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Forum: Beginners

06-29-2008, 11:52 AM

Replies: 26

Training cable question

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Posted By Jetdesign

RE: Training cable question

It's not a great deal, OK maybe. It's a discontinued model. Essentially you'd be getting a free cord, that's about it. Don't forget about shipping costs. Here's a link to the new model:
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Forum: Beginners

06-23-2008, 11:10 AM

Replies: 26

Training cable question

Views: 2,622

Posted By Jetdesign

RE: Training cable question

The 6EX is Futaba, available from Tower in a 2.4ghz model. $260 w/ 4 servos. This is the link to the AIRPLANE model. The one that is $10 less is for Helis.

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Forum: Beginners

06-23-2008, 10:45 AM

Replies: 26

Training cable question

Views: 2,622

Posted By Jetdesign

RE: Training cable question

maybe the square trainer cord output on the rear of the controller, and the manufacturer's web page stating that the controller is 'compatible with the trainer jack' on a futaba radio. Is that...

Forum: Beginners

06-23-2008, 10:23 AM

Replies: 26

Training cable question

Views: 2,622

Posted By Jetdesign

RE: Training cable question

Right. And I made one mistake, acknowledged it, and gave similar advice about asking your club. Also added that any Futaba radio will work as a buddy box. My tag doesn't say "moderator" so this must...

Forum: Beginners

06-23-2008, 09:20 AM

Replies: 26

Training cable question

Views: 2,622

Posted By Jetdesign

RE: Training cable question

Even any other Futaba radio will work, as long as it has a cable port on the back - doesn't have to be a 'buddy box'.

Forum: Beginners

06-23-2008, 08:58 AM

Replies: 26

Training cable question

Views: 2,622

Posted By Jetdesign

RE: Training cable question

So the best thing to do is contact the club you will be joining, ask if they have buddy boxes, and what brands they have.

Futaba is so common, they just might have a Futaba box around.

Forum: Beginners

06-23-2008, 08:49 AM

Replies: 26

Training cable question

Views: 2,622

Posted By Jetdesign

RE: Training cable question

I apologize, I was mistaken. That controller cannot be used as a buddy box. I read this and misunderstood:

"The connectors on the InterLink Elite cord and included adapters make the InterLink...

Forum: Beginners

06-23-2008, 08:42 AM

Replies: 26

Training cable question

Views: 2,622

Posted By Jetdesign

RE: Training cable question

Hmm, let me check on that. I was sure I read that somewhere. What would happen is that you plug a cable, square on both ends, into the back of the realflight box and into the back of your Futaba...

Forum: Beginners

06-23-2008, 08:20 AM

Replies: 26

Training cable question

Views: 2,622

Posted By Jetdesign

RE: Training cable question

The 'dummy radio' that comes with the simulator you are buying will hook up to your Futaba radio. You can use your sim radio as the dummy, your instructor will use your Futaba radio, so you have...

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