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Default RE: Futaba RX's & Servos: NO Lithium Bats, 6v Max??

Futaba's official line has always been, "Futaba recommends using 4.8 volt nicad packs, or four 1.5 volt alkaline batteries with their servos and receivers. If you choose to use any battery that is not recommended, you do it at your own risk."

In the US, Hobby Services follows the 'company line' because they probably cannot charge Futaba for warranty work related to damage caused by high voltage.

Just because RCU members write that they use different stuff with no issues, I doubt that Futaba will change their recommendation. If you want warranty coverage you follow Futaba's rules. If your stuff is out of warranty, or you don't care about warranty, you use whatever you want