Need Urgent Help - Astro Saber 3

[nvrescue]

Hi, we just went through a fire and lost by electrical surges and spikes numerous System Saber 3 radios and chargers. I have just obtained a few Astro Saber 3 radios and probably an old programming software version 2.0.......The Astro is model number H04KDH9PW7AN and says Flash 100008-000000-0 and system package H38.

I have successfully installed software on several computers and am using the saber programming cable and motorola rib box but cannot access radio. I desperately need to program these Astros and desperately need some help. These are for search and rescue.

I do not know if it is appropriate for an email (Forum rules) but if anyone can assist me or give me a few minutes of their time I greatly appreciate it. We are in a jam and these are used to save lives.

Thank you,

Laurence Kaplan
America Search And Rescue

[n7maq]

What software do you have? Is it Astro CPS? If so Rev 2.x is older, but that does not mean it will not work, but if the radios have been programmed with newer CPS you will get a "codeplug to new" error when try to program it.

Now the second thing is your programming cable, you said "Saber" cable, not Astro Saber cable. There is a difference, if you want to use a Saber cable for the Astro Saber you need to move a wire on the RIB end. IIRC it is pin 6 to 8, but check the main Batlabs site to be sure.

Jim

Hi, we just went through a fire and lost by electrical surges and spikes numerous System Saber 3 radios and chargers. I have just obtained a few Astro Saber 3 radios and probably an old programming software version 2.0.......The Astro is model number H04KDH9PW7AN and says Flash 100008-000000-0 and system package H38.

I have successfully installed software on several computers and am using the saber programming cable and motorola rib box but cannot access radio. I desperately need to program these Astros and desperately need some help. These are for search and rescue.

I do not know if it is appropriate for an email (Forum rules) but if anyone can assist me or give me a few minutes of their time I greatly appreciate it. We are in a jam and these are used to save lives.

Thank you,

Laurence Kaplan
America Search And Rescue

[Tom in D.C.]

Astrp Sabers use the same software as the XTS3000, and the last versions of that were 5.02.00 and, I think, 5.03.00. Your having a version 2 is an almost sure bet that it won't work with your radios, which in all likelihood were last programmed with the version 5 software.

[nvrescue]

I just recevied version 5 CPS. We have 4 Astros now all same model and close features but just obtained this one and reading the Firmware version on this one below is confusing me. What is ROS and DSP? Please tell me this one is not programmed with a version 7. I am new to Astros but can easily program saber 1-3 and system sabers no problem. I am waiting on a programming cable for Astros

Thanks.


RADIO CONDITION & INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
Motorola Astro Handie-Talkie FM Radio 1 ea: This radio is used, but is in exceptional cosmetic condition and is fully operational. Please take note of the radio keypad buttons, which are bright, crisp and appear to have seen used very little use. The previous owner wrote a small 114 on the side and rear for their inventory purposes, but have little doubt it can be removed easily.
Model No: H04KDH9PW7AN
Serial No: 465AWW0154
FCC ID: AZ489FT3770
Flash Code: 580001-000000-0
Motorola Battery Charger 1 ea: Part No. NTN4734B – The charger is in excellent condition.
Battery 1 ea: OSI Batteries Part No. OS4595 – This is a 7.5 volt battery. The battery DOES NOT CHARGE.
Motorola Antenna 1 ea: The antenna is in excellent condition.
Motorola Accessory Connector Cover 1 ea: Part No. NTN7061A – Cover is in excellent condition.
Motorola Belt Clip 1 ea: Part No. NTN7309A – Clip is in excellent condition.

SPECIFICATIONS (Based on Radio Model Number):
Type of Mount: Hand-Held/Portable
Model Series: 04 Astro Series
Frequency Band: VHF 146 – 178 MHZ – Currently programmed with multiple channels.
Power Level: 4 to 5 watts
Physical Package: Full Keypad with Display
Channel Spacing: Variable/Programmable
Primary Operation: Programmable
Primary System Type: Programmable
Feature Level: Standard Package
Version Letter: Major Change
Unique Model Variation: Standard Package

RADIO FIRMWARE INFORMATION:
Radio Host Software Version (ROS): R07.04.00
DSP Software Version: I07.03.16
EMC Secure Version: R03.43
Encryption Firmware: DES-OFB