Re: Advice on a 2.4 GHz radio
- From: wilgerdj@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:30:06 -0000
On Aug 27, 6:05 pm, "BCRandy" <RMAHE...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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.
Well, I'm also reasonably new, and have the DX-7, while my buddy has
the Futaba 6EX. Both of us are flying Telemasters with electric
power. Both radios work really well, and the two piece transmitter on
the DX-7 is really a non-issue in a .40 size plane. The 6EX is a
"2.4ized" standard 6 channel Futaba, the DX-7 is basically the same as
a JR 7102 (I think that's the number). The JR fans prefer the
Spektrum, the Futaba fans like the 6EX, but the experienced Futaba
guys at our field are waiting for the 2.4 versions of the 7C and 9C
before they consider replacing anything.
I picked the DX-7 because:
- I found the programming more intuitive than the 6EX, but that's
really personal opinion
- Individual timers for each model memory (6EX doesn't have a timer).
This way if one plane has enough juice for 5 minutes, and the other
10, I don't have to remember (as long as I start the timer)
- The receiver is bound to a specific model memory, so you can't
accidentally fly one model with the settings for another (for example,
a reversed channel).
- Personally, I think it will be "enough" radio for me for a long
time, whereas I could see growing out of the 6EX and wanting to move
up in a couple years.
At the end of the day, once the plane is set up and you're flying it,
either radio is great for a beginner. In the short time I've been at
this, neither 2.4 radio has had a glitch, even flying the Telemasters
(6 foot wing) to "can't quite see what it's doing" altitude. There
has been at least one plane almost "shot down" when someone
inadvertently powered up their radio in the pits on the same channel,
and we have a small club.
.
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