from the pads.
To replace a chip component using a soldering iron:
1. Select the appropriate micro-tipped soldering iron and apply fresh solder to one of the
solder pads.
2. Using a pair of tweezers, position the new chip component in place while heating the fresh
solder.
3. Once solder wicks onto the new component, remove the heat from the solder.
4. Heat the remaining pad with the soldering iron and apply solder until it wicks to the
component. If necessary, touch up the first side. All solder joints should be smooth and
shiny.
To replace a chip component using hot air:
1. Use the hot-air hand piece and reflow the solder on the solder pads to smooth it.
2. Apply a drop of solder paste flux to each pad.
3. Using a pair of tweezers, position the new component in place.
4. Position the hot-air hand piece approximately 0.3 cm (1/8") above the component and
begin applying heat.
5. Once the solder wicks to the component, remove the heat and inspect the repair. All joints
should be smooth and shiny.
6-6 Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Repair Procedures and Techniques General
Shields
Removing and replacing shields is recommended to be done with the Air Blower,
BOSCH GHG 603 or equivalent.
To remove the shield:
1. Place the circuit board in the circuit board holder.
2. Add solder paste flux around the base of the shield.
3. Position the heat-focus head onto the shield.
4. Turn on the heater and wait until the shield lifts off the circuit board.
5. Once the shield is off, turn off the heat, and grab the part with a pair of tweezers.
6. Remove the circuit board from the circuit board holder.
To replace the shield:
1. Add solder to the shield if necessary, using a micro-tipped soldering iron.
2. Next, rub the soldering iron tip along the edge of the shield to smooth out any excess
solder. Use solder wick and a soldering iron to remove excess solder from the solder pads
on the circuit board.
3. Place the circuit board back in the circuit board holder.
4. Place the shield on the circuit board using a pair of tweezers.
5. Position the heat-focus head over the shield.
6. Turn on the heater and wait for the solder to reflow.
7. Once complete, turn off the heat, raise the heat-focus head and wait approximately one
minute for the part to cool.
8. Remove the circuit board and inspect the repair. No cleaning should be necessary.
Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Disassembling and Reassembling the Radio 6-7
6.5 Disassembling and Reassembling the Radio General

When disassembling and reassembling the radio, it is important to pay particular attention to the snaps and
tabs, and how parts align with each other.
The following tools are required for disassembling and reassembling the radio (see Chapter 3 for a list
of service aids):
Phillips Screwdriver
Flat Head Screwdriver
Torque Driver
Crab Eye Nut Opener (PMDN4039_R)
Chassis and Knob Opener (PMDN4038_R)
Tweezers
If a unit requires further testing or service than is customarily performed at the basic level, please
send the unit to a Motorola Authorized Service Center listed in Appendix B.
Note: Numbers in parentheses ( ) refer to item numbers in Table 6-4 on page 6-20.
Figure 6-1. Full Keypad Without Channel Knob Model

6-8 Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Disassembling and Reassembling the Radio
6.5.1 Radio Disassembly Detailed
6.5.1.1 Front Housing From Chassis Disassembly

2. Remove the Battery (26):
a. Release the Battery latch by moving it into the unlock position.
b. Slide the Battery downwards.
c. Remove the Battery from the radio.
Belt Clip
Antenna
Battery Latch
Battery
Figure 6-2. Battery and Antenna Removal

3. Remove the Antenna (18) by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the Volume Knob (4) from its shaft using the Chassis and Knob Opener.
(Refer Figure 6-3).
Volume Knob
Chassis and Knob Opener
Figure 6-3. Knob Removal

Note: The Volume Knob can be turned clockwise and counterclockwise. However, it is designed to
fit very tightly on the shaft.
5. Separate the Chassis (22) from the Front Housing Assembly (1):
a. Insert the Chassis and Knob Opener in between the thin retaining wall and the chassis
at the bottom of the radio. Do not mar the O-ring sealing area on the housing.
b. Slowly pry the bottom of the chassis from the housing by pushing the Chassis and Knob
Opener downwards, and prying the handle of the tool over and behind the base of the
radio. This forces the thin inner plastic wall toward the base of the radio thus releasing
the two chassis base tabs. (Refer Figure 6-4).
Figure 6-4. Chassis Removal
Marring the front cover O-ring sealing area will prevent the radio from sealing properly. If the
O-ring (19) is damaged, replace it with a new one.
c. Slide the rear chassis downwards, and away from the front housing. Be careful not to
damage the Flexible Cable (34) and speaker wire underneath. (Refer Figure 6-5).
Speaker Wire
Flexible Cable
Figure 6-5. Speaker Wire and Flexible Cable Connection

Note: The speaker wire and flexible cable connector connecting the Front Housing Assembly (1)
and the Chassis (22) prevent the two units from being completely separated.
d. Remove the speaker wire connector connecting the main circuit board and the internal
speaker on the front housing with the tweezers. (Refer Figure 6-6)
Speaker Connector
Figure 6-6. Speaker Wire Removal

e. Lay the front housing down. Rotate the chassis sideways from the Front Housing
Assembly (1) and lay it down.
f. Push the latches on the Front Circuit Board (36) sideways to the right to release the
flexible cable from the connector. (Refer Figure 6-7).
Latches
Figure 6-7. Unlatch the Flexible Cable

6.5.1.2 Chassis Assembly Disassembly

1. Remove the Accessory Bracket (30).
2. Remove the nut (13) on the On/Off Volume Knob Shaft with the Crab Eye Nut Opener.
3. Remove the screw holding the Sub Circuit Board (12) to the Chassis (22) with a Phillips
screwdriver.
4. Push the latches on the Main Circuit Board (15) to release the Flexible Cable (34) from the
connector.
5. Remove the Sub Circuit Board from the Chassis. (Refer Figure 6-8).
Nut Sub Circuit Board
Accessory Bracket
Latch
Figure 6-8. Sub-Circuit Board and Accessory Bracket Removal

6. Remove the six screws (32) holding the Main Circuit Board to the Chassis with a Phillips
screwdriver. Remove the RF Support Screw (16) with a flat head screwdriver.
7. Remove the Main Circuit Board from the Chassis.
Refer to the CMOS CAUTION paragraph under Section 6.3 before removing the main board. Be
sure to use ESD protection when handling the circuit boards.
8. Remove the seven small O-ring retainers from their slots in the Chassis. Note the alignment of
the retainers for reassembly.
9. Remove the O-ring (19) and the Battery Contact Seal (23). (Refer Figure 6-10).
10. Remove the finger strips from the Chassis. Reuse the finger strips if chassis change is required
only. Note the alignment of the finger strips for assembly.
Finger Strip
O-Ring
Battery Contact Seal
Figure 6-9. Main Circuit Board, Finger Strips, O-ring and Battery Contact Seal Removal (UHF1)
Finger Strip
O-Ring
6.5.1.3 Front Circuit Board, Display Module and Keypad Disassembly

1. Push the latches on the Front Circuit Board (36) to release the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
flexible cable from the connector.
2. Remove the five screws holding the Front Circuit Board to the front housing with a Phillips
screwdriver.
3. Remove the Front Circuit Board from the Front Housing. (Refer Figure 6-11).
Circuit Board
Figure 6-11. Front Circuit Board Removal

4. Remove the LCD (33) and Keypad (38) from the Front Housing. (Refer Figure 6-12).
LCD
Keypad
Figure 6-12. LCD and Keypad Removal
6.5.1.4 Speaker Disassembly

1. Remove the screw holding the Speaker Retainer (7) to the Front Housing with a Phillips
screwdriver.
2. Remove the Speaker Retainer from the Housing.
Note: Be careful not to damage the Speaker Wire when removing the Retainer Bracket.
3. Remove the Speaker from the Housing with a flat head screwdriver.
4. Remove the Speaker Insulator (8) from the speaker.
5. Remove the Speaker Felt (5) from the grille area (Refer Figure 6-13).
Speaker Retainer
Speaker Insulator
Speaker
Speaker Felt
Figure 6-13. Speaker Removal
6.5.2 Radio Reassembly Detailed

6.5.2.1 Speaker Reassembly
1. Place the Speaker Felt (5) onto the grille area.
2. Align the speaker wire at three o'clock position and push down the speaker until fully adhere onto
the front housing.
3. Align the Speaker Insulator (8) at twelve o'clock position and push down until fully adhere onto the
speaker.
4. Install the Speaker Retainer (7).
5. Tighten the Speaker Retainer to the housing with a Phillips screw torque to 1.0 kgf 1.2 kgf(Refer
Table 6-3 on page 6-18 for torque in other units).
Speaker Retainer
Speaker Insulator
Speaker
Speaker Felt
Figure 6-14. Speaker Reassembly

6.5.2.2 Front Circuit Board, Display Module and Keypad Reassembly

1. Place and align the LCD (33) onto the front housing.
2. Place and align the Keypad (38) onto the keypad slot. Apply force around the keypad and ensure
the keypad sealing rib is perfectly seated onto the keypad slot. (Refer Figure 6-15).
LCD
Keypad
Figure 6-15. LCD and Keypad Reassembly

3. Place the Front Circuit Board (36) straight down on top of the LCD and keypad. Align the front
circuit board to the four housing ribs. Press the top right edge of the front circuit board to ensure
the microphone sealing rubber is fully seated in place.
4. Tighten the five screws holding the front circuit board with a Phillips screwdriver torque to
1.2 kgf 1.5 kgf. (Refer Table 6-3 on page 6-18 for torque in other units).
Circuit Board
Figure 6-16. Front Circuit Board Reassembly

5. Insert the LCD flexible cable into the connector on the front circuit board.
6. Push the latches into the connectors.
6.5.2.3 Chassis Assembly Reassembly

1. Fit the Battery Contact Seal (23) onto the battery contact slot.
2. Align and assemble the finger strips for assembly.
3. Fit the main O-ring (19) onto the chassis as follow:
a. Ensure that the main O-ring is not twisted. Untangle to original form if necessary.
b. Secure A into the bottom two notches on the chassis. (Refer Figure 6-18).
c. Fit the bottom section of the main O-ring around the bottom two grooves.
d. Insert B into the top two catches on the chassis.
e. Fit the top section of the main O-ring around the top two corners of the chassis.
f. Secure C into the remaining three notches on the chassis.
4. Place the main circuit board straight down on top of the chassis.
Note: Make sure the battery contact seal protrudes through the chassis and is not squeezed
under the chassis. Ensure the O-ring is also not squeezed under main circuit board.
5. Tighten the six screws holding the main circuit board with a Phillips screwdriver torque to
6. Tighten the RF Support Screw (16) with a flat head screw torque to 2.2 kgf 2.5 kgf. (Refer
B
A
Figure 6-17. Main Circuit Board, Finger Strips, O-ring and Battery Contact Seal Reassembly (UHF1)
B
A
7. Insert the Sub Circuit Board Flexible Cable (11) into the respective connectors at the top of the
main circuit board.
9. Place the sub circuit board straight down on top of the chassis.
10. Tighten the screw that is holding the sub circuit with a Phillips screwdriver torque to
11. Tighten the nut on the On/Off Volume Knob Shaft with the Crab Eye Nut Opener.
12. Align and Insert the Accessory Bracket (30) into the audio jack hole. (Refer Figure 6-19).
Accessory Bracket
Audio Jack
Figure 6-19. Sub Circuit Board and Accessory Bracket Reassembly

6-18 Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Torque List
6.5.2.4 Chassis and Front Housing Reassembly

1. Assembly the Chassis Assembly to the Front Housing Assembly (1) as follow:
a. Lay the Chassis Assembly beside to the Front Housing Assembly.
b. Insert the Flexible Cable (34) from the main circuit board into the connector on the front
circuit board.
c. Push the latches into the Front Housing Assembly.
d. Connect the speaker wire to the connector.
Note: For re-use Flexible Cable (34), please ensure that it is properly folded. For new Flexible
Cable, please ensure pre-folded flexible cable was provided and used.
2. Slide the On/Off Volume Knob Shaft into the respective hole in the front cover.
3. Insert top chassis tabs into the recesses on the front cover and apply some force until the tabs
are fully inserted.
4. Be sure the O-ring (19) is properly seated so that the radio is properly sealed.
5. Snap the bottom of the chassis into the front housing.
6. Reassemble the Knob (4), Dust Cover (37), Antenna (18), and Battery (26). (Refer Figure 6-20).
Radio Chassis
Figure 6-20. Chassis Assembly and Front Housing Assembly Reassembly
6.6 Torque List

Table 6-3 lists the various screws by part number and description, followed by the torque values in
different units of measure. Torque all screws to the recommended value when assembling the radio.
Table 6-3. Torque Chart
Torque
Part Number Description Quantity
N-m Ib-in kgf-cm
PMDN4099_R Retainer, Speaker, with screw 1 0.110.01 0.950.09 1.100.10
PMDN4119_R Screw, Tapping 5 0.130.01 1.170.13 1.350.15
PMDN4107_R Screw, Machine 7 0.230.01 2.040.13 2.350.15
PMDN4114_R Screw, RF Support 1 0.230.01 2.040.13 2.350.15

Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Mechanical View and Parts List 6-19
6.7 Mechanical View and Parts List

6.7.1 EP350/ EP350 MX (Full Keypad without Channel Knob) Exploded View and
Parts List
Figure 6-21. EP350/ EP350 MX (Full Keypad without Channel Knob) Radio Exploded View
6-20 Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Mechanical View and Parts List
Table 6-4. Parts List (Full Keypad without Channel Knob)
Item Motorola Kit Number Description Quantity
11 PMDN4181_R Front Housing (Top Escutcheon), Full Keypad 1
2 PMDN4086_R Name Plate (EP350) 1

PMDN4198_R Name Plate (EP350 MX)
32 PMDN4193_R Double Molded Cover, PTT 1
4 PMDN4102_R Knob, Volume 1

5 PMDN4100_R Felt, Speaker 1
6 PMDN4067_R Speaker 1
7 PMDN4099_R Retainer, Speaker, with screw 1
8 PMDN4098_R Insulator, Speaker 1
9 PMDN4135_R Seal, Microphone 1
10 PMDN4139_R Microphone 1
11 PMDN4111_R Flexible Cable, Sub Circuit Board 1
12 PMDN4129_R Sub Circuit Board, w/o Channel 1
13 PMDN4112_R Crab-Eye Nut, Volume and Channel 1
14 PMDN4134_R Switch, Tact 3
153 PMDE4010_R Main Circuit Board (EP350 PMUE3148_AL) 1

PMDD4011_R Main Circuit Board (EP350 PMUD2437_AL)
PMDE4028_R Main Circuit Board (EP350 PMUE3320_AL)
PMDE4052_R Main Circuit Board (EP350 MX PMUE3749_AL)
PMDD4035_R Main Circuit Board (EP350 MX PMUD2931_AL)
16 PMDN4114_R Screw, RF Support 1
17 PMDN4138_R Bracket, Antenna 1
18 See Appendix A Antenna 1
19 PMDN4116_R O-ring 1
20 PMDN4120_R Finger Strip, Chassis 2 (UHF2, VHF)

3 (UHF1)
21 PMDN4121_R Pad, Thermal 1
22 PMDN4122_R Chassis 1
23 PMDN4105_R Seal, Battery Contact 1
24 PMDN4110_R Label, Caution 1
25 See Appendix A Belt Clip 1
26 See Appendix A Battery 1
27 PMDN4028_R Tuning Hole Sticker (Small) 1
28 PMDN4106_R Gel Pad, Ceramic Filter 1
29 0915184H01 Contact, Battery 1
30 PMDN4108_R Bracket, Accessory 1
31 0980683Z01 Jack, Audio 1
Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Mechanical View and Parts List 6-21
Table 6-4. Parts List (Full Keypad without Channel Knob) (Continued)

32 PMDN4107_R Screw, Machine 7
33 PMDN4123_R Module, Liquid Crystal Display 1
34 PMDN4109_R Flexible Cable, Main Circuit Board 1
35 PMDN4119_R Screw, Tapping 5
364 PMDN4130_R Front Circuit Board, FKP 1
37 PMDN4113_R Cover, Dust 1

38 PMDN4115_R Keypad, Full Keypad 1
395 PMDN4148_R Finger Strip RX 1
406 PMDN4176_R Pad, Conductive Poron
41 PMDN4175_R Pad, LCD Damping Poron 1
Note:
1. This kit consists of the new and improved Front Housing with 20 marking kit and the enhanced
Double Molded PTT Cover (PMDN4193_R).
2. The original Double Molded PTT Cover (PMDN4124_R) is no longer available. The enhanced
Double Molded PTT Cover will only fit into the latest Front Housing with 20 marking. Please order
PMDN4181_R if the Front Housing does not have the 20 marking.
To Check 20 Marking:
a. Follow steps 1 to 5c from section 6.5.1.1 on page 6-8 to disassemble.
b. Check if the radio has a 20 marking (refer Figure 6-22). Order PMDN4193_R if it has; order
Housing Kit, PMDN4181_R, if it does not.
20 Marking
Figure 6-22. 20 Marking on Front Housing

6-22 Maintenance Full Keypad Models:Mechanical View and Parts List
3. This kit consists of tact switch, antenna bracket, PCB finger strip, battery contact and audio jack.
4. This kit consists of microphone and microphone seal.
5. This kit is only applicable for UHF1.
6. Not applicable.
(Limited Keypad Model)
7.1 Introduction


7.2.1 Inspection

repair.
7-2 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices
or crevices.

Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices 7-3
CAUTION statement.
4280385A59.)
used.
touching the leads.
7-4 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Repair Procedures and Techniques General
Any rework or repair on Environmentally Preferred Products must be done using the appropriate lead-
free solder wire and solder paste as stated in the following tables:



Brookfield(5rpm) (-325/+500) 89.3%

When damaged parts are replaced, identical parts should be used. If the identical replacement part is
not locally available, check the parts list for the proper Motorola part number.

Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Repair Procedures and Techniques General 7-5

Chip Components
Use the RLN4062 Hot-Air Repair Station for chip component replacement. Adjust the
temperature control to 390 C (735 F), and adjust the airflow to a minimum setting. Airflow
can vary due to component density.

of tweezers.
solder pads.
solder.
shiny.
7-6 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Repair Procedures and Techniques General
Shields

Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Disassembling and Reassembling the Radio 7-7

of service aids):
Torque Driver
Tweezers
Figure 7-1. Limited Keypad Without Channel Knob Model

7-8 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Disassembling and Reassembling the Radio

c. Remove the Battery from the radio
Belt Clip
Antenna
Battery Latch
Battery

4. Remove the Volume Knob (4) from its shaft using the Chassis and Knob Opener.
(Refer Figure 7-3).
Volume Knob
Figure 7-3. Knob Removal
Note: The Volume Knob can be turned clockwise and counterclockwise. However, it is designed to
fit very tightly on the shaft.
Speaker Wire
Flexible Cable
and the Chassis (22) prevent the two units from being completely separated
speaker on the front housing with the tweezers. (Refer Figure 7-6).
Speaker Connector

Latches

2. Remove the nut (13) on the On Off Volume Knob Shaft with the Crab Eye Nut Opener.
screwdriver.
connector.
Nut Sub Circuit Board
Accessory Bracket
Latch

9. Remove O-ring (19) and the Battery Contact Seal (23). (Refer Figure 7-10).
Finger Strip
O-Ring
Finger Strip
O-Ring
7.5.1.3 Front Circuit Board, Display Module and Keypad Disassembly

1. Push the latches on the Front Circuit Board (36) to release the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
flexible cable from the connector.
2. Remove the five screws holding the Front Circuit Board to the front housing with a Phillips
screwdriver.
Circuit Board

4. Remove the LCD (33), Poron Pad (39) and Keypad (38) from the Front Housing.
(Refer Figure 7-12).
LCD
Keypad
Poron Pad
Figure 7-12. LCD and Keypad Removal
Note: The poron pad will be damaged during disassembly. A new poron pad is needed for
reassembly.

screwdriver.
Speaker Retainer
Speaker Insulator
Speaker
Speaker Felt

the front housing.
speaker.
5. Tighten the Speaker Retainer to the housing with a Phillips screwdriver torque to 1.0 kgf 1.2 kgf.
(Refer Table 7-3 on page 7-19 for torque in other units)
Speaker Retainer
Speaker Insulator
Speaker
Speaker Felt
7.5.2.2 Front Circuit Board, Display Module and Keypad Reassembly

1. Place and align the LCD (33) onto the front housing.
2. Place and align the Keypad (38) onto the keypad slot. Apply force around the keypad and ensure
the keypad sealing rib is perfectly seated onto the keypad slot. (Refer Figure 7-15).
LCD
Keypad
Poron Pad
Figure 7-15. LCD and Keypad Reassembly

3. Place and align the Poron Pad (39) onto the poron pad slot. Apply force around the Poron Pad
and ensure it is perfectly seated onto the slot.
4. Place the Front Circuit Board (36) straight down on top of the LCD and keypad. Align the front
circuit board to the four housing ribs. Press the top right edge of the front circuit board to ensure
the microphone sealing rubber is fully seated in place.
1.2 kgf 1.5 kgf. (Refer Table 7-3 on page 7-19 for torque in other units)
Circuit Board
6. Insert the LCD flexible cable into the connector on the front circuit board.

6. Tighten the RF Support Screw (16) with a flat head screwdriver torque to 2.2 kgf 2.5 kgf. (Refer
B
A
B
A
main circuit board.
. (Refer Table 7-3 on page 7-19 for torque in other units).
11. Tighten the nut on the On/Off Volume Knob Shaft with the Crab Eye Nut Opener.
Accessory Bracket
Audio Jack

circuit board.
2. Slide the On/Off Volume Knob Shaft into the respective hole in the front cover.
are fully inserted.
6. Reassemble the Knob (4), Dust Cover (37), Antenna (18), and Battery (26). (Refer Figure 7-20).
Radio Chassis

Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Torque List 7-19
7.6 Torque List

Torque
N-m Ib-in kgf-cm

7.7.1 EP350/ EP350 MX (Limited Keypad without Channel Knob) Exploded View and
Parts List
18
22 23 24
21
17 20
19
15
16 40 25
14
13
8
6 7 12
9
10
4 5
11
26
27
29
3 2
28
41
31
30
33
32
42
36 34
38 37 35
1 39
Figure 7-21. EP350/ EP350 MX (Limited Keypad without Channel Knob) Exploded View
7-20 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Mechanical View and Parts List
Table 7-4. Parts List (Limited Keypad without Channel Knob)
11 PMDN4183_R Front Housing (Top Escutcheon), Limited Keypad 1

PMDN4201_R* Front Housing (Top Escutcheon), Limited Keypad
2 PMDN4086_R Name Plate (EP350) 1

12 PMDN4129_R Sub Circuit Board, w/o Channel 1

20 PMDN4120_R Finger Strip, Chassis 2 (UHF2, VHF and VHF3)

3 (UHF1)
Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Mechanical View and Parts List 7-21
Table 7-4. Parts List (Limited Keypad without Channel Knob) (Continued)

31 0980683Z01 Jack, Audio 1
33 PMDN4123_R Module, Liquid Crystal Display 1
364 PMDN4131_R Front Circuit Board, LKP 1

38 PMDN4118_R Keypad, Limited Keypad 1
39 PMDN4117_R Pad, Poron 1
* New parts replacement. Older parts are to be used till depletion.

Note:
PMDN4183_R/PMDN4201_R* if the Front Housing does not have the 20 marking.
7-22 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX: Mechanical View and Parts List
Housing Kit, PMDN4183_R/PMDN4201_R*, if it does not.
20 Marking

6. Not applicable.
(Non Keypad Model)
8.1 Introduction

8.2.1 Inspection

repair.
8-2 Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices
or crevices.


Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Safe Handling of CMOS and LDMOS Devices 8-3
CAUTION statement.
4280385A59.)
used.
touching the leads.
8-4 Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Repair Procedures and Techniques General

Any rework or repair on Environmentally Preferred Products must be done using the appropriate
lead-free solder wire and solder paste as stated in the following tables:



Brookfield(5rpm) (-325/+500) 89.3%

When damaged parts are replaced, identical parts should be used. If the identical
replacement part is not locally available, check the parts list for the proper Motorola part number.

Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Repair Procedures and Techniques General 8-5

Chip Components
Use the RLN4062 Hot-Air Repair Station for chip component replacement. Adjust the temperature
control to 390 C (735 F), and adjust the airflow to a minimum setting. Airflow can vary due to
component density.
of tweezers.
solder pads.
solder.
shiny.
8-6 Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Repair Procedures and Techniques General
Shields
Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Disassembling and Reassembling the Radio 8-7

of service aids):
Torque Driver
Tweezers
Figure 8-1. Non Keypad With Channel Knob Model

8-8 Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Disassembling and Reassembling the Radio

c. Remove the Battery from the radio.
Belt Clip
Antenna
Battery Latch
Battery

4. Remove the Volume Knob (4) and Channel Knob (5) from its shaft using the Chassis and Knob
Opener. (Refer Figure 8-3).
Volume Knob
Channel Knob
Figure 8-3. Knobs Removal
Note: Both knobs can be turned clockwise and counterclockwise. However, it is designed to fit
very tightly on the shaft.
Speaker Wire
Flexible Cable
and the Chassis (23) prevent the two units from being completely separated
speaker on the front housing with the tweezers. (Refer Figure 8-6)
Speaker Connector

Latches

2. Remove the nut (14) on the On/Off Volume Knob Shaft and Channel Knob Shaft with the Crab
Eye Nut Opener.
screwdriver.
connector.
Nuts
Accessory Bracket
Sub Circuit Board
Latch

9. Remove the O-ring (20) and the Battery Contact Seal (24). (Refer Figure 8-10).
Finger Strip
O-Ring
Finger Strip
O-Ring
8.5.1.3 Front Circuit Board and Poron Pad Disassembly

1. Remove the five screws holding the Front Circuit Board (36) to the front housing with a Phillips
screwdriver.
Circuit Board

3. Remove the Poron Pad (38) from the Front Housing. (Refer Figure 8-12).
Poron Pod
Figure 8-12. Poron Pad Removal

screwdriver.
Speaker Retainer
Speaker Insulator
Speaker
Speaker Felt

the front housing.
speaker.
5. Tighten the Speaker Retainer to the housing with a Phillips screw torque to 1.0 kgf 1.2 kgf
(Refer Table 8-3 on page 8-18 for torque in other units).
Speaker Retainer
Speaker Insulator
Speaker
Speaker Felt

8.5.2.2 Front Circuit Board and Poron Pad Reassembly

1. Place and align the Poron Pad (38) onto the poron pad slot. Apply force around the Poron Pad
and ensure it is perfectly seated onto the slot. (Refer Figure 8-15).
Poron Pod
Figure 8-15. Poron Pod Reassembly

2. Place the Front Circuit Board (36) straight down. Align it to the four housing ribs. Press the top
right edge of the front circuit board to ensure the microphone sealing rubber is fully seated in
place.
Circuit Board


6. Tighten the RF Support Screw (17) with a flat head screw torque to 2.2 kgf 2.5 kgf. (Refer
B
A
B
A
main circuit board.
11. Tighten the two nuts on the On/Off Volume Knob and the Channel Knob Shafts with the Crab Eye
Nut Opener.
Accessory Bracket
Audio Jack

8-18 Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Torque List

circuit board.
2. Slide the On/Off Volume Knob and the Channel Knob Shafts into the respective holes in the front
cover.
are fully inserted.
6. Reassemble the Knobs (4,5), Dust Cover (37), Antenna (19), and Battery (27).
(Refer Figure 8-20).
Radio Chassis
8.6 Torque List

Torque
N-m Ib-in kgf-cm

Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Mechanical View and Parts List 8-19

8.7.1 EP350/ EP350 MX (Non Keypad with Channel Knob) Exploded View and Parts
List
19
23 24 25
22
18 21
20
16
5 17 39 26
15
14
9
7 8 13
10
11
6
4
12
27
28
30
3 2
29
32 31
34 40
41
33
38 35
37 36
1
Figure 8-21. EP350/ EP350 MX (Non Keypad) Radio Exploded View

8-20 Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Mechanical View and Parts List
Table 8-4. Parts List (Non Keypad with Channel Knob)
11 PMDN4180_R Front Housing (Top Escutcheon), Non Keypad 1
2 PMDN4086_ Name Plate (EP350) 1


5 PMDN4101_R Knob, Channel 1
13 PMDN4128_R Sub Circuit Board, w Channel 1

21 PMDN4120_R Finger Strip, Chassis 2 (UHF2 and VHF)
3 (UHF1)
Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Mechanical View and Parts List 8-21
Table 8-4. Parts List (Non Keypad with Channel Knob) (Continued)

32 0980683Z01 Jack, Audio 1
364 PMDN4179_R Front Circuit Board, NKP 1

38 PMDN4117_R Pad, Poron 1
Note:
PMDN4180_R if the Front Housing does not have the 20 marking.
Housing Kit, PMDN4180_R, if it does not.
20 Marking

8-22 Maintenance Non Keypad Model: Mechanical View and Parts List
6. Not applicable.
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Tables
9.1 Error Codes

The radio performs cursory tests to determine if its basic electronics and software are in working
order, during start-up and during operations. Problems detected during these tests are presented as
error codes on the radio display. The presence of an error code should prompt the user that a
problem exists and that a service technician should be contacted. Use Table 9-1. to aid in
understanding particular error code display.
Table 9-1. Error Code Display
Error Code Possible Causes Corrective Action

PLLERROR PLL Unlock Error Radio Reprogram codeplug with correct version and retest
cannot receive or transmit on radio. If message reoccurs, replace main board or send
the programmed radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre
frequencies.
FATALERR Radio Fatal Error Codeplug Reprogram codeplug with correct version and retest
is corrupted. radio. If message reoccurs, replace main board or send
radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
SLFTFAIL Self Test Fail Radio failed Retest the radio by turning it off then on again. If
to initialize during start-up. message reoccurs, replace main board or send radio to
nearest Motorola Service Centre.
ERROR Clone Error Cloning Check the connection between source and destination
between source and radios.
destination radios failed. Make sure follow the correct cloning procedures.
If message reoccurs, send radio to nearest Motorola
Service Centre.
TIME OUT Time Out Error No Check the connection between source and destination
communication between radios.
source and destination Make sure follow the correct cloning procedures.
radios during cloning. If message reoccurs, send radio to nearest Motorola
Service Centre.
CS ERROR Checksum Error Reprogram codeplug.
TYPE ERR Mismatch Radio Type Error Retest by connecting same source and destination radio
Different source and model.
destination radio models.
COMM ERR Communication Error Check the connection between source and destination
Cloning between source and radios.
destination radios failed. Make sure follow the correct cloning procedures.
If message reoccurs, send radio to nearest Motorola
Service Centre.
No Display Display module is not Check the connection between main board and display
connected properly. Display module.
module is damaged. Replace with new display module.
ERR-EEP EEPROM Error Reprogram codeplug with correct version and retest
Codeplug is corrupted. radio. If message reoccurs, replace main board or send
radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
9-2 Troubleshooting Tables: Troubleshooting Table for Receiver
9.2 Troubleshooting Table for Receiver

Table 9-2. lists the possible causes of, and corrections for, receiver problems.
Corrective or Test
Symptom Possible Causes
(Measurements at Room Temperature)
Radio Dead; Display Does 1. Dead Battery Replace with charged battery.
Not Turn On
2. On/Off Switch Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
3. Regulators
4. Regulator fault
Radio Dead; Display Turns Transceiver Board Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
On
No Receive Audio, or Programming 1. Does the transmitted signal match the receiver
Receiver Does Not Unmute configuration (PL, DPL, etc.)?
2. With the monitor function enabled, can the radio be

unmuted?
Audio Distorted or Not Loud Synthesizer Not On Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
Enough Frequency
Poor RF Sensitivity 1. Synthesizer Not on Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
Frequency
2. Antenna Switch/
Connector
3. Receiver Front End
Tuning
Radio Will Not Turn Off Transceiver Board Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
Troubleshooting Tables: Troubleshooting Table for Transmitter 9-3
9.3 Troubleshooting Table for Transmitter

Table 9-3. lists the possible causes of, and corrections for, transmitter problems.
Corrective or Test
Symptom Possible Causes
(Measurements at Room Temperature)
No RF Power Out 1. Tx Power Level or Check Tx power level and frequency programming (from
Frequency tuner).
2. No Injection To Power Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
Amplifier
3. Antenna Switch/
Connector
No 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 Realign if necessary.
Compensation
2. Microphone Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
No/Low Signaling (PL, DPL, 1. Programming Check programming.
MDC)
2. Transceiver Board Send radio to nearest Motorola Service Centre.
9-4 Troubleshooting Tables: Troubleshooting Table for Transmitter
Notes
Appendix A Accessories
Antennas
VHF
HAD9338_R VHF Heliflex Antenna (136 162 MHz)
NAD6502_R VHF Heliflex Antenna (146 174 Mhz)
NAD6579_ VHF Whip Antenna (148 161 MHz)
PMAD4012_ VHF Stubby Antenna, 9cm (136 155 MHz)
PMAD4013_ VHF Stubby Antenna, 9cm (155 174 MHz)
PMAD4014_ VHF Antenna, 14 cm (136 155 MHz)
PMAD4049_ VHF Helical Antenna (146 174 MHz)
UHF
NAE6483_R UHF Whip Antenna, 16.5 cm (403 520 MHz)
PMAE4002_ UHF Stubby Antenna, 9 cm (403 433 MHz)
PMAE4003_ UHF Stubby Antenna, 9 cm (430 470 MHz)
PMAE4006_ UHF Antenna, 9 cm (465 495 MHz)
PMAE4007_ UHF Antenna, 9 cm (490 527 MHz)
PMAE4008_ UHF Whip Antenna,13 cm (470 530 MHz)
PMAE4016_ UHF Whip Antenna (403 520 MHz)
Audio Accessories
AARLN4885_ Receive Only Earbud for Remote Speaker Microphone Only 3.5 mm Adapter
HMN9013_ Lightweight Single Muff Adjustable Headset with Swivel Boom Microphone
HMN9754_ 2-Wire Earpiece with Microphone and PTT Combined, Beige
RLN5317_ 2-Wire Earpiece with Microphone and PTT Combined, Translucent Tube
Beige
RLN5318_ 2-Wire Earpiece with Microphone and PTT Combined, Translucent Tube
Black
RLN4895_ 2-Wire Earpiece with Microphone and PTT Combined, Black
PMMN4008_ Remote Speaker Microphone (MagOne)
PMMN4013_ Remote Speaker Microphone with Ear Jack
PMMN4029_ Remote Speaker Microphone
PMLN4442_ Earbud with In-Line Microphone/PTT/VOX Switch (MagOne)
PMLN4443_ Ear Receiver with In-Line Microphone/PTT/VOX Switch (MagOne)
PMLN4444_ Earset with Boom Microphone and In-Line PTT/VOX Switch (MagOne)
PMLN4445_ Ultra-Light Headset with Boom Microphone and In-Line PTT/VOX Switch
(MagOne)
PMLN4620_ D-Shell Earpiece (Remote Speaker Microphone Only) 3.5 mm Adapter
PMLN5001_ 2-Pin D-Style Earpiece with Microphone/PTT
A-2 Accessories
PMLN5003_ Retail Temple Transducer Headset

RLN4941_ Earpiece Receive Only with Translucent Tube
RLN6230_ High Noise Kit, Black (Includes Foam Earplugs with Acoustic Tube)
RLN6230_ High Noise Kit (Includes Foam Earplugs with Acoustic Tube)
RLN6231_ High Noise Kit, Beige (Includes Foam Earplugs with Acoustic Tube)
RLN6232_ Low Noise Kit, Black (Includes Rubber Tips with Acoustic Tube)
RLN6241_ Low Noise Kit, Beige (Includes Rubber Tips with Acoustic Tube)
RLN6242_ Quick Disconnect Acoustic Tube
WADN4190_ Ear Receiver with Coil Cable (Remote Speaker Microphone Only) 3.5 mm
Adapter
Batteries
PMNN4080_R Li-Ion High Capacity, 2150 mAH
PMNN4081_R Li-Ion, 1500 mAH
PMNN4082_R NiMH, 1300 mAH
Belt Clip
HLN9844_ Spring Action Belt Clip, 2 inch
Carrying Accessories
PMLN5333_ Soft Leather Protective Case, FKP
PMLN5334_ Soft Leather Protective Case, LKP
Chargers And Power Adapters

EPNN9286_ 90 264 V, SMPS with Euro country plug
EPNN9288_ 90 264 V, SMPS with NA/LA country plug
EPNN9292_ 90 264 V, SMPS with Argentina country plug
PMLN5228_ TriChem Single Unit Charger base
Note: Certain accessories may not be available at the time of publication. For latest information on
accessories, visit:http://www.motorolasolutions.com.
Appendix B Warranty, Service Support, and
Replacement Parts
B.1 Scope of Manual

This manual is intended for use by service technicians familiar with similar types of equipment. It
contains service information required for the equipment described and is current as of the printing
date. Changes which occur after the printing date may be incorporated by a complete Manual revision
or alternatively as additions.
Note: Before operating or testing these units, please read the Product Safety and RF Exposure
Compliance section in the front of this manual.
B.2 Warranty
B.2.1 What This Warranty Covers And For How Long

MOTOROLA INC. (MOTOROLA) warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Communication
Products listed below (Product) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below:
Table B-1. Portable Radios and Product Accessories Warranty
EP350 Portable Radios Two (2) Years
Product Accessories (including Batteries and Chargers) One (1) Year
Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts),
replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during
the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty. Replaced
parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced
parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA.
This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user purchaser only
and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Product
manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations or liability for additions or
modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA.
Unless made in a separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser,
MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the Product.
MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by
MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the
Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this
warranty. Because each system which may use the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims
liability for range, coverage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.
B-2 Warranty, Service Support, and Replacement Parts: Warranty
B.2.2 General Provisions

This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S responsibilities regarding the Product.
Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA's option, is the exclusive
remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF
USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS
OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE
DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
B.2.3 How To Get Warranty Service

You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase and Product item serial number in
order to receive warranty service and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and
insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by
Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company
which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also open a
Contact Us case on Motorola Online (www.motorola.com/businessonline).
B.2.4 What This Warranty Does Not Cover

Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary
manner.
Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.
Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration,
modification, or adjustment.
Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.
A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassemblies or repairs (including,
without limitation, the addition to the Product of non-Motorola supplied equipment) which
adversely affect performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola's normal warranty
inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty claim.
Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.
Rechargeable batteries if:
- any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evidence of
tampering.
- the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equipment or service
other than the Product for which it is specified.
Freight costs to the repair depot.
A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the
Product,
does not function in accordance with MOTOROLAs published specifications or the FCC
type acceptance labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed
from MOTOROLA.
Warranty, Service Support, and Replacement Parts: Warranty B-3
Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of
the Product.
Normal and customary wear and tear.
B.2.5 Patent And Software Provisions

MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the
extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and
MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against the end user purchaser in
any such suit which are attributable to any such claim, but such defense and payments are
conditioned on the following:
that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such
claim
that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its
settlement or compromise
should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA's opinion be likely to become, the
subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser will permit
MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to
continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same so that it becomes
noninfringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Product or parts as depreciated and
accept its return. The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the
Product or parts as established by MOTOROLA.
MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based
upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or
devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for the use of ancillary
equipment or software not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with
the Product. The foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of
patents by the Product or any parts thereof.
Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain exclusive rights for
copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute
copies of such Motorola software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which
the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced,
copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No other use
including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or reverse
engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA software is
permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or otherwise under MOTOROLA patent
rights or copyrights.
B-4 Warranty, Service Support, and Replacement Parts: Warranty
B.2.6 Piece Parts

B.2.6.1 Basic Ordering
The Radio Products and Solutions Organization (RPSO) was formerly known as the Radio Products
Services Division (RPSD) and/or the Accessories and Aftermarket Division (AAD).Basic Ordering
When ordering replacement parts or equipment information, the complete identification number
should be included. This applies to all components, kits, and chassis. If the component part number
is not known, the order should include the number of the chassis or kit of which it is a part, and
sufficient description of the desired component to identify it.
B.2.6.2 Motorola Online

Motorola Online users can access our online catalog at http://motorola.com/businessonline
To register for online access:
Have your Motorola Customer number available.

Please go to http://motorola.com/businessonline and click on Sign Up Now.
Complete form and submit it.
Contact your BDM to complete set-up and it will be done within 24 to 48 hours.
B.2.7 Motorola Service Centers

Motorola de Mxico, S.A.
Bosques de Alisos 125
Col. Bosques de las Lomas CP 05120
Mxico D.F.
Mxico
Tel: (5) 257-6700
Motorola de Colombia, Ltd.

Carrera 7 No. 71-52
Bogota - Colombia
Tel: (571) 376-6990

Glossary of Terms
Term Definition
ALC Automatic Level Control: a circuit in the transmit RF path that controls RF power
amplifier output, provides leveling over frequency and voltage, and protects against high
VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio).
ASFIC Audio Signalling Filter Integrated Circuit
BKC Bad Key Chirp
CD Compact Disk
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
CMP Compression
CPS Customer Programming Software
CSQ Carrier Squelch
DTMF Dual-Tone Multifrequency
DPL Digital Private-Line
EEPROM Electronically Erasable/Programmable Read-Only Memory: used by the radio to store its
personality
EPP Environmentally Preferred Product
Firmware Software, or a software/hardware combination of computer programs and data, with a

fixed logic configuration stores in a read-only memory. Information cannot be altered or
reprogrammed.
FGU Frequency Generation Unit
GaAs Gallium Arsenide: a type of crystalline material used in some semiconductors.
GKC Good Key Chirp
ISW Inbound Signalling Word: data transmitted on the control channel from a subscriber unit
to the central control unit.
LDMOS Laterally Diffused Metal Oxide Semiconductor
LH DATA Longhorn Data: a bidirectional 0-5V, RS-232 line protocol that uses the microcontrollers
integrated RS-232 asynchronous serial communications interface (SCI) peripheral.
LLE Low Level Expander: slight amount of volume expansion; used to improve the signal to
noise ratio.
MCU Micro Controller Unit
MRTI Motorola Radio-Telephone Interconnect: a system that provides a repeater connection

to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The MRTI allows the radio to access
the telephone network when the proper access code is received.
OMPAC Over-Molded Pad-Array Carrier: a Motorola custom package, distinguished by the

presence of solder balls on the bottom pads.
G-2 Glossary of Terms
Term Definition
PC Board Printed Circuit Board
PL Private-Line tone squelch: a continuous sub-audible tone that is transmitted along with
the carrier.
PLL Phase-Locked Loop: a circuit in which an oscillator is kept in phase with a reference,
usually after passing through a frequency divider.
PTT Push-To-Talk: the switch located on the left side of the radio; when pressed, causes the
radio to transmit.
RAM Random Access Memory: the radios RAM is loaded with a copy of the EEPROM data.
Registers Short-term data-storage circuits within the microcontroller.
RESET Reset line: an input to the microcontroller that restarts execution.
RF PA Radio Frequency Power Amplifier
ROM Read Only Memory
RSSI Received Signal-Strength Indicator: a dc voltage proportional to the received RF signal

strength.
RPT/TA Repeater/Talk-Around
Softpot A computer-adjustable electronic attenuator
Software Computer programs, procedures, rules, documentation, and data pertaining to the
operation of a system.
SPI (clock and data Serial Peripheral Interface: how the microcontroller communicates to modules and ICs
lines) through the CLOCK and DATA lines.
Squelch Muting of audio circuits when received signal levels fall below a pre-determined value.
Standby Mode An operating mode whereby the radio is muted but still continues to receive data
TOT Time-Out Timer: a timer that limits the length of a transmission.
TPL Tone Private-line
C Microcontroller
P Microprocessor
UHF Ultra High Frequency
VCO Voltage-Controlled Oscillator: an oscillator whereby the frequency of oscillation can be

varied by changing a control voltage.
VCOBIC Voltage-Controlled Oscillator Buffer Integrated Circuit
VHF Very High Frequency
VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

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Technical Information Updates

As we continue to make engineering enhancements to our products, the information in our

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This is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy ICNIRP RF energy exposure

Edition Description Date

6878419A01-A Initial edition Feb. 2009

6878419A01-B Added UHF1 403 447 MHz information Sept. 2009

CHAPTER 1 : Model Charts and Test Specifications

CHAPTER 3 : Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Service Tools

CHAPTER 5 : Radio Programming and Tuning

CHAPTER 6 : Maintenance (FKP)

CHAPTER 7: Maintenance (LKP)

6878419A01-C Added NKP info May. 2010

6878419A01-D Added Conventional with MDC1200/QCII Info. Nov. 2010

Chapter 1 Model Charts and Test Specifications .............................. 1-1

Chapter 2 Theory Of Operation ........................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3 Test Equipment, Service Aids, and Service Tools........... 3-1

Chapter 4 Performance Checks .......................................................... 4-1

Chapter 5 Radio Programming and Tuning ....................................... 5-1

5.3 Radio-to-Radio Cloning ................................................................................................................. 5-1

Chapter 6 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX ...................................... 6-1

Chapter 7 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX ...................................... 7-1

Chapter 8 Maintenance EP350/ EP350 MX ...................................... 8-1

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Tables ..................................................... 9-1

Appendix A Accessories ........................................................................A-1

Appendix B Warranty, Service Support, and Replacement Parts .......B-1

Glossary of Terms .....................................................................................G-1

Figure 2-1. Receiver Block Diagram ................................................................................................... 2-1

Figure 7-4. Chassis Removal ............................................................................................................. 7-9

Table 1-1. Radio Model Number (Example:MDH03RDH8AA7) ........................................................ 1-1

Notations Used in This Manual

Note An operational procedure, practice, or condition that is essential to emphasize.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

Summary of Bands Available

Frequency Band Bandwidth Power Level

UHF1 403447 MHz 1W or 4W

UHF2 435480 MHz 1W or 4W

VHF 136 174 MHz 1W or 5W

1.1 Radio Model Information

Table 1-1. Radio Model Number (Example:MDH03RDH8AA7)

(136174 MHz) 6 MDC1200/

1.2 Model Chart for UHF1, 403447 MHz

EP350/ EP350 MX, UHF1, 403447 MHz

LAH03QDC8AA7AN EP350 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 16C NKP

X PMUE3320_ 403 447M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKPFPP

X = Indicates compatibility with model(s)

1.3 Model Chart for UHF2, 435480 MHz

EP350/ EP350 MX, UHF2, 435480 MHz

LAH03RDK8AA9AN EP350 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C Full Keypad

X PMUE3148_ 435 480M 4W 12.5/25K 99C FKPFPP SCR

X = Indicates compatibility with model(s)

1.4 Model Chart for VHF, 136174 MHz

EP350/ EP350 MX, VHF, 136174 MHz

LAH03KEK8AA9AN EP350 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C Full Keypad

X PMUD2437_ 136 174M 5W 12.5/25K 99C FKPFPP SCR

X = Indicates compatibility with model(s)

1.5 UHF1 Specifications

Frequency: 403 447 MHz RF Output Low High

1.6 UHF2 Specifications

Frequency: 435 480 MHz RF Output Low High

1.7 VHF Specifications