You also Have this...... http://www.troybuiltmodels.com/ns/ma...ison_Chart.pdf

Man you all have submitted far more information then I ever thought I would see. Thank you all for everything and if anyone else feels like speaking up with what Tx they like most or recommend feel free to add  your two cents.

You are probably more confussed now then before . In short there is no right answer for the right one now versus in the future.

If you haven't read about this much, I find there are a couple of important points to make about the technology.
1. If you are going to be using 2.4Ghz, all systems are proprietary, meaning if you buy a Futaba Transmitter with an integrated transmission stage (like most transmitters), then you will need to buy a Futaba receiver to go with it. Airtronics, Hitec, Jr/Spektrum, etc. will not work with Futaba systems and vice versa.
2. Jr/Spektrum are interchangeable 2.4 Ghz wise.(Correct me if I am wrong on this point)
3. Receiver cost can be one of the most important factors in choosing a system as the big 4 are on par with each other in terms of quality/dependability.

I liked my Futaba 7c 2.4 that I bought a 2nd one! no problems and right now you can get a 2nd reciever for $10.00 bucks!

beau0090 99

Has something changed And this is really in the form of educating me.........I have used Futaba and Hitec receivers in my planes with my Futaba transmitter. I have also used Hitec modules in my Futaba transmitter. That was with 72mhz.........did something change with 2.4g?
I have a Futaba 10C which is capable of 72mhz and 2.4g and haven't used Hitec gear with that but I assumed it would be the same as my Futaba 9C radio, which I still have.

Thanks,
Andy

It is confusing with the modular type radios like the 9C.

Whatever module you have in the back of the 9C is what is going to be transmitted. If you have a Futaba 2.4Ghz module in the back, it will be transmitting 2.4Ghz FASST which is proprietary to Futaba, so it will not talk to a Hitec 2.4 Ghz receiver like the Optima 7. However, if you have, say a channel 52 - 72 Mhz FM module in it, like I do, then it will transmit both PPM or PCM on 72 Mhz on Channel 52, and since it is Futaba, it will be negative shift. This means you can use the Futaba 72 Mhz receivers provided you have the right crystal, or you could use Hitec's shift selectable, or negative shift Rx's or Berg... But, you probably could not use the JR receivers as they are positive shift.

Going back to 2.4 - There are a lot of modules for these types of transmitters, but they will only allow you to use their receivers. i.e. Corona, Assan, Hitec, Futaba, Frisky, WFly, Graupner - they all make them, but they only control their own Rx's.

I have a 9C and will be converting, but am awaiting the findings of a test on RCModelReviews.com to see which Chinese comapny I want to take my buisness to as paying $60 for a receiver seems to be a little crazy.

Best Regards,
Curtis

Order an Aurora 9 from Hitec before March 31st, they are $399.00 with one 7-channel reciever at Tower, plust you get a FREE 7-channel receiver fnad for $20.00 get another. That's a state of the art 9-channel 2.4 Ghz, 5.1" touch screen, 2-way telemetry from the airplane, and 3 7-channel receivers for $399.00. Join Tower's super saver club, and get a coupon for $60.00 off that..!! Additional receivers are $49.95 for a 6-channel, $69.95 for a 7-channel, and $99.95 for a 9-channel. Mine is on order, and those thousands of backorders are about to be filled soon. I sold off all of my Spektrum (It's a good radio), and have stayed away from Futaba, their receivers cost way too much...so the Aurora 9 looks real good with excellent reviews, and phenominal range. Hey I even purchased the Hitec AFHSS 2.4 module for my Hitec Eclipse, with 2 7-channel receivers from Tower for $109.95, used a $20.00 Super Saver Coupon...I can use the Eclipse as an emergency backup, plus it's a great price with the two 7-channel receivers.

Any radio you buy will perform well, additional receiver prices are a consideration, and programing ease. The Aurora 9 IMHO comes out on top of that battle. I hate holding down this switch with that finger, then hold down that switch with this finger, do a back flip so you can turn on the Power Switch while holding down the two buttons, then stand on one leg for the hell of it just to change the model you are flying. Touch screen for me all the way....!!

I have a Futaba 9C with a Spectrum 2.4 module, it is great not to have to reprogram all the the planes into a new radio. I also have a Futaba 7C that I uses on my electrics none that are on 2.4. I did pick up a spectrum 6 and find it more difficult to bind and program..

Happy landing
BR

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Airtronics RDS8000 you can get one for $160-$170. Save the extra you spend on the others for recievers-BW

Still like that Airttonics. I'm having trouble with Futaba 6EX TX that I bought 2 years ago, and it's got no time on it.
I do have a 7C that I like
What should I get now. Is the Airtronics Easy to program? I found the 6EX a little difficult, the 7C a little easier, but still not user friendly for mixing and doing that fancier stuff.

I can't say that the RDS8000 is easier but the programming menu's are different from the 6EX. It also has a lot more programming features including a timer which really comes in handy.-BW