Scan list problem with Astro Saber

Heterodyne · Post by **Heterodyne** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 1:21 pm

Got a bit of a problem with scanlists...

When I change zones on my Astro Saber, the scanlist doesn't change to reflect the new zone.

I change from the EMS to Ham zone, the radio still scans the EMS scanlist instead of the ham scanlist. Turning scan off and back on, even rebooting the radio and disconnecting the battery doesn't work. The only thing that does it is letting the radio sit with the power off for about 20 mins.

Any thoughts? I don't use the scan too often on it, but I do use it.

007 · Post by **007** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 9:36 pm

I've got that programming computer with me, so I'll take a look around and see what sticks out....

Dale Earnhardt · Post by **Dale Earnhardt** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 12:11 am

I was going to say check the personality to see what scan list it on.. ujsually programming error, but just read you said it works when you take off the battery for 20 min, that is wierd......

Radiogeek97 · Post by **Radiogeek97** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 5:53 am

Have you made any programing changes to the radio latley? I had a similar problem with my radio once, i had a personality from 1 zone's scanlist refrenced in 2 zones(error). when i caught it i removed the double refrence and it worked ok.
your problem seems diffrent the way you describe it being ok after 20 min with no power, it may be worth looking into

take care

Heterodyne · Post by **Heterodyne** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 6:51 am

No, I haven't touched it since it was first programmed.

The problem is definitley intermittant, though. When I get my hands on an Astro Saber programming cable again in a few weeks I'll have a look at it, but yeah - it's definitley a curious problem.

I'm wondering if its perhaps a firmware issue, the same problem that prevents me from seeing aliases from other radios (I see the radio ID number on the display instead of the alias I have programmed for that ID.... 3000 instead of JOE'S RADIO)

Radiogeek97 · Post by **Radiogeek97** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 7:48 am

heterodine

dont quote me but i am 95% sure that the AS3 will not alias at all (in conventional mode) in astro mode i belive it will. i believe shaun or one of the other astro guys can confirm 100%

Heterodyne · Post by **Heterodyne** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:04 am

No, mine won't alias in either conventional or Astro..... I've got the soft IDs in, and am able to page other radios with them but all I see are the numbers.

Post by Pj » Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:01 am

The AS3 will not show any aliases. The exception being if a radio is transmitting a soft ID in Astro. Other than that, all numbers.

Hightower · Post by **Hightower** » Sun Jun 13, 2004 12:54 pm

I see they got the alias fixed finally with a firmware upgrade. I would like to have alias too. How much does it cost to have the firmware jacked up to the latest?

Radiogeek97 · Post by **Radiogeek97** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:31 am

hightower

last time i inquired it was $270.00 usd to flat rate an astro saber at the depot. If it was me i would wait till somthing really goes wrong with it and send it in. I sent mine in about a year ago and if i had to add up the cost of the parts to buy would prob be close to a grand (at their prices). As long as the malfunction wasnt from water or abuse the depot will practically rebuild it. The only down side was it came back with a plain "h35" flash!!! but a few nasty calls and a trip back got back my smartzone and astro digital.

PMP · Post by **PMP** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:01 am

What are the part numbers for short Astro Saber Batteries?

Thanks

va3wxm · Post by **va3wxm** » Tue Aug 03, 2004 5:31 am

Looks like either NTN4593DR or NTN4538DR (FM rated).

hamptonbeach · Post by **hamptonbeach** » Thu Aug 05, 2004 11:54 pm

The SHORT battery is NTN7014BR
NiMH 950 mAh 7.5V
$120 list from Moto

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