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There have been several threads about the proper range you should get out of your R/C system, and your system's instructions as well as the AMA Safety Code state that you should check your system's range before each flying session (or running session for cars and boats).
Unfortunately for many modelers, the instruction books assume you are using the same brand of receiver as your transmitter. Believe it or not, this is crucial.
At a recent large R/C airplane contest/flyin, one individual was having difficulty getting a good range check on their Futaba system. The transmitter was moved to many different positions around the modeler's body while trying to get the system to range check. About all the bystanders knew was that the modeler was using Futaba equipment.
Fortunately for the modeler, this flyin was large enough that there was a Furaba rep to help him out. After a bit of investigation, including checking the insides of the airplane, it was discoverd that a NON-FUTABA receiver was being used. The modeler was given a brand-new Futaba receiver to try and all his problems went away.
All this is just to say that you cannot rely on Futaba's specifications if you are not using their equipment. Futaba equipment is never guaranteed by Futaba to be compatible with any aftermarket products. We can not know, guarantee, or even guess what type of range you will receive with another brands receiver, etc.
Unfortunately for many modelers, the instruction books assume you are using the same brand of receiver as your transmitter. Believe it or not, this is crucial.
At a recent large R/C airplane contest/flyin, one individual was having difficulty getting a good range check on their Futaba system. The transmitter was moved to many different positions around the modeler's body while trying to get the system to range check. About all the bystanders knew was that the modeler was using Futaba equipment.
Fortunately for the modeler, this flyin was large enough that there was a Furaba rep to help him out. After a bit of investigation, including checking the insides of the airplane, it was discoverd that a NON-FUTABA receiver was being used. The modeler was given a brand-new Futaba receiver to try and all his problems went away.
All this is just to say that you cannot rely on Futaba's specifications if you are not using their equipment. Futaba equipment is never guaranteed by Futaba to be compatible with any aftermarket products. We can not know, guarantee, or even guess what type of range you will receive with another brands receiver, etc.
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Please let me clarify. We certainly aren't saying you can't use other brands of equipment with Futaba. All that is being said is that if you see range issues or have range concerns, we can't tell you what to expect with a product which is not ours. You can't count on our range information being accurate for that equipment, etc, as its not ours, we do not have the tests done, etc.
The concern raised at this large event made me think about this point and i just wanted to bring it up/share it.
Please let me clarify. We certainly aren't saying you can't use other brands of equipment with Futaba. All that is being said is that if you see range issues or have range concerns, we can't tell you what to expect with a product which is not ours. You can't count on our range information being accurate for that equipment, etc, as its not ours, we do not have the tests done, etc.
The concern raised at this large event made me think about this point and i just wanted to bring it up/share it.