
This Adapter works with ASTRO Digital SABER, SABER and Systems SABER radios manufactured on or after September 1, 1994. "CAUTION: Inserting the wrong radio may Damage the Adapter. There is a decal on top of the Astro SVA that gives the following useful data: The part number for a standard SVA is NTN5487A. Other revisions exist, in which case the B in that part number is replaced with a C, D, or E, which is the most current version. The part number for the Astro AVA is NTN7227BSP01.
#Astro saber sva series#
To date, no ConvertaCom for any RUGGEDIZED Saber series radio of any description has ever been sighted. You can switch display microphones as required for the individual radios. Astro Sabers, Sabers, the Saber SI, and Systems Sabers will work in an AVA. The firmware changes adds the support for the Astro.Īn AVA has been confirmed to be UNIVERSAL to ALL radios that carry the Saber name of any type. The main boards in both the AVA and the SVA may be the same otherwise. The AVA's front panel has additional clearance in that spot to allow the radio to enter.įurthermore, the firmware chip in an AVA is believed to be an updated version of the firmware in an SVA. That bump is there to keep you from putting an Astro Saber into an SVA. If you look at the bottom area of the accessory connector on an Astro Saber you will notice that there is a raised area (bump) on it. The front panel of an AVA IS physically different than the one on an SVA. We have heard the question often, "What's the difference between an Astro Saber Vehicular Adapter (AVA) and a normal Saber Vehicular Adapter (SVA)?". "Astro Vehicular Adapter (AVA) Information Please respect this.Here is a copy and npaste from another section of Batlabs: We cannot jeopardize the ability to provide the RadioReference services by allowing this activity to occur. The benefit is you do not need multiple versions for each radio (unlike Motorola). The conventional package is more reasonable though is still several hundred dollars. The trunked package is in upwards of $2,500. One package is for conventional programming and the other for trunked programming.

#Astro saber sva software#
Often the Kenwood software is less than $100 so don't be a cheapskate just purchase it.įor M/A Com/Harris/GE, etc: there are two software packages that program all current and past radios. Typically each series or individual radio requires its own software package. Please use Google or some other search engine to find a dealer that sells the software.

The various other vendors often permit their dealers to sell the software online (i.e., Kenwood).

To obtain Motorola software see the Sticky in the Motorola forum.

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#Astro saber sva free#
We do not want any hurt feelings when your vague post is mistaken for a free request. If you are having trouble legally obtaining software please state so. Your PM's are not private and the administration has the right to read them if there's a hint to criminal activity. Even if you attempt to engage in this activity in PM's we will still enforce the forum rules. The same goes for any private transaction via Private Message. Making a request such as this is attempting to engage in software piracy and this forum cannot be involved or associated with this activity. All requests will be deleted and a forum infraction issued. Please do not make requests for copies of radio programming software which is sold (or was sold) by the manufacturer for any monetary value. To anyone looking to acquire commercial radio programming software:
