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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/6/2003 7:23:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		Got a 4000, horrible reliability. two rx failures, two tx failures, manual that is really poor. I have not been impressed. I am now reverting back to my old Ace Micro pros (Ten years and NO failures) and wondering what to buy as a replacements. They are really getting "long of tooth".

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/6/2003 10:27:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		Harry ,as usual we agree more than we disagree.
I too bought Multiplex because it was different and seemed advanced. Once I had it in my hands I realized the concept was great and the execution was poor. That is why I hope the innovation will be mated with some state of the art manufacturing and we will have another good radio line available.
Rory ,
I was refering to MANUFACTURING technology and NO they are not at all advanced in that field. Sorry I won't debate that any further. As I already said the CONCEPTS of Multiplex are fine .
Easy tiger; ----- Good stuff !

T'Bolt , I'm off to look at ur pix

See ya'all

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/6/2003 10:48:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		LF, if you think Hitec is advanced manufacturing, why do most of us refuse to let it anywhere near our models?

Harry

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/6/2003 10:58:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		Most of who, Harry? You're definately in a minority.

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/6/2003 11:06:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		In Europe I am in the majority. Hitec's reputation is trash here. You can barely give the stuff away for free.

Harry

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/6/2003 11:51:20 PM   
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Status: offline 		Harry, been reading this thread, and I wonder why you accuse LF of thoughtless bashing of Multiplex, even after she tells you exactly what her experiences are, and then you turn around and bash Hitec without any substance.

It sounds like YOU are bashing HITEC simply because it is not big in EUROPE.

Let's stick to the facts, folks- I'd like to learn more about the radios themselves.

- George

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/7/2003 12:17:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by HarryC
In Europe I am in the majority. Hitec's reputation is trash here. You can barely give the stuff away for free.

Harry [/QUOTE]

I'll be visiting Europe this spring, please arrange all of the free Hitec you can for me! I will gladly take it.

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/7/2003 1:07:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have nothing but nice things to say about the hitec gear I use. In fact, I trust my jets to hitec receivers and servos, without thinking twice about it.
I used to use their transmitters, but I wanted something with more memories and more charachters for model names. That's really why I went back to Futaba.
Don't know why hitec has such a bad rap according to harryC...oh, well...those people are missing out.

Good stuff, great prices, GREAT service.

To me, it sounds like a match made in heaven. Multiplex can provide a ready-made design for a 12 channel radio, and hitec can put it in a proper case and make it more reliable and cheaper. Hitec gets a better footing in the European market...Multiplex gets to survive!

Aren't the graupner radios repackaged Futaba? What's the story with that? Correct?

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/7/2003 2:33:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		Graupner in Amercia is made by JR, I think

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/7/2003 2:54:25 AM   
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"LF, if you think Hitec is advanced manufacturing, why do most of us refuse to let it anywhere near our models? "



Harry,
I can't explain that one for you . Hitec sells and works well here. Every compaiy has their detractors ,but for the most part we have a good choice in quality radios.

Whatever the reason I hope it isn't bigotry.

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/7/2003 3:20:28 AM   
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Status: offline 		If the marriage between Hitec and Multiplex technologies can provide the MAJORITY of modellers with R/C equipment that makes flying even more reliable and easier then I'll drink a toast to that.
BTW in the UK you can now purchase an EVO for the same price as a 3030.
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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/7/2003 3:43:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by mulligan
It sounds like YOU are bashing HITEC simply because it is not big in EUROPE.[/QUOTE]

I have never once made a comment about Hitec itself. I have told you a fact about what it's reputation is. Its reputation here is poor and hardly anyone will touch it because of that. It is regarded as a dodgy radio that will fail. It advertises heavily, it has the lowest prices but it is still a tiny player in this market. Some people buy the servos but hardly anyone will touch the Tx or Rx. Whether the reputation is justified or not, it has it and it can't shake it off and that's why it can't sell well here.

Harry

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/7/2003 3:51:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by EASYTIGER
Aren't the graupner radios repackaged Futaba? What's the story with that? Correct? [/QUOTE]

Not unless Futaba are making 12 channel radios but failing to sell them under their own name!

Graupner radios are built by JR, Robbe built by Futaba. They are to Graupner and Robbe specifications, both make 12 channel radios, I think Robbe can go even higher (though so can Multiplex with its MultiNaut unit). Neither JR or Futaba make anything under their own label to match the likes of the 12 channel MC24, so they are not merely repackaged Futaba/JR radios with a local brand label slapped on them.

Harry

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/7/2003 8:28:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by HarryC


I have never once made a comment about Hitec itself...

It is regarded as a dodgy radio that will fail.

Harry [/QUOTE]



Really, Harry, I don't want to get into a flame war, but what do you mean? Are you saying you don't know of any particular faults with the radio, but for some reason it has a bad reputation in Europe?

If you know of particular issues with Hitec equipment, please share. Of course, ALL radio equipment has some percentage of failures, but perhaps those in Europe see a pattern of some particular fault?

- George

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Hitec buys Multiplex - 1/7/2003 9:01:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Reputation for a radio system can be quite localized,someone mentioned Royal radios were available kit or factory built.We had some awful homebuilts around and then you couldn't give away any,factory or homebuilt.I still have an 8 channel Royal open gimbal built from a kit,had to get Pete Waters to put it on FM and Ham band a couple of years ago to keep it legal.No radio related failures since it was built in 1978.Some things like a 4 position flap switch,dual throttles I wish I had on my JR 8103,also every function and trim is on a deans plug.you can reverse anything by reversing the plug,also plug any function into any stick,slider or switch.also has dual rate and exponential,the expo is the smoothest I have seen,no way to make it jump.It seems that having a very good product is only a small part of commercial success,Royal fell to cheaper mfg process and marketing

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Where oh where is Phil - 1/7/2003 10:43:47 AM   
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