System Saber

[yardbird]

Hello All!

I need some big time help?

I have a System Saber and I am having a time trying to program this stupid radio.

I have even went as far as to buy a 386 laptop and still can't get it programmed.

I have the correct software, RIB Box, and cable.

When I go to read the radio. I get a checksum error or busy line. It tells me to turn the radio off then back on and still nothing.

I think I read somewhere the radio had to be placed into programming mode. My question is how do I accomplish this?

I have programmed Motorola radios for years, and this is the first one to kick my tail.

Any advise would greatly be appreciated

Thanks

David

 

[mancow]

What is the version of the software?

Also, are you sure it's a SYSTEMS saber? Could it be a recased saber?

 

[FFPM571]

there is no programming mode on a systems saber. I have one that worked fine then stopped taking programming. It may be a bad zeiner diode that is in the accessory connector circut.

 

[b7spectra]

You need to ensure that you have the LATEST software to read the radio. I have several Sabers that on the case they say System Saber, but they are a plain jane model. Try using regular Saber software as well.

 

[yardbird]

Sorry it took so long to reply back.

the software versions I currently have on my 386 are as follows;

System Saber

R-04.00.02
October 7, 1994

Saber
R-07.01.00
September 1, 2003

Saber
R-06.01.00
july 24, 1991

Hope this will help me

Thanks guys

David