Saber Keyloader

Post by **W3ZR** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:59 pm

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.

motorola_otaku · Post by **motorola_otaku** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:15 pm

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.

Post by **W3ZR** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:38 pm

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.

MattSR · Post by **MattSR** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:37 am

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

K8TEK · Post by **K8TEK** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:51 pm

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

Mong · Post by **Mong** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:58 pm

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

Unless you have the saber adapter

Mong · Post by **Mong** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:00 pm

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.

Post by **KC8RYW** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:41 pm

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.

Tango_Sierra · Post by **Tango_Sierra** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:44 pm

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

motorola_otaku · Post by **motorola_otaku** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:29 pm

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.

Post by **tvsjr** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:37 pm

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.

Post by **ka8ypy** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:19 pm

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.

akardam · Post by **akardam** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:35 pm

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.

And if neider of dem can, I can drumroll please... play the meetoo game!

escomm · Post by **escomm** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:56 pm

If anyone wants OEM I can pick them up from... Oh wait no I can't