splais

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Is this correct? I want to buy a second 9c. but it is without a feqency module. I just read someplace that the 9c series use the same module as the old 5u and 7u radios.

flatfour

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Yes, the 9C uses the TP-FM module.
Same as the 5U, 7U and 8U radios

amcross

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You bet splais!

You can also use the 9Z (non-synthesized) module in the 9C/8u/7u/5u, but DO NOT use the 9C/etal module in a 9Z.

cassidy

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I have a 5AUP with a module that is the exact same physical size as the FP-TP-FM but it is marked FP-TP-AM.
I use both the FP-TP-FM and FP-TP-AM modules in the 5AUP with no problem.
If I bought a 9C could I use the FP-TP-AM module in it ?

amcross

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Cassidy,
You bet. You can also use the TP75FM and TJ75FM modules which will let you use your 9C on ground frequencies, an dthe TP50FM to use the radio on 50MHz (HAM band) if you are a licensed user.

for more info on modules

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in the body of the message and our buddy Auto will be happy to help you!

For more info in using your 72mhz radio for ground models such as robotics, please email Auto at:

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for info on 50MHz, please email to auto at

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please send information on 50mhz ham band radios

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cassidy

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Thank you for your prompt reply.
Another related question -are the AM modules still manufactured or do I have to look for a used one if I want additional frequencies?
Thanks for your help.

amcross

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They are no longer sold in the US.

cassidy

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MS Cross thank you so much for your answers and patience relative to my questions about the FP-TP-AM/FM modules.

Since I can (as you said earlier), use the FP-TP-AM module in the new Futaba Radios (9C) can I assume that the FP-TP-AM modules were narowband modules?

Thanks for your help

Dave McDonald

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Just my personal observation, but my FP-TP-AM module has worked perfectly in my Super 7UAF transmitter for the past couple of years. (I bought an old 5UA transmitter from ebay just to get that FP-TP-AM module.)

But when I put the AM module in my 8UAF, it caused the transmitter to start beeping whenever I moved the sticks. It seemed to operate the airborne perfectly on the the ground, and had a good range check. But because of the constant beeping noises it made when the sticks were moved, I never tried to actually fly a plane with the AM module in the 8UAF.

I'd be very curious to know if the 9C does anything strange with the AM module, or does it work just fine like my 7UAFS.

amcross

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Dave,
My 8U and 9C both use the AM module without any difficulties whatsoever.

cassidy

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A M Cross, please see my prior post. May I assume that the AM modules are Narrow-banded?
Again
Thanks for your help

amcross

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Sorry Casidy missed that! Yes, absolutely.

Dave McDonald

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AnneMarie,
I just did some further testing with my FP-TP-AM module in my 8UAF, 8UAP, and Super 7UAF transmitters. This FP-TP-AM module doesn't have a gold sticker on it, so I'm guessing that it fell off years ago. But it came with a 5UA transmitter, and I don't believe that the 5UA transmitters were ever produced as wide band. Is this correct? Or do I possibly have a wide band FP-TP-AM module without knowing it?

On the Super 7UAF with the AM module, it doesn't make any beeping noises when the sticks are moved. But by moving the sticks, I can get the "RF" indicator bar (2nd from left) to blank out by moving any one or all of the sticks into various positions.

On both the 8UAF and 8UAP (non-super) with the AM module, by moving any one or all the sticks into various positions, I can get the "RF" indicator bar (2nd from left) to blank out. But on the 8UAF and 8UAP, whenever the RF indicator bar goes out, the transmitter beeps indicating the RF is no longer being detected, even though the RF signal is actually still being transmitted. With the sticks in continuous motion, the beep-beep-beeping is continuous.

I also discovered that changing the position of one channel's stick, knob, or switch has an effect on the beeping point of the other controls. Sort of like if the entire pulse code reaches a certain length of time, it causes the the RF indicator to blank out, and then activate the warning beeper.

Don't get the idea that I'm complaining about the compatibility of my AM module with my 7UAF, 8UAF, and 8UAP transmitters, because I'm not! In fact, I'm currently using my 7UAF with the AM module to fly my combat planes, and also my Flying Pizza Box. I just find it interesting that my AM module is causing these beeping noises in my 8UAF and 8UAP, but not in my 7UAF.

amcross

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Dave,
Sorry i have no idea why. Mine does not behave in that manner.

The 5U was always narrow band and legal. That module is legal, AM or FM.