CrashBurn69

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I am runing short on receivers right now, I want to know if I can run one of these in my UCD 46. What kind of range do they get? Thanks

glowplug

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I think the range on these is severely limited.....I would definitely not chance putting one in a glow model.

Time Pilot

Depending on the model you get, the range of the single conversion rx's are from 500' (Pico models) to 1000' (Naro model).

It looks as if they are getting into the dual conversion rx business. Their site lists ranges from 1650 to 2000'

http://www.gws.com.tw/english/produc...r/receiver.htm

CrashBurn69

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Thanks for the info.

George E.

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Definately NO!!!

I have seen MANY electrics with GWS single conversion receivers get "shot down" due to interference from other radios. If you only fly alone it might work but range could be an issue as previously stated.

A single conversion Berg would be fine, it's a full range "bullet proof" receiver.

Time Pilot

I think it may depend on where you're flying and with how many others. I've flown with two other people in the air at the same time (so three GWS rx's in the air) and no one suffered even a glitch.

I fly regularly with someone on an adjecent channel with no problems.

I've heard of others having some interference though--are most of these stories from indoor flyers?

The original post dealt with finding a low cost RX, so a Berg is not really the answer to that queston.

Rodney

Whether a receiver is single or dual conversion has nothing to do with its usable range; either one can perform just as well in so far as distance for reliable reception. Assuming the same transmitter, it is the receiver sensitivity which determines range, not type of conversion of the received signal. It is true that many of the park flyers and less expensive radio sets have poor range and that many of them are single conversion but; that is due to the design, not the method of conversion.

Time Pilot

Rodney,

You are correct about the range of single conversions: my Berg is full range. I was referring to the GWS and GWS-like rx's, the inexpensive single conversion rx's.


Another low cost RX which has digital signal processing is the Plantraco.

Don't know much about them other than their advertising and their price: about midway between a GWS and a Berg.