Can you use the same programming cable when programming a Saber and an Astro Saber?
Can you use the same rib box?
Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
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Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
Rib yes, but the cables are different by 1 pin location..
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If your radio has old firmware, programming it with the latest CPS will not add any new features unless you have the latest firmware to match..
CPS = Customer Programming Software, Not CPS Software.
If your radio has old firmware, programming it with the latest CPS will not add any new features unless you have the latest firmware to match..
CPS = Customer Programming Software, Not CPS Software.
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Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
I have seen & used an adapter to use a Saber cable on an Astro Saber, & vice/versa. Goes between the rib & prog cable. Kawamall sells them. GARY N4KVE
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Tom in D.C.
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Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
The two connection diagrams for the Saber and the Astro Saber 25-pin plugs can be found here:
http://batlabs.com/saber.html
As you can see, connection to pin 6 on one is changed to pin 8 on the other. If you can find an SPDT toggle
switch that's small enough you can install the switch on the DB25 housing and use the programming
cable for both types of radios.
The RIB used is the same for both radios.
http://batlabs.com/saber.html
As you can see, connection to pin 6 on one is changed to pin 8 on the other. If you can find an SPDT toggle
switch that's small enough you can install the switch on the DB25 housing and use the programming
cable for both types of radios.
The RIB used is the same for both radios.
Tom in D.C.
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Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
Tom,
The full factory cable with a added switch.
That is what I have and it has been working for many years.
The full factory cable with a added switch.
That is what I have and it has been working for many years.
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Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
Hi Will,
Seth has the switch on his cable. I just make do with two cables.
Regards,
Seth has the switch on his cable. I just make do with two cables.
Regards,
Tom in D.C.
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that children may not be sent by parcel post.
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