VHF FM Transceiver Motorola Solutions, Inc.

VX-2100 Series ©2017 Motorola Solutions, Inc.

VX-2200 Series
EC061N91A

Service Manual

VX-2100 Series VX-2200 Series

Introduction
This manual provides the technical information necessary for servicing the VX-2100/-2200 Series Mobile Transceiver.
Servicing this equipment requires expertise in handing surface-mount chip components. Attempts by non-qualified
persons to service this equipment may result in permanent damage not covered by the warranty, and may be ille-
gal in some countries.
Two PCB layout diagrams are provided for each double-sided board in this transceiver. Each side of the board is
referred to by the type of the majority of components installed on that side (“Side A” or “Side B”). In most cases one
side has only chip components (surface-mount devices), and the other has either a mixture of both chip and leaded
components (trimmers, coils, electrolytic capacitors, ICs, etc.), or leaded components only.
As described in the pages to follow, the advanced microprocessor design of the VX-2100/-2200 allows a complete align-
ment of this transceiver to be performed without opening the case of the radio; all adjustments can be performed from
the personal computer, using with the Motorola Solutions FIF-12 USB Programming Interface and CE82 Software.
While we believe the information in this manual to be correct, Motorola Solutions assumes no liability for damage
that may occur as a result of typographical or other errors that may be present. Your cooperation in pointing out
any inconsistencies in the technical information would be appreciated.

Important Note
This transceiver is assembled using Pb (lead) free solder, based on the RoHS specification.
Only lead-free solder (Alloy Composition: Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu) should be used for repairs performed on this ap-
paratus. The solder stated above utilizes the alloy composition required for compliance with the lead-free
specification, and any solder with the above alloy composition may be used.

Contents
Specifications..................................................................2 Board Units (Schematics)
DSUB 15-pin Accessory Connector............................4 MAIN Unit...............................................................17
Exploded View & Miscellaneous Parts......................5 FRONT-A Unit (VX-2100)......................................18
Parts List...........................................................................6 FRONT-B Unit (VX-2200). .....................................19
Block Diagram................................................................7 Optional Units (Schematics)
Circuit Description........................................................8 FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit.................20
Alignment......................................................................10 FVP-36 Voice Inversion Type Encryption Unit.......21
Installation of Option..................................................16

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 Specifications: USA(NA) & EXP
General
Frequency Ranges: 134 -174 MHz
Number of Groups: 1 group (VX-2100 Series)
8 groups (VX-2200 Series)
Number of Channels: 8 channels (VX-2100 Series)
128 channels (VX-2200 Series)
Power Supply Voltage: 13.6 V ± 15%
Channel Spacing: 12.5 / 25 kHz
Current Consumption (Approx.): TX: 12 A (50 W) or 6 A (25 W)
RX: 1.5 A
Standby: 220 mA
Operating Temperature Range: –22 °F to +140 °F (–30 °C to +60 °C)
Frequency Stability: Better than ±2.5 ppm
RF Input-Output Impedance: 50 Ohm
Dimension (W x H x D): 6.5” x 1.8” x 6.1” inch (165 x 45 x 155 mm) (W/O knob)
Weight (Approx.): 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg)

Receiver (Measured by TIA/EIA-603-A)

Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD): 0.25 μV
Intermediate Frequency: 1st: 67.65 MHz, 2nd: 450 kHz
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 75 dB (25 kHz)
65 dB (12.5 kHz)
Intermodulation: 73 dB (25 kHz)
70 dB (12.5 kHz)
Spurious & Image Rejection: 90 dB
Audio Output: Internal: 4 W @18 , 5% THD
External: 12 W @4 , 5% THD

Transmitter (Measured by TIA/EIA-603-A)

Output Power : 50 / 25 / 10 W (50 W)
25 / 12.5 / 5 / 1 W (25 W)
Modulation: 16K0F3E,11K0F3E
Maximum Deviation: ±5 kHz (25 kHz)
±2.5 kHz (12.5 kHz)
Audio Distortion: < 3 % (@1 kHz)
Conducted Spurious Emission: 70 dB below carrier

Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.

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 Specifications: EIA(CE)
General
Frequency Ranges: 134 -174 MHz
Number of Groups: 1 group (VX-2100 Series)
8 groups (VX-2200 Series)
Number of Channels: 8 channels (VX-2100 Series)
128 channels (VX-2200 Series)
Power Supply Voltage: 10.8 - 15.6 V DC
Channel Spacing: 12.5 / 20 / 25 kHz
Current Consumption (Approx.): TX: 6 A
RX: 1.5 A
Standby: 220 mA
Operating Temperature Range: –30 °C to +60 °C
Frequency Stability: Better than ±2.5 ppm
RF Input-Output Impedance: 50 Ohm
Dimension (W x H x D): 165 x 45 x 155 mm
Weight (Approx.): 1.3 kg

Receiver (Measured by EN300 086)

Sensitivity (20 dB SINAD) (W/N): –4 dB μV / –2 dB μV
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: 75 dB / 68 dB
Intermodulation: 68 dB
Spurious Response Rejection: 80 dB
Audio Output: Internal: 4 W @18 , 5% THD
External: 12 W @4 , 5% THD
Spurious Radiations: –57 dBm

Transmitter (Measured by EN300 086)

Output Power : 25 / 12.5 / 5 / 1 W
Maximum Deviation: ±5.0 kHz (25 kHz)
±4.0 kHz (20 kHz)
±2.5 kHz (12.5 kHz)
FM noise (W/N): 50 / 44 dB
Audio Distortion: Less than 3 % @ 1 kHz
Spurious Emission: –36 dBm < 1 GHz / –30 dBm > 1 GHz

Applcable Standards : EN300 086, 113, 219 · EN301 489 · EU directive 2004/104/EC
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.

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 DSUB 15-pin Accessory Connector

Pin 1: AF IN (ANALOG INPUT) Pin 6: EXT PTT

External Microphone Input. Nominal input level is 6 Shorting this port to ground causes the transceiver to
mV at 600-ohm. be placed in the Transmit mode, while opening the
When connect the External Microphone to this port, connection to this port returns the transceiver to the
insert a 0.1 μF coupling capacitor between the micro- Receive mode. Opening voltage is 5 V, closed current
phone and this port; as shown illustlation. approx. 5 mA.

Pin 7: TRX
This port is intended for controlling an external TX/
RX switching circuit. When the transceiver is placed
in the the Receiver mode, this port is 5 V. When the
transceiver is placed in the the Transmit mode, this port
reduse to 0 V.
Pin 2: AF OUT (ANALOG OUTPUT)
Pin 8: IGN (IGNITION SENSE FEATURE)
Low-level receiver output. Peak signal level is 150 mV
The VX-2100/-2200 may be automatically be switched
at 600-ohm.
to the STND-BY mode when the vehicle's ignition key
Pin 3: AF GND is turned on. Maximum current is 20 mA.
Ground for all logic levels and power supply return.
Pin 9 - 12: ACC1 - ACC4 (ACCESSORY PORT)
Pin 4: DC OUT (13.6 V DC OUTPUT) These port features can be programmed via the CE82
Switched 13.6V output for supplying power to an ac- programmer. Each port is open collector output which
cessory. can sink approx. 100 mA when active. Max. output 16V.
When the input is selected, it becomes active between
Pin 5: RSSI (ANALOG OUTPUT) 2V and 16V.
A DC voltage proportional to the strength of the sig-
nal currently being received (Receiver Signal Strength Pin 13: ACC5 (ACCESSORY PORT)
Indicator) is provided on this pin. This low impedance The port 5 is available to set only for Output function,
output is gererated by the receiver IF sub-system and and active logic is the opposite side against the Port 1
bufferd by an internal op-amp. Typical output volt- ~ 4.
ages are 1 V (@No Signal Input) through 2.0 V (@50 dB Max.output 5V, closed current approx. 1 mA.
Signal Input). (CMOS output)
Pin 14: ACC6 (ACCESSORY PORT)
The port 6 is available to set only for Input function,
and active logic is the opposite side against the Port 1
~ 4.
Max.input 5V. (CMOS input)

Pin 15: GND

Chassis ground

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 Exploded View & Miscellaneous Parts

 
VX-2100 FRONT PANEL 

FRONT-A-UNIT
CB3472001 RA0790200
TOP CASE
RA0787600 RA080360A RA0841400
LIGHT GUIDE (x3 pcs) RUBBER PACKING BLIND SHEET
RA078750A RA0800600 
HOLDER SPONGE RUBBER
T9318283A RA0871100
RA0845300 WIRE ASSY (RED) ELEC. COND TAPE 2520  
RUBBER KNOB
RA1062100 These nuts are attached to 
MYLAR SHEET DSUB CONNECTOR. 
RA0790300
 SHIELD CASE
RA0746700
O RING  
Q9000375
 SURGE ABSORBER
T9318284A RA079070A
WIRE ASSY (BLK) PAD (AMP)
M4090226  
SPEAKER
RA0821900  
SPONGE RUBBER 
RA0997300
T9207582  MAIN ASSY
LED FILTER
RA1433500 WIRE ASSY CS2124701 (50W Type)
VOL KNOB ASSY  CS2124702 (25W Type)
P1091583 T9207044B
CONNECTOR WIRE ASSY
T9318285
WIRE ASSY (GRN) RA084810A
RA1661400 T9318286 PAD (LPF)
FRONT PANEL ASSY WIRE ASSY (WHT)
(w/ WINDOW (8ch)) RA079080A
PAD (DIODE)
 50W Type Only

P1091172
FRONT-B-UNIT CONNECTOR
CB3473001
RA0790900
RA079000G
REFLECTOR SHEET
CHASSIS
RA078640A
LIGHT GUIDE

G6090173  Non-designated parts are available only as part of a des-
VX-2200 FRONT PANEL LCD ignated assembly.
RA080360A
RA0786300
RUBBER PACKING
LCD HOLDER

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
RA0786900
SPONGE RUBBER T9318284A VXSTD P/N DESCRIPTION QTY.
WIRE ASSY (BLK) Q0000075 BLADE FUSE ATC 15A (50 W TYPE) 2
Q0000112 BLADE FUSE ATC 10A (25 W TYPE) 2
 T9318283A AAE60X001 MICROPHONE MH-67A8J (W/ CLIP) 1
WIRE ASSY (RED)
RA0746700 T90210151 DC CABLE (50 W TYPE) 1
RA0786200 RA0821900 T9021010 DC CABLE (25 W TYPE) 1
O RING
INTER CONNECTOR SPONGE RUBBER
RA079050A MOBILE BRACKET 1
M4090226 RA079060A KNOB SCREW (for BRACKET) 2
 SPEAKER U9900209 HEX HEAD BOLT HSM5X12B 2

RA0845300 No. VXSTD P/N DESCRIPTION QTY.

RUBBER KNOB
 U10206007 TRUSS HEAD SCREW M2.6X6B 10
  U24308001 BIND HEAD TAPTITE-B M3X8 13
RA1433500
VOL KNOB ASSY  U03308002 SEMS SCREW ASM3X8NI 2
RA1661600  U24306002 TAPTITE SCREW M3X6NI 2
FRONT PANEL ASSY  U71002001 SPRING LOCK WASHER SW2.6 2
 (w/ LIGHT GUIDE, WINDOW)

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 Parts List
REF DESCRIPTION VALUE V/W TOL. MFR'S DESIG VXSTD P/N VERSION SIDE LAY ADR

PCB with Components

MAIN UNIT (w/o Q1009 PA Module) CS2124701 50 W
CS2124702 25 W
FRONT-A UNIT (VX-2100) CB3472001
FRONT-B UNIT (VX-2200) CB3473001

Mechanical Parts
FRONT PANEL ASSY RA1661400 VX-2100
FRONT PANEL ASSY RA1661600 VX-2200
CHASSIS RA079000G
TOP CASE RA0790200
RUBBER PACKING RA080360A
SHIELD CASE RA0790300
RUBBER KNOB RA0845300
VOL KNOB ASSY RA1433500
LIGHT GUIDE RA0787600 VX-2100
HOLDER RA078750A VX-2100
MYLAR SHEET RA1062100 VX-2100
LED FILTER RA0997300 VX-2100
LCD HOLDER RA0786300 VX-2200
LIGHT GUIDE RA078640A VX-2200
REFLECTOR SHEET RA0790900 VX-2200
SPONGE RUBBER RA0786900 VX-2200
INTER CONNECTOR RA0786200 VX-2200

Electrical Parts
SPEAKER 18-ohm M4090226
CONNECTOR P1091172 ANTENNA
CONNECTOR P1091583 EXT SP
WIRE ASSY T9207044B DC POWER CABLE
WIRE ASSY T9207582 FLAT CABLE

MAIN UNIT Electrical Parts

CD1001 CERAMIC DISC JTBC450C7 H7901500 B b5
CF1001 CERAMIC FILTER LTM450EW-A H3900574A A J4
CF1002 CERAMIC FILTER LTM450GW-A H3900573A A J4
F 1001 CHIP FUSE 1.25A FCC16 132ABTP Q0000109 A B2
Q 1009 IC RA60H1317M1A-201 G1094957 50 W A D1
Q 1009 IC RA30H1317M1-201 G1094958 25 W A D1
VR1001 POT. R9710NS-FB15A7.0-A203-005 J60800325 A A5
X 1001 XTAL HC-49SMD 11.0592MHz FYSMD110592 H0103318 A A4
X 1002 TCXO 16.8MHz TTS14VSB-A3 16.80MHZ H9501100 A G4

XF1001 XTAL FILTER MFT67P 67.650MHZ H1102471 A H4

FRONT-A UNIT (VX-2100) Electrical Parts

DS2001 LED ELS-512SURWA/S530-A3 G2090796 A D1

FRONT-B UNIT (VX-2200) Electrical Parts

DS3001 LCD TP5434 (AC061) G6090173 A C1

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 Block Diagram

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 Circuit Description
1. Circuit Configuration by Frequency 2-4. Audio amplifier
The receiver is a double-conversion superheterodyne with Detected signal from Q1036 (NJM2591V) is inputted to
a first intermediate frequency (IF) of 67.65 MHz and a Q1042 (LM2902PW) and is output through the band pass
second IF of 450kHz. The incoming signal from the an- filter inside Q1042 (LM2902PW). When the optional unit
tenna is mixed with the local signal from the VCO/PLL to is installed Q1044 (SN74LV4066APW) is turned “OFF”
produce the first IF of 50.85MHz. This is then mixed with and the AF signal from Q1042 (LM2902PW) goes the op-
the 67.2 MHz second local oscillator output to produce tional unit. When the optional unit is not installed, Q1042
the 450 kHz second IF. This is detected to give the de- (LM2902PW) is turned “ON” and the signal goes through
modulated signal.The transmit signal frequencyis gener- Q1004 (SN74LV4053APM). The signal then goes through
ated by the PLL VCO and modulated by the signal from AF mute switch Q1044 (SN74LV4066APW) de-emphasis
the microphone. It is then amplified and sent to the an- part Q1042 (LM2902PW). amplified with AF power am-
tenna. plifier Q1003 (TDA1519CTH) after passing AF volume
Q1014 (M62364FP). The output of Q1003 (TDA1519CTH)
2. Receiver System drives a speaker (either the internal or external speaker).
2-1. Front-end RF amplifier
The incoming RF signal from the antenna is delivered to 2-5. Squelch Circuit
the RF Unit and passes through the Low-pass filter which There are 13 levels of squelch setting from 0 to 12. The
level 0 means open the squelch. The level 1 means the
removes undesired frequencies by use of varactor diodes,
threshold setting level and level 11 means tight squelch.
tuned band-pass filter consisting of diodes D1003, D1004,
From 2 to 10 is established in the middle of threshold and
D1005, & D1006 (all 1SV323), coils L1006 & L1009, and
tight. The bigger figure is nearer the tight setting. The level
capacitors C1013, C1016, C1033, C1039, C1041, & C1044.
The passed signal is amplified in Q1007 (2SC3356) and 12 becomes setting of carrier squelch.
moreover cuts an image frequency with the band pass
2-5-1. Noise Squelch
filter consisting of coils L1011, L1013, L1014, & L1015,
The noise squelch circuit is composed of the band pass
capacitors C1003, C1011, C1012, C1016, C1022, C1023,
filter of Q1036 (NJM2591V) noise amplifier Q1047
C1027, C1028, C1334, & C1141 and comes into the 1st
(LM2902PW) and noise detector D1047 and D1048 (both
mixer.
MC2850). When a carrier isn't received, the noise ingre-
2-2. First Mixer dient which goes out of the demodulator Q1036
(NJM2591V) is amplified in Q1047 (LM2902PW) through
The 1st mixer consists of the Q1025 (3SK293). Buffered
the band pass filter Q1036 (NJM2951V) is detected to DC
outputfrom the VCO is amplified by Q1023 (2SC5226)
voltage with D1047, D1048 (both MC2850) and is input-
to provide a purefirst local signal between 201.65 and
ted to 15 pin (the A/D port) of the Q1065 (CPU:
241.65 MHz for injection to the first mixer. The output IF
signal is entersfrom the mixer to the crystal filter. The IF LC87F5CC8A). When a carrier is received the DC volt-
signal then passesthrough monolithic crystal filters age becomes “LOW” because the noise is compressed.
When the detected voltage to CPU is “HIGH,” the CPU
XF1001 (±5.5 kHz BW) to strip away all but the desired
stops AF output with Q1044 (SN74LV4053) “OFF” by
signal.
making pin 80 low. When the detection voltage is low the
CPU makes Q1068 “ON” making pin 80 “H” enabling
2-3. IF Amplifier
The first IF signal is amplified by Q1033 (2SC5226). The AF output.
amplifiedfirst IF signal is applied to FM IF subsystem IC
2-5-2. Carrier Squelch
Q1036 (NJM2591) which contains the second mixer sec-
The Pin 14 (A/D port) of Q1065 (CPU: LC87F5CC8A) de-
ond local oscillator limiter amplifier noise amplifier and
tects RSSI voltage output from pin 12 of Q1036
S-meter amplifier. The signal from the refernce oscillator
(NJM2591V), and controls AF output. The RSSI output
is tripled by Q1033 (2SC5226), it is mixed with the IF
signal and becomes 450 kHz. The second IF then passes voltage changes according to the signal strength of car-
through the ceramic filter CF1001 (for wide channels) rier. The stronger signal makes the RSSI voltage higher.
The process of the AF signal control is the same as Noise
CF1002 (for narrow channels) to strip away unwanted
Squelch. The shipping data is adjusted 3dB higher than
mixer products which removes amplitude variations in
squelch tight sensitivity.
the 450 kHz IF before detection of the speech by the
ceramicdiscriminator CD1001.

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 Circuit Description
3. Transmitter System 4-1. VCO
3-1. Mic Amplifier While the radio is receiving, the RX oscillator Q1029
There are two micrphone inputs, J1004 (front) and J1006 (2SK508) in the VCO generates a programmed frequency
(D-Sub). Each microphone inputs has it's own amplifier. between 201.65 and 241.65 MHz as 1st local signal. While
Which micrphone is selected is controlled by the CPU and the radio is transmitting the TX oscillator Q1031
in addition, the amplified AF signal is selected with Flat- (2SC3356) in the VCO generates a frequency between 134
AF selection switch Q1043 (LM2902PW). Mic Gain is and 174 MHz. The output from oscillator is amplified by
adjusted with Mic gain VR Q1014 (M62364PF) through buffer amplifier Q1027 (2SC5226) and becomes the out-
HPF-AMP Q1043 (LM2902PW), and Pre Enphasis and put of the VCO. The output from VCO is divided one is
Mic Mute Q1044 (SN74LV4066) are passed at FLAT-AF amplified by Q1024 (2SC5226) and feed back to pin 6 of
OFF. And, the option use is selected with OPT selection the PLL IC Q1054 (TRF3750IP). The other is amplified in
switch Q1044 (SN74LV4066) by the control from CPU. Q1023 (2SC5226) and in case of the reception it is put
The selected signal enters maximum deviation adjustment into the mixer as the 1st local signal through D1020
volume Q1014 (M62364FP) after it goes out of Buffer Amp (DAN222) in transmission it is amplified in Q1027
Q1043 (LM2902PW) through limiter and splatter filter of (2SC5226) and more amplified in Q1023 (2SC5226)
Q1040 (LM2902PW). The adjusted low frequency signal through D1022 (DA222) and it is put the input terminal
ingredient is amplified by Q1047 (LM2902PW) added of the Power Module Q1009 (S-AV32 for 50 W model or
modulation terminal of TCXO (X1002) the FM modula- S-AV33A for 25 W model).
tion is made by reference oscillator. The high frequency
signal ingredient is amplified Q1043 (LM2902PW), and 4-2. VCV CNTL
the level is adjusted by volume control Q1014 (M62364FP) Tuning voltage (VCV) of the VCO expands the lock range
to make frequency balance between low frequency. After of VCO by controlling the of varactor diode voltage and
that, the signal is delievered to the tranmsit carrier by the control voltage from PLL IC Q1054 (ADF4111BRU).
modulator D1023 (HVC383B). Control voltage is added to the varactor diode after con-
verted to D/A converter Q1029 (M62364FP).
3-2. Drive and Final amplifier
The modulated signal from the VCO Q1031 (2SC3356) is 4-3. PLL
buffered by Q1027 (2SC5226) and amplified by Q1015 The PLL IC Q1054 (ADF4111BRU) consists of reference
(2SC3357). The low-level transmit signal is then applied divider, main divider, phase detector, charge pumps and
to the Power Module Q1009 (S-AV32) for final amplifica- Pulse Swallow Frequency Synthesis. The reference fre-
tion up to 50 watts output power or Q1009 (S-AV33A) for quency from TCXO is inputted to pin 8 of PLL IC Q1054
final amplification up to 25 watts output power. The trans- (ADF4111BRU) and is divided by reference divider. This
mit signal then passes through a low-pass filter to sup- IC is decimal point dividing PLL IC Q1054 (ADF4111BRU)
press harmonic spurious radiation before delivery to the and the dividing ratio becomes 1/8 of usual PLL frequency
antenna. step. Therefore, the output of reference divider is 8 times
of frequencies of the channel step. For example when the
3-3. Automatic Transmit Power Control channel stepping is 5 kHz, the output of reference divider
The output power of Power Module is detected by CM becomes 40 kHz. On the other hand, inputted feed back
coupler, and is detected by D1008 and D1038 (both signal to pin 6 of PLL IC Q1054 (ADF4111BRU) from VCO
HSM88AS) and is inputted to comparator Q1048 is divided with the dividing ratio which becomes same
(LM2902PW). The comparetor compares two different frequency as the output of reference divider. These two
voltages and makes output power stable by controlling signals are compared by phase detector, a phase pulse is
the bias voltage of the power module. There are 3 levels generated. The phase difference pulse and the pulse from
of output power (High, Low-Hi, and Low-Middle for 50 fractional accumulator pass through the charge pumps
W model) or 4 levels of output power (High, Low-Hi, Low- and LPF. This becomes the DC voltage (VCV) to control
Middle, and E-Low for 25 W model) which is switched the VCO. The oscillation frequency of VCO is locked by
by the voltage of Q1014-CH1 (M62364FP). the control of this DC voltage. The PLL serial data from
CPU Q1065 (CPU: LC87F5CC8A) is sent with three lines
4. PLL Frequency Synthesizer of SDO (pin 12), SCK (pin 11) and PSTB (pin 13). The lock
condition of PLL is output from the UL (pin 14) terminal
The frequency synthesizer consists of PLL IC Q1054
and UL becomes “H” at the time of the lock condition
(ADF411BRU) VCO, TCXO (X1002) and buffer amplifier.
The output frequency from TCXO is 16.8 MHz and the and becomes “L” at the time of the unlocked condition.
tolerance is ±2.5 ppm (in the temperature range –30 to The CPU Q1065 (CPU: LC87F5CC8A) always watches
over the UL condition, and when it becomes “L” unlocked
+60 degrees).
condition, the CPU Q1065 (CPU: LC87F5CC8A) prohib-
its transmitting and receiving.

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 Alignment
Introduction Required Test Equipment
The VX-2100/-2200 series has been aligned at the fac-  Radio Tester with calibrated output level at 200 MHz
tory for the specified performance across the entire fre-  In-line Wattmeter with 5% accuracy at 200 MHz
quency range specified. Re­alignment should therefore  50-ohm, 50-W RF Dummy Load
not be necessary except in the event of a com­ponent  Regulated DC Power Supply (standard 13.6V DC,
failure. All component re­place­ment and service should 15A)
be performed only by an autho­rized Motorola Solutions  Frequency Counter: ±0.2 ppm accuracy at 200 MHz
representative, or the warranty policy may be voided.  AF Signal Generator
The following procedures cover the sometimes critical  AC Voltmeter
and tedious adjustments that are not normally required  DC Voltmeter
once the transceiver has left the factory. However, if  VHF Sampling Coupler
damage occurs and some parts are replaced, realign-  IBM ® PC/compatible Computer with Microsoft ®
ment may be required. If a sudden problem occurs Windows® 95 or later operating system
during normal operation, it is likely due to component  Motorola Solutions CE82 Alignment program
failure; realignment should not be done until after the  Motorola Solutions FIF-12 USB Programming Inter-
faulty component has been replaced. face and CT-104A PC Programming Cable

We recommend that servicing be performed only by au-

Alignment Preparation & Precautions
thorized Motorola Solutions service technicians who are
A 50-ohm RF Dummy load and in-line wattmeter must
experienced with the circuitry and fully equipped for
be connected to the main antenna jack in all procedures
repair and alignment. Therefore, if a fault is suspected,
that call for transmission, except where specified other-
contact the dealer from whom the transceiver was pur-
wise. Correct alignment is not possible with an antenna.
chased for instructions regarding repair. Authorized
Motorola Solutions service technicians realign all cir- Beacuse of the BTL (Bridged TransLess) Amplifier cir-
cuits and make complete performance checks to ensure cuit used in the VX-2200/-2100, do not connect eather
compliance with factory specifications after replacing side of the speaker leads to chassis “ground.”
any faulty components. Those who do undertake any After completing one step, read the following step to
of the following alignments are cautioned to proceed determine whether the same test equipment will be re-
at their own risk. Problems caused by unauthorized at- quired. If not, remove the test equipment (except dum-
tempts at realignment are not covered by the warranty my load and wattmeter, if connected) before proceed-
policy. Also, Motorola Solutions must reserve the right ing.
to change circuits and alignment procedures in the in-
terest of improved performance, without notifying own- Correct alignment requires that the ambient tempera-
ers. Under no circumstances should any alignment be ture be the same as that of the transceiver and test
attempted unless the normal function and operation of equipment, and that this temperature be held constant
the transceiver are clearly understood, the cause of the between 20 °C and 30 °C (68 °F ~ 86 °F). When the trans-
malfunction has been clearly pinpointed and any faulty ceiver is brought into the shop from hot or cold air, it
components replaced, and the need for realignment de- should be allowed time to come to room temperature
termined to be absolutely necessary. The following test before alignment.
equipment (and thorough familiarity with its correct Whenever possible, alignments should be made with os-
use) is necessary for complete realignment. Correction cillator shields and circuit boards firmly affixed in place.
of problems caused by misalignment resulting from use Also, the test equipment must be thoroughly warmed
of improper test equipment is not covered under the up before beginning.
warranty policy. While most steps do not require all of
the equipment listed, the interactions of some adjust- Note: Signal levels in dB referred to in this procedure
ments may require that more complex adjustments be are based on 0 dBµ EMF = 1.0 µV.
performed afterwards. Do not attempt to perform only
a single step unless it is clearly isolated electrically from
all other steps. Have all test equipment ready before
beginning, and follow all of the steps in a section in the
order presented.

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 Alignment
Test Setup Basic Alignment Mode
Setup the test equipment as shown below, and then ap- The Basic Alignment mode allows you to align the entire
ply 13.6V DC power to the transceiver. radio. The value of each parameter can be changed to the
desired position by use of the “ ” / “ ” and up/down
50-ohm RF arrow keys, along with direct number input and drag-
Dummy Load Signal Generator
ging of the PC mouse.
RF Sampling
Coupler
Inline ANT To enter the Basic Alignment Mode, select “Basic Align-
Transceiver
Wattmeter ment” in the main “Radio” menu. It will start to “Upload”
MIC DC INPUT
the written personalized data from the radio. Pressing the
Power Supply
Deviation Meter “OK” button will then start the Basic Alignment Mode.
13.6 VDC

FIF-12
Note: when all items are to be aligned, it is strongly rec-
Frequency USB Programming Interface
Counter

USB Jack

The Alignment Tool Outline

Installation the tool
Install the CE82 (Clone Editor) to your PC.
The re-alignment for VX-2200/-2100 series may use the
“Alignment” menu of CE82.
Action of the switches
When the transceiver is in alignment mode, the action of
PTT and KEY is ignored. All of the action is remote con-
trolled by PC.
ommended to align them according to following sequence.
When the item is selected with TAB key, and the F1 key is
Unit pushed, the “Help” file is displayed.
During alignment, the values of dBμV or μV (EMF Detailed information for each step may be found in the
or PD) can be selected or dBm. “Help” file within CE82 (Clone Editor).
1. RX VCO Tune Voltage (RX VCO)
2. TX VCO Tune Voltage (TX VCO)
3. PLL Reference Frequency (Frequency)
4. RX Sensitivity (RX Tune)
5. Squelch (SQL)
6. TX Power
7. Maximum Deviation <Wide> / <Narrow>
8. Sub Audio Deviation <CTCSS> / <DCS>
9. Sequential Tone Deviation

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1. RX VCO Tune Voltage (RX VCO)
This parameter is to align the “Tune Voltage” of RX VCO. This alignment will be done automatically between the radio
and PC.

1. Press the “Start” button on the “Basic Alignment” win-

dow to open the RX VCO Adjustment window.
2. Press the “Start” button to start the alignment then the
“OK” and “Cancel” buttons are inhibited during the
alignment.
3. The aligned value will appear and the “OK”, “Can-
cel” buttons come alive when auto-alignment is fin-
ished.
4. Press the “OK” button on the window, the value of the
alignment for RX VCO will be saved in the radio.

2. TX VCO Tune Voltage (TX VCO)

This parameter is to align the “Tune Voltage” of TX VCO. This alignment will be done automatically between the radio
and PC.

1. Press the “Start” button on the “Basic Alignment” win-

dow to open the TX VCO Adjustment window.
2. Press the “Start” button to start the alignment then the
“OK” and “Cancel" buttons are inhibited during the
alignment.
3. The aligned value will appear and the “OK”, “Can-
cel” buttons come alive when auto-alignment is fin-
ished.
4. Press the “OK” button on the window, the value of the
alignment for TX VCO will be saved in the radio.

3. PLL Reference Frequency (Frequency)

This parameter is to align the reference frequency for PLL. The “TX VCO Tune Voltage” alignment must be done before
this alignment is going to start.

1. Press the “Start” button to start the alignment then the

radio will transmit on the center frequency. It will ap-
pear the Frequency Alignment window.
2. Set the value to get desired frequency by left/right ar-
row key, drag the slide bar by mouse or direct number
input.
3. Press the “OK” button on the alignment window to
save the re-aligned value, the alignment of the PLL Ref-
erence Frequency is accomplished.

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4. RX Sensitivity (RX Tune)
This parameter is to align the RX BPF (Band Pass Filter) for Rx sensitivity. It must be done both alignments of the “RX
VCO Tune Voltage” and “PLL Reference Frequency” before this alignment is going to start.

1. Press the “Start” button to start the alignment.

2. Set the Signal Generator according to the indication,
then press “OK”.
3. Repeat the procedure no.2 until the 3point alignment
is finished.
4. It will show the result of 3 points alignment and press
“OK” then the confirmation window will open.
5. Press “OK” to finish the RX Sensitivity alignment and
save the data.

5. Squelch (SQL)
This parameter is to align the SQL (Squelch) Sensitivity. The “RX VCO Tune Voltage”, “PLL Reference Frequency” and
“RX Sensitivity (RX Tune)” must be done before this alignment is started.
There are several alignments as follows in the Squelch Sensitivity.
Noise SQL Tight <Wide> (TH NSQ W): The Alignment for the Noise SQL Tight level at Wide (5k/4k).
Noise SQL Threshold <Wide> (TH NSQ W): The Alignment for the Noise SQL Threshold level at Wide (5k/4k).
RSSI SQL Level 11 <Wide> (RSSI SQL W): The Alignment for the “level 11“ of the RSSI SQL level at Wide (5k/4k).
RSSI SQL Full Scale <Wide> (S Full Scale W): The Alignment for the RSSI Full Scale level at Wide (5k/4k).
Noise SQL Tight <Narrow> (TI NSQ N): The Alignment for the Noise SQL Tight level at Narrow (2.5k).
Noise SQL Threshold < Narrow > (TH NSQ N): The Alignment for the Noise SQL Threshold level at Narrow (2.5k).
RSSI SQL Level 11 < Narrow > (RSSI SQL N): The Alignment for the “level 11“ of the RSSI SQL level at Narrow (2.5k).
RSSI SQL Full Scale < Narrow > (S Full Scale N): The Alignment for the RSSI Full Scale levle at Narrow (2.5k).

The procedure for all the alignment is as follows.

1. Press the “Start” button to start the alignment.
2. Set the signal generator according to the level indi-
cated, then press “OK”.
3. Press the “OK” button after finish the alignment, then
the data will be saved and the alignment is accom-
plished.

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 Alignment
6. TX Power
Open the “Basic2” window, this parameter is to align the Transmit Output (Hi/Low) Power.
The factory default is as followings.
50 W model 25 W model
High 50 W 25 W
Low-High 25 W 12.5 W
Low-Middle 10 W 5W
E-Low –– 1W
The procedure for the alignments of the TX Power is followings.

1. Press the “Start” button to start the alignment then the

radio will transmit on the center frequency. The TX
Power Alignment window will open on the PC.
2. Set the value to get desired output power by left/right
arrow key, drag the slide bar by mouse or direct num-
ber input.
3. Press the “OK” button on the alignment window to
save the re-aligned value, the alignment of the TX
POWER is accomplished.

7. Maximum Deviation <Wide> / <Narrow>

This parameter is to align the Maximum Deviation (Wide/Narrow). The “TX VCO Tune Voltage” must be done before
this alignment is started.

1. Press the “Start” button to start the alignment.

2. Set the value to get desired deviation (Wide: 4.2kHz,
Narrow: 2.1kHz) on the deviation meter by changing
the slide bar on your PC.
3. Press the “OK” button after getting the desired Devia-
tion to save the re-aligned value, the alignment of the
MAX DEVIATION is accomplished.

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8. Sub Audio Deviation <CTCSS> / <DCS>
This parameter is to align the Deviation of Sub-Audio (CTCSS/DCS). The “TX VCO Tune Voltage” and “Max Deviation”
must be done before this alignment is started.

1. Press the “Start” button to start the alignment.

2. Set the value to get desired deviation (Wide: 0.6kHz)
on the deviation meter by changing the slide bar on
your PC.
3. Press the “OK” button after getting the desired value
to save the re-aligned value, the alignment of the MAX
DEVIATION is accomplished.

9. Sequential Tone Deviation

This parameter is to align the “Sequential Tone Deviation” (for 2-Tone, 5-Tone and DTMF sequential tones).

1. Press the “Start” button to start the alignment.

2. Set the value to get desired deviation by changing the
slide bar on your PC.
3. Press the “OK” button after getting the desired value
to save the re-aligned value, the alignment of the SE-
QUENTIAL TONE DEVIATION is accomplished.

CH (Channel-by-Channel) Fine Alignment Mode

The CH Fine Alignment Mode allows you to align the
radio separately for every operating channel. The value
of each parameter can be changed to the desired position
using the “ ” / “ ” and up/down arrow keys, direct
number input, and by dragging the PC mouse.
To enter the CH Fine Alignment Mode, select “CH Fine
Alignment” in the main “Radio” menu. It will start to
“Upload” the written personalized data from the radio.
Pressing the “OK” button will then start the CH Fine
Alignment Mode.
Note: Detailed information for each step may be found in
the “Help” file within CE82 (Clone Editor).

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 Installation of Option
FVP-25/FVP-35/FVP-36
The FVP-25 is an Encryption/DTMF Pageing Unit which 1. Disconnect the DC power cable.
permits secure voice communications with station within 2. Referring to Figure 1, remove the 8 screws affixing the
your network, while preventing others from listening us- Top Cover, then remove the top cover.
ing normal communications equipment. It allows paging, 3. Referring to Figure 2 & Figure 3, locate the empty con-
and enables selective calling using DTMF tone sequences. nector for the Optional Unit, connect the Optional Unit
here.
The FVP-35 is an Rolling Code Encryption Unit which 4. Replace the Top Cover and 8 screws . Installation is
permits secure voice communications with station with- now complete.
in your network, while preventing others from listening
The VX-2100/-2200 transceiver can not install all Op-
using normal communications equipment.
tional Unit at the same time. The VX-2100/-2200 trans-
The FVP-36 is an Voice Inversion Type Encryption Unit ceiver can install one of FVP-25, FVP-35, and FVP-36.
which permits secure voice communications with station
within your network, while preventing others from lis-
tening using normal communications equipment.

Each optional Unit is easily programmed the configula-

tions using a Vertex CE82 programmer with an IBM PC-
compatible computer.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

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 MAIN Unit (25 W / 50 W)
Circuit Diagram

50 W 25 W
C 1003 5.6 p 6.8 p
C 1011 12 p 10 p
C 1022 22 p -----
C 1036 ----- 12 p
C 1043 12 p -----
C 1357 ----- 3.3 u
C 1359 ----- 47 p
D 1065 L8103R -----
Q 1009 RA60H1317M1A RA30H1317M1
R 1026 3.3 k 1k
R 1027 2.7 k 8.2 k
R 1028 2.7 k 2.2 k
R 1029 220 k 100 k
R 1033 4.7 k 3.3 k
R 1039 100 47
R 1082 ----- 2.2 M
R 1126 10 k 8.2 k

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 ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱFRONT-A Unit (VX-2100)
Circuit Diagram

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 ȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱȱFRONT-B Unit (VX-2200)
Circuit Diagram

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 FVP-25 Encryption/DTMF Pager Unit (Option)
Circuit Diagram

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 FVP-36 Voice Inversion Type Encryption Unit (Option)
Circuit Diagram

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