Next Step of ARF Building!
01-23-2006 | 09:50 PM
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Next Step of ARF Building!
Hey I have the engine on my Sky Raider mach -1 now I need a controller for it. Whats the best remote control I can buy for it that is less then about 250 dollars that I could get for this trainer.
01-23-2006 | 11:13 PM
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RE: Next Step of ARF Building!
I don't know what is best, but I do Know of some nice 6/7 Ch Computer Radios available for around $250. The Futaba 6EXA, The JR6102, The HiTech Eclipse 7 are all right around this price range & are all very nice Radios in my opinion. JR also has their new Sport line out as well that is even less expensive! The JR Sport 600 is a 6 Ch Computer Radio with 10 model memory & is only $159 for the complete system. It looks like a really good value for the money. I paid $249 for my JR6102, & I'm not sure that it has a whole lot more features than the Sport 600 for $100 less. The two JRs I mentioned give you the most model memory @ 10 each. The Futaba has 6 & the HiTech Eclipse 7 has 7 model memory.(I think) Someone will correct me if I'm wrong. You can look at the Futaba & the HiTech @ Tower Hobbies, & the JRs @ Horizon Hobbies.
You might wanna get with your instructor first & see what kind of radio he uses & get one that is compatable with his for the buddy-box. Good luck in your decision.
You might wanna get with your instructor first & see what kind of radio he uses & get one that is compatable with his for the buddy-box. Good luck in your decision.
01-23-2006 | 11:43 PM
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RE: Next Step of ARF Building!
good advice from elanasgrumpy. It's really a ford chevy thing as far as which is best. Stick with the brand names such as Futaba, JR, Hitec & you'll be fine. You also may want to check them out at your LHS to see which one feels more comfortable.
The only thing I would recommend & it fits in your price range is to go with a computer radio because of the model memory & other features. The computer ones also grow with you better as you get into more aerobatic planes.
Good luck
The only thing I would recommend & it fits in your price range is to go with a computer radio because of the model memory & other features. The computer ones also grow with you better as you get into more aerobatic planes.
Good luck
01-24-2006 | 02:48 AM
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RE: Next Step of ARF Building!
One minor point that needs to be made on this thread...
Remotes are for the T.V.
We use Radio Transmitters, Transmitters or just plain Radios, but NOT 'remotes'. Please don't go to the LHS and ask for a 'remote'.
Sorry......too much coffee
Remotes are for the T.V.
We use Radio Transmitters, Transmitters or just plain Radios, but NOT 'remotes'. Please don't go to the LHS and ask for a 'remote'.
Sorry......too much coffee
01-24-2006 | 05:06 AM
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RE: Next Step of ARF Building!
ORIGINAL: agexpert
One minor point that needs to be made on this thread...
Remotes are for the T.V.
We use Radio Transmitters, Transmitters or just plain Radios, but NOT 'remotes'. Please don't go to the LHS and ask for a 'remote'.
Sorry......too much coffee
One minor point that needs to be made on this thread...
Remotes are for the T.V.
We use Radio Transmitters, Transmitters or just plain Radios, but NOT 'remotes'. Please don't go to the LHS and ask for a 'remote'.
Sorry......too much coffee
