Power Amplifier Hardware Generations; Power Amplifier Software And Feature Compatibilities - Motorola ASTRO 25 GTR 8000 Manual

Transceiver FRU Number
Power Efficiency Transceiver
Module w/TCXO Transceiver
Option Card (UHF R2, 435–
524 MHz)
Transceiver Module (UHF R1,
380–435 MHz)
Power Efficiency Transceiver
Module (UHF R1, 380–435
MHz)
Transceiver Module w/OCXO
Transceiver Option Card (UHF
R1, 380–435 MHz)
Power Efficiency Transceiver
Module w/TCXO Transceiver
Option Card (UHF R1, 380–
435 MHz)
Transceiver Module (VHF,
136–174 MHz)
Transceiver Module w/OCXO
Transceiver Option Card (VHF
136–174 MHz)
9.3

Power Amplifier Hardware Generations

Starting in July 2013, the GTR 8000 Base Radio is shipped with a new generation of power amplifier
hardware (referred to in this manual as GEN 2). The hardware updates extend the life of the base radio
as seamlessly as possible. This section details relevant differences and compatibility requirements for
GEN 1 and GEN 2 hardware.
9.3.1

Power Amplifier Software and Feature Compatibilities

The GEN 2 power amplifier hardware is fully backwards compatible and completely interchangeable
with GEN 1 power amplifier hardware. GEN 1 power amplifiers can no longer be ordered; however,
spare inventory of GEN 1 power amplifiers can be used as Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
replacements.
All ASTRO ® 25 system features are supported on GEN 1 and GEN 2 power amplifiers. All ASTRO
system release software is supported on GEN 1 and GEN 2 power amplifiers.
Chapter 9: GTR 8000 Base Radio FRU Procedures
GEN 1 (Shipped before Nov
2013)
DLN6790A
DLN1395A
DLN6786A
DLN1432A
DLN6787A
DLN1376A
DLN1431A
MN003286A01-E
GEN 2 (Shipped starting Ju-
ly 2013)
DLN6887A
DLN6888A
DLN6889A
DLN6890A
DLN6892A
DLN6893A
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