Saber "model swapping"

[kf4sqb]

I've purchased a couple of Sabers on Ebay (still awaiting shipment), a VHF Systems Saber II, and a UHF Saber III. What I want to know is, can I "swap" them? I would like for the VHF to be a III, and don't mind "downgrading" the UHF to a II. Is this possible, or would I be better off maybe trying to trade the Systems Saber II for a "regular" Saber III?

[FireCpt809]

There is no such thing as a Systems saber II either a I or a III. You can put a Saber II case on a SystemsII but then you loose all the keypad funtions other than the 3 orange buttons.

[kf4sqb]

I'm sorry, you're right, I put that backwards. It is a UHF Systems Saber III, and a VHF Saber II. Either way, can I make the VHF a III and the UHF a II by swapping parts between them?

[FireCpt809]

You would have to change the front shield . It can be done with Sabers but not saber to systems.

[DJP126]

IF your VHF Saber II has an 8K control board, all you have to do is put it into a saber III case and reprogram the radio.

[kf4sqb]

OK, I think you've answered my questions. Thanks!

[kf4sqb]

I finally got my Sabers today, and the question I asked is moot. Both radios are VHF. The seller had a typo in the item description. She had the model # of the Systems Saber III listed as "H43" and the Saber II listed as "H34". Turns out that they are both "H34", so I am now the proud owner of a VHF Systems Saber III, and a VHF Saber II. Now I just have to locate the Systems Saber RSS, and I'll be all set!

[AEC]

One of the nice 'features' of the Saber series is that both Systems and standard Sabers can make use of all modules, EXCEPT the front shield/memory.

Encryption modules must also be properly selected as many non smartnet modules will NOT work in a systems Saber, but will work with the standard model.

IE: NTN5835, DES-XL, Smartnet (both Saber models)
NTN4714B, DES-XL, NON smartnet (standard Sabers ONLY).

Aside from minor differences, as well as a completely different RSS package(non-swappable between model types), they are identical.

NEVER attempt programming of a Systems Saber with standard Rss, and the same goes for the Systems Sabers and standard RSS...NO-NO.

Internal radio modules are the same for both Systems and standard models...swap away...go nuts.


And the normal caveat applies:....ALIGNMENT is NECESSARY.

[kf4sqb]

Thanks for the tips, AEC. Luckily for me, I already knew not to try to use the standard RSS on a Systems Saber, or I'd probably already have a brick by now. However, I still haven't been able to locate the Systems Saber software . As it stands right now, I have a Saber II programmed and in use, and a really pretty Motorola paperweight with Systems Saber on the front. It is, however, nice to know that I can swap most internal parts between them, if necessary.