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RSS Programming and KVL Cables
Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2002 2:16 pm
by ASTROMODAT
Regarding the Saber, Systems Saber and the ASTRO Saber:
Does one RSS Programming cable handle all 3 radios? How about the KVL cable---just one for all 3 radios?
Larry
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2002 1:06 am
by wiliki46
Programming cable is different for the saber and Astro saber. All it is is two pins are switched. I regularly use an adapter with my factory saber cable to make it usable for the astro. As for the KVL cables not sure about that.
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2002 12:38 pm
by 515
I've used the TKN8506B KVL cable to keyload both regular Sabers and my Astro Saber with a KVL 3000. Not sure on the Systems Saber, though.
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2002 1:50 pm
by ASTROMODAT
Are the KVL cables for the T3011DX the SAME as the cables for the newer KVL 3000?
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2002 4:00 pm
by mancow
KVL cables work the same on all models, saber, systemssaber, and astro saber. I own all 3 and have keyed all 3.
If you look at the programming cable diagram for the sabers and astros you will see that pin 8 is used on busy line. On the astro pin 6 is connected to busy negative. (I belive this is correct, trying to remember from looking at diagram). I personally used a switch to toggle busy to 6 and 8 and it works fine. I now only have to use one cable and flip a switch to change.
mancow
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2002 11:34 pm
by ASTROMODAT
515 says the same KVL cable works with the Saber and ASTRO Saber.
Mancow says the cables are different---pins 6 and 8 specifically, thus the cable needs modifications to support both radios (add a switch to toggle pins 6 and
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Will the same KVL cable work on the Saber and ASTRO Saber (without adding a switch, etc.)?
Larry
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2002 12:41 am
by KG6EAQ
KVL's are the same, mancow is refering to the programming cables. On those cables the pins are switched.