Can somone tell me why some Sabers have 2 Battery posts, and others have 4?
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Saber BAttery Posts 2-4???
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The reason is simple, your 4 battery posts are the older style, the case should also have recessed front plate with exposed keys while the later(newer) version has only two contacts on the bottom and a flush faceplate with flush keys as well.
Thsi later design protects the keypad from damage and accidental key presses and even shearing off of the keys in certain instances.
I believe the design change took place around 1990/91 to the new style you see predominantly on Ebay and hamfests.
I bought my first model III in mid 1991, and my radio had the later design.
That's all the data I have at the moment, I hope it helps.
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Thsi later design protects the keypad from damage and accidental key presses and even shearing off of the keys in certain instances.
I believe the design change took place around 1990/91 to the new style you see predominantly on Ebay and hamfests.
I bought my first model III in mid 1991, and my radio had the later design.
That's all the data I have at the moment, I hope it helps.
73!
Enterprize.....One to beam up!
2 vs 4
The 4 contact version housings are pretty scarce.. Ive only ever seen a couple. I have a 4 contact battery if found in a parts bin once, date code is 88. Only one ive ever seen.