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Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
06-15-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

The unit was shipped back to HH. There was a bad...

The unit was shipped back to HH. There was a bad cable and two cables were replaced. So, ... The Left Aile on the Aux channel was probably working. Consequently, I probably blew the Horizontal Stab...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
05-24-2016, 06:25 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Andy; Maybe sensor is the wrong word. I was...

Andy;

Maybe sensor is the wrong word. I was referring to the "Evolution RPM Telemetry Adapter."

http://www.horizonhobby.com/evolution-rpm-telemetry-adapter-evoa113

Also, the SPM1452 works...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
05-23-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Andy - Why are they discontinuing the TM1000? Or,...

Andy - Why are they discontinuing the TM1000? Or, ... Did they just change the stock number like they did on the Optical RPM Sensors? Are they moving toward all new high end Spectrum RXer's ...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
05-23-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Will do. This has been a darned reliable...

Will do. This has been a darned reliable transmitter, even before it was green dotted. I hate to pull it from my gear cause I have to make all new models in the DX9. But with the Jet "out of...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
05-23-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

This past Saturday I lost a Jet while using the...

This past Saturday I lost a Jet while using the DX-18 Gen 2 which has been updated and green dotted. One of the control surface functions was mixed in via an aux channel. I did not think too much...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
05-23-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Most of the newer RXers have integrated Telemetry.

Most of the newer RXers have integrated Telemetry.
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
04-30-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Once you get used to the way things are...

Once you get used to the way things are accomplished, things are typically a lot easier. One just has to get used to the fact that when using the Wing and Tail types, certain channels are typically...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
04-10-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

I like the voice because there are only three...

I like the voice because there are only three alarms w/o it. (i.e. tone, vibration and both) I run telemetry and have a different voice alarm on each parameter. I do not have to take my eyes off the...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
06-23-2015, 05:29 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

The model started out on a DX9 and then I moved...

The model started out on a DX9 and then I moved it to the DX18 out at the field. That was when I started having trouble. I'll start fresh on the 18. I have in the past used the monitor to solve...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
06-23-2015, 03:43 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

I have not been able to figure out the answer to...

I have not been able to figure out the answer to that question.

The plane was built and programmed last winter. It has been sitting around for months, and I forget all the details that got me to...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
06-22-2015, 04:26 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

On my Checkmate, I have the left elevator mixed...

On my Checkmate, I have the left elevator mixed to the Elevator via Aux 1. I could not get the two servo tail model type on the DX-18 to work correctly, so I went to the mix. Frequently, when I first...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
03-31-2015, 04:46 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

You might want to consider trying your testing...

You might want to consider trying your testing with the transmitter a bit further away to ensure against overloading the analyzer, If you get the same readings a few more feet away, then the...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
02-24-2015, 05:00 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Just sending it back to Spektrum would insure it...

Just sending it back to Spektrum would insure it gets fixed correctly and is operating correctly. Seems like that would be a lot cheaper than getting a spectrum analyzer for 4.2 Ghz only to find that...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
02-10-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Looking at the 2.4 ghz spectrum is a bit...

Looking at the 2.4 ghz spectrum is a bit difficult because most RF monitors do not go that high in frequency. To do that you are talking a commercial monitor.

I would first do a range check to see...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-14-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

This is a nice lightweight way to address a...

This is a nice lightweight way to address a switch. I am just not sure I am into a switch though. I typically avoid mechanical switches like the plague. But, ... I'll think about it.

Whatever I...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-14-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Thanks Andy. I'll send the feedback thru the...

Thanks Andy. I'll send the feedback thru the system. You are right, this forum has become slower than molasses!

I have been using the Menu selected bind. But, I defaulted back to the button press...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-14-2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Andy: To answer your question: We do not...

Andy:

To answer your question: We do not follow every forum thread you comment. on. Consequently, there are folks out there that do not get exposed to your recommendations until they personally...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-14-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

I too am/was wondering, a bit, about frying the...

I too am/was wondering, a bit, about frying the TM when using a Y putting the bind plug and TM is parallel. I think this potential issue was why I originally got into just disconnecting the TM when...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-13-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

The Y is an excellent idea. I'll give that a...

The Y is an excellent idea. I'll give that a whirl and see how it works. I do know that when I use the TM's bind switch to program the preset fail-safe, the Engine kill is lost. I assume this is...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-12-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Not sure how asking questions about programming...

Not sure how asking questions about programming the preset fail-safe got into a discussion on the benefit of having two ways to bind or even how to bind. But, ...

1. The DX-18 and DX-9 manuals...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-12-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Don't forget to reprogram the preset failsafes...

Don't forget to reprogram the preset failsafes when you change back and forth from one transmitter to the other. When I swapped to the DX-18 I copied the model from the DX-9. When I tested the preset...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-11-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

When I first read it, I thought: Maybe, .... in...

When I first read it, I thought: Maybe, .... in the past I was doing it wrong and that was why I was having so much trouble with the preset fail-safe programming in the kill function. :) Anyway, as...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-11-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

I know how to bind. This is 5th Giant I have...

I know how to bind. This is 5th Giant I have built around Spektrum's more advanced receivers and my 32nd plane on Spektrum gear. Thanks for the help though! :)

FOR PRESET FAIL-SAFE programming:...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-11-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Setting Preset Failsafes

Andy; To set preset failsafes:

After powering up an AR 9020 Rxer with the bind plug in and pulling the bind plug to set the preset failsafe, the DX-18 ( and DX-9) books says to just "Power on the...
Forum: JR Radio & Spektrum Radios
01-09-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 53,186
Posted By Len Todd

Registered my DX-18 G2 w/o a problem, last week....

Registered my DX-18 G2 w/o a problem, last week. Then, the update went w/o any problems either. Guess I need to buy a new plane to justify it. :rolleyes:
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