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APX 8000/APX 8500 TROUBLESHOOTING

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Hello,

I am a total rookie, and have no ideal what my limitations are for troubleshooting APX 8000/APX 8500 radios. I have done board/component level repairs over the years, but I m requesting advice on best way forward to resolve issues I have the radios on site that need repair.

I have about 30 radios on site, with a mix of the models listed above. I have very limited experience in communications, and I am trying to learn the hardware/software and terminology. I have CPS, Tuner, AKS(something like that), and the AEROFLEX 8800SX for testing/alignment. We are conventional here.

Whatever help you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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