JR 8103 Prices
02-09-2003, 07:46 PM
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ok, i see on the Chief Aircraft website that on the specials page the JR 8103 is on sale for 379.95 and i am about to purchase it but deeper into the site it's regularly for 469.95. it seems the only differences is that it comes with different servos and reciever, but since i don't need the servos or the reciever i don't really care. but i'm just wondering, are those things the reason for the difference in the price?
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02-09-2003, 11:04 PM
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Those servos are actually better than the ones that are listed with the regular priced 8103. The one thing you aren't getting is a 9 channel receiver, they are substituting a 7 channel.
Seems like a pretty good deal to me.
Kevin
Seems like a pretty good deal to me.
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02-09-2003, 11:40 PM
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that's what i thought, i already have a 7 channel reciever and i don't need a 9, so i'm not worried about it(although it would be handy), but i don't have an extra 90 bucks to spare. i just wanted another's opinion, so thanks
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02-10-2003, 03:22 AM
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I just got mine about two weeks ago. The digital servos are my first experience with them. I was wondering about them. They are impressive. They do get alittle getting used to since they tend to buzz most of the time.
The 7 ch R700 receiver is fine since I also have an 8 ch. FMA receiver and so far haven't had a need for more than 6 channels. Also the 7 ch is very small and light. No problem even in a larger indoor flyer.
This is my second computer radio. I had a Futaba 6XAs for about 3 months. What can I say but everyone makes a mistake once in a while.
The 8103 transmitter is very nice mechanically and with ease of programing.
I don't regret it at all. I nearly bought the 378 until I heard on this board about the Chief deal.
I may go for a high capacity Nimh battery pack. Radical R/C has them to 1650 mah.
The 7 ch R700 receiver is fine since I also have an 8 ch. FMA receiver and so far haven't had a need for more than 6 channels. Also the 7 ch is very small and light. No problem even in a larger indoor flyer.
This is my second computer radio. I had a Futaba 6XAs for about 3 months. What can I say but everyone makes a mistake once in a while.
The 8103 transmitter is very nice mechanically and with ease of programing.
I don't regret it at all. I nearly bought the 378 until I heard on this board about the Chief deal.
I may go for a high capacity Nimh battery pack. Radical R/C has them to 1650 mah.
02-10-2003, 08:21 PM
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this is all great info. thanks for sharing. the more i hear the happier i am that i made a great purchase, it really did sound like a good deal.
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02-11-2003, 03:29 AM
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Yes, it's a good deal. In fact, if you care about weight, R700rx (7 chennel), which comes in the 8103 promo package, is lighter than Hitec 555 (5 channel) - the popular choice for E-planes. And with 7 channel, flaperon (mixing aileron and AUX 1) is possible!
02-18-2003, 08:48 PM
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well, radio came in the mail today with everything it said, so this is in fact a great deal. i suggest you take advantage of it now before it's too late.
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I got the same deal on this radio through my LHS, I hated to retire the X-347 but it's time to upgrade. I hope that it is as easy to program as the 347 is. 
