Supports PTT ID encode/decode, radio check, and selective radio inhibit.

Check the audio power amplifier IC (usually located near the internal speaker connector). Verify it receives supply voltage and responds when an audio signal is injected into its input pin. Issue: Transmitter Faults (No Output Power)

Usually indicates an issue with the speaker, audio amplifier IC, or the microphone accessory port.

Use non-metallic alignment tools for VCO trimmer capacitors (TC1, TC2).

⚠️ ESD precautions mandatory – main board contains sensitive LDMOS final amplifier.

For advanced component-level troubleshooting, this is the most critical part of the document. It features:

Calibrating the maximum deviation for 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz channel spacing to prevent adjacent channel interference.

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64 channels with an 8-character alphanumeric display.

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