Futaba 7 CAP vs Hitech 7 Eclipse
10-25-2004, 06:28 AM
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Futaba 7 CAP vs Hitech 7 Eclipse
Folks,
please, hepl me in this not simple choice: what is the best solution for the Airplane - Futaba 7CAP or Hitech 7 Eclipce? Both have practicaly the same price and features. Thank you for the advice.
please, hepl me in this not simple choice: what is the best solution for the Airplane - Futaba 7CAP or Hitech 7 Eclipce? Both have practicaly the same price and features. Thank you for the advice.
10-30-2004, 09:32 PM
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RE: Futaba 7 CAP vs Hitech 7 Eclipse
The 7 C has a broader, easier to use and more flexible set of features, in my opinion. it has 3 more model memories and can assign functions to switches.
The Eclipse has some programming for a 4 servo wing that the 7C lacks. It has the ability for shift select, change channel or have the Spectra frequency synth.
Which features are important to you?
The Eclipse has some programming for a 4 servo wing that the 7C lacks. It has the ability for shift select, change channel or have the Spectra frequency synth.
Which features are important to you?
10-31-2004, 02:08 AM
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RE: Futaba 7 CAP vs Hitech 7 Eclipse
Here is a summary I did in another post. It is not exhustive, but may be useful. I think both are good radios. If you need the unique features of the Eclipse, that is the better path. If not, the Futaba is of a newer design with newer SW.
A lot would depend on the kind of flying you plan to do.
Mid Range Computer Radios 6/7 Channels Approx $130-160 for the radio.
These radios provide a richer feature set than the entry level computer
radios, primarily in more model memories, more surface mixes and switch
assignability. These radios can bring out more of the capabilities of more
advanced planes and give you set-up options the entry level computer radios
lack. If you have been flying a while on a 4 channel radio and now want to go
to more advanced planes but keep the price "reasonable", this might be the
group to consider. If you are a new flyer with a larger budget, these may be
a good fit. Some have limited split elevator features for larger or aerobatic
planes. Read the manual carefully on this. For example the 7C can operate
split elevator servos, but can not trim them in flight.
Hitec Optic 6
http://www.hitecrcd.com/Radios/OPTIC.htm
6 channel, 8 Model Memory, Model naming, Spectra channel synth option, Change
channel module, shift select, Switch Assignability, flight modes, 2 user
programmable mixes, and a variety of standard mixes.
Futaba 7C
http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futj69.html
7 channels, 10 Model Memory, Model Naming, Switch Assignability, Flight Modes,
3 user programmable mixes a selection of standard mixes.
JR 6102
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByC...odID=JRP6664**
6 channels, 10 model Memory, model naming, Selectable switch locations,
Direct Servo Connect (DSC), 4 user programmable mixes, a variety of standard
mixes,
Hitec Eclipse - The Eclipse is an older design but has some nice features and
is quite popular. It is distinguished from the group above in that it has
some support for a 4 servo wing and perhaps a mix or two more but still in an
under $200 radio. If you want to fly full house sailplanes, or aerobatic
planes with the flaps following the ailerons, take a look at the Eclipse.
Other than that, most of its features can be found in the previous group at
lower cost. While switches are not generally assignable, many people don't
feel this is all that important.
Hitec Eclipse 7 - $180- for the radio
http://www.hitecrcd.com/Radios/eclipse.htm
7 channels - 7 model memory, Shift select, 3 conditional mixes per model,
Channel change
module and Spectra frequency synth, Five user programmable mixes, conditional
mixes, a variety of predefined mixes
A lot would depend on the kind of flying you plan to do.
Mid Range Computer Radios 6/7 Channels Approx $130-160 for the radio.
These radios provide a richer feature set than the entry level computer
radios, primarily in more model memories, more surface mixes and switch
assignability. These radios can bring out more of the capabilities of more
advanced planes and give you set-up options the entry level computer radios
lack. If you have been flying a while on a 4 channel radio and now want to go
to more advanced planes but keep the price "reasonable", this might be the
group to consider. If you are a new flyer with a larger budget, these may be
a good fit. Some have limited split elevator features for larger or aerobatic
planes. Read the manual carefully on this. For example the 7C can operate
split elevator servos, but can not trim them in flight.
Hitec Optic 6
http://www.hitecrcd.com/Radios/OPTIC.htm
6 channel, 8 Model Memory, Model naming, Spectra channel synth option, Change
channel module, shift select, Switch Assignability, flight modes, 2 user
programmable mixes, and a variety of standard mixes.
Futaba 7C
http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futj69.html
7 channels, 10 Model Memory, Model Naming, Switch Assignability, Flight Modes,
3 user programmable mixes a selection of standard mixes.
JR 6102
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByC...odID=JRP6664**
6 channels, 10 model Memory, model naming, Selectable switch locations,
Direct Servo Connect (DSC), 4 user programmable mixes, a variety of standard
mixes,
Hitec Eclipse - The Eclipse is an older design but has some nice features and
is quite popular. It is distinguished from the group above in that it has
some support for a 4 servo wing and perhaps a mix or two more but still in an
under $200 radio. If you want to fly full house sailplanes, or aerobatic
planes with the flaps following the ailerons, take a look at the Eclipse.
Other than that, most of its features can be found in the previous group at
lower cost. While switches are not generally assignable, many people don't
feel this is all that important.
Hitec Eclipse 7 - $180- for the radio
http://www.hitecrcd.com/Radios/eclipse.htm
7 channels - 7 model memory, Shift select, 3 conditional mixes per model,
Channel change
module and Spectra frequency synth, Five user programmable mixes, conditional
mixes, a variety of predefined mixes
10-31-2004, 09:56 AM
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RE: Futaba 7 CAP vs Hitech 7 Eclipse
hitec service is outstanding, i have 2 eclipse transmitters and a flash 5. i hooked the battery backwards in the flash 5 and they repaired it under warrenty in under 1 week turnaround.
10-31-2004, 10:34 AM
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RE: Futaba 7 CAP vs Hitech 7 Eclipse
As to service:
I have a Hitec Prism 7X - went in for service once. Excellent service!
I have a Futaba 9C - into service once - Also excellent service!
Summary points - I like both radios and considered buying both at one point.
Both the Eclipse and the 7C are great radios. Neither is a bad choice. If they have one or the other at your club, that could be the deciding factor as people can help you. Since I don't know what kind of flying you are doing, I can't focus in on one or two key benefits of either radio.
For general sport flying, split ailerons, flapperons, elevator compensation, single servo or Y cable servo flaps, retracts, I believe either will serve you well and would be a good choice. The 7C has three more memory slots, the Eclipse has the spectra option.
If you have a mix of Pos and Neg shift receivers, the Eclipse has the advantage.
If you are going to competittions or busy flying fields where you are likely to hit channel conflict - advantage Eclipse for channel modules or the Spectra
If you want to fly full house sailplanes - I think the Eclipse 4 wing servo support, while limited, is better than the 7C which has none.
For intermediate aerobatics, 3D and the like, I would give the edge to the 7C for easier programming, more flexible mixes, switch assignment and limited support for split elevator servos.
If you can reserve the $$, if pos/neg shift is not important, hold off and get the the Futaba 9C! That is what I did. The 9C blows either of these away, has unlimited model memory, can accept channel modules or channel synth module. $300 for the radio alone. Worth every penny!
I have a Hitec Prism 7X - went in for service once. Excellent service!
I have a Futaba 9C - into service once - Also excellent service!
Summary points - I like both radios and considered buying both at one point.
Both the Eclipse and the 7C are great radios. Neither is a bad choice. If they have one or the other at your club, that could be the deciding factor as people can help you. Since I don't know what kind of flying you are doing, I can't focus in on one or two key benefits of either radio.
For general sport flying, split ailerons, flapperons, elevator compensation, single servo or Y cable servo flaps, retracts, I believe either will serve you well and would be a good choice. The 7C has three more memory slots, the Eclipse has the spectra option.
If you have a mix of Pos and Neg shift receivers, the Eclipse has the advantage.
If you are going to competittions or busy flying fields where you are likely to hit channel conflict - advantage Eclipse for channel modules or the Spectra
If you want to fly full house sailplanes - I think the Eclipse 4 wing servo support, while limited, is better than the 7C which has none.
For intermediate aerobatics, 3D and the like, I would give the edge to the 7C for easier programming, more flexible mixes, switch assignment and limited support for split elevator servos.
If you can reserve the $$, if pos/neg shift is not important, hold off and get the the Futaba 9C! That is what I did. The 9C blows either of these away, has unlimited model memory, can accept channel modules or channel synth module. $300 for the radio alone. Worth every penny!
