alloutcustom

Im into boats not 4ch airplanes and Radio Junk. Im making a GWS Beaver. Trying to save money while im at it by using a Heli Transmiter that i already have. I have an FM Century [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMGV9&P=7]Elite[/link] and wanted to use a Great Planes [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCRK1&P=7]Reciever[/link]. Will this combination work? If so, High band or Low band? I have a Crystal for it already that came with the Heli and it is a 72 MHZ crystal. Srry if this doesnt make much sense. I am a newb. Thanks Alot for any help.
Mike Wentworth

whitecrest

It looks like the ElectriFly 4-channel receiver ought to work with your transmitter. It automatically detects the correct transmitter shift. You should also get the matching ElectriFly receiver crystal for your transmitter's channel to ensure you will be on the right frequency. Other receiver brands and their matching crystals would also probably work for you. It is important to get the receiver crystal from the receiver's manufacturer to be sure you are receiving the right channel frequency. Good luck with the Beaver.

Sir Raleigh

As for the High band or Low band, it will depend on the channel of your transmitter...

If your transmitter is on channel 11 - 35, you'll need a Low band receiver.
If your transmitter is on channel 36 - 60, you'll need a High band receiver.

Your link is to a High band receiver.

As for the crystal, I strongly suggest you only use a crystal that's recommended by the manufacturer of the receiver. You cannot use just any old crystal you have laying round the house.

There are Single conversion crystals and Dual conversion crystals.

Your link is to a Single conversion receiver.

alloutcustom

on the transmitter it just says 72mhz, the crystal says 72.850 so idk what channel its on. srry i hated it when kids posted there stupid NQD hydro hop up builds on the boat forums so i understand how you feel. EDIT, on the back it says 53 on a stickerwith 72mhz under it so i think i need high band. thanks for the help.

-pkh-

My Feedback: (2)

72.85MHz is indeed channel 53.

Here's a link to a chart of all the RC frequencies and the corresponding channel numbers:

http://www.modelaircraft.org/events/frequencies.aspx

alloutcustom

Thank you so much for you help

LSF2298

My Feedback: (4)

It is illegal to use an Aircraft Frequecy.. ie 72MHZ with a surface vehicle .. ie Boat/Car. Surface vehicles use 75MHZ.

-pkh-

My Feedback: (2)

He said he was going to use it in a GWS Beaver, which is an airplane.

alloutcustom

Plus, i think they lifted that rule didnt they? But anyway i am using it in a GWS Beaver. My first plane, lol. There will for sure be many more to come.

Fly or Die

If you're planning on staying with electric flight I would go for the FutabaT7CAP

you can find this transmitter in my profile under all of my stuff

Hope I helped