I know it's been a while since you posted this info on the 9vap/vhp but I'd like to know a little more about the 2.4 upgrade. I've had one for years and always wanted to take it to 2.4 Ghz. What transmitter/receiver modules do you use and what is the procedure for converting the. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted by
helimaster
Wow ..!! It's a shame no one ever managed to answer your question..
The 9V series of radios are probably the best transmitters quality wise that Futaba ever made. Probably explains why they are still around.. The quality of the gimbals, plastic, metal, bearings and electronic construction of those radios far surpasses any of the stuff currently being sold.. I've converted a few to 2.4 Ghz and use them every day. I wish I would have realized how good they were before I went out and spent a small fortune on some new Futaba gear.. What's funny is my old 9vhp's will probably still be going strong long after my 8fg's Wow ..!! It's a shame no one ever managed to answer your question..
The 9V series of radios are probably the best transmitters quality wise that Futaba ever made. Probably explains why they are still around.. The quality of the gimbals, plastic, metal, bearings and electronic construction of those radios far surpasses any of the stuff currently being sold.. I've converted a few to 2.4 Ghz and use them every day. I wish I would have realized how good they were before I went out and spent a small fortune on some new Futaba gear.. What's funny is my old 9vhp's will probably still be going strong long after my 8fg's are in the trash.. I've already had to send one of my 8fg's in for service..
Everything in those old radios is superior from the quality of the wire to the internal connectors and switches to the quality of the electronic components.. And personally I think they are easer to program.. Those radios were built to last while today's junk has built in obsolescence, and is designed for the instant gratification throw away consumer trend that the computer industry created..
Anyhow if you still need a hand programming the transmitter let me know..are in the trash.. I've already had to send one of my 8fg's in for service..
Everything in those old radios is superior from the quality of the wire to the internal connectors and switches to the quality of the electronic components.. And personally I think they are easer to program.. Those radios were built to last while today's junk has built in obsolescence, and is designed for the instant gratification throw away consumer trend that the computer industry created..
Anyhow if you still need a hand programming the transmitter let me know..