Astro Saber and Saber use same batts and chargers??

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RadioNut
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Astro Saber and Saber use same batts and chargers??

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Just wondering if the batteries and chargers are compatible with each other??

Thanks.
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Post by escomm »

yup 8)
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As far as I know, it's not just that they're compatible with each other, but that they use the same battery and same part number.

escomm's definitely right, though. My Saber and ASTRO Saber share a battery. (Err, not at the same time...)
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Except for the "R", but we all know that :D
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Grog wrote:Except for the "R", but we all know that :D
Wait, are you saying Saber R and ASTRO Saber R use different batteries? I'm in the market for one now, so I'd better figure this out. :lol:
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battery stuff...

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Saber R and Astro Saber R use the same battery.
Saber and Astro Saber use the same battery.
R battery is different from the other type.
Okay?
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Re: battery stuff...

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Tom in D.C. wrote:R battery is different from the other type.
Okay?
Okay, I just misinterpreted what Grog was saying. Thanks for setting me straight.
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Re: battery stuff...

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fogster wrote:
Tom in D.C. wrote:R battery is different from the other type.
Okay?
Okay, I just misinterpreted what Grog was saying. Thanks for setting me straight.
Sorry, just meant the "R" are different from the non-"R" sabers....
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Re: battery stuff...

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Grog wrote:Sorry, just meant the "R" are different from the non-"R" sabers....
Another thing to add here, both ruggedized and non-ruggedized saber batteries do fit into same charger, although R-sabers can not use non-R batteries and vice-versa.
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Post by FireCpt809 »

All Standard Saber accessories will work with a Saber R exept the battery and belt clips .

At one time I was running a Public safety mic with a VHF antenna on my Saber R. Then a Jedi style remote. Now I just use the regular remote.
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