Thank you for that info on the cable. I checked the pinout for the saber and mine is the correct one.
I absolutely know the error is because my computer is to fast. Next week when I am home I will try the 2 methods that were described earlier.
The radio is useless to me as is and,unfortunately, I am in it more than it's worth right now (spur of the moment purchase). And I had NOTHING (software, hardware, or accy's) for it. I have been slowly acquiring necessary equipment. There will be no return in my investment at this point.
That being said, if I brick it, than I learned from my mistakes. And if I do get it programmed than that will be another lesson learned, for the positive.
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Another problem that can appear as a communications error is if the files for the program are archived (write protected) I have had Windows set the archive bit and then the program will seem to run, when copied to a DOS PC, but at the time the radio is being read, the file for storing data cannot be opened.. This was with Systems Saber software but same may be true for analog saber RSS.
The Saber radio in my opinion is the best radio design, electrically and mechanically and best form factor Motorola ever made. I have a small collection of Systems Sabers and yes these all can be had cheaply.
One thing to watch for, primarily with UHF, is that many System Sabers radios were destined for US Govt use so they are in the 403-433 MHz band which is sort of useless for ham radio or GMRS, though they can operate in the lower part of the ham bad to about 434 MHz. Thankfully the radios are modular so you can transplant the correct modules from an analog 440-470 MHz radio into a Systems Saber that shipped as 403-433 MHz.
I use them for GMRS as they are Part 95a type certified.
You can't kill these radios, fortunately the antennas, batteries and knobs can be had from Chinese vendors. I have rebuilt two batteries with 2200 mAh cylindrical Lithium Ion cells (2 x 4.2V) and they work well. I haven't bought any of the Chinese batteries but probably will try them out.