dandeeman

How much better is Spektrum 7s compared to the 7 ?

alan0899

G'day Mate,
The DX7s is much much better than the DX7, telemetry, easier to program, easier to adjust to your requirements, ie, stick tension, throttle ratchet on or off,
DSM2 & DSMX, throttle cut, trim step, & the list goes on.
Try it you will love it.
Cheers

dandeeman

Allan, thanks much, that will help me to decide on a used 7 ($100) verses a new 7s
I think it will be worth the extra cost

alan0899

G'day Mate,
And I believe you get at least one, maybe 2 receivers with the DX7s.
Well worth the cost.
Cheers

Rob2160

I will second everything Allan said. The DX7S is much nicer and worth the extra $. You can upgrade the firmware which is not possible with the DX7.

Also you can fit a LiPo transmitter battery which gives you 40 hours of run time. I can fly for an hour every day for a month without needing a charge.

dandeeman

Thanks guys, I will look into the extra built in value of 1 or 2 recievers when buying a new dx7s, the used dx7 has a small ar500 spectrum receiver,
and I came across some bad reviews on that receiver, have you heard anything on that ?
Also a friend bought a Turnigy radio from Hobby King it has like something like 50 channels, telemetry with voice, you name it, it has or does it for $200 new!
So now I have a new option. Your input is greatly appreciated

dandeeman

Thanks guys, I will look into the extra built in value of 1 or 2 recievers when buying a new dx7s, the used dx7 has a small ar500 spectrum receiver,
and I came across some bad reviews on that receiver, have you heard anything on that ?
Also a friend bought a Turnigy radio from Hobby King it has like something like 50 channels, telemetry with voice, you name it, it has or does it for $200 new!
So now I have a new option. Your input is greatly appreciated

RiverLarry

Go with the 7S it is a great Tx. I have a J R 9503 and end up using the 7 S a lot more

and service and any spec help from H H well you cant beat it try that with H K R/L

Rob2160

Is it possible your friend's radio is the Taranis? The Turnigy radios are much cheaper but the Taranis is about $200.

It is made by FrSky and is a very good radio for the price. Very different to the Turnigy radios.

dandeeman

Rob, I will find out tomorrow at fun fly what brand and model#

dandeeman

Rob, you are correct It is a Taranis, thanks

Rob2160

I bought a Taranis recently to see what all the fuss is about. For a $200 radio I am really impressed.

It can hold its own against my more expensive radios and out does them in many ways.