CONVERTING ASTRO SABER II TO III?

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kotaguchi
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CONVERTING ASTRO SABER II TO III?

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Hi,

Can anyone tell me if a Astro Saber II can easily be converted to a Model III just by swapping out the housing??If it is possible,what steps is needed?



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Re: CONVERTING ASTRO SABER II TO III?

Post by 007 »

This has been covered ad naseum in the past...do a search here or on the interwebz and you will get enough info to make your head spin.

As far as I know, the quick anwser is "yes".
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Re: CONVERTING ASTRO SABER II TO III?

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You need a model III S record in it and a model III front shield so it can utilize the buttons.
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