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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/27/2011 5:22 AM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/27/2011 5:24 AM   
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Hi guys,

Need advice. The 2.4 and especially the A9 systems seem to need more power. I'm thinking of changing all my planes including Giant scale over to A123 LIFo batteries. Had originally thought about Lipos but don't want to add the regulator into the system. I posted here as this will be for use with the Optima 9's. Also, can you direct me to a good web site concerning Lifo or Lipoly? I've been reading on Hangetimes.com sight and it has been informational but wanted to see some other views. Unless I change my mind I'm leaning toward the A123's eventhough I'll have to invest in some other chargers.

Thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions.

I am using LiFe, which is equivalent to A123, as Rx packs. The charge lasts forever and the recharge time is fast. Also, I can use them, without a regulator, on any system that has servos compatible with 6v. I use FMA 10S chargers. Hobbico sells the LiFe brand, but the packs are long and flat. I bought some EPbuddy brand LiFe batteries at eJets International, last year and this year. A 2500mah pack takes up much less room than the long flat packs and has more capacity for the size. The cells are round.

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/27/2011 5:25 AM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/27/2011 5:28 AM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/27/2011 10:35 AM   
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I wanna see this! no battery ?? LOL

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/27/2011 12:38 PM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/27/2011 2:21 PM   
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Jim,
Not sure if you are talking to me but wanted to clarify, I'm seeking info on switching out all of my 6volt Rx packs.

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/27/2011 5:08 PM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/28/2011 3:37 AM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/28/2011 6:19 AM   
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The standard A9 battery is good for 5+ hours of flying (on time). 
Jim D


hey thanks,I see that LIFE has it own website but I am not sure about there TX batteries being used in the AURORA,it seems they are ok for RX but I cant find any info on the TX batteries in A123,OR LIFE,does anybody use the ZAG style film to protect the AURORA  screen?

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/28/2011 6:26 AM   
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Hi guys,

Need advice. The 2.4 and especially the A9 systems seem to need more power. I'm thinking of changing all my planes including Giant scale over to A123 LIFo batteries. Had originally thought about Lipos but don't want to add the regulator into the system. I posted here as this will be for use with the Optima 9's. Also, can you direct me to a good web site concerning Lifo or Lipoly? I've been reading on Hangetimes.com sight and it has been informational but wanted to see some other views. Unless I change my mind I'm leaning toward the A123's eventhough I'll have to invest in some other chargers.

Thanks in advance for your advice and suggestions.

I am using LiFe, which is equivalent to A123, as Rx packs. The charge lasts forever and the recharge time is fast. Also, I can use them, without a regulator, on any system that has servos compatible with 6v. I use FMA 10S chargers. Hobbico sells the LiFe brand, but the packs are long and flat. I bought some EPbuddy brand LiFe batteries at eJets International, last year and this year. A 2500mah pack takes up much less room than the long flat packs and has more capacity for the size. The cells are round.

THIS might be of some help,for life,A123 INFO   hangtimes.com/a123

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/28/2011 9:46 AM   
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ORIGINAL: goldeagle   hey thanks,I see that LIFE has it own website but I am not sure about there TX batteries being used in the AURORA,it seems they are ok for RX but I cant find any info on the TX batteries in A123,OR LIFE,does anybody use the ZAG style film to protect the AURORA  screen? 


. Aurora 9 - Battery Installed ex Factory is part #54128 "TX NiMH battery (6 cell) Pack (Flat Type) for AUR (RA9) 7.2v / 1300 MAh"(not an Eneloop 2000)...... Includes notes on Battery Compartment Size, Alternate Batteries and 2S Lipo Capabilities for Aurora & Optima RX.
extract = "6. Hitec Transmitters:
Caution: Do Not Use LiFE in Hitec Transmitters using a 6 cell NiCD/NiMH pack
.e.g. Aurora 9, Optic 6 Sport & Optic 5 2.4Ghz. Not only is the size to large for the pocket, the nominal voltage is already at the Low battery Warning level.
Hitec Transmitters using 8 cell NiCD/ 8 cell NiMH packs: e.g. Eclipse and Optic 6
A 3 cell A123 is really to low and a 4 cell A123 (LiFe) is too high.
(A 3 Cell lipo is not ok without a regulator set aprox 10.5-11.0V)"

. Aurora 9 - Screen Protector - Remove or Not and alternate replacements.

ex Hitec USA Support Forum Sticky:
Aurora 9, Spectra Modules & Optima Transceivers
- FAQ & Undocumented Features
- Mixes, Setups,Tips. {Individual Links often updated}

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/28/2011 3:04 PM   
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AT, I'm considering the lifo for the rx side only. The Tx battery seems to perform well.

Again thanks to both for your response.


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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 9/28/2011 5:02 PM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 5:01 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ok so what's the verdict on using the a9 with a gas engine? My setup is a Giles with a dle 20 with an optima 7 rx, I will be using a rcexl opto kill switch, the ignition box is mounted on the firewall and the rx is mounted about 12 inches away from the ignition box. I haven't updated my rxs or Tx since I bought it for several reasons. I do have another brand radio with the same above setup and have used it successfully, just wondering if I need to use that brand until they find out more about the gasser issue if there is such an issue. I'm hoping I can move forward with the a9 on the Giles since I absolutely love this radio for the little time I've used it with my two glow planes I've used it on.

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 3:51 PM   
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I'm getting a second A9 with the XPS module, I will sell the receivers to fund the purchase of the XPS module. I should have them Saturday.
9 ch 3 @ 50$ each
7 ch 2 @ 35$ each
6 ch 3 @ 30$ each

                         YOU ASKE ME IF PAYPAL WAS GOOD,ISAID YES NEED YOUR PAYPAL INFO,NOW YOU ARE TELLING ME YOU SOLD THEM?>                                                                                                                                                                                           

At least you got a reply - I asked if they were still available and did not get the courtesy of a reply. Zero. Simple yes or no was all that was needed.

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 4:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		I been on this thread and a few others for a while now and canavanbob is on all of them blasting the Aurora, from what I see I would not put much creditably on what he says. Heck I bet he don't even have those items to sell there just part of his story he trying to sell everyone on how bad the Aurora is. You can not believe everything you see on these threads because there are guys on here with agendas.


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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 6:21 PM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 8:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have used my Aurora 9pm glow, electric, and gas with no problems what so ever. My radio is one of the early ones with the null zone thing and still no troubles. I was flying all through the different updates with out any issues with controlling my planes. I did have an issue with my DX7, the ailerons were reversed and I put here in on take off. Does this keen it was a bad radio??

100% satisfied with the performance of my radio. Oh yeh, I started following this thread around the time the radio hit the streets.

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 8:24 PM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 8:35 PM   
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I also have one of the early models, and haven't had anything except perfect performance.
Sometimes when you read these forums, it seems like all doom and gloom. You have to remember that of the majority of owners haven't had a bit of trouble with this radio.

Greg

I have been monitoring this thread since the A9 was first introduced. I was surprised, a short time ago, to find a thread on FG that totally rips on the A9. I asked why, on FG, and was told that FG was more into Giant Scale and Gas, which they indicated was a problem with the A9.

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 8:36 PM   
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All updates to TX, Module, RX worked fine, no problems.

The one 'run-time' error I had when trying to update a RX turned out to be a problem with my older laptop.
Used my desktop and the problem went away - not a Hitec problem - Mine.

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 8:42 PM   
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I have used my Aurora 9pm glow, electric, and gas with no problems what so ever. My radio is one of the early ones with the null zone thing and still no troubles. I was flying all through the different updates with out any issues with controlling my planes. I did have an issue with my DX7, the ailerons were reversed and I put here in on take off. Does this keen it was a bad radio??

100% satisfied with the performance of my radio. Oh yeh, I started following this thread around the time the radio hit the streets.

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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 8:46 PM   
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System - 10/3/2011 9:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks guys for the input, I felt pretty confident about the a9 but was a little cautious since there are a few people said something. I'm new to gas as well as with the a9 so I'm just trying to be careful is all. My a9 hasn't ever made me think it was any less reliable than the other brand I already owned for a long time. So far I really love this system, and plan to switch out my fasst rxs for optimas. I think the battery telemetry is probably one of the most important features of the radio. I've seen several planes go down due to an on board battery issue. I've always charged mine before I fly but I keep the planes in our hangar put together during the fall when I can fly them quite a bit so i tend not to take the wings off to inspect the batteries, but with the inboard voltage you'll know immediately if u have a bad cell. Again thanks for the reassurance, now it's off to get my planes ready to fly today!

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