CGRetired

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Yep, Dennis. That certainly seems to be the trend. More and more of our club members are moving over. We don't have a inteference issue at our two fields, but people are getting ready for the future, I guess. And, of course, no one can turn on a radio and shoot you down, either, which is as good a reason as any.

DS.

ro347

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You guys make plenty of sense....but when is the Futaba 7 channel 2.4ghz being released in the stores? I have decided to buy the servos i need for now....use the TX and RX from my trainer(Fut 4EX) and hope if i am able to sell my trainer that the 2.4ghz Futaba 7 channel will be out by that time and by the TX/RX then.


FOR SALE: - ELECTRISTAR *RTF with (6) 3000mah battery packs and Charger(NIMH, NICD & LIPO capable - adjustable charge rate up to 5 amps), radio and all....Extra props also ...$300- You can go right to the field - I will even charge everything for you! Let me know if interested. Preferably local pick-up - Northern NJ...buyer pays for shipping if necessary. Will Drive 50 Miles to meet.
2 months old...excellent condition....not crashed...no glue...no tape.

Paid-
Plane-$350
Batteries-$180
Charger-$100

Selling for $300 Firm

bruce88123

See post #20. No firm date yet. They are probably literally on "a slow boat from China".

carrellh

Don't hold your breath waiting for the 7C on 2.4

One thread, possibly in the Futaba forum, estimated delivery for "Christmas 2007"

Most new releases seem to get delayed for various reasons, and there will be a rush of orders (and backorders) to deal with.

If you want a system, now, on 2.4 you pretty much have to choose between the 6EXA and the DX7. I know there are TX modules shipping too, but you do not already have a module based transmitter for one of them.

ro347

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would you personally recommend one over the other? and why?

bruce88123

BAX, the Futaba rep, posted 2 days ago on Wednesday that they were presently expecting in "mid-Autumn".

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5983489

Again, these are estimates that could change in either direction.

BTW - that's not near Christmas.

ro347

My Feedback: (13)

way too far out.

bruce88123

That's your decision to make.

Now it's time to make another one, or not. We've given you your options and our opinions but it comes down to YOU.

ro347

My Feedback: (13)

I like to hear what people think. I wasnt asking for the decision to be made for me...but yet a personal pref. and why. Thanks to all!

bruce88123

Personal pref for ME is to wait for the 7C but I have several working radios and you don't. If my radios were all smashed and I had to order one today I'd probably get a DX7 just because the 6EX can't do what I want with my planes. I'd also get a big capacity 6volt battery to run it. The biggest number of complaints APPEAR to be related to battery problems.

carrellh

I don't have a recommendation because I've never touched either radio. My radio is a Futaba 6XAS (predecessor to the 6EX) and it works great for me. I'm a novice flyer with a 60 size trainer and three 60 size sport planes. I only use very basic mixing in my transmitter so the Futaba would be fine for me. I have no idea what you need.

carrellh

It's all a guessing game anyway until they actually show up. As long as my stuff still works, and is legal to use, I'm sticking with 72 mhz.

If you really use your imagination, 'Mid-Autumn' is 'near Christmas.'
First day of fall is around Sept 20 and first day of winter is around Dec 20. About halfway between the two is Halloween. All of the stores around here have Christmas trees and decorations up the day after Halloween (if not before).