saber vs astro saber cable

[K5TLF]

Is there any difference between the cable for the saber vs the astro saber? Are the compatible?

[escomm]

if you mean programming cable then yes they are different and no they are not compatible, the differences are detailed in schematics on the main site

[K5TLF]

OK, Thanks. I looked at the specs on the main site. Would it be ok for me to change the wires on the 25 pin connector or is it not that simple?

[Tom in D.C.]

This page:

http://batlabs.com/saber.html

Pins 1/15/6/4/11 and 1/15/8/4/11 on the RIB connector are different, as shown on the diagrams there.

[Will]

IIRC, the BUSY line is changed to the other polarity. At the 25 pin connector would be the best way..add a switch so the cable can be used for both Saber and ASSTRO Saber.

[N4KVE]

IIRC, the BUSY line is changed to the other polarity. At the 25 pin connector would be the best way..add a switch so the cable can be used for both Saber and ASSTRO Saber.

I did this years ago, & it worked great. Basically, the switch chooses between pin 6 & 8 depending on which radio is being programmed. GARY N4KVE

[K5TLF]

Awesome. Thanks guys! I "modified " my cable, now just gotta try it out! Damn this new Motorola addiction!!!