xlr82v2

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I'm in the market to get all my old wideband AM radio equipment updated.. and I'm looking at these 2 systems:

Futaba 6YG Skysport system with 4 S3004 servos ($169.99 in Tower

or

Hitec Laser 6 channel with (4) HS-422 servos ($154.99 in Tower)

Which system would you guys recommend?

The Hitec has a 2 yr warranty vs. the Futaba 1 year warranty...

I was a die hard Futaba flyer back when I stopped flying a few years back... but now that I'm getting active again I'm wondering about the Hitec...

Also, Who builds Hitec and Futaba? Are they standalone companies or are they divisions of some Larger company?

Thanks!!

Any opinions you can give are most appreciated!

DominicM

I brought a 6YG 18 months back when I started out in this addictive hobby. Although it's a relatively cheap transmitter I would recommend going for a computer transmitter. It's likely you'll be kicking yourself in 12 months if you don't. Sure not everyone wants to get into heavy use of mixing but flapperons and exponential are a bit of a must.

ec121k

What he said. Get yourself a computer radio for several reasons.

Useable on more than one plane with the addition of extra airborne packs.

More versitle, flexible setup for each plane.

You won't outgrow the transmitter nearly as soon.

If the budget is for $200 and under, check out the JR systems.
They have a 5 channel computer radio at $180 which is very basic but if you can go to $200, there is the 631 which was recently reviewed in R/C Report and some of the other magazines. Also, you don't get saddled with the antique 127DF Futaba receiver which is right out of the 1980's as far as technology.

Once you get a computer radio, you won't regret it and you will probably ask yourself two questions.

1. Why didn't I do this before.
2. How did we get along without them.

xlr82v2

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Thanks for the suggestions!

I already have a computer radio, a Futaba Super 7... so I plan on using that one for my more "complex" aircraft...

this radio(s) will just be used for the basic sport aircraft in my inventory... as well as a swizzle stik type trainer that anyone is welcome to fly if they want.

Another question... is Hitec and Futaba cross-compatible with the trainer system?

I'm just not at all familiar with Hitec... put their prices look good.

Thanks!

A.T.

The Hitec Eclipse would compliment your FF7 and provide many benefits =
http://www.hitecrcd.com/Radios/eclipse.htm

If you still seek a simple set, the the Hitec Laser 6FM offers many more features than the Futaba 6YG: compare =
http://www.hitecrcd.com/Radios/laser6.htm
http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futj63.html

Hitec and Futaba are fully compatible as buddy box systems but remove Xtal or module from buddy box and prefereably use the Hitec one way trainer cord (also longer and more flexible).
see also "Buddy Boxes. Servo Leads.Simulators.Interface" at
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/

Hitec RCD is totally dedicated to manufacture of RC equipemnt and have a very large world wide following. Products designed in house and manufactured in their own factories - no OEM.
(Hitec also own Multiplex).
Futaba RC is a small part of Futaba Corporation whose history may be reviewed at =
http://www.futaba.co.jp/english/annai/kaisha/kaisha.htm
Most Futaba RC products are understood to be OEM and have a small sticker "made in Taiwan" [on bottom or inside item or on box]
refer also to the "Radio Systems, Accessories, Alterations and FAQ" at http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~atong/
regards
Alan T.

flatfour

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If you already have the 7U, just buy flight packs for your planes.
IMO, the all the 6X Super offers over the 7U is the 2 additional model memories.

Hitec flight packs can be found for $105 with 4 ball bearing servos including crystal

rajul

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Go for the 9C ! It is value for money and probably covers all your needs as you progress......