Astro Spectra Issue

[yardbirdjr]

I have several Astro Spectras that seem to work great.

The only issue i am having is when I first power the radio up on a power supply the radio will work fine.

When I read and program the radio and does a reset I keep getting Fail 01/90.

I have to power off the power supply several times before the radio will start working again.

My question is why is this occurring and how do I fix this issue.

I would like to use them with the power supply as a shop radio for listening purposes.

Please let me know, because this is rather annoying to say the least.

Please PM me with suggestions and ideas or fixes.

Thanks

David

[RadioSouth]

Power cords nice and tight ? I had an Analog Spectra show the same error years back and the issue was I was missing the main B+ Turned out radio was powering up with just the ignition sense line and showing that error while cycling on and off or perhaps you need recapping.

[jry]

i think your power supply is bad .

I you haven't tried another on I would do that first.

[motorola_otaku]

If you're sure the voltage to the radio is good you may have a failing VOCON. This has been a known issue with Astro Sabers for a few years now... the EEPROMs have a finite number of write cycles and given their age they're starting to hit the limit.

[radiodude123]

The capacitors leak and short out the command board. Take it from experience that is what is causing this.
Been there done many of those !