aeajr
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Ed:
Futaba is all I've ever owned, and I was planning to stay with Futaba while upgrading to at least a six channel system.
My Skysport 4 has served me well in my PT40 and EasySport, but I feel I need more sophistication, (dual rates, etc.) as I progress to the SIG FourStar 40.
2.4 Ghz, with no more frequency pin would be a nice bonus, but I don't want to move too quickly and regret it later.
Maybe I'll make the move later this year.
Fever
Well, the Futaba 6EX 2.4 GHz would be a big upgrade from the Skysport 4 and would give you dual rates, model memories, flapperons and other things you don't have on the Sky Sport.
Just becasue some of us consider this an entry level transmitter with relatively few features only means that our needs are greater than what this system offers. I fly full house gliders, some that need up to 9 channels. Gliders benefit from all kinds of mixes and the like. But the 6EX is still fine for someone who does not need all that stuff. The 72 MHz version, the 6EXAS appears to be quite popular and people seem to like it fine. I have often recommended it as a first computer radio.
If you want to move now and it meets your needs, I see no reason to hesitate. Reports are that it works well in the context of what it is claimed to do. That is all I ever ask of a manufacturer. Make your claims and live up to them. I would say Futaba has done that.
Whether it meets my needs or someone else's needs should not be your deciding factor, only that it meets yours. For flying typical 4 channel glow planes it seems to have everything you would need. If you want to add flaps and landing gear, you have it all. Or if you want to set your aileron servos up on separate channels as flapperons, bingo, you got it. And you can still have landing gear control.
Look at the list of features.
Standard Programming Features:
Trainer function-transmitter can be master or student, compatible
with other Futaba systems
Six model memory
Servo reversing
End point adjustment
Airplane or heli programming
Dual Rate /Exponential for ailerons, rudder and elevator
Fail Safe-safety throttle setting in case of transmitter signal
loss
Battery Fail Safe-safety throttle setting in case of signal loss
Stick Mode-Choose from Mode 1-Mode-4
Changeable Throttle Stick-ratchet for airplanes or smooth for helis
Adjustable Stick Length
Airplane Features;
Programmable Mixing (1 & 2) any two channels can be combined
Pre-Programmed Throttle Cut for safely shutting off engine
Wing mixing for flaperon, flap trim, V-tail and elevon
Helicopter Functions;
Three swashplate types
Five-Point Normal and Idle Up Throttle/Pitch Curves
Revo, Gyro and Swash to Throttle mixing
Swash AFR Adjustable Function Rate for use w/ 3S or 3E swash types
INCLUDES: Futaba 6EX Transmitter
NT8F600B 9.6V 600mAh Transmitter Battery, FUTM1440
FBC-19B(4) Battery Charger, FUTM1830
R606FS Receiver, FUTL7635
Switch Harness-J Style Connector, FUTM4350
Neck Strap
Compared to a Skysport 4, this is a monster powerful system from a top maker in the industry. Seems like a low risk decision to me.
< Message edited by aeajr -- 7/22/2007 6:32:38 PM >
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