UHF Visar

ChrisM · Post by **ChrisM** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:00 am

I have a Motorola Visar Model: H05RDD9AA4DN. The radio powers on OK but every time I try to transmit I get the Z88 error. Is this just another one of those controller board problems? I opened it up and checked it out, there didn't seem to be any internal damage so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas. Also does anyone know if Motorola STILL repairs these?

MTS2000des · Post by **MTS2000des** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:11 am

have you tried another battery? yes IIRC they are still being serviced at the depot, not sure what the flat rate on them is.

Post by **wavetar** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:59 am

If you only get the '88' error upon transmit, I'd try another battery. The main issue with those units is the controller board is 8-layers and not very rigid. The internal traces thus are prone to breaking very easily...and of course isn't something you're going to be able to see.

Todd

RadioSouth · Post by **RadioSouth** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 11:33 am

No flat rate on the Visar, it's a parts + labor deal. Hopefully it's the battery as mentioned otherwise repair cost would exceed value.

57Shasta · Post by **57Shasta** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:05 pm

I'd say also a power drop and then reset. New battery and go after those cr*ppy little power pins with a pencil eraser. Do the pins travel smoothly? Is the gold worn off?