Re: Advice on a 2.4 GHz radio


"BCRandy" <RMAHEUXR@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| I am new to RC. After hours on a flight sim, I think I am
| ready to invest in my first radio system and a .40 size
| electric trainer aircraft. After some research, I think I
| am pretty well set on a 2.4 GHz radio. Futaba has just come
| out with their 6EX, a designed 2.4 system. The alternative
| is the Spektrum DX-7. I would appreciate input on the
| differences between them and the pros and cons of each -
| anything to help me make an informed buying decision. TIA.
|
|

I don't own either one but have talked to several guys that do. The main
complaint against the Spectrum is that it has two receivers linked
together by a cable and they must be orientated approx. 90° from each
other. Not a problem in a large airplane but can be in a small fuselage.
The Futaba has one receiver with two antennas on it which is much easier
to install.

If I understood them correctly there is a difference in how they
operate. The Spectrum uses two channels out of 41 or so and picks the
best of two signals. The Futaba sequences through the channels and
rejects anything that isn't right and moves on. To me, this fits the
definition of spread spectrum in that the signal is spread over all of
the band.

My vote (for what it's worth) is for the Futaba. But, I am mostly into
sailplanes now days and the fuselage is usually pretty cramped in the
ones I have, and plan to have.

--
OldPhart



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