Motorola SABER RVN4002K User's Guide download pdf (Page 3)

 
On the SABER, the accessory socket is at the rear of
the radio, close to the antenna. It consists of a
number of flat-faced circular contact pads that are
integrated with the plastic case. It is often used for an
external speaker/microphone. 
On some (new) radios this socket is protected by a
removable plastic lid that is held in place with a single
cross-head or safety-hex screw. The required SABER
programming cable used to be available from
Motorola, but is no longer being manufactured.
Luckily, good quality copies are available from auction
sites such as Ebay.
  
The programming cable hooks into the accessory socket on the radio and is locked in place with a simple
screw. Make sure that the cable is fitted properly in order to avoid programming errors. The other end of
the programming cable should be connected to the 25-way socket on the RIB. If you want to create your
own cable, use the diagram below as a guide and use a shielde cable. 
 
Radio Service Software (RSS)
For programming frequencies and (optional) features into the radio, Motorola developed the so-called Radio
Service Software (RSS). The RSS allowed many hidden features inside the radio to be enabled or disabled.
Note that a different RSS is needed for each different type of Motorola radio. 
 
For programming the SABER series radios, the SABER
RSS is needed. Please note that this RSS is not
compatible with the SYSTEMS SABER RSS nor with
the ASTRO SABER RSS. Furthermore, the European
version of the SABER (MX-1000) needs the MX-1000
RSS. Other versions will simply not work and will
generate an error. 
If want to use the RSS to program the Amateur Radio
Frequencies (144-146 MHz and 430-440 MHz) you
may need to patch the RSS first. In order to modify
the RSS for out-of-band frequencies, follow the
guidelines below.
  
Please note that the RSS for the SABER series radios is no longer available from the manufacturer Motorola.
Nevertheless, the copyright restrictions remain in effect, preventing the software from being distributed
freely. All we can suggest is to do a Google search. In any case do not ask us for a copy of this
software, even not for amateur use, as we don't want to break any laws. 
 
RSS Manual
The RSS is written in such a way, that most of the options can only be programmed by an experienced user
or service technician. Whilst using the software is pretty straightforward, the options are not exactly intuitive
and the built-in help files are not particular helpful at all. 
 
Luckily, Motorola has written an extensive and clear
manual for the SABER RSS. It describes the use of the
software in a clear way and gives detailed information
and examples of the many options that can be
programmed with the RSS. 
The software has part number RVN4002K and the
manual can usually be found by doing a simple Google
search. If you find the manual, please download it and
read it carefully before attempting to use the
software. Make sure that you understand the many
functions and options before you start. It will avoid
problems later.
  
Follow the instructions for setting up the software and connecting the radio carefully. Once the PC and
software have been set up correctly, and the radio is connected - via the RIB - to the computer, you should
first try to read the current configuration of the radio. Such a complete configuration is called a CODEPLUG
by Motorola. It contains the frequencies that are assigned to the channels, plus the many options, such as
CTCSS (PL), high-low power, encryption, etc. 
 
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