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New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 4/12/2004 11:20:08 PM   
MikeMayberry



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Hitec will soon release our new Optic 6 Channel computer radio (Mid June). This radio offers incredible bang for the buck and includes features not found in any radio in it price range (approx $209.99).

For more info go here: http://www.hitecrcd.com

Any questions?

Mike.
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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 4/13/2004 6:20:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mike, does it have selectable Mode 3 and 4, in addition to Mode 1 and 2?

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 4/13/2004 6:51:47 PM   
MikeMayberry



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Mike

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/14/2004 6:58:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Mike:

It looks like you guy's just eliminated the need for the JR 631. I have been flying JR from the beginning, but am intrigued by what I see coming from Hitec. Is the option packed, Optic 6 a result of the merge between Hitec and Multiplex? Is it possible to program "flapperons", "elevator to flap" mixing and regular "flaps" for each plane, or would I have to choose between the "elevator to flap" and "flap" options?

There are some options listed for the Optic 6 that I am not familiar with. Is there a glossary or something that I can go to to get them defined???

Andy

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/14/2004 8:36:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		I fly a twin engine warbird.

Can I... put the Left engine on channel 3 (throttle), put the right engine on channel 5 and slave to channel 3.
Then, dial in the engines with the rotary trim knob? (Assuming I can control channel 5 trim with that knob?)

I do this today with my Eclipse 7 (except I slave 3 to 7, not 3 to 5). But my Eclipse is getting tired and I like some of the Optic 6 features...

Thanks,
Dave

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/20/2004 6:43:39 PM   
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Mike you said that the approx price for that radio is $209.99, but I've found this radio for $140.99 on this site http://h1069844.hobbyshopnow.com/services/advanceresultsDetail.asp?strProd=&strInCategory=RE&tag=hdir . Can this be true? If yes, then it would be cheaper than Flash 4X!

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/21/2004 2:32:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Does this radio have "trim" and "link" functions on the pmixes so you can do dual elevator servos and things like that?

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/27/2004 7:18:30 AM   
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Mike Mayberry is on vaction in Europe. Your questions will be answered ASAP.

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/28/2004 12:18:47 AM   
MikeMayberry



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Status: offline 		Yes, the Optic has an "Ailvator" mix to allow dual elevator mixing.

Mike.

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/28/2004 3:13:03 AM   
Wayne Miller


 

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Can the Optic 6 be used as a slave and a master to a JR 8103 Radio?

Thanks,

Wayne Miller

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/28/2004 7:19:05 PM   
MikeMayberry



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Status: offline 		No, Hitec radios are only trainer compatible with Hitec and some Futabas.

JR is only trainer compatible with itself.

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/28/2004 8:10:33 PM   
Wayne Miller


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Mike,

Thanks for the reply. JR can be used with other radios as long as you use the proper cord. There are some sites that show the different wiring.

Sorry to hear the Hitec is not one of them.

Best regards,

Wayne

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/29/2004 12:04:05 AM   
MikeMayberry



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Status: offline 		Well that's news to me... Kindly point me to that info, I'd like to see it.

Does JR support this?

Mike.

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 5/29/2004 3:55:01 AM   
Wayne Miller


 

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Status: offline 		Hi Mike,

I've got to go out and was unable to do an indepth search, but here is an example site that shows sample wiring for Futaba and JR training cords. There are other sites out there and you may want to do a search.

http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/gadgets.htm

If I can help with anything else, please let me know.

Fly4Fun,

Wayne Miller

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RE: New Optic 6 Channel Radio (What do you want to know?) - 6/1/2004 8:40:00 PM   
MikeMayberry



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Status: offline 		Well since we are talking about hacked cords and not over the counter products, you would probably be able to do the same thing with the Hitec, but I can't say for sure since we would never condone it.

Mike.

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