Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
09-24-2010, 10:00 AM
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Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
Since I'm buying my first turbine trainer,I need new Tx(I had spectrum DX5e).Currently,Futaba 10C 2,4GHz,Aurora 9 2,4GHz and JR DSX9 2,4GHz seems like the best option at this price range.Which one would be the best for my turbine trainer(Jetmach supersport) and some sport and scale jets after(like Flash and FEJ F16 1:8)?
09-24-2010, 11:06 AM
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RE: Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
You are overlooking one of the best radio systems out there (in my opinion): Airtronics! The SD-10G is awesome, and you could even use the much less expensive, 8 channel Airtronics RDS-8000 for a sport jet. Both of these radios work great and are not prone to interference at all (and use the same type of freq control that Futaba uses).
I have flown all the high end JR, Futaba and Airtronics radios, and my first choice is Airtronics.
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I have flown all the high end JR, Futaba and Airtronics radios, and my first choice is Airtronics.
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09-24-2010, 12:39 PM
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The other Futaba system you might look at is the 8FG Fasst system. It, like the 10C has 8 fully proportional channels a two on/off switch channels. You would need the 14 channel Fasst receiver to use the extra two channels.
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09-24-2010, 01:20 PM
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RE: Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
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You are overlooking one of the best radio systems out there (in my opinion): Airtronics! The SD-10G is awesome, and you could even use the much less expensive, 8 channel Airtronics RDS-8000 for a sport jet. Both of these radios work great and are not prone to interference at all (and use the same type of freq control that Futaba uses).
I have flown all the high end JR, Futaba and Airtronics radios, and my first choice is Airtronics.
Keith
You are overlooking one of the best radio systems out there (in my opinion): Airtronics! The SD-10G is awesome, and you could even use the much less expensive, 8 channel Airtronics RDS-8000 for a sport jet. Both of these radios work great and are not prone to interference at all (and use the same type of freq control that Futaba uses).
I have flown all the high end JR, Futaba and Airtronics radios, and my first choice is Airtronics.
Keith
I really need 9 ch or more cuz at some point I want to have wing lights or operational canopy on scale jet.
09-24-2010, 01:22 PM
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RE: Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
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The other Futaba system you might look at is the 8FG Fasst system. It, like the 10C has 8 fully proportional channels a two on/off switch channels. You would need the 14 channel Fasst receiver to use the extra two channels.
Bruce
The other Futaba system you might look at is the 8FG Fasst system. It, like the 10C has 8 fully proportional channels a two on/off switch channels. You would need the 14 channel Fasst receiver to use the extra two channels.
Bruce
09-24-2010, 01:49 PM
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RE: Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
Yup, only difference is the 8Fg ships with the 8 channel receiver and the 10C ships with the 14 channel. Otherwise they are the same 8 proportional and 2 on/off channels.
Do a close comparison between the two radios, in some areas the 8FG is a more up to date radio, as it uses an SD card for memory expansion and has the ability to be upgraded by the user[8D].
Both are great value, you can't go wrong. For myself, I chose to go with the 8FG
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Do a close comparison between the two radios, in some areas the 8FG is a more up to date radio, as it uses an SD card for memory expansion and has the ability to be upgraded by the user[8D].
Both are great value, you can't go wrong. For myself, I chose to go with the 8FG
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09-24-2010, 02:15 PM
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I fly my Boomerang on 8ch's and IMO if you need more than 8I would not go with the Futaba 10c because on/off channels are diffcult to use.
09-24-2010, 02:23 PM
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RE: Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
I see that airtronics SD10G is fastest,and it also has attractive price -410$ at main hobbies.I think I will go with it.
09-24-2010, 05:59 PM
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You will really like the SD-10G. It's easy to program, uses FHSS, has affordable RXs, 20 modle memory, the ability to upgrade the firmware and the abilty to back it up to your PC....which were the big reasons I bought mine when I was lookikng to change from my Multiplex.
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But then I have to pay another 100-150$ for 14ch receiver.
But then I have to pay another 100-150$ for 14ch receiver.
If you are looking at doing a Good, scale jet... best stop looking at price tags...
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RE: Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
My money is flown by Futaba. Seems to me like you'd go with the most proven brand you can afford to buy. Also, a turbine trainer should need no more than 8 channels anyway....so an 8FG is a perfectly viable option, and a great radio. I have a 10CAP and wouldn't trade it for a 12X or a half dozen SD-10's.
09-26-2010, 07:58 AM
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RE: Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
I don't want to buy another radio in nex 2-3 years and that's why I want 10 channels.(and I will fly both scale and sport jets).
10-12-2010, 02:44 PM
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RE: Tx up to 550$ for turbine jet
Wow,this price can't be beaten:
http://www.skipmillermodels.com/Prod...tCode=SD%2D10G
And for jet trainer I even don't need 10 ch so I can buy 10 ch receiver after when buying scale jet.
http://www.skipmillermodels.com/Prod...tCode=SD%2D10G
And for jet trainer I even don't need 10 ch so I can buy 10 ch receiver after when buying scale jet.
