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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/9/2007 5:18:41 PM

aerofundan

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Did some rang checks today the GWS receiver gave me 100 meters I think I am changing my receiver,( longer range ,light ) any suggestions?

What are you using? 72 mhz, 35 mhz?, if 35 mhz, consider the PA Signal RX, if 72 mhz, im using the polks seeker 6, also i've heard good things about the castle berg7.

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/9/2007 9:13:42 PM

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i am using 72mhz and i allso heard good things about the Castle Creations Berg 7P 7Ch.
thay say it is a Full range receiver and it Weighs only 9gr here are the two versions.

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/10/2007 12:48:55 AM

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That is the one i use (vertical pin 72mhz) with a shortened base loaded antenna.

Is that 100 meters with the antenna collapsed (not pulled out) If so that's pretty amazing. If it is with the antenna deployed definitely get better rx.

Are you sure you are not routing the antenna over cf?

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/10/2007 4:13:13 AM

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I use that reciever aswell in my foamy's. It is fast and has excellent range without sacrificing weight.

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/10/2007 6:47:25 AM

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some use them in giant gas planes never mind foamies!

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/10/2007 8:51:48 AM

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That is the one i use (vertical pin 72mhz) with a shortened base loaded antenna.

Is that 100 meters with the antenna collapsed (not pulled out) If so that's pretty amazing. If it is with the antenna deployed definitely get better rx.

Are you sure you are not routing the antenna over cf?

the antenna was deployed

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/10/2007 8:59:11 AM

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Huh... weird. I had one before and gave me way more range than that. I am using a hitec electron 6. Range (antenna collapse is about 100 feet). I've never had any problem with it. You can also take the case off to save some weight.

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/10/2007 9:46:29 AM

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100 feet is 30 meters which is very short range.
On what plane is that?

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/11/2007 12:29:32 AM

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Itai,

the correct method to range-check 72mhz is to walk away from the TX with the plane. To do this, you do not pull out the antenna, it is "collapsed" inside the transmitter!

In most cases (check manufacturer) when you are able to get 100 feet or 30 meters away from the transmitter WITHOUT the antenna pulled out or "extended" and get no glitching you will be fine.

It is best to do this with an assistant who holds the plane securely making sure to stay clear of the propeller and not to restrict surface movement. It is best to do the test with throttle, without throttle and 50% throttle, actuating all surfaces making sure all is smooth.

Then when you extend the antenna the range will be far greater than that...

My 7P with a shortenned base loaded antenna starts to glitch a little at a little over 100 feet with the antenna collapsed and the transmitter on the ground. (The transmitter antenna is NOT EXTENDED OR PULLED OUT for this step) With the antenna extended it is full range; and that is much farther than i could possibly see my KMD.

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/11/2007 6:05:26 PM

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With antenna deployed it gave me 100 meters.
I think I will order the Berg 7P today.

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/13/2007 2:02:37 AM

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definitely 100 meters is unnecessarily restricting yourself. 7P will give you over 1.6KM no problem. And best of all, if someone else turns on their radio on same channel as you while you fly the 7P will ignore it and continue to operate normally under your tx's control!

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/13/2007 3:17:29 AM

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definitely 100 meters is unnecessarily restricting yourself. 7P will give you over 1.6KM no problem. And best of all, if someone else turns on their radio on same channel as you while you fly the 7P will ignore it and continue to operate normally under your tx's control!

Man that Berg receiver really sounds like an awesome piece of equipment! especially that feature you say that it will ignore the signal of other radio on same channel

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/13/2007 4:03:57 AM

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I got a maiden in today! it flew, then it flew again, landed, then it flew again!! How great is that?!

Thing is ridiculous!! Best thing I have ever flown by a LOOOOOOOOOONNNNNGGGG shot!! Take off was short and only at 1\2 throttle over rough grass. I needed a little down trim thats it. First thing I did was discover how slow I can fly this without doing a harrier and holding elevator before it stalls. Just got slower and sloooooower. I could easily walk by the plane ( not that I did, was too focused, first time nervous during a maiden, went away quickly though ) . After I found it, I started doing some touch and goes! I have many other planes that landing almost seem boring with it. Not with this plane, I did about 10 touch and goes continuously!! It looks so awesome to watch it touch the ground so smoothly without controlling it! Then after did some snaps. Wow, insane!! The plane doesn't stop and stall as usuall, it goes through the manouever! Then some KE spins, my favorite stunt! Full power I climbed way up ( I landed right after and my battery was really hot from it!! oops) pointed the nose down, left aileron, then just hit the elevator and rudder with about 1\3 throttle. Then slowly took ailerons off, and it just looked awesome!! Just as well as an edge 540 with their straight leading edge! After landing and letting my battery cool a little bit, I did some rolling harriers. Again addicting!! Although they weren't as low as aerofundan's they still looked really nice and had the same look. Was going straight and had the same "bouncy" look (fingers need work).

All in all, this plane beats any other plane I've ever tried and flown by a long shot! It was windy when I flew and it was still fantastic!

Also there was a person that showed up when I was flying. First time ever a RC pilot comes to watch me fly. After I did a couple snaps with the plane, the guys jaw dropped!! He was stunned and told me thats all he needed to see in order to buy one! Weird first time I even fly the KMD and a guy shows up to see it's greatness!!

LB

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RE: Precision Aerobatics Katana MD Build and Fly - 6/13/2007 5:08:02 AM

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definitely 100 meters is unnecessarily restricting yourself. 7P will give you over 1.6KM no problem. And best of all, if someone else turns on their radio on same channel as you while you fly the 7P will ignore it and continue to operate normally under your tx's control!

Man that Berg receiver really sounds like an awesome piece of equipment! especially that feature you say that it will ignore the signal of other radio on same channel

I know eh? Hard to believe but it's said to be true! It says so on castle's website and i do remember someone actually trying it. ( i am not about to say ditch the frequency board...)

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