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Old 04-14-2007, 03:57 AM
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i have an older style futaba radio system, will digital servos work?
Old 04-14-2007, 06:36 AM
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Default RE: digital servos

As far as I know, all digital servos are designed to work with modern radios. The 'digital' bit relates to programming the servo with the appropriate device, beyond that they work exactly the same with the receiver.
Old 04-14-2007, 07:34 AM
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Default RE: digital servos

johnny1333,

Digital servos will work fine with your radio. They do not have to be programmed. They will work great right out of the box.
Old 04-14-2007, 03:25 PM
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Default RE: digital servos

The reciever doesnt know or care if the servo hooked up has an analog or digital amplifier, if you are curious as to the difference read this http://www.futabarc.com/servos/digitalservos.pdf

They use a bit more battery power and will suck the battery dry in a hurry if you bind them so make sure your control surfaces arent binding or sloppy.
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ok, thank you guys!!...i really appreciate the info!
Old 04-15-2007, 08:59 AM
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Default RE: digital servos

I think we all presume you have a FM radio, not AM.
Old 04-15-2007, 04:49 PM
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Default RE: digital servos

no, i have a am 2 channel radio

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