Astro Saber refuses to pass self test

[Securevoice]

Hi guys,

I have an Astro Saber II flashcode 000001 000000-9 and the damn thing wont pass self test after installing a DES-XL module. Have tried back and forth enabling/disabling secure HW in the CPS as well as removed/installed the module several times but still the same. Radio passes just fine after I´ve removed the module. Thought that all Astro Sabers were born with secure capability as default but I gues I was wrong?

I´ve tried with both the NTN8967 and NTN1153.

 

[K2NEC]

Ok so obviously the board is what is causing the error. Is it because the Sabre isn't compatible with the DES-XL board? It seems like it doesn't want to accept the encryption. Have you tried to program it? Were you able to successfully read/write?

 

[kayn1n32008]

Does the flash support encryption?


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[K2NEC]

Does the flash support encryption?


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No, the flashcode is Conventional operation only

 

[kayn1n32008]

That’s likely part of your issue then


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[Securevoice]

Thanks for replying I appreciate it.

So what I´m looking for then is a decent S-record. Anyone out there having Host version 07.71.00 that maybe could do?

 

[kayn1n32008]

Thanks for replying I appreciate it.



So what I´m looking for then is a decent S-record. Anyone out there having Host version 07.71.00 that maybe could do?

Another issue likely(If you want to use encryption on digital voice) is you have an analogue only flash. You likely also have analogue only DSP as well.

It will probably be easier and cheaper to find an Astro Saber with a encryption capable flash/HOST/DSP than trying to do it yourself. Likely If it has the software capability, it will also have the hardware as well.


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[radioman2001]

You can try FDB tool and change the option package and some of the option strings and see if that works. Granted it will only be analog Securenet. I personally have never heard of an Astro radio not working with secure, but I guess depending on the firmware maybe it doesn't like an enhanced module since the 8967 has DES-OFB which is for P-25.

Also note these exceptions for the 1153:

UCM modules for Astro Saber require
HOST firmware >7.xx. NTN 1712
appears to have replaced the
NTN7771, NTN7772, NTN1152,
NTN1153 and NTN1562 modules.
Note that NTN1712 is a UCM and
requires recent host firmware to
function.