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Saber Keyloader

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I want a keyloader for my Saber, I dont know dick about
them, so am I smart in getting one, or should I mooch from
my pals ?

If so whats a good price and what if anything do I need to
watch out for so I dont get screwed ?

Thank you for your attention. :baby:
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Well, first off, you didn't mention which encryption algorithm you're using. They all have different keyloaders. I'll assume you're running some variant of DES, since that's what all the cool kids are using.

Since you mentioned having Astro Sabers over on the Batlounge, you want a T3011DX. Fair price is $150-$200, though they usually fetch twice that. They will keyload any DES-equipped Motorola radio all the way from an Expo to an XTS5000, in all the DES variants. (straight DES, -XL, and -OFB)

edit: Oh, the 3011s come in 4 different revisions: AX, BX, CX, and DX. Only a DX will load Astro radios. A CX can be upgraded to a DX if you know someone with the firmware image and the ability to blow it to chips.
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Post by W3ZR »

motorola_otaku wrote:I'll assume you're running some variant of DES, since that's what all the cool kids are using.
That's right, I only need it for my Batlabs/Hamsexy pals.

I accidentally wiped my settings on my Saber last month which
got me thinking I might just find one for myself. I will keep an
eye out. Right now I got a few bills racked up since the crash
I gotta pay off first, but lining up future purchases.
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Post by MattSR »

You can upgrade AX and BX to DX as well if you get an upgrade SRAM chip
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Post by K8TEK »

Good luck getting batteries for the T3011s. Those are a bitch to find.
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K8TEK wrote:Good luck getting batteries for the T3011s. Those are a bitch to find.

Unless you have the saber adapter :baby:
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motorola_otaku wrote:
edit: Oh, the 3011s come in 4 different revisions: AX, BX, CX, and DX. Only a DX will load Astro radios. A CX can be upgraded to a DX if you know someone with the firmware image and the ability to blow it to chips.

Is there an easy way to know if an "A" version has been upgraded? Mine has a worn astro sticker above the regular spot for info.
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Mong wrote:
motorola_otaku wrote:
edit: Oh, the 3011s come in 4 different revisions: AX, BX, CX, and DX. Only a DX will load Astro radios. A CX can be upgraded to a DX if you know someone with the firmware image and the ability to blow it to chips.

Is there an easy way to know if an "A" version has been upgraded? Mine has a worn astro sticker above the regular spot for info.
Duh, it sounds like a tell-tale sign right there. :-P

Look for an EPROM inside that doesn't have the Motorola copyright and part number on it.

Or don't worry about it. If it works, it works regardless of how it got to the state it's in now.
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Post by Tango_Sierra »

I noticed mine started displaying "busy" on boot after the upgrade. I think there are some added options when cycled through Sequence.
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Post by motorola_otaku »

K8TEK wrote:Good luck getting batteries for the T3011s. Those are a bitch to find.
I bought a MX300 in the useless VHF high split for $5 at a hamfest several weeks ago, as a gamble that the attached battery would still hold some juice. It did.

Oh, and you can still get MX batteries from Multiplier via Tessco.

They don't all say "BUSY" on power-up? Mine (an upgraded CX) does.. I just figured they all did.
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Post by tvsjr »

Multipler sells no less than 6 variants of the MX300 battery pack... doesn't seem to hard to get to me.

If anyone wants one, let me know... I can probably order one for you through Tessco.
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tvsjr wrote:Multipler sells no less than 6 variants of the MX300 battery pack... doesn't seem to hard to get to me.

If anyone wants one, let me know... I can probably order one for you through Tessco.
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ka8ypy wrote:
tvsjr wrote:Multipler sells no less than 6 variants of the MX300 battery pack... doesn't seem to hard to get to me.

If anyone wants one, let me know... I can probably order one for you through Tessco.
And if Terry can't, I can drive up the road to Tessco and pick them up and ship them.
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