Spektrum DX18
02-07-2012, 11:14 AM
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There have been two world wars and many other fracas's to protect our right to freedom of speech, but the way RCU Jet Forum has gone recently, if it disagrees with anyone's opinions they are lambasted told they are arrogant and generally given a hard time right up till they are banned from the Forum, then there is a general character assassination until everyone feels good with themselves, I would suggest guys that we all need to take time out and re-assess our motives and objectives.
If someone's post gets up your nose, take time out before you answer and consider if you where the recipient of your post how would you respond.
And yes I know I am guilty as well, but this is getting out of hand.
Mike
If someone's post gets up your nose, take time out before you answer and consider if you where the recipient of your post how would you respond.
And yes I know I am guilty as well, but this is getting out of hand.
Mike
02-07-2012, 11:34 AM
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ORIGINAL: HoundDog
It's your choice to use Old Technology. Given the choice to UPGRADE to a better system Y Not ... U dumped 72 Mhz for 4.2. Y not Hopping?
72 Mhz worked just fine. It's like Model match If U need a crutch to make sure U are flying the correct plane maybe we should go back to 1 Radio for each plane too. The more Fool Proof they try to make things the more Fools we become. Pretty soon people will just stop thinking all together. Bad enough that people for get to hook up ailerons, charge batteries or just do stupid things and crash.
Whats that saying ''U just can't fix STUPID''.
ORIGINAL: fly24-7
I've got a 5-year-old DX7 and have never had a crash that was due to a radio problem. I must have the ONLY 5, 6 or 7 channel Spekrtum that doesn't cause crashes? AWESOME!!! It'll be worth a few extra bucks when I go to sell it on ebay some day... 
ORIGINAL: HoundDog
But what good is CHEEP if it keeps crashing airplanes lke the 5-6 and 7 models?
ORIGINAL: Xairflyer
you can have 5 of them for in price of a futaba 18mz, makes the futaba price even more ridiculous
you can have 5 of them for in price of a futaba 18mz, makes the futaba price even more ridiculous
72 Mhz worked just fine. It's like Model match If U need a crutch to make sure U are flying the correct plane maybe we should go back to 1 Radio for each plane too. The more Fool Proof they try to make things the more Fools we become. Pretty soon people will just stop thinking all together. Bad enough that people for get to hook up ailerons, charge batteries or just do stupid things and crash.
Whats that saying ''U just can't fix STUPID''.
I belong to a club with 235 members. Most all fly 2.4 and by and large it's split down the middle between Futaba and JR/Spektrum. Some of these guys fly in large events like Joe Nall, Warbirds Over Delaware, NATS and XFC. Our guys have never experience systemic failures as you've described. With that said, I'm not ready to share your view that JR/Spektrum technology is junk.
Good luck with your evangelical efforts to get everyone to use other brands of radio equipment....
02-07-2012, 01:53 PM
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Andrew, Andrew, Andrew ... It's just Human nature for people to want to convince them selves and others that what they have spent their money on is the best for the price. It's just the old Chevy vs. Ford Debate 99% of the time. You have to accept that what you buy today goes out of prominence rather quickly and is replaced by more often than not, Some thing Better. Really no one cares what anyone else buys or why ... it's Just so they can believe their choice is better than someone else .
02-07-2012, 02:12 PM
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ORIGINAL: BaldEagel
There have been two world wars and many other fracas's to protect our right to freedom of speech, but the way RCU Jet Forum has gone recently, if it disagrees with anyone's opinions they are lambasted told they are arrogant and generally given a hard time right up till they are banned from the Forum, then there is a general character assassination until everyone feels good with themselves, I would suggest guys that we all need to take time out and re-assess our motives and objectives.
If someone's post gets up your nose, take time out before you answer and consider if you where the recipient of your post how would you respond.
And yes I know I am guilty as well, but this is getting out of hand.
Mike
There have been two world wars and many other fracas's to protect our right to freedom of speech, but the way RCU Jet Forum has gone recently, if it disagrees with anyone's opinions they are lambasted told they are arrogant and generally given a hard time right up till they are banned from the Forum, then there is a general character assassination until everyone feels good with themselves, I would suggest guys that we all need to take time out and re-assess our motives and objectives.
If someone's post gets up your nose, take time out before you answer and consider if you where the recipient of your post how would you respond.
And yes I know I am guilty as well, but this is getting out of hand.
Mike
02-07-2012, 02:22 PM
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RE: Spektrum DX18
The best thing about all the different radio systems is that it provides choice and choice drives competition which in turn drives improvements which we all benefit from. Use the system you prefere and let others use the system they prefer. For me I feel that the new DX18 looks a very nice radio at a good price on a good system and it allows you to use both your older DSM 2 gear andalso you newer DSMX gear.
I look forward with interest in holding one of these radios and seeing what it can do
I look forward with interest in holding one of these radios and seeing what it can do
02-07-2012, 02:52 PM
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I must point out that I know Duncan quite well, and our banter is that of young children (my Dads bigger than your Dad), it is fun and allows us all to escape normal life every now and then!
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
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John
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
John
02-07-2012, 03:06 PM
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ORIGINAL: John Tancock
I must point out that I know Duncan quite well, and our banter is that of young children (my Dads bigger than your Dad), it is fun and allows us all to escape normal life every now and then!
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
John
I must point out that I know Duncan quite well, and our banter is that of young children (my Dads bigger than your Dad), it is fun and allows us all to escape normal life every now and then!
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
John
02-07-2012, 11:28 PM
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I must have been asleep and missed this radio some how. So I will say let the price wars begin. I am looking for a new radio and with all the name brands out there this one is looking very nice. I can buy two and use one for a buddy box for the price of a Futaba 18mz. I would have money to buy a plane and extra receivers too. What a great deal.
02-08-2012, 12:50 AM
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ORIGINAL: John Tancock
I must point out that I know Duncan quite well, and our banter is that of young children (my Dads bigger than your Dad), it is fun and allows us all to escape normal life every now and then!
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
John
I must point out that I know Duncan quite well, and our banter is that of young children (my Dads bigger than your Dad), it is fun and allows us all to escape normal life every now and then!
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
John
The typed word always gets interpreted by different people in different ways. Unless you actually know someone, its almost impossible to take a post in the context it was meant. I try to read every post like the ones in the previous pages as light hearted banter, afterall if you always think every post has an alterior motive then it can't be a very enjoyable experience belonging to any forum, not just this one. Lately especially since 'Dennisgate' everyone seems to be on the defensive all the time, which i can only put down to winter blues. Lets remember that we partake in this hobby for the enjoyment of it, some to relax and others to get away from the grind of day to day life.
cheers
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02-08-2012, 02:13 AM
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ORIGINAL: John Tancock
I must point out that I know Duncan quite well, and our banter is that of young children (my Dads bigger than your Dad), it is fun and allows us all to escape normal life every now and then!
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
John
I must point out that I know Duncan quite well, and our banter is that of young children (my Dads bigger than your Dad), it is fun and allows us all to escape normal life every now and then!
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
John
I am very aware of Duncs comment and I know it was made in good humour. I also like the DX18 and could not see myself paying over £2K for a radio. But £7-800 is ok with me
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02-08-2012, 02:14 AM
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No he isn't LOL
The typed word always gets interpreted by different people in different ways. Unless you actually know someone, its almost impossible to take a post in the context it was meant. I try to read every post like the ones in the previous pages as light hearted banter, afterall if you always think every post has an alterior motive then it can't be a very enjoyable experience belonging to any forum, not just this one. Lately especially since 'Dennisgate' everyone seems to be on the defensive all the time, which i can only put down to winter blues. Lets remember that we partake in this hobby for the enjoyment of it, some to relax and others to get away from the grind of day to day life.
cheers
Duncan
ORIGINAL: John Tancock
I must point out that I know Duncan quite well, and our banter is that of young children (my Dads bigger than your Dad), it is fun and allows us all to escape normal life every now and then!
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
John
I must point out that I know Duncan quite well, and our banter is that of young children (my Dads bigger than your Dad), it is fun and allows us all to escape normal life every now and then!
Duncan's comment regarding Dennis and his ban, was light hearted and inoffensive (and quite funny)! The truth is 2K for a radio is too expensive really, and Spectrum's attempt to produce a first class product, is very convincing! If you all notice that when we are pulling products apart, it's amazing how much info is found before these new items are even launched!!!!!!!!!!
Regards
John
The typed word always gets interpreted by different people in different ways. Unless you actually know someone, its almost impossible to take a post in the context it was meant. I try to read every post like the ones in the previous pages as light hearted banter, afterall if you always think every post has an alterior motive then it can't be a very enjoyable experience belonging to any forum, not just this one. Lately especially since 'Dennisgate' everyone seems to be on the defensive all the time, which i can only put down to winter blues. Lets remember that we partake in this hobby for the enjoyment of it, some to relax and others to get away from the grind of day to day life.
cheers
Duncan
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02-08-2012, 06:14 AM
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Lately especially since 'Dennisgate' everyone seems to be on the defensive all the time, which i can only put down to winter blues
cheers
Duncan
[/quote]Winter BLUES ? What a little rain and maybe some wind now and then.
Try the Northern half of the US of A . U guys there in the UK don't really have winter DO U? Of course this year has been exceptinal for the Northern US. Mostly above normal Temps and Lack of Snow. But then I spend 6 months in Wisconsin and 6 months in Sunny Arizona ... Good Luck with your winter BLUES.
Cheers that's an Old American TV (Telly) show. Ain't it?
cheers
Duncan
[/quote]Winter BLUES ? What a little rain and maybe some wind now and then.
Try the Northern half of the US of A . U guys there in the UK don't really have winter DO U? Of course this year has been exceptinal for the Northern US. Mostly above normal Temps and Lack of Snow. But then I spend 6 months in Wisconsin and 6 months in Sunny Arizona ... Good Luck with your winter BLUES.
Cheers that's an Old American TV (Telly) show. Ain't it?
02-12-2012, 11:19 PM
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Yeah, I was surprised by that. Thought it was going to be £700...but will that be the lowest I wonder?
Yeah, I was surprised by that. Thought it was going to be £700...but will that be the lowest I wonder?
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ORIGINAL: LittleBob
Down to £560.00 already now that is good
http://alshobbies.com/shop/lookupstock.php?pc=48971
Down to £560.00 already now that is good
http://alshobbies.com/shop/lookupstock.php?pc=48971
Would go nice with a new "RIPMAX" Hunter.
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Yeah, I was surprised by that. Thought it was going to be £700...but will that be the lowest I wonder?
Yeah, I was surprised by that. Thought it was going to be £700...but will that be the lowest I wonder?
Not many shops have the foresight to bring us the best prices Dom, i can't see many others getting down to £560.
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This is as close to my "Dream Tx" as it'll ever get ! WOW!
I went to Hitec Module on my MX22, but this one could bring me back to the Dark Side
How is the DSMX track record so far?
I went to Hitec Module on my MX22, but this one could bring me back to the Dark Side
How is the DSMX track record so far?