ORIGINAL: bruce88123
aeajr - we were talking about a radio system for cujo_77 weren't we? Shouldn't you be recommending Heli radios? I understand that it is easier to fly fixed wings on heli radios than heli's on fixed wing radios as a rule. therefore an example would be:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXKZC0**&P=
Do you agree with this conclusion?
Sorry, no, I was responding to pitch19, the guy who started the thread. Had not realize the the thread had been hijacked over to helis. But if we want to look at combined heli/airplane radios, I believe all of these have heli programming. I don't really follow or evaluate heli features.
Mid Range Computer Radios 6/7 Channels
These radios provide a richer feature set than the entry level computer
radios, primarily in more model memories, more surface mixes and some switch
assignability. These radios also add helicopter programming, though we are
not looking at those functions here. These radios can bring out more of the
capabilities of more advanced planes and give you set-up options the entry
level computer radios lack.
If you intend to actively pursue aerobatic or pattern flying on a sport
basis I would suggest these as your starting point, though most do not
include a snap roll feature. They are not competition class aerobatic
radios but they have enough to satisfy most weekend flyers looking for some
extra features. However they do not allow you to control each flap servo
on an individual channel. Aerobatic planes, like the Ultra Stick, make use
of the flaps as second ailerons. These radios can not do this.
If you are interested in full house thermal duration sailplanes, e-gliders,
hand launched gliders or slope gliders, I would consider these your minimum
starting point. These are not "real" sailplane radios, but they have enough
capability that the casual sport flyer enjoying themaling a full house
glider can fly the plane with a nice mix of options to meet sport flying
requirements. You also have enough for casual aerotowing where a tow
release will be needed. As noted above they do not provide 4 servo wing
support.
Midrange Radio Comparison Chart -( provided by Hitec )
The reference to two wing flap programming refers to flapperons - The
ability to turn ailerons into flaps.
http://www.hitecrcd.com/Radios/Optic...on%20chart.htm
Hitec Optic 6 - $220
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/hitec.htm
http://www.servocity.com/html/6-ch_optic_6_systems.html
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...oducts_id=1399
review
http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index....at=281&id=4451
Optic 6 Tutorial - Goes beyond the manual
http://www.hitecrcd.com/Support/Manu...icTutorial.pdf
6 channel, 8 Model Memory, Model naming, Spectra channel synth option,
Change channel module, shift select, glider features, switch assignability,
flight modes, ailevators, 2 user programmable mixes, and a variety of
standard mixes. Does not include a snap roll feature. This package at
the link above has micro servos and receiver suitable for parkflyers.
Hitec is also coming out with a 2.4 GHz module for their radios
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3986179/tm.htm
JR 6102 - $199
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...odID=JRP6654**
Review
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=305
This is a futaba 7C review, but the author compares it to the JR near the
end of the article. May be helpful if you are trying to compare the two.
http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index.php?id=4405
6 channels, 10 model Memory, model naming, selectable switch locations,
Direct Servo Connect (DSC), 4 user programmable mixes, a variety of standard
mixes. Does not include a timer. Missing mixes of note are snap roll,
aileron diff, crow/butterfly. Some of these may be able to be created with
the user programmable mixes.
Airtronics RD6000 Super - $260
http://www.airtronics.net/RD6000_Super.htm
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXWC35**&P=7
6 channel, 8 model memory, shift select, 4 timers, selection of standard
mixes and 5 user definable mixes. Also provides select. No Snap Roll.
Note that his package has large servos and receiver that are not suitable
for smaller planes/parkflyers.
Futaba 7C - $260
http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futj69.html
http://www.allerc.com/product_info.p...roducts_id=753
Review
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=321
Review - also compares it to the 9C, the 6XAS and the JR 6102
http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index.php?id=4405
7 channels, 10 Model Memory, Model Naming, Switch Assignability, Flight
Modes, 3 user programmable mixes and a selection of standard mixes. Does
not include aileron differential which might be done with a user
programmable mix. Does include Snap Roll
Multiplex Royal Evo 7 - $250-$440 depending on packaging
Prices seem to range widely.
http://www.multiplexusa.com/Radios/royal-evo-7.htm
http://www.multiplexusa.com/Radios/RoyalevoChart.htm
http://www.hobbyhorse.com/multiplex_radios.shtml
http://www.multiplexusa.com/Radios/Reviews/Evo-RCM.pdf
http://www.multiplexusa.com/Radios/R...C%20Report.pdf
http://www.rc-soar.com/multiplex/mpxevo/evo.htm
7-Channel FM, 15 Model Memory, Heli, Sailplane, Fixed wing programming,
3 flight condition Mixes per Model, Programmable Mixes, Data Transfer
*DSC (Direct Servo Control), Model Naming, other features
Multiplex uses a different type of programming model. Reputed to be
more flexible than the typical menu systems of the radios above.
JR 7202 Synthesized Radio - $319
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=JRP7632
20 model memories, 7 Channel, Fully Synthesized Transmitter on 72 MHz, 3
DS285 Digital Hi-Speed Sub-Micro servos, R790 Scan Select S-PCM receiver,
Spektrum DX7- $379
2.4 GHz full range 7 channel radio
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=SPM2712
http://www.spektrumrc.com/Articles/A...ArticleID=1624
20-Model memory, 2.4 GHz full range receiver and 3 micro servos
limited switch assignment, user mixes, 3-axis dual rate & expo, 3-position
flap