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AR 500 receiver
Is the Specktrum AR500 really a full range receiver . I am building a light glider and do not trust the micro light park flyer receivers. I would always be worrying if I got too high I would loose signal. Anyone a have any experience with the AR500 . Why the long antenna on one side I thought the short antennas were tuned to 2.4
"Spektrum’s AR500 is a full range receiver ideal for sport aircraft pilots who are looking for simple, reliable 2.4GHz DSM2™ technology"
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"Spektrum’s AR500 is a full range receiver ideal for sport aircraft pilots who are looking for simple, reliable 2.4GHz DSM2™ technology"
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RE: AR 500 receiver
DSM2 means full range. That is, as far as you can see.
The antenna is like that (short antenna and long) to mimic the placement of a remote receiver antenna as is seen with other receivers such as the AR 6200. Only the last two or so inches of the long side actually aacts as an antenna.
The antenna is like that (short antenna and long) to mimic the placement of a remote receiver antenna as is seen with other receivers such as the AR 6200. Only the last two or so inches of the long side actually aacts as an antenna.
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RE: AR 500 receiver
ORIGINAL: Bill_Francis
DSM2 means full range. That is, as far as you can see.
The antenna is like that (short antenna and long) to mimic the placement of a remote receiver antenna as is seen with other receivers such as the AR 6200. Only the last two or so inches of the long side actually aacts as an antenna.
DSM2 means full range. That is, as far as you can see.
The antenna is like that (short antenna and long) to mimic the placement of a remote receiver antenna as is seen with other receivers such as the AR 6200. Only the last two or so inches of the long side actually aacts as an antenna.
I'm very glad to see Spektrum is trying this antenna configuration and I hope they'll offer another unit with TWO of these style antennas like the FASST systems RX's have. I just bought a Futaba system chiefly cause the balun antennas are a lot easier to set up in full carbon glider/hotliner type airframes.
BTW, DSM2 does not necessarily mean "Full Range" as in getting a good long range check. The AR6100 is a DSM2 RX and that's a very short range RX. DSM2 refers to the proprietary data processing scheme Spektrum employs which yields a faster response data link than the previous DX6 and virtually all 72 MHz systems allow.
I did a thread a while back which proved the older AR6000 RX has a much better range check than the AR6100. Although DSM (DX6 and the AR6000) is considered inferior to DSM2, I still use many of the 6000 receivers in RC planes where size and weight is a concern and I want all 6 channels, and I'll keep on buying these great little RX's ($50 each) until a better 6 channel option is offered by Spektrum (hopefully with TWO balun antennae!)
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RE: AR 500 receiver
I have the AR6000E, AR6200 and AR7000. I use the AR6000E in my beach sloper that doesn't get specked out. I have tested it about a 1/4 mile out and had no issues with reception so I have complete confidence in it for the application it's used. The other two are full range receivers that I fly to the limits of my vision (thermal gliders). Never had a problem with any of the Specktrum Rx's. Just follow the guidance offered by the manufacturer and you'll be fine. Jim
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ORIGINAL: sidav
hi quick question would you use a ar600 in a ic model cheers
hi quick question would you use a ar600 in a ic model cheers
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RE: AR 500 receiver
the ar500 has a second ailon input /aux channel and all mixing you can need
the ar6001 limit is about 300meters on test with plane about meter off ground
the ar500 work at least half mile ( i crashed that far out )
on the ar500 the long antenna make the end of it go 90 degree to the short one
and ar6200 if you can see it you got signal
just remember to have the rubber duck on tx pointing straight up to sky
but yer great peice of kit
the ar6001 limit is about 300meters on test with plane about meter off ground
the ar500 work at least half mile ( i crashed that far out )
on the ar500 the long antenna make the end of it go 90 degree to the short one
and ar6200 if you can see it you got signal
just remember to have the rubber duck on tx pointing straight up to sky
but yer great peice of kit
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the ar500 has a second ailon input /aux channel and all mixing you can need
the ar500 has a second ailon input /aux channel and all mixing you can need
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RE: AR 500 receiver
I've used the AR500 in my 102" Multiplex Pilatus B4 Bingo that has a fiberglass fuse and have thermaled nearly to spec height with no reception problems whatsoever. I trust it as much as my AR7000 for full-range duty. It is a 5 channel receiver and thus limited for full-house sailplanes but works great for most everything else. My B4 has a single center-mounted servo for the ailerons, rudder, elevator and spoilers. The AR500 will easily handle this with the spoilers on the gear or throttle channel. At $59 it's the cheapest full-range rx that Specktrum offers. The best price I've found so far is online Todd's. I've also had good luck with the AR6200 if used within it's parameters. 300 meters (900+ feet) is good enough for my PSS Mustang that I've flown fly at Pt. Fermin, a sloping spot on the California coast that proves your trust in your equipment as retrieval can be very difficult. Most supposed range problems I believe are self-inflicted by misunderstanding system basics. Hope this helps. Jim