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Old 04-24-2008 | 05:26 PM
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bruce88123
 
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Default RE: Receiver type


ORIGINAL: carrellh

I think Nathan had a "typo" moment and meant to recommend the R168DF which is the 'standard' full range receiver that ships with most current Futaba radio systems.
The other receiver mentioned in his post (R127DF) has been discontinued for several months. You might still find one in a hobby shop if you look around.

The R168DF is vey expensive ($100 plus crystal). The Hitec that has been mentioned for 39.99 + 7.99 for the crystal is a really good deal.
Hobbico & Tower Hobbies brand receivers appear to be relabeled Futabas and cost 49.99 including crystal.

Most "full range" receivers do not give a number. Some that do list something like 1500 meters. If they say "full range" you can be assured that the range is as far away as you can see the plane (with naked eye) to be able to control it.
Gotta wonder where YOU buy R168DF RX's. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXLSX4&P=ML For $60 plus crystal for another $13.