where do i start tx/rx
03-09-2012 | 11:04 PM
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where do i start tx/rx
OK I am new to the 2.4ghz stuff. I have used but never owned any of it myself.
What transmitter/reviever should i start out with. I would like to have a screen and be able to save a few air craft in it.
Is all 2.4ghz compatable or does futba only work with futba and spectrum only work with spectrum ect. Im not interested in dumping hundreds to turn arround and spend hundreds on a plane i might crash. I thought about getting a dx6i off ebay or something
what the best bang for my buck?
could i get a $70 turnigy tx and use it with my eflight bnf planes?
also when its plug and play do all the do all the 2.4ghz recievers work in all the planes (except for micros obviously) I never see any details describing what size connections/reciever you need to plug in the plane. the last thing i want to do is buy a reciever to find out that either it doesnt plug up or wont bind to my transmitter
how does all this work????
What transmitter/reviever should i start out with. I would like to have a screen and be able to save a few air craft in it.
Is all 2.4ghz compatable or does futba only work with futba and spectrum only work with spectrum ect. Im not interested in dumping hundreds to turn arround and spend hundreds on a plane i might crash. I thought about getting a dx6i off ebay or something
what the best bang for my buck?
could i get a $70 turnigy tx and use it with my eflight bnf planes?
also when its plug and play do all the do all the 2.4ghz recievers work in all the planes (except for micros obviously) I never see any details describing what size connections/reciever you need to plug in the plane. the last thing i want to do is buy a reciever to find out that either it doesnt plug up or wont bind to my transmitter
how does all this work????
03-10-2012 | 02:16 AM
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RE: where do i start tx/rx
JR and Specktrum are compatible, but otherwise 2.4 stuff has to run the same brand rx/tx.
Hobby King offers cheap orange rx receivers for Specktrum and I believe they also have a line for Futaba.
A used dx6 or 7 would be good bang for the buck. There are a lot of bind and fly planes that work with Specktrum.
As far as plug and play, modern radios are pretty much standard, so any reciever could be installed.
Hobby King offers cheap orange rx receivers for Specktrum and I believe they also have a line for Futaba.
A used dx6 or 7 would be good bang for the buck. There are a lot of bind and fly planes that work with Specktrum.
As far as plug and play, modern radios are pretty much standard, so any reciever could be installed.
03-10-2012 | 05:31 AM
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RE: where do i start tx/rx
As stated above the 2.4 stuff is still brand specific......with a small exception that just came on the market....an "any link" that will allow any transmitter to operate Great Planes stuff....
2.4 is still much better....less interference and no frequency conflicts.......
2.4 is still much better....less interference and no frequency conflicts.......
03-10-2012 | 05:37 AM
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JR and Spectrum are a good way to go, I saved a lot of money with the bind and fly models indoor one and outdoor planes.
MY self , I would not go lower than DX7 for a main radio and would try and get a DX7s or the new DX8. I know they are more money , but in the long run you will save money. My friend tried to go with the lesser ones and bought some and still wound up buy a DX7s.
Most all the major brand 2.4's are good, not knocking any of them. I just have a JR and know more about them.
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MY self , I would not go lower than DX7 for a main radio and would try and get a DX7s or the new DX8. I know they are more money , but in the long run you will save money. My friend tried to go with the lesser ones and bought some and still wound up buy a DX7s.
Most all the major brand 2.4's are good, not knocking any of them. I just have a JR and know more about them.
sticks
03-10-2012 | 06:10 AM
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kickitandholdit
Yeah, I have a Spektrum DX6i and a DX7. Both are nice radio systems. I also have Airtronics products. They make the RDS8000 which is reasonably priced. Tower Hobbies has them at $219 with a receiver www.towerhobbies.com
INCLUDES: RDS8000 2.4GHz Transmitter
#92824 8 Channel 2.4 GHz FHSS Receiver, AIRL8524
S8N-700 9.6V 700mAh NiCd Transmitter Battery
#95033 120V Wall Charger
Switch Harness, AIRM3000
Instruction Manual
Actually, you can't go wrong with any of the major manufacturer's 2.4 GHz systems. Pick what suits your needs and get that.
CGr.
Yeah, I have a Spektrum DX6i and a DX7. Both are nice radio systems. I also have Airtronics products. They make the RDS8000 which is reasonably priced. Tower Hobbies has them at $219 with a receiver www.towerhobbies.com
INCLUDES: RDS8000 2.4GHz Transmitter
#92824 8 Channel 2.4 GHz FHSS Receiver, AIRL8524
S8N-700 9.6V 700mAh NiCd Transmitter Battery
#95033 120V Wall Charger
Switch Harness, AIRM3000
Instruction Manual
Actually, you can't go wrong with any of the major manufacturer's 2.4 GHz systems. Pick what suits your needs and get that.
CGr.
03-10-2012 | 11:36 AM
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RE: where do i start tx/rx
ORIGINAL: CGRetired
kickitandholdit
Pick what suits your needs and get that.
CGr.
kickitandholdit
Pick what suits your needs and get that.
CGr.
03-10-2012 | 05:31 PM
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RE: where do i start tx/rx
ORIGINAL: CGRetired
kickitandholdit
Yeah, I have a Spektrum DX6i and a DX7. Both are nice radio systems. I also have Airtronics products. They make the RDS8000 which is reasonably priced. Tower Hobbies has them at $219 with a receiver www.towerhobbies.com
INCLUDES: RDS8000 2.4GHz Transmitter
#92824 8 Channel 2.4 GHz FHSS Receiver, AIRL8524
S8N-700 9.6V 700mAh NiCd Transmitter Battery
#95033 120V Wall Charger
Switch Harness, AIRM3000
Instruction Manual
Actually, you can't go wrong with any of the major manufacturer's 2.4 GHz systems. Pick what suits your needs and get that.
CGr.
kickitandholdit
Yeah, I have a Spektrum DX6i and a DX7. Both are nice radio systems. I also have Airtronics products. They make the RDS8000 which is reasonably priced. Tower Hobbies has them at $219 with a receiver www.towerhobbies.com
INCLUDES: RDS8000 2.4GHz Transmitter
#92824 8 Channel 2.4 GHz FHSS Receiver, AIRL8524
S8N-700 9.6V 700mAh NiCd Transmitter Battery
#95033 120V Wall Charger
Switch Harness, AIRM3000
Instruction Manual
Actually, you can't go wrong with any of the major manufacturer's 2.4 GHz systems. Pick what suits your needs and get that.
CGr.
03-11-2012 | 07:26 AM
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RE: where do i start tx/rx
Hmmm... www.hobbypeople.com lookes more like Czech.
www.hobbypeople.net is in English.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php...ft-radios.html shows the radio in question... Airtronics RDS8000 with two receivers $219.00
CGr
www.hobbypeople.net is in English.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php...ft-radios.html shows the radio in question... Airtronics RDS8000 with two receivers $219.00
CGr
03-11-2012 | 09:15 AM
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RE: where do i start tx/rx
Perhaps we take things for granted when it comes to beginners. Shoot, I have had a computer for years and still have a hard time getting around. For me it is the lack of understanding of computer talk. Out at the field it sounds like a different language. Even the adds are hard to figure out if you do not know the language. Many on this forum are very good at unraveling things. Radios is one of the most complicated. I use Fatuba and many at the field use Spectrum. Then there is those that use other brands. My best advice is to follow this forum and study the GUYS out at your local field. If someone really enjoys this hobby/sport. Start with a mid size radio. The extra channels can be used later. Before you know it you will be a expert like the rest of us.
03-11-2012 | 12:01 PM
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ORIGINAL: koastrc
Perhaps we take things for granted when it comes to beginners. Shoot, I have had a computer for years and still have a hard time getting around. For me it is the lack of understanding of computer talk. Out at the field it sounds like a different language. Even the adds are hard to figure out if you do not know the language. Many on this forum are very good at unraveling things. Radios is one of the most complicated. I use Fatuba and many at the field use Spectrum. Then there is those that use other brands. My best advice is to follow this forum and study the GUYS out at your local field. If someone really enjoys this hobby/sport. Start with a mid size radio. The extra channels can be used later. Before you know it you will be a expert like the rest of us.
Perhaps we take things for granted when it comes to beginners. Shoot, I have had a computer for years and still have a hard time getting around. For me it is the lack of understanding of computer talk. Out at the field it sounds like a different language. Even the adds are hard to figure out if you do not know the language. Many on this forum are very good at unraveling things. Radios is one of the most complicated. I use Fatuba and many at the field use Spectrum. Then there is those that use other brands. My best advice is to follow this forum and study the GUYS out at your local field. If someone really enjoys this hobby/sport. Start with a mid size radio. The extra channels can be used later. Before you know it you will be a expert like the rest of us.
This is a good point, if the new 2.4's systems seems a little or a lot of confusion. There is nothing wrong with getting a good low cost 72 band FM radio for a first plane. We all need to go within our comfort level. There is a lot to learn in this hobby and we ( none of us ) will know every thing and that is what makes our hobby so great! (or am I just slow LOL )
I am just getting into 1/4 scale and am going with a nice flying J3 cub, that's my comfort level.*
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03-16-2012 | 01:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: jetmech05
stuff is still brand specific......with a small exception that just came on the market....an ''any link'' that will allow any transmitter to operate Great Planes stuff....
2.4 is still much better....less interference and no frequency conflicts.......
stuff is still brand specific......with a small exception that just came on the market....an ''any link'' that will allow any transmitter to operate Great Planes stuff....
2.4 is still much better....less interference and no frequency conflicts.......
The "Any Link" is a little bit deceptive in it's advertizing, particularly from the point of view of a newbie...
It does not really allow "any transmitter to work" with the GP stuff.
It does NOT "Converts signals from Futaba, Hitec, JR and Spektrum brand radios".
Rather it adds a "module" to the supported transmitters ( Futaba, JR, etc. ) that has it's own lower range transmitter in it. You have to disable the TX's native transmitter, often loosing the very features you want to keep... e.g. model match, failsafe, etc...
You are basically making your "smart" TX into a dumber buddy box master unit, and the Any Link is doing all of the transmission....
Your TX is put into PPM/trainer mode...
You still have to have an RX specific to the Anylink's Tactic SLT protocol.... so in a way it's more like what both Futaba and JR have offered previously... which IMHO work better...
So the "Any Link" is still "brand specific".
03-19-2012 | 03:53 PM
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Hello all,
Found this thread and seems to be where i need to start.
A little about me first so everyone knows what to expect.....hard to figure out sometmes on some posts.I have been over in the RC Tank section for the last several years here on RCU.My house looks like a toy store.
I have been building planes for many years and have flown them off and on for several years.(lost track )i'm not a kid,i'm 69 years old and still in pretty good shape.I'm not a pro-flyer by and means,but can get them up and fly them for a while and 90% of the time back on the ground in one piece. I have all gas planes (glo-fuel) of mostly 40 size and up.I have radios running out my ears from all the different models i own. (helis-cars-boats-tanks-Airplanes and even into HO trains. (this is the part i would like to stress......I don't buy the so called "top of the line " anything.
One thing i have found in the hobby world,what is the so called best today is just another used outdated item a few years from now that nobody wants to buy or use any more.So the so called "best" or "top of the line" don't mean much to me.What counts to me is getting what will work to do what you want to do,and for the least amount of dollars to do it."the best bang for the buck".Just that simple.Just looking for fun,got nothing to prove to anyone.
Sorry about the book i just wrote......But i know how these forums are.........
My main question is..........or should i say what i would like to find.......Is there a ready to fly electric model plane that comes with a cheapie 2.4GHz transmitter that is worth buying that will fly half way decent.I'm thinking in the $200.00 to $250.00 dollar range.This is where i would like to start if there is one,and if i like them then i would move up the ladder so to speak......
BIGMIG
Hope i'm in the right area for electrics.....???
Found this thread and seems to be where i need to start.
A little about me first so everyone knows what to expect.....hard to figure out sometmes on some posts.I have been over in the RC Tank section for the last several years here on RCU.My house looks like a toy store.
I have been building planes for many years and have flown them off and on for several years.(lost track )i'm not a kid,i'm 69 years old and still in pretty good shape.I'm not a pro-flyer by and means,but can get them up and fly them for a while and 90% of the time back on the ground in one piece. I have all gas planes (glo-fuel) of mostly 40 size and up.I have radios running out my ears from all the different models i own. (helis-cars-boats-tanks-Airplanes and even into HO trains. (this is the part i would like to stress......I don't buy the so called "top of the line " anything.One thing i have found in the hobby world,what is the so called best today is just another used outdated item a few years from now that nobody wants to buy or use any more.So the so called "best" or "top of the line" don't mean much to me.What counts to me is getting what will work to do what you want to do,and for the least amount of dollars to do it."the best bang for the buck".Just that simple.
Just looking for fun,got nothing to prove to anyone.Sorry about the book i just wrote......But i know how these forums are.........
My main question is..........or should i say what i would like to find.......Is there a ready to fly electric model plane that comes with a cheapie 2.4GHz transmitter that is worth buying that will fly half way decent.I'm thinking in the $200.00 to $250.00 dollar range.This is where i would like to start if there is one,and if i like them then i would move up the ladder so to speak......
BIGMIG
Hope i'm in the right area for electrics.....???
03-19-2012 | 06:04 PM
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RE: where do i start tx/rx
ORIGINAL: BIGMIG
Hello all,
Found this thread and seems to be where i need to start.
A little about me first so everyone knows what to expect.....hard to figure out sometmes on some posts.I have been over in the RC Tank section for the last several years here on RCU.My house looks like a toy store. I have been building planes for many years and have flown them off and on for several years.(lost track )i'm not a kid,i'm 69 years old and still in pretty good shape.I'm not a pro-flyer by and means,but can get them up and fly them for a while and 90% of the time back on the ground in one piece. I have all gas planes (glo-fuel) of mostly 40 size and up.I have radios running out my ears from all the different models i own. (helis-cars-boats-tanks-Airplanes and even into HO trains. (this is the part i would like to stress......I don't buy the so called ''top of the line '' anything.
One thing i have found in the hobby world,what is the so called best today is just another used outdated item a few years from now that nobody wants to buy or use any more.So the so called ''best'' or ''top of the line'' don't mean much to me.What counts to me is getting what will work to do what you want to do,and for the least amount of dollars to do it.''the best bang for the buck''.Just that simple.Just looking for fun,got nothing to prove to anyone.
Sorry about the book i just wrote......But i know how these forums are.........
My main question is..........or should i say what i would like to find.......Is there a ready to fly electric model plane that comes with a cheapie 2.4GHz transmitter that is worth buying that will fly half way decent.I'm thinking in the $200.00 to $250.00 dollar range.This is where i would like to start if there is one,and if i like them then i would move up the ladder so to speak......
BIGMIG
Hope i'm in the right area for electrics.....???
Hello all,
Found this thread and seems to be where i need to start.
A little about me first so everyone knows what to expect.....hard to figure out sometmes on some posts.I have been over in the RC Tank section for the last several years here on RCU.My house looks like a toy store.
I have been building planes for many years and have flown them off and on for several years.(lost track )i'm not a kid,i'm 69 years old and still in pretty good shape.I'm not a pro-flyer by and means,but can get them up and fly them for a while and 90% of the time back on the ground in one piece. I have all gas planes (glo-fuel) of mostly 40 size and up.I have radios running out my ears from all the different models i own. (helis-cars-boats-tanks-Airplanes and even into HO trains. (this is the part i would like to stress......I don't buy the so called ''top of the line '' anything.One thing i have found in the hobby world,what is the so called best today is just another used outdated item a few years from now that nobody wants to buy or use any more.So the so called ''best'' or ''top of the line'' don't mean much to me.What counts to me is getting what will work to do what you want to do,and for the least amount of dollars to do it.''the best bang for the buck''.Just that simple.
Just looking for fun,got nothing to prove to anyone.Sorry about the book i just wrote......But i know how these forums are.........
My main question is..........or should i say what i would like to find.......Is there a ready to fly electric model plane that comes with a cheapie 2.4GHz transmitter that is worth buying that will fly half way decent.I'm thinking in the $200.00 to $250.00 dollar range.This is where i would like to start if there is one,and if i like them then i would move up the ladder so to speak......
BIGMIG
Hope i'm in the right area for electrics.....???
The ready to fly one comes with a Dx5, though, which has no mixing, no model memory, no expo, and preset dual rates.
Fine if you are only going to use it for the one plane, but if not, I would buy the plug and play version, and a dx6, 7 or 8. Used ones are out there for a good price, if you want to go that route. Having model memory is well worth the price, and it would be cheaper in the Lon run as opposed to getting the dx5 only to upgrade.
Then you would have to supply your own 3 cell 3300 batteries and a charger.
Gens Ace from Nitro Planes, or Turnegy from Hobby King work great and are much cheaper than the e flite battery.
A basic charger from either of them would also be better than the one that comes with the RTF package, because it would give you important information- such as how many MaH it took to recharge.
03-19-2012 | 06:16 PM
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Thank you for the reply.I'll go have a look at what you reccomend.I will have a few more questions i'm sure.The 2.4 radios are kind of cofusing to say the least.
P.S. I see you are in the dalles.I worked off and on for many years in Wishram....I'm sure you know where that is.
Thanks again.....BIGMIG
P.S. I see you are in the dalles.I worked off and on for many years in Wishram....I'm sure you know where that is.
Thanks again.....BIGMIG
