Hey Guys,

I've got a JR Quattro box that I'm using right now in my Solo Sport and I really don't want to switch all the electronics from one plane to another later.
Can I use this same Quattro box for another plane (Big Stick 40) as long as the receiver band or frequency is the same as my Solo Sport receiver?
If possible then great but can it cause problems some how?

yea you can use it but if you plan on flying both planes with that one transmiter you will find yourself changing trims and reversing channels.......its best to get a computer radio

The only drawback is that the Quattro does not have multiple model memories. When you switch from one plane to the other you may have to flip one or more servo reverse switches, and you'll have to move the trim levers around.

On the Horizon Hobby site:
A JR Sport flight pack that includes receiver, 4 servos, battery, switch, etc costs about $100
A JR compatible Hitec flight pack that includes receiver, 4 servos, battery, switch, etc also costs about $100

The JR SPORT SX600 6-Channel radio system costs about $160. It has some programmability and has 10 model memory so you can have different settings for 10 planes. If you buy it on the same channel as your Quattro you can use it to control your current plane and your new plane.

If your budget can handle the stretch, that's the approach I'd take.

you can use it and mechannicaly adjust the trims so that the trim levers on the tx stay at neutral,hopefully you have threaded clevis's om your pushrods.also you may have to reverse a saervo between planes unless you plan the installation before hand.

Thanks guys! I think I might just buy that JR Sport flight pack for around $100 and call it good. I've got some JR digital box that needs the internal battery replaced but I don't have a clue as too how it works. I got it free from an estate sale along with some other stuff but kinda shy away from the digital stuff for right now....maybe I should rethink this. I can send the box in to have it checked out and go from there.

you might want to do some shopping you might be surprised how inexpensive a 4ch computer radio is http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXKJD8**&P=7 here is a example of a futaba radio for 140$ that has 4 model memory it's FM which is becoming the older type but they work as good as any other .
there are some very good and fairly cheap radios,you could even buy a non comp. radio and flt.pack for 120$ http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...gm?CATEGORY=JE and less with the tower discount program they have,you have lots of options with your 100$

There are others too.. check with Tower Hobbies. Airtronics RD6000 is $192.00 complete. And

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXLDP9**&P=ML

which is the Tower 4 channel computer radio with four model memory for $119.00 which is a pretty good deal considering that you are willing to pay $100 for just a receiver pack.

There are other systems out there, not just Futaba.

I was in this same situation. I got a RTF Alpha trainer which came with the JR S400 radio. I then built a Sig Four Star, and set it up identically to the Alpha, so I could use the same radio. When it came time to buy the flight pack, it was only about $9 more for the whole radio including TX, so I ordered an additional S400 system on the same channel.

Now I had two identical radios, for which I mechanically set up both planes to be identical. Then, I finally got my AMA buddy box in the mail, and set that up to match as well.

Then the problems start. It turns out that my RTF Alpha trainer was set up funny at the factory. I had to reverse the throttle channel when I got it, as well as the elevator (I think). Now I have two planes set up this way. Then, I decided to set up my Slow Stick to use the same radio. As you can guess, with an electric plane, you have to keep the throttle in the original, non-reversed position. So I have one of my identical radios now set up for the Slow Stick, and the other plus the buddy box set up for the glow planes.

As you can see, it can become a confusing mess. I would second the recommendation to go with the 6 Channel JR computer radio for $160. It will save a lot of headaches, and could possibly save a plane if you ever ended up switching radios by accident.

mclina, that's a big enough clue for me....LOL! I'm not going through that, so I think I'll send in my JR digital box which holds 10 planes I think. Glad I asked. Mclina, sorry about the laugh from your post. Thanks Greatly!