Got my first 2.4 radio
05-26-2011, 10:26 AM
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Got my first 2.4 radio
I just purchased a new Futaba 6J-2 2.4 radio at my local hobby shop. Has anyone used this radio? I couldn't find a review on here and I hope to have this and the plane ready next week. I've read the instuction manual twice and will install this tomorrow. This is my first time dealing with all these adjustments, so wish me luck[8D]
05-26-2011, 10:41 AM
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RE: Got my first 2.4 radio
Congrats and wish you all the best
I cannot forget the moment just few months ago, when I got my first 2.4 GHz radio Hitec Aurora 9. I love it, every thing about it.
I found a review of this radio, is this your radio? check the review otherwise I tried, you may google it as review on Futaba Radios
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=638507
Enjoy your radio and happy flying.
Mody
I cannot forget the moment just few months ago, when I got my first 2.4 GHz radio Hitec Aurora 9. I love it, every thing about it.
I found a review of this radio, is this your radio? check the review otherwise I tried, you may google it as review on Futaba Radios
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=638507
Enjoy your radio and happy flying.
Mody
05-26-2011, 11:34 AM
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Armody mine is the new 6J-2. No visable antenna on mine as its built into the handle
Barracuda I'll keep an eye for the review in the mag. Thanks guys!
Barracuda I'll keep an eye for the review in the mag. Thanks guys!
05-27-2011, 04:31 AM
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RE: Got my first 2.4 radio
That's an interesting rado. I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out why Futaba has come out with a new 2.4 FHSS system that is not compatible with FASST. The new radio certainly looks better than the current 6 ch FASST version and seems to have some nice features, plus it also has 4ch RX available.Verrrrry interesting............ 
05-27-2011, 06:27 AM
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I read the manual last night. Very impressive features for a radio of its price point.
Just off the top of my head.
Low voltage battery fail safe (shuts down throttle when rx voltage is getting low)
Vtail, Flapperon, elevon mixing
Throttle cut for electric or wet fuel, press it in electric mode and it will hold 0 throttle till pressed again.
Just off the top of my head.
Low voltage battery fail safe (shuts down throttle when rx voltage is getting low)
Vtail, Flapperon, elevon mixing
Throttle cut for electric or wet fuel, press it in electric mode and it will hold 0 throttle till pressed again.
05-27-2011, 08:34 AM
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That's an interesting rado. I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out why Futaba has come out with a new 2.4 FHSS system that is not compatible with FASST. The new radio certainly looks better than the current 6 ch FASST version and seems to have some nice features, plus it also has 4ch RX available.Verrrrry interesting............ [img][/img]
That's an interesting rado. I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out why Futaba has come out with a new 2.4 FHSS system that is not compatible with FASST. The new radio certainly looks better than the current 6 ch FASST version and seems to have some nice features, plus it also has 4ch RX available.Verrrrry interesting............ [img][/img]
I am just guessing here.
I have noticed in my travels, an absolute vast number of the DX6i. Meanwhile finding someone flying the 6EX is rare. I am betting this is the futaba answer to that problem.
The 6 channel market is a big one, not having a substantial piece of that has to be annoying. On the other end of things I have noticed a freaking TON of 8FG radios and not many DX8.
The price of the TX, and the really nice price of the R2006GS RX makes this very very attractive.
05-27-2011, 10:33 AM
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RE: Got my first 2.4 radio
The new 18MZ is actually compatible with both Futaba FHSS and S-FHSS as well as FASST compatible receivers. I still don't know why Futaba decided to offer different methods of modulation for 2.4Ghz, but the FHSS receiver line appears like it will be supported by the high end transmitters.
The Futaba 6J looks like a very solid radio with a lot of attractive features for its price point. Hopefully the RCU review will examine the helicopter features as well as the airplane/glider options.
The Futaba 6J looks like a very solid radio with a lot of attractive features for its price point. Hopefully the RCU review will examine the helicopter features as well as the airplane/glider options.
05-27-2011, 12:43 PM
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Well I can tell you that the reviewer flys all 3 
There's no glider programming but it does support 120 and 140ccpm. Only one Idle up though.
The 6J supports both S-FHSS and FHSS though battery failsafe and something else (memory slipping right now) only work in S-FHSS mode.
There's no glider programming but it does support 120 and 140ccpm. Only one Idle up though.
The 6J supports both S-FHSS and FHSS though battery failsafe and something else (memory slipping right now) only work in S-FHSS mode.
