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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 12/28/2007 4:08:27 PM   
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I am not sure about the Radiant and older Vanguard series. I will have to check.
We did add programming to the trainer system to make it compatible with the VG and RD series radios.

Typically trainer systems are not compatible between brands. There are some limited exceptions but it is generally the rule.

Mike

Mike. I didn't intend to confuse the issue by mentioning Futaba. I brought it up because with their new trainer plug there are now three cord options; old to old, old to new & new to new.

My question was; is the RDS8000's trainer system is compatable with your older transmitters and if it is, will the original Airtronics trainer cord work. It's not a huge issue either way, just curious.
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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 12/29/2007 8:09:55 PM   
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I"ve been following this thread with great interest for a while now.
Can't wait for the radio's availability!

This is a note to publicly thank Mike Greenshields for his quick and helpful response to my email.

I emailed Mike late last night with a few questions regarding the RDS8000 and about an RD6000 that I currently own.
Mike was gracious enough to respond to my inquiries this morning!

I think it says quite a bit about a company rep, as well as the company, that takes the time to personally answer a customer's questions.
This was a welcome change to the usual, "please contact ?? at ??, or "try our FAQ's."

Again, thank you Mike for your quick and courteous response!

Al

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 12/29/2007 11:19:41 PM   
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Sorry. Other than TEASING you I can offer no further details. I know it sucks, but on the other hand I think Airtronics fans deserve to know that the Stylus is being replaced with a better, more powerful radio.

Mike


Will this new 10 channel radio also be available in Europe (over here they are named Sanwa) in a 35 Mhz version, and of course in 2,4 GHz ?

Best Regards,
Anders

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 12/30/2007 2:29:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hello Mike, I too have pre-ordered my RDS 8000.............in regards to the receiver antenna and carbon fiber....

1) Will a fiberglass fuselage have any issues with the system?

2) Would Carbon fiber wing tubes have any affect?

Thanks Peter

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 12/30/2007 8:17:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		I cannot speak for what Sanwa releases in Europe. I have trouble enough keeping up with what we're doing here.

However, I am under the assumption that in some form, what is being made for us, is also intended for their world market.

2.4GHz rules vary from country to country, even in Europe, so I'm not sure what modulation will be available in your country. Your agent there, or the major Sanwa Agents in Europe are probably a better source of info than I am.


Carbon and Fiberglass. So far all of our testing shows that fiberglass seems not to be much of a problem.
A carbon spar or two and some tubes seems to be no problem either. The antennas are long enough that you can position them away from any obstacles in your fuselage anyway.

A solid carbon fuselage, however, will be a problem and you'll have to put the antennas outside of the carbon in that instance and still it might affect range according to placement and other conditions.

Mike



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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 1/4/2008 2:44:51 AM   
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Happy New year.. Just checking in to see if you think some time around the 15th is still likely for release .. Also will you be at the AMA show with the radio?

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 1/4/2008 4:38:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		I will be at the AMA Convention. We will be showing the Radio. Exact release date of the RDS8000 is now up to shippers, handlers, customs agents, and other red-tape gov't types.

We're getting there!

Mike Greenshields


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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 1/4/2008 11:33:03 AM   
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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 1/4/2008 10:03:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am awaiting my RDS as well. It will be tested in My Greatplanes 1/4 Scale Patty Wagstaff with a gasoline 45cc Homelite conversion running a magneto. Plane flew perfect with my RD 8000 in PCM. If all goes well it will then go in my 35% Cap 232 running a 3W 120.

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 1/4/2008 11:22:07 PM   
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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 1/5/2008 2:57:40 AM   
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Do you have to use Airtronics servos with the reciever that is going to come with the Radio?

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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 1/5/2008 5:35:28 AM   
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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 1/5/2008 6:36:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		Terry's right. The current Z (blue) connector Airtronics uses is the same wiring order and plug size as the others..


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RE: *Airtronics RD8000 2.4 GHz* - 1/5/2008 8:15:41 AM   
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Any informatin about smaller, cheaper recievers that swana/airtronics are planning on bringing to market for their 2.4gh system?

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