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Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:40 pm
by oaa
Can you use the same programming cable when programming a Saber and an Astro Saber?
Can you use the same rib box?
Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:46 pm
by Mfire39
Rib yes, but the cables are different by 1 pin location..
-Marc
Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:12 pm
by N4KVE
I have seen & used an adapter to use a Saber cable on an Astro Saber, & vice/versa. Goes between the rib & prog cable. Kawamall sells them. GARY N4KVE
Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:52 am
by Tom in D.C.
The two connection diagrams for the Saber and the Astro Saber 25-pin plugs can be found here:
http://batlabs.com/saber.html
As you can see, connection to pin 6 on one is changed to pin 8 on the other. If you can find an SPDT toggle
switch that's small enough you can install the switch on the DB25 housing and use the programming
cable for both types of radios.
The RIB used is the same for both radios.
Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:33 pm
by Will
Tom,
The full factory cable with a added switch.
That is what I have and it has been working for many years.
Re: Saber / Astro Saber programming cable
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 2:04 pm
by Tom in D.C.
Hi Will,
Seth has the switch on his cable. I just make do with two cables.
Regards,