SAB FAQ

  1. What is the difference between the Syntor Adapter Board (SAB) and the MCX-100 Adapter Board (MAB). 

  2. Can I use a MCX-100 Adapter Board (MAB) in a Syntor?

  3. Can I use a SAB in a MCX-100? 

  4. Can I use the SAB in my Syntor-X?

  5. Do you guarantee that the SAB will work with my Syntor?

  6. Can I use the SAB to replace the Syntor PL Prom?

  7. How hard is it to replace the existing PROM in a Syntor?  

  8. What type of memory storage device can the SAB use?  

  9. What kind of programmer do I need to program the Syntor Adapter Boards?

  10. What kind of software will program the Syntor Adapter Boards?  

What is the difference between the Syntor Adapter Board (SAB) and the MCX-100 Adapter Board (MAB).

        The Syntor Adapter Board is much larger and the memory storage chip can be removed for programming in a standard programmer.

        The MCX-100 Adapter Board is much smaller in size and utilizes surface mount components to fit into the MCX-100 with no modifications to the radio.  The eeprom on the SAB is not removable and our MAB programming adapter must be used to program it.

 

Can I use my MCX-100 Adapter Board (MAB) in my Syntor?

        Yes, the MAB will work in the Syntor, but it must be reprogrammed with the proper frequncy data to work with the Syntor.  

 

Can I use my Syntor Adapter Board (SAB) in my MCX-100?

        No, it won't fit, unless you enjoy performing a tremendous amount of modifications to the radio housing.  

 

Can I use the SAB in my Syntor-X?

        No, the SAB is not compatible with the SYNTOR-X radios.  Contact us if you need your SYNTOR-X reprogrammed.

 

Do you guarantee that the SAB will work with my Syntor?

      We guarantee that the SAB is pin for pin compatible with the 82S129 & 82S131 Proms.  It is up to you to verify the operation of your radio and to tune and align it for proper operation.  Please see our Syntor Programming Limitations  for more information.

 

Can I use the SAB to replace the Syntor PL Prom?

        No, the SAB is not compatible with the PL prom used in the SYNTOR multi-PL board.  We have a PL prom to Eprom converter on the drawing board, but it is fairly low on our priority list.

 

How hard is it to replace the existing PROM in a Syntor?

        Fairly easy, open up the radio, remove the old  PROM and install the SAB in its place.

 

What type of memory storage device can the SAB use?

        The SAB uses a 24 pin socket than allows it to be used with different eproms or eeproms.  The default configuration for the SAB is a 2716 or 2732 eprom, but can be reconfigured to work with a 2804 or 2816 eeprom by changing jumpers on the SAB. 

 

What kind of programmer do I need to program the Syntor Adapter Boards?

        You will need:

  1. An eeprom programmer that can program the eeprom used in your SAB (either a 2716 /2732 eprom or 2804/2816 eeprom.  We use an Andromeda Research AR-32.

 

What kind of software will program the Syntor Adapter Boards?  

In order to program the SAB, you can either generate the information from scratch or use one of the software packages available on the Internet.  We have tried the following software and both work with the SAB: 

We have no connection with either supplier, we purchased the software like everyone else.