Well there you have it. People are people and therefor we all differ and we will buy what we like.

If you look back at all the models that were produced by JR it is clear that there marketing team know what they are doing. JR radios through Horizon in the states are not the same models as JR in Europe or JR in England. Even the servo's have different numbers.

Why you may ask? All about sales. JR will not discontinue a radio until sales are very bad and the competitor takes the market share. The 10X is such a good radio that it outclassed Futaba. Then futaba brought out a 9channel and JR followed by a 9X just to keep customers happy.

Sorry but i do not think anybody flying JR 10X JR/Graupner will migrate to Futaba. Anyway not so that it will effect market share.

JR know we need more channels with complex Jet models. Thats why they they developed the matchboxes. How many people fly Jets compare to other aircraft? How many channels do you want to fly a TOC Extra330? You rather want rock solid RF, so your investment returns safe to live another day. I think it will be unwise to spend million of dollars to develop a radio for a niche market.

The Futaba 14 is a "nice to have" item to show off at your friend. When it comes down to doing the job, JR still doing it. JR will introduce a new radio when the time is right.


Just my 2c.