ORIGINAL: TOMMY-O
I'm a beginner who has gone through three RTF planes. That means I have three cheap controllers and assorted parts. I was offered a 1994 Futaba Skysport 6A transmitter free, but would need a receiver. I looking to save money here. What are the pros and cons about using older equipment.
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Nothing. Matter in fact the older equipment is better in some ways. Welcome to RCU and this addiction we call a hobby!
All my radio's are 72mhz and I still use a 1983-84 O.S. FS-120 (Before Surpass) looks like a Saito. There is a big market for the old stuff, if you look in the back of Model Aviation, people will always offer you cash for it. Matter in fact, I just bought another JR 72mhz radio as a back up for my other 72. It's about 10 years old and was never used- still in it's original box. I just refuse to put the newer 2.4 radios in my $1,000 glow planes. So newer products aren't always better in my opinion.
When I first joined the hobby, my old club sold me everything I needed to get started for about $120. All I needed to buy was the glow fuel, 12v battery and glow starter. Stock up on all you need, it will save you money in the end. If you look in my house, my wife will tell you- It looks like a hobby shop!
Pete