Saber-X Lunchbox - How do I get it to work?

[n6fnp]

I have a Saber lunchbox portable radio unit (Saber-X?)
that I got from eBay and have some questions on making
it work.

I inserted a VHF Model III Systems Saber HT. I
connected the power cable, but kept the top half
separated from the battery half so I can see the
display on the HT inside the top half. When I
turn on the power knob on the lunchbox unit, I can
see the display on the radio come on. When I change
the channel knob on the lunchbox, the HT display
does not respond.

Is there anything special that needs to be done to
get this working? Will it work okay with a model III
HT.

One other item, I do not have the cable to connect the
handset to the unit. Does anyone know where I can get
one of these cables, or at least a plug so I can try
to make a cable?



-Thor (N6FNP)

[POVoutfitters]

Set the Systems Saber to following conditions:
Radio on, volume about 25%
Channel 16
Flip the Batwing Secure switch to SECURE, even if no board present.

It took me over a year to find this information, and get my Saber-Xs going.

It should work with any model of Systems Saber. I was able to find an inexpensive Model 1, to place in mine.

Rob

[n6fnp]

Rob,


THANKS!!!

That did the trick. I am now able to change channels and receive audio through the
lunchbox speaker!

Now all I need is a cable for the handset, or a conector, or even just the pinout.


-Thor

[dbusse]

I have a junker for parts, but the handset cable is missing. Sorry!

I do have two Saber-X's in active service for our Search and Rescue group. They work great.

Dan

[Tom in D.C.]

Why don't you post the number of pins on the connector
and the diameter of the screw-on cover for the connector?
Many of us have these old pieces just lying around. I'm
thinking, for instance, of the old Moto four-pin microphone
connector for the old beige control heads.