Originally Posted by
Going Balistic
It's been about 7-8 years since I've been able to fly due to kids sports taking up all of my time. I've been following a few things from afar and was aware of the shift to 2.4 (which was underway as I stopped flying.) I've started viewing forums from various sites like this one that I've belonged to in the past as it appears that I will have some time this coming summer to actually get out and fly again.
Wondering if anyone can point me to some good threads on upgrading my JR8103 to 2.4 GHZ?
It appears that both JR and Futaba are all but gone (at least in N/A.)
I picked up a Spektrum radio at the LHS yesterday and gimble action was not the quality I was used to with JR or Futaba.
IT appears that the only real option is Spectrum??
I found an FrSky module (XJT & DJT) that appear may be a good option, but the difference between the two doesn't appear obvious and I haven't heard back from my email to FrSky.
I've done a fair amount of searching on this and other sites but don't appear to be able to locate any threads on the topic. Perhaps the subject matter is too antiquated.
Thanks
GB
Been using my cheap $50 Turnigy 9x (JR clone) with Frsky XJT and DJT module almost decades now for long range and solid flight application and they really worth it. I also got Spektrum DX7 but replaced with cheap reliable $45 FLYSKY radio. Technology have improve and the price getting more affordable. I used to be FUTABA, Spektrum, JR and SANWA owner but had to admit China made branded has improved a lot so no need to fear...Pro people already using it for long time. In our club older generation still loyal to their old brand while new generation stick to new and cheaper alternative...we're stop using Spektrum due to extreme glitches nearby radio tower and urban (wifi)
Check out my stock radio range on FPV and other in this video..the range for $50 radio is phenomenal and the response time at long range is pretty fast/reponsive...comes with failsafe, telemetry and RSSI too. Btw hobbyking.com carries lots of FRSKY module if you wanted to upgrade your JR.
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