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   DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS
     - INTRODUCTION
     - RADIO MODEL NOTES
     - LOCATING THE RADIO MODEL
     - RADIO MODEL QUICK LOOKUP
     - MOTOROLA ON-LINE RETAIL PRICE DATABASE
     - CONVENTIONAL SYNTOR (limited information)
       - Introduction
       - Locating Radio Model Numbers
       - Locating Radio Unified Chassis Numbers
       - VHF Model Information
       - VHF Railroad Model information
       - UHF Model information
       - PAC-PL and PAC-RT Vehicle Repeater Model Numbers
       - Service Manuals
       - Programming
       - Audio Routing
         - Tx Audio Routing
       - Audio Muting Interface
       - Repeater Conversions
       - Frequency Agility
       - EPROM Conversion
         - Conversion Page
       - Syntor Accessories
       - Standard Syntor Cable
       - Additional Information
     - CONVENTIONAL SYNTOR X
       - INTRODUCTION
       - NEW RADIO INSPECTION
       - SYNTOR X 9000 CONVERSIONS
       - MODELS
         - Locating Radio Model Numbers
         - Locating Radio Unified Chassis Numbers
           - Unified Chassis Number Tag Photo
           - Unified Chassis Number Ink Stamp Photo
         - Decoding Radio Model and Unified Chassis Numbers
           - Low Band
           - VHF
           - UHF
           - 800 MHz
         - PAC-PL and PAC-RT Vehicle Repeater Model Numbers
         - Notes
       - MANUALS
         - Introduction
         - Radio Service Manuals
         - System 90*s Service Manuals
         - Accessory Service Manuals
         - Hand Held Control Head Service Manuals
         - Test Equipment Manuals
         - VHF Syntor X Service Manual Versions
       - PROGRAMMING
         - Factory Style Programming
         - The "Code Plug" Mode Revealed





 - Syntor X Code Plug
         - Orange Label EEPROM Modules
         - EEPROM Programmers
         - White Label PROM Modules
         - Real World Style Programming
         - Receive Only Programming
         - Talkaround Programming
         - HHCH Notes
         - Code Plug Memory Map
       - CABLES
         - Cable Part Numbers
         - J1 Radio Cable Connector
         - Radio Trouble Shooting Tip
         - 22 Pin and 6 Pin Control Head Connectors
         - Control Head Hookup Examples
           - Clamshell Standard Hookup Diagram UNDER CONSTRUCTION
           - System 90*s Standard Hookup Diagram
         - Cable Wiring Examples
           - Clamshell 32/16/8 Mode Basic Wiring Example
           - Clamshell 32/16 Mode + Scan Head Wiring Example
           - System 90*s 32/16/8 Mode Basic Wiring Example
           - System 90*s 8 Mode Scan Wiring Example
           - System 90*s 32/16 Mode Scan Wiring Example
           - System 90*s 32/16 Mode Scan + MPL Head Wiring Example
           - System 90*s 32/16/8 Mode + Scan Head Wiring Example
         - Special Cable Models
       - CONTROL HEADS & ACCESSORIES
         - Control Head Configuration
         - Clamshell Mode Select Control Heads
           - 1 to 16 Modes Photo
           - 32 Mode Photo
           - 16 Mode Talkaround Photo
         - System 90*s Housings
           - HHN4008A Rear Photo
           - HHN4009A Rear Photo
           - HHN4010A Rear Photo
         - System 90*s Mode Select Control Heads
           - 1 Mode / 8 Mode Bank Select Photo
           - 16 Mode Bank Select Photo
           - 32 Mode Bank Select Photo
           - 2 Mode Select Photo
           - 8 / 16 / 32 Mode Select Photo
           - 8 / 16 / 32 Mode Select + Scan Photo
         - System 90*s Operator Select Non-Priority Scan Modules
           - 8 Mode Operator Select Non-Priority Scan Photo
         - System 90*s Operator Select Multiple PL/DPL Modules (MPL)
           - 8 Code Operator Select MPL Photo
         - System 90*s and System 90 Optional Equipment
           - HLN4026A Touch Code Decoder Photo
           - Touch Code Decoder Circuit Board Photo
           - HLN1077A MDC-600 Selective Call Decoder Photo
           - MDC-600 Selective Call Decoder Circuit Board Photo
         - HHCH Control Headand Accessories
         - PAC-RT and PAC-PL Vehicle Repeater
         - Syntor X Accessories
         - Internal Options for the Syntor X
         - Special Syntor X Parts
         - Control Head Diodes
       - MODE SELECT CONTROL HEAD MODIFICATIONS
         - Tips and Techniques
         - Syntor Clamshell Control Head Conversion to Syntor X
         - 16 Mode to 32 Mode Clamshell Control Head Conversion
           - 32 Mode Conversion Switch Photo
           - 32 Mode Conversion Switch Closeup Photo
         - Other Clamshell Control Head Conversions
         - System 90*s Alternate Control Head 32 Mode Conversions
         - System 90*s 32 Mode Jumpering
         - Scan Enable Switch
           - Clamshell Scan Switch Photo
         - Parts Sources
       - CONTROL HEAD INTERFACE
         - Syntor X Radio - Control Head Communication Scheme
         - Mode Select
         - Display Function
         - Operator Select Non-Priority Scan Boards
           - 8 Mode Operator Select Non-Priority Scan Photo
         - Operator Select Multiple PL/DPL (MPL) Boards
           - 8 Code Operator Select MPL Photo
       - SCANNING
         - Scan Introduction
         - Scan Programming Template Sample
         - Priority and Non-Priority Modes Scan Program Example
         - Priority Mode Scan Programming Example
         - Scan Programming Notes
       - PL/DPL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
         - PL - CTCSS Introduction
         - DPL - DCS Introduction
         - PL/DPL Usage
         - PL/DPL Reverse Burst
         - Operator Select Multiple PL/DPL (MPL)
         - PL/DPL Programming Notes
       - TRANSMITTER TIME OUT TIMER
         - Transmitter Time Introduction
         - Transmitter Time out Timer Programming Notes
       - EXTENDED FREQUENCY MODIFICATIONS
         - Basic Assumptions
         - Basic Receiver Mixer Operation
         - Basic PLL synthesizer Operation
         - Syntor X VCO Operation
         - Syntor X Bandwidth
         - VCO Frequency Adjustment Theory
         - Actual VCO Frequency Adjustments
         - VCO Lock Test
         - Beyond the Basic Assumptions
         - Wrap Up
       - PACKET HOOKUP UNDER CONSTRUCTION
         - Introduction
         - "VBJ" and "VXJ" Radio Model Differences
         - Tx Modulation Controls
         - Trouble Shooting Signal Location Table
         - Packet Modifications
         - Improved Receiver Squelch Recovery Modification
       - PERSONALITY BOARD
         - Personality Boards Information
           - Cable Connector Pin Locator
           - HLN4270A DVP Interface Board and Tx Audio Routing
           - HLN4270B DVP Interface Board and Tx Audio Routing
           - HLN4425A DVP Interface Board and Tx Audio Routing
           - HLN5008A DVP Interface Board and Tx Audio Routing
         - J401 Common Circuits Board Connector
         - J103 Optional HLN5008A Interface Board Connector
         - Microprocessor Part Numbers
         - Motorola Manual Errata
       - RADIO JUMPER SETTINGS
         - Types of Jumpers
         - Personality Boards Jumper Settings and Locators
           - HLN4915A / HLN4760A Jumper Locater
           - HLN4760B Jumper Locater
           - HLN4760C Jumper Locater
           - HLN4257A Jumper Locater
           - TRN8861A Jumper Locater
         - Common Circuits Boards Jumper Settings and Locators
           - HLN4817 Low Band Jumper Locater
           - HLN4838 / HLN5106 VHF Jumper Locater
           - HLN4797 / HLN5148 UHF Jumper Locater
           - TRN8862 800 MHz Jumper Locater
           - HLN4817 Low Band Control Locater
           - HLN4838 / HLN5106 VHF Control Locater
           - HLN4240 VHF Control Locater
           - HLN4797 / HLN5148 UHF Control Locater
           - TRN8862 Control Locator
         - Hand Held Control Head Control Board Jumper Settings and Locators
           - HLN4728 Jumper Locator
         - HLN4270A and HLN4270B DVP Interface Board jumper settings
         - HLN4425A DVP Interface Board jumper settings
         - HLN5008A DVP Interface Board jumper settings
       - 64 MODE SYNTOR X
         - 64 Mode Explanation
         - 64 Mode Programming
         - 64 Mode Control Head Conversion
         - 64 Mode Notes
       - CANADIAN SYNTOR X
         - Introduction
         - Basic Information
           - HLN4240A Common Circuits Board Controls
         - Custom Changes
           - HLN4257A Missing Component Locator
         - PA Power Adjustments
         - Future Projects
         - Contact for Problems
       - SYNTOR X VISUAL TOUR
         - Bottom View
         - Unified Chassis Number (tag and ink stamp)
         - VHF Receiver Standard Filter & Optional Preamplifiers
         - VCO
     - CONVENTIONAL SYNTOR X 9000 and X 9000E
       - INTRODUCTION
       - NEW RADIO INSPECTION
       - NEW RADIO MODIFICATIONS
       - SQUELCH THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT
       - FAIL and ERROR CODE PREFIXES
       - SYSTEMS 9000
         - Systems 9000 Introduction
         - Systems 9000 Control Head Configurations
         - Systems 9000 Rear Control Head Configurations
         - Systems 9000 Securenet Physical Security Housing Configurations
         - Systems 9000 Housings Configurations
         - Systems 9000 SIU Dual Radio Configurations
         - Systems 9000 Control Head Dual Radio Configurations
       - PROGRAMMING
         - Programming Introduction
           - Programming Cable Conversion Side Photo
           - Programming Cable Conversion Front Photo
           - Programming Cable Conversion Top Photo
         - Essential Programming Chips
         - Programming FAQ
           - Programming Computer Speed
           - Attaching and Using a Factory Programming Cable
           - Backing Up Your Code Plug
           - Starting a New Code Plug
           - RSS Frequency Ranges
           - Scan Enable
           - Scan List
           - Scan Squelch
           - Talkback Scan
           - Scan Off HUB
           - Extender
           - DTMF
           - MDC-1200
           - Siren/PA
           - Vehicle Repeater System (VRS)
           - External Options Housing
           - Dual Radios
           - Notes
         - Programming Problems
       - SYNTOR X 9000 CONVERSIONS
         - Syntor X to Syntor X 9000 Comparison and Conversions
           - A Quick and Dirty Syntor X to Syntor X 9000 Conversion
           - The real Syntor X to Syntor X 9000 Conversion
           - Low Band Radio Conversions
         - Syntor X 9000 Extended Frequency Modifications
         - 32 to 64 Mode Conversions
         - 64 to 128 Mode Conversions
         - 128 to 255 Mode Conversions
           - Notes on Selecting Memory Chips
         - Syntor X 9000E to Syntor X 9000 Conversion
         - Converting Non-Securenet "KEJ" Models and Securenet "KXJ Radio Drawers
       - MODELS
         - Locating Radio Model Numbers
         - Locating Radio Unified Chassis Numbers
           - Unified Chassis Number Tag Photo
         - Decoding Radio Model and Unified Chassis Numbers
           - Low Band
           - VHF
           - UHF
           - UHF X 9000E
           - 800 MHz
           - 800 MHz X 9000E
         - PAC-PL and PAC-RT Vehicle Repeater Model Numbers
         - Vehicle Repeater System (VRS) Model Numbers
         - Notes
       - MANUALS
         - Introduction
         - Conventional Radio Service Manuals
         - Dual Operation X 9000E Radio Service Manuals
         - Systems 9000 and Accessories Service Manuals
         - Syntor X 9000 RSS Manuals
         - Systems 9000 Control Head Service Documentation Locator List
         - Motorola Manual Errata
       - CONTROL HEADS
         - Systems 9000 Control Heads
           - HCN1032 Parts Layout
           - Programming Troubleshooting Steps
         - Using Spectra RSS to Reset a Control Head
         - HCN1047 Trunking to Conventional Control Head Conversion
         - Conventional Syntor X 9000 Control Heads
         - Additional Control Head Information
         - Systems 9000 Control Head Information and Cross Reference
         - Looking for Control Head Information
         - Spectra Control Head Information
         - Control Head Keys
         - Basic Control Head Troubleshooting
         - Fail 01/90
       - DEKS
         - Introduction
         - Basic DEK Theory
         - Multiple DEKs
         - DEKs and the Control Head
         - DEK Notes
       - CABLES
         - Radio Trouble Shooting Tip
         - Syntor X 9000 Radio Cable Pin Out
         - Systems 9000 Control Head to Radio Pin Out
         - Systems 9000 Control Head to Microphone Pin Out
         - Systems 9000 Control Head to Vehicle Interface Port (VIP) Pin Out
         - Systems 9000 Direct Entry Keyboard (DEK) Cable Pin Out
         - Systems 9000 Direct Entry Keyboard (DEK) VIP II Pin Out
         - Syntor X 9000 Radio Securenet Physical Security Housing Cable Pin Out
         - Systems 9000 Control Head Securenet Physical Security Housing Cable Pin Outs
         - Syntor X 9000 HKN4246A / HKN4304A Siren/VRS T-Cable Pin Outs
         - Syntor X 9000 HKN4295A External Options Housing/VRS T-Cable Pin Out
         - Syntor X 9000 YKN4214A Dual Radio T-Cable Pin Out
       - BOARDS
         - Personality Boards
           - Cable Connector Pin Locator
           - Bottom Side Locater
           - Receive and Transmit Audio Routing
         - Personality Board Jumpers
           - Jumper Locator for the HLN4925A
           - Jumper Locator for the Top of the HLN5299A
           - Jumper Locator for the Bottom of the HLN5299A
           - Jumper Locator for the Top of the HLN5299B
           - Jumper Locator for the Bottom of the HLN5299B
         - Personality Board J301 Internal Option Board(s) Socket
         - Common Circuits Boards
         - Control Head Circuit Board Pin Out
         - Control Head Jumpers (early version)
           - Jumper Locator for the Bottom of the Control Boards
           - Parts Locator for the Top of the Control Boards
         - Control Head Jumpers (later and latest version)
           - Jumper Locator for the Bottom of the Control Boards
           - Jumper Locator for the Bottom of the New HLN6284C Control Board
           - Jumper Locator for the Bottom of the Display Boards
           - Parts Locator for the Top of the Control Boards
         - DEK Circuit Board Pin Out
       - PARTS
         - Radio Parts
         - Radio Cable Parts
         - Radio T-connector Parts
         - Control Head Parts
         - Speaker Parts
         - Microphone Parts
         - Direct Entry Keyboard (DEK) Parts
         - Auxiliary Switch Panel Parts
         - Vehicle Repeater System (VRS) Parts
       - OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES
         - Control Heads
         - Radio Cables
         - Securenet Physical Security Housing
         - Systems 9000 Housings and Cables
         - Systems 9000 - Dual Radios
         - System Interface Unit (SIU) - Dual Radios
         - Internal Option Boards
         - Internal Options
         - Accessories
         - Option Codes
       - SYNTOR X 9000 VISUAL TOUR
         - Bottom View
         - Unified Chassis Number
         - VHF Receiver Standard Filter & Optional Preamplifiers
         - VCO
     - TRUNKING SYNTOR X and SYNTOR X 9000 (limited information)
       - Introduction
       - Syntor X Trunking Radio Service Manuals
       - Syntor X Trunking Model and Unified Chassis Numbers
       - Syntor X 9000 Trunking Radio Service Manuals
       - Syntor X 9000 Trunking Model and Unified Chassis Numbers
         - HCN1032 Control Head
         - HCN1032 Parts Layout
       - SPECTRA
         - INTRODUCTION
         - SINGLE RADIO DRAWER MOBILE CONFIGURATIONS
         - CONTROL HEAD CONSTRUCTION COMBINATION EXAMPLE
           - Control Head Drawings
         - ORIGINAL STYLE REMOTE MOUNT CONFIGURATIONS
         - SYSTEMS 9000 REMOTE MOUNT CONFIGURATIONS
         - SYSTEMS 9000 PHYSICAL SECURITY CONFIGURATIONS
         - SYSTEMS 9000 HOUSINGS CONFIGURATIONS
         - HHCH NOTES
         - PROGRAMMING TIPS
         - VHF MODEL NOTE
         - SYSTEMS 9000
         - MODELS





 - Spectra Model Chart





 - Spectra Frequency Range Information





 - Spectra VRS





 - Astro Spectra VRS





 - Spectra Options Chart
         - MANUALS
           - Basic and Detailed Service Manuals
           - Early and Later Version Manuals
           - Spectra Manuals
           - Spectra RSS Manuals
           - Unidentified Spectra Manuals
           - Astro Spectra Manuals
         - CABLES
           - Original Style Radio Cable Pin Out
           - Motorcycle Radio Cable Pin Out
           - HHCH Radio Cable Pin Out
           - Accessory Cable Pin Out
           - Motorcycle Accessory Cable Pin Out
           - Systems 9000 Radio Cable Pin Out
           - Systems 9000 Control Head to Microphone Pin Out
           - Systems 9000 Control Head to VIP Pin Out
           - Sytems 9000 Direct Entry Keyboard (DEK) Cable Pin Out
           - Systems 9000 Direct Entry Keyboard (DEK) VIP II Pin Out
           - Spectra Radio to Securenet Physical Security Housing Cable Pin Out
           - Original Style Control Head to Physical Security Housing Cable Pin Out
           - Systems 9000 Control Head to Physical Security Housing Cable Pin Outs
           - Spectra HKN4363 Siren/VRS Cable Pin Outs
           - Spectra HKN6038 VRS Cable Pin Out
           - Syntor X 9000 HKN4304A Siren/PA T-Cable Pin Outs
         - BOARDS
           - Very Early Control Head P103 Connectors
           - Early Control Head P103 Connectors
           - Later Control Head P103 Connectors
           - Control Head P104 Connectors
         - DEKs
           - Introduction
           - Basic DEK Theory
           - Multiple DEKs
           - DEKs and the A9, B9, C9 or E9
           - DEKs and the Other Heads
           - DEK Notes
         - PARTS and ACCESSORIES
           - Spectra Radio Circuit Boards
           - Control Heads
           - Control Head Remote Mount Interface Boards
           - Radio Interconnect Boards
           - Remote Mount Plastic
           - Remote Mount Kits
           - Radio Cables
           - Systems 9000 Housings and Cables
           - Direct Entry Keyboards and Cable
           - Securenet Physical Security Housing
           - Internal Securenet
           - Internal Options
           - Accessories
           - Spectra Service Accessories
           - Radio Installation
           - Control Head A4 Parts
           - Control Head A2 and A5 Parts
           - Control Head A7 Parts
           - Control Head A2, A5 and A7 Parts
           - Control Head A4, A5 and A7 Parts
           - Control Head A4, A5, A7 and A9 Parts
           - Control Head A9 Parts
           - DEK Parts
           - Speaker Parts
       - PL / CTCSS INFORMATION
         - PL / CTCSS Introduction
         - PL / CTCSS Usage
         - PL / CTCSS Reverse Burst
         - Standard PL / CTCSS Tones
       - DPL / DCS INFORMATION<
         - DPL / DCS Introduction
           - Motorola Compensation Alignment
         - DCS Standard Codes Listing
         - DCS Extended and Unusable Codes Listing
         - Additional DCS Information
       - PAC-PL and PAC-RT VEHICLE REPEATERS
         - PAC Introduction
         - PAC-PL Models
         - PAC-RT Models
         - PAC Manuals
         - PAC-PL Vehicle Repeater
         - PAC-RT Vehicle Repeater
         - PAC Cables
         - PAC Cable Wiring Pin Outs
         - PAC Cable Connector Parts List
       - Hand Held Control Head (HHCH)
         - Types of HHCH
         - System Interface Units
         - HHCH Manuals
         - HHCH SIU Configurations
        - PROM PROGRAMMERS
         - PROM Programmer Introduction
         - Common Chip List
         - Programmer Manufacturer Links
       - RADIO WIRING
         - Introduction
         - Universal Guidelines
         - Syntor and Syntor X control head power wiring
         - Remote Mount Syntor X 9000 and Systems 9000 Spectra Control Head Wiring
         - Remote Mount Original Cable Spectra Control Head Wiring
         - Remote Mount Motorcycle Spectra Control Head Wiring
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