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Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
Hello all. I am on in the decision mode of what new TX I am going to buy. I am currently using the Futaba 6c 72mhz and decided it is time to go to the 2.4 side. I really like my Futaba and the contact I have had with them. Any one that has used or is using it can you please give me you thoughts on it. Thanks
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RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: hdwideglide03 Hello all. I am on in the decision mode of what new TX I am going to buy. I am currently using the Futaba 6c 72mhz and decided it is time to go to the 2.4 side. I really like my Futaba and the contact I have had with them. Any one that has used or is using it can you please give me you thoughts on it. Thanks |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
Bet he means 6 CHANNEL. I have a 2.46EX,and like it. But,the guys at my field waited to get the 7C and I wish I would have too. Its got quite a few more features on it then my 6EX that I would like to have such as you can program in plane names instead of just Model 1,2,3 etc. Plus if your already familiar with your current futaba,you'll be able to familiarize yourself with the new Futaba 2.4's programming rather easily. Seems that all the major brands of radios are about on the same level as quality,but if your a futaba man....you wont be dissapointed.
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RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
Read this Review by RCKen. The price is right and the product is supurb.
CGr. http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=995 |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
What would be the main reason to wait for the 10C and not get the 7C? The 10C is $250 more and I should mention that it doesn't include servos so it would really run you $150 more if you want to get the 4 servos for a plane. There we're talking about $400 more which is definitely not negligible so I'm hdwideglide03, I wanna know if I'm gonna miss any feature of the 10C if I get the 7C. I don't and will not ever fly helis.
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RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
I have the 6EX 2.4 and recently purchased the 7C. I like it. I am glad I made the purchase.....much easier to program, more user friendly and I even prefer the feel of the sticks.
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RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: plugin What would be the main reason to wait for the 10C and not get the 7C? The 10C is $250 more and I should mention that it doesn't include servos so it would really run you $150 more if you want to get the 4 servos for a plane. There we're talking about $400 more which is definitely not negligible so I'm hdwideglide03, I wanna know if I'm gonna miss any feature of the 10C if I get the 7C. I don't and will not ever fly helis. You are starting to compare apples and oranges here by introducing the 10c to the mix. This is Futaba's replacement to the 9c and is a module radio (meaning it can be 72 or 75 Mhz or 2.4 Ghz via plug-in modules) - see Futaba's 2.4 Website for more details [link=http://2.4gigahertz.com/index.html]here[/link]. Basically, the 10c is what I call a "tweener" radio, it's between the intermediate radios (7c) and the high-end radios (12FG/12Z/14MZ). Check out the manuals for both the 7c and the 10c on the Futaba site and you'll get a flavor for differences. I think it boils down to need. Do you need a radio that can support more than 7 channels? Do you need a radio that has a very high degree of programability? If so, then the 10c may be worth the wait and extra $$. For me, I look at the 10c as potentially the last radio I'll need for quite some time. It's ability to do both 2.4 Ghz AND 72 Mhz, along with high degree of programming options really make me look hard at saving up for this one. -MA |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
I have the 6EX and the 7C 2.4. The 7C has more mixes and channels. It is worlds easier to program then the 6EX. I still have me 6EX for foamies and hate to program it because I always acidently pass a menu and then have to scroll all the way through again. The 7C lets you scroll forward and backward. The 7C lets you program a idle down and includes a throttle cut. The timer on the 7C is a nice addition.
The 6EX really is a beginner radio. It works well, but leaves a lot to be desired. The 7C builds on that and adds features that most people use and need. If you are going to fly fun scale and electrics then it is probably all you will ever need. The 10C is more like the 9C and is suited for larger planes, pattern, and so on. Mixes for throttle curve, rudder coupling, spoilerons, etc. Yes I know that they are not all pre-programed, but the 7C only has a few programable mixes. I used them for idle down, and knife edge mix and now I am out of mixes. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: Jester241 Bet he means 6 CHANNEL. I have a 2.46EX,and like it. But,the guys at my field waited to get the 7C and I wish I would have too. Its got quite a few more features on it then my 6EX that I would like to have such as you can program in plane names instead of just Model 1,2,3 etc. Plus if your already familiar with your current futaba,you'll be able to familiarize yourself with the new Futaba 2.4's programming rather easily. Seems that all the major brands of radios are about on the same level as quality,but if your a futaba man....you wont be dissapointed. Yes that is exactly what I meant. I am just nervous about going to the 2.4 FASST because 90% of the people at the field are using SPEKTRUM and I don't want to buy this radio and not be able to understand it. Thanks for the sigh of relief Jester. I love the ease of setting up the Futaba radio so I was hoping the 7C wasn't going to be much different. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: CGRetired Read this Review by RCKen. The price is right and the product is supurb. CGr. http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=995 OK. Thanks for the review. I read it the other day. I have tinkered with going to Airtronics but nervous about doing it because of lack of knowledge and the guys at the airfield that used Airtrons 72mhz didn't go to the 2.4 they went to JRs. Not sure what it really means but in reality for me the change is nerve racking because I will one of a very select few who use Futaba. But thanks again I really appreciate it. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: Spoofer I have the 6EX 2.4 and recently purchased the 7C. I like it. I am glad I made the purchase.....much easier to program, more user friendly and I even prefer the feel of the sticks. Thanks fo r the input. I am glad to hear the transition to the new radio was easy to do. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: MasterAlex ORIGINAL: plugin What would be the main reason to wait for the 10C and not get the 7C? The 10C is $250 more and I should mention that it doesn't include servos so it would really run you $150 more if you want to get the 4 servos for a plane. There we're talking about $400 more which is definitely not negligible so I'm hdwideglide03, I wanna know if I'm gonna miss any feature of the 10C if I get the 7C. I don't and will not ever fly helis. You are starting to compare apples and oranges here by introducing the 10c to the mix. This is Futaba's replacement to the 9c and is a module radio (meaning it can be 72 or 75 Mhz or 2.4 Ghz via plug-in modules) - see Futaba's 2.4 Website for more details [link=http://2.4gigahertz.com/index.html]here[/link]. Basically, the 10c is what I call a "tweener" radio, it's between the intermediate radios (7c) and the high-end radios (12FG/12Z/14MZ). Check out the manuals for both the 7c and the 10c on the Futaba site and you'll get a flavor for differences. I think it boils down to need. Do you need a radio that can support more than 7 channels? Do you need a radio that has a very high degree of programability? If so, then the 10c may be worth the wait and extra $$. For me, I look at the 10c as potentially the last radio I'll need for quite some time. It's ability to do both 2.4 Ghz AND 72 Mhz, along with high degree of programming options really make me look hard at saving up for this one. -MA Hmmm very well put. It has me thinking too. However, I do know that I will need a bigger radio in a few years because I will be building a B-25 and will possibly be flying Helis. However, that is way down the road. I do know that I will not be buying into the 3D planes or aerobatic planes. I just really have no interest in them. I love the warbirds and scaling out of planes. I will have to look at the 10C a little bit closer now. Thanks MA |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: playntraffic I have the 6EX and the 7C 2.4. The 7C has more mixes and channels. It is worlds easier to program then the 6EX. I still have me 6EX for foamies and hate to program it because I always acidently pass a menu and then have to scroll all the way through again. The 7C lets you scroll forward and backward. The 7C lets you program a idle down and includes a throttle cut. The timer on the 7C is a nice addition. The 6EX really is a beginner radio. It works well, but leaves a lot to be desired. The 7C builds on that and adds features that most people use and need. If you are going to fly fun scale and electrics then it is probably all you will ever need. The 10C is more like the 9C and is suited for larger planes, pattern, and so on. Mixes for throttle curve, rudder coupling, spoilerons, etc. Yes I know that they are not all pre-programed, but the 7C only has a few programable mixes. I used them for idle down, and knife edge mix and now I am out of mixes. Thanks for the info. I am happy to hear it is easier. Heck I thought the 6 EX was easy to. Well this is change sounds like it will be easy and just need to decide wether to go 7c or 10 C. thanks again. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: hdwideglide03 ORIGINAL: playntraffic I have the 6EX and the 7C 2.4. The 7C has more mixes and channels. It is worlds easier to program then the 6EX. I still have me 6EX for foamies and hate to program it because I always acidently pass a menu and then have to scroll all the way through again. The 7C lets you scroll forward and backward. The 7C lets you program a idle down and includes a throttle cut. The timer on the 7C is a nice addition. The 6EX really is a beginner radio. It works well, but leaves a lot to be desired. The 7C builds on that and adds features that most people use and need. If you are going to fly fun scale and electrics then it is probably all you will ever need. The 10C is more like the 9C and is suited for larger planes, pattern, and so on. Mixes for throttle curve, rudder coupling, spoilerons, etc. Yes I know that they are not all pre-programed, but the 7C only has a few programable mixes. I used them for idle down, and knife edge mix and now I am out of mixes. Thanks for the info. I am happy to hear it is easier. Heck I thought the 6 EX was easy to. Well this is change sounds like it will be easy and just need to decide wether to go 7c or 10 C. thanks again. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
Personally, I like the features of the Spektrum DX7 as compared to the Futaba 7C. If price is a concern, take a look at the new Spektrum DX6i and the Airtronics 2.4GHz radio. Since none of these brands are compatible with the others, be sure that the selection of transmitters and receivers within the brand you choose is to your liking, because you'll be stuck with that brand if you want to upgrade and maintain compatibility between your existing transmitter and receivers.
Spektrum/JR has about 8 different receivers that are compatible with all of their full range transmitters. Futaba doesn't have much of a 2.4GHz receiver selection right now, and some of their receivers are not compatible with some of their transmitters or modules. Airtronics has only one 2.4GHz TX and RX model out right now. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: -pkh- Personally, I like the features of the Spektrum DX7 as compared to the Futaba 7C. If price is a concern, take a look at the new Spektrum DX6i and the Airtronics 2.4GHz radio. Since none of these brands are compatible with the others, be sure that the selection of transmitters and receivers within the brand you choose is to your liking, because you'll be stuck with that brand if you want to upgrade and maintain compatibility between your existing transmitter and receivers. Spektrum/JR has about 8 different receivers that are compatible with all of their full range transmitters. Futaba doesn't have much of a 2.4GHz receiver selection right now, and some of their receivers are not compatible with some of their transmitters or modules. Airtronics has only one 2.4GHz TX and RX model out right now. Yeah I know that is one of the concerns is the receiver issue. They are few in numbers and pricey. That has been one of the reasons for the delay in going to the 2.4. Just not sure what to do. I know JR has a lot of selections for their receivers. I am sure Futaba will pull their head out of their arse and put out a better selection. [sm=confused_smile.gif] Right? lol. Well they better or I would think they would lose business. [sm=spinnyeyes.gif] Oh what to do. lol. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
Hi Jester241
I have had a Futaba T6EX 2.4 FASS for well over one year. I don't know if this is the same as you refer to as 6C. Mine can handle 6 models. I am able to program a name for each plane, though the number of letters is limited so abriviation is needed. Or I can use the number the computer provides. Is yours different from mine? My Futaba has worked without one single problem. I have 4 planes on it. I wish it had a timer since I take pains never to land dead stick. I hope Futaba is reading this. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
Any particular reason you are not considering of a DX7? That's one HELLUVA unit with a proven design.
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RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: hdwideglide03 ORIGINAL: CGRetired Read this Review by RCKen. The price is right and the product is supurb. CGr. http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=995 OK. Thanks for the review. I read it the other day. I have tinkered with going to Airtronics but nervous about doing it because of lack of knowledge and the guys at the airfield that used Airtrons 72mhz didn't go to the 2.4 they went to JRs. Not sure what it really means but in reality for me the change is nerve racking because I will one of a very select few who use Futaba. But thanks again I really appreciate it. One of the main reasons some went to the Jr/Spektrum 2.4 GHz system was availability. Spektrum was the first out with it. Then came the other manufacturers, and most recently, the RDS8000 by Airtronics. The Airtronics is a fine radio system, not that any of the other ones are not fine radio's. The price for the RDS8000 is very competitive at $229.00. I was one that bought the Spektrum because it WAS the first one out, and enjoy the radio, and would not give it up for anything. However, I would buy an RDS8000 if I was in the market for another radio, but I am not. Anyway, best of luck, and I can't imagine you having a problem with anything you decide to get. They are all fine systems, regardless of what some may say about other systems. It comes down to a personal choice and not an issue of performance. CGr. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
One more thing. I did mention it in my original reply, but after reading a few replies, this is worth re-mentioning. Although the RX's are NOT compatible withing the 2.4 GHz world, the servos ARE interchangeable, but not to mix and match. If you need five servos, use all the same brand. Not necessarily the same model, some applications require more torque than others, so you would use a high-torque for the elevators, rudder, ailerons, but a standard torque servo for the throttle, for instance.
So, no matter what radio you DO choose, you can still use your 'old' servos. Now, there are some exceptions, not many, but there are a few. So make sure they are compatible before you move. But, generally speaking the Airtronics Z, Futaba, Hitec, JR, and so on, are all pretty much interchangeable. CGr. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
Well, you do want to match certain pairs of servos, like dual aileron, dual flap, or dual elevator servos, but if you want to use one brand/model of servos for your ailerons, and another one for elevator, rudder, and throttle, that is not a problem.
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RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
I am a beginner and just got my first glow-plane. I got the Futaba 2.4 7-channel (4 servo package). It seemed to only be a little bit more than the 6-channel, plus it had a few more features. the I-pod like control wheel was apealing to me. Also some of the models that I hope to get in the future can use up to 7-channels (4-way flaps), so it seemed like the 7-channel would take care of my needs for several years and I do not expect to have any models any time soon that use more than 7-channels.
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RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
Thank you for the input CGretired. Yeah I pretty much thought that was the case. I am thinking I am going to stick with Futaba since that is what I have been using. I really like my 6EX. Thanks again
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RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
ORIGINAL: Villa Hi Jester241 I have had a Futaba T6EX 2.4 FASS for well over one year. I don't know if this is the same as you refer to as 6C. Mine can handle 6 models. I am able to program a name for each plane, though the number of letters is limited so abriviation is needed. Or I can use the number the computer provides. Is yours different from mine? My Futaba has worked without one single problem. I have 4 planes on it. I wish it had a timer since I take pains never to land dead stick. I hope Futaba is reading this. Not sure if its the same radio or not....I know mines not a "T"6EX. And as far as I know you cant program plane names into it. I also said "7C" instead of 6C....Dont think they ever made a 6C. I just looked around for info on T6EX's and didnt find much,although I did see they made that model for heli's and planes.....thats the difference,but I didnt see anywhere about programing model names. I'll have to look at mine closer though. |
RE: Need your input on a Fuatba 7C FASST
This sure is getting to be a complicated hobby, and REAL expensive, too.
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