reemas

I'm thinking of getting a Draganflyer V Ti but I already own a Futaba 9CAP (channel 34) radio.

Can I use my current computerized radio with the draganflyer? would it be cheaper? i can't find any info on their site.

thanks!

Nicoleto

Yes you can use any computerized radio as long as it is Futaba or Hitec compatible. I used to fly my DF with a 9C (Mine had the synthesized module) and works perfectly.

Nicoleto

I forgot to tell you about the price. Yes it would be cheaper to buy the DF without TX. That’s the way I bought mine.

reemas

just called the draganflyer store, and they don't make any model with a channel 34 receiver. would i still be able to make this work? or am i now forced to buy their radio?

thanks for the reply!

Nicoleto

You don’t have to buy their radio. You just have to buy either the synthesized module for your radio or another TX module with the channel you chose when ordering (When ordering just ask the what channels they have available and choose)

reemas

thanks for the reply.

just spoke with them. they sell channel 37, but my radio is on channel 34. would i be able to swap crstyals in the transmitter or is that too difficult?

i'm new to helicopters, so thanks for all your help.

Nicoleto

Don’t worry, just order either a synthesized module for the 9C or a xtal module on channel 37 (either one available at most rc shops). The advantage of having the sensitized module is that it eliminates selecting and installing transmitter crystals so you won’t ever have the problem you’re having right now.
Remember, the DF is not xtal changeable.

13BRV3

Not "user" changeable. When I got my DF-V upgrade from Spectrolutions, I asked about frequencies. Mike said I could get any of the standard freqs, or if I wanted something different, I could send him the crystal, and they'd install and tune it. Now if we could just get 2.4 Ghz

The above is picking nits, and the synth module for the Futaba is the best long term solution, since you can use any 72 Mhz freq at will.

Cheers,
Rusty

VRNowhere

You can send your DF board, along with a Futaba crystal to Spectrolutions and they will replace the built-in crystal with a socket for your Futaba crystal and re-tune your receiver. The turn-around time is about a week and it's well worth it.

Vas