motorola saber 1E programming, vhf 146-174 24 channel
new to this system, all I have otherwise is a yaesu vx-150 which was simple to program
I know I need a slow computer, cable, software, etc....
can someone in laymans terms tell me exactly what I need, would like to do it with a small laptop if possible
I need to know processor size, etc
and other parts needed so I can hunt on ebay or whatever and get what I need
also, I would like to get a convertacom for this radio for my truck.... any particular type I need??
thanks in advance
motorola saber 1E programming, vhf 146-174 24 channel
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Get something slow, 486 25 or 33Mhz is ideal, i got a 50Mhz that will program them with the cache turned off in the bios.
Then of course you need, RSS (software), programming cable, RIB (radio interface box), and a bit of patience to learn the Saber RSS!
The Saber uses the SVA, Saber Vehicle Adapter, be careful finding and buying one because the AVA, Astro Vehicle Adapter for the Astro Saber, looks similar but won't work.
The SVA is model number NTN5487, usually followed by an A, B, or even C, to denote the revision of it.
Then of course you need, RSS (software), programming cable, RIB (radio interface box), and a bit of patience to learn the Saber RSS!
The Saber uses the SVA, Saber Vehicle Adapter, be careful finding and buying one because the AVA, Astro Vehicle Adapter for the Astro Saber, looks similar but won't work.
The SVA is model number NTN5487, usually followed by an A, B, or even C, to denote the revision of it.
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S1E setup, etc.
When you get to the point where you're about to take the
big leap and start programming, the first thing to do is to
read the radio's current codeplug and save it.
After you do that you can mess around all you want setting
up the 1E. You have to make a choice with a 1E whether
you want the top switch to do talkaround or switch between
zones 1 and 2. With talkaround you get simplex on all your
repeater channels by using the switch and with the other
switch position you get 24 entirely independent, separate
channels.
One other thing. When you go to load your new program into
the radio you'll be asked if you want to use the setup values
in the program or in the radio. Stick with the radio's values
(hit F6) until you know a lot more about what you're doing.
Usually what's in the radio when it comes to you is pretty
good and that's the reason for keeping it that way.
Make liberal use of the F1 key for help when setting things
up as it will save you a lot of time on the learning curve.
big leap and start programming, the first thing to do is to
read the radio's current codeplug and save it.
After you do that you can mess around all you want setting
up the 1E. You have to make a choice with a 1E whether
you want the top switch to do talkaround or switch between
zones 1 and 2. With talkaround you get simplex on all your
repeater channels by using the switch and with the other
switch position you get 24 entirely independent, separate
channels.
One other thing. When you go to load your new program into
the radio you'll be asked if you want to use the setup values
in the program or in the radio. Stick with the radio's values
(hit F6) until you know a lot more about what you're doing.
Usually what's in the radio when it comes to you is pretty
good and that's the reason for keeping it that way.
Make liberal use of the F1 key for help when setting things
up as it will save you a lot of time on the learning curve.
Tom in D.C.
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