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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/1/2008 1:02:56 AM   
aydin3


 

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Status: offline 		One thing to put in would be examples as per some of the ones on the website...how to use the c-mix for dual rate rudder for example would be nice.

Over all though the manul is great as it is..better than some others Ihave read through

Thanks

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/1/2008 2:46:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Mike,

Any guesstimate on when the Stylus module might see the light of day????


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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/1/2008 1:37:01 PM   
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Mike,

Any guesstimate on when the Stylus module might see the light of day????



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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/1/2008 6:23:08 PM   
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Mike,

Any guesstimate on when the Stylus module might see the light of day????



+1



...and it would really be nice if they figured out a way to use the stock antenna gimbal instead of having a "growth" hanging out the back of the unit.

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/1/2008 10:06:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		1. I do not have a date on the Stylus Module. Sorry. It is part of the development plan for this year but remember, we're also working on a new 10 channel radio, new receivers, servos, an in the preliminary planning for new car and plane radios for 2009! You can expect a lot of new products from Airtronics, but it will take time.

2. I will mention your request to have the antenna mounted in a traditional location! I too prefer the top to the back!

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/4/2008 12:44:37 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nice review of the RDS8000 in the May 2008 issue of Model Airplane News! Five full pages with some nice insets including pilot reviews and even a Q&A with Mike.

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/5/2008 4:38:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		My RDS8000 arrived today! UPS dropped it on my porch just as I was about to leave for my Precinct Convention so I didn't get a chance to play with it. I put it on charge when I got back after 9 pm. Will put the RX in an airplane tomorrow and start learning the programming.

FWIW, the Airtronics 92824, 2.4GHz, 8 channel Rx isn't all that much bigger than the 6 channel Futaba FASST Rx. Antenna orientation is the same as the Futaba; 90 degrees apart. But the coax is longer on the Airt. I'm going to try it in my GP Super Sportster EP, same as I did the Futaba.

CR

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/5/2008 2:30:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Question for those of you who already have the RDS8000: Does your throttle stick have a positive ratchet feel? On my new Xmitter it almost feels like there's no ratchet plate in there. There's some drag but it's not very "clicky."

TIA,

CR

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/5/2008 3:25:13 PM   
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Question for those of you who already have the RDS8000: Does your throttle stick have a positive ratchet feel? On my new Xmitter it almost feels like there's no ratchet plate in there. There's some drag but it's not very "clicky."

TIA,

CR


That is normal.

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/5/2008 7:42:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		That's exactly how I prefer mine. It's a good compromise between flying a heli and plane on the same radio. With a heli, the ratchet notches always end up making the stick click ever so slightly above or below where I need to be to hover.

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/5/2008 9:14:01 PM   
Charley


 

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Status: offline 		Since I fly fixed wing I like the ratchet clicks. They keep me from inadvertently moving the throttle when I'm using the rudder. I once had to replace the ratchet plate in an old Vanguard Tx because the teeth wore down on the original.

I wonder if they have different plates.

CR

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/5/2008 10:18:37 PM   
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Question for those of you who already have the RDS8000: Does your throttle stick have a positive ratchet feel? On my new Xmitter it almost feels like there's no ratchet plate in there. There's some drag but it's not very "clicky."

TIA,

CR


That's a big plus for me. I always remove the back and place a piece of fuel tubing over the detent, so it has tension, but no click.
I always thought the ratchet was best, until I tried it without.

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/6/2008 4:13:55 AM   
Charley


 

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Well, I'll find out how I like it in the morning if the weather holds. Got the radio installed in the SS-EP.

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/7/2008 9:34:39 PM   
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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/7/2008 9:57:29 PM   
Charley


 

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Is their anything this radio can't do? My hobby shop has 2 in stock and I'm going Sunday to get something. I just don't want to say that I wish I'd got something else because I can't .............. ?


Er, well, it can't keep you warm in bed at night.

CR

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 3/7/2008 10:33:24 PM   
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