DX7 AR7000 DATA MARKING
01-11-2009, 11:08 AM
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DX7 AR7000 DATA MARKING
I just picked one of these radios up and when looking at the receiver it does not have the Batt/Data markings on the top just Batt. Is there a difference between the two (IE new software in this receiver compared to what I have, does this mean it is not capable of the data port) or is this just cosmetic writing. When did these start shipping. Thanks
01-11-2009, 12:00 PM
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RE: DX7 AR7000 DATA MARKING
If it doesn't say "Data" on the rx then you can't use the Flight Log. It's not just a firmware change, it's a hardware change.
I'd suggest that you also look to see if it has the small plastic antenna supports as well as the latest Quick Connect firmware update:
http://www.spektrumrc.com/Articles/A...ArticleID=1756
Horizon will update the AR7000's to the latest firmware if needed and they usually replace any of the early cases which did not have the antenna nubs when the do it, but the firmware update will not mean it will work with the Flight Log.
I'd suggest that you also look to see if it has the small plastic antenna supports as well as the latest Quick Connect firmware update:
http://www.spektrumrc.com/Articles/A...ArticleID=1756
Horizon will update the AR7000's to the latest firmware if needed and they usually replace any of the early cases which did not have the antenna nubs when the do it, but the firmware update will not mean it will work with the Flight Log.
01-11-2009, 12:06 PM
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The switch to the DATA version was , at one time NOT considered an upgrade - you had to buy the new type.
I will check this out. I presume the originator of the thread purchased a used unit or one which was on the "back shelf "for some time.
I will check this out. I presume the originator of the thread purchased a used unit or one which was on the "back shelf "for some time.
01-11-2009, 12:10 PM
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RE: DX7 AR7000 DATA MARKING
I guess the Q is I just bought this thing yesterday and it does not have these markings so did I just get an outdated version. There is no way I am sending it into horizon I will just take it back. Are the AR7000 with the Data markings an upgrade or standard equipment now. Anyone have an idea when the DX7 started shipping with these. The receiver does have the boots where the antennas go in. thxs
01-11-2009, 12:32 PM
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RE: DX7 AR7000 DATA MARKING
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It depends. I have several 2007 AR7000s that were updated by Horizon to the latest firmware and they are data capable.
It depends. I have several 2007 AR7000s that were updated by Horizon to the latest firmware and they are data capable.
Horizon told me that the firmware update will not make them capable of storing/logging data as that capability requires a different board. They did say that if for some reason the board was bad, they'd replace it and the resulting rx would be data capable but they would not just replace the board as a matter of course. I got two AR7000's updated and while you can get a voltage reading from the logger, nothing else comes up.
01-11-2009, 03:18 PM
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RE: DX7 AR7000 DATA MARKING
Enough to drive you nuts but I just want the new gear. So the new one at the shop does have the BATT/DATA label but the antenna wires have no gray boots over them, there is a plastic extension that comes out and the wires are much straighter. Funny when you look on the net some of them have the boots and some of them do not so what the hell is new and what isent.
