Boy did I screw up...I type ahead of myself at times and this was the result, Frank is absolutely correct on the difference between the VHF & UHF modules.

I was thinking the same way, but it was typed improperly(think feeling stupid here).

Thanks for the correction regardless!

73!
Ernest A ...

There are major differences between modules in a secure saber over a non secure one, the biggest beign the RX module, IE: NLE9432A, 440-470.
The physical design of this module is NOT the same as a "regular" saber III from my experience, the Saber III's RX modules are square in shape and the Systems ...

Since you tried the somewhat obvious, have you removed the front shield and inspected the ribbon flex cables for proper seating?
Once in a while, the flex cables move out of their crimpoed holes and break contact.
A trick used on the old MT-500s was to apply pressure on the pin receptacles and re ...