I am a devote Futaba user, I have a 9CAP which meets all my needs, I have over 14 models programed and all have 72 MHz RX's; I'd like to get into 2.4 MHz, especially for my GS P51 I am building; I was all set to get the new 10C 2.4 Radio, however, I was reading that this new Radio is Module Based, not an entirely 2.4 dedicated Radio, would I not be better off just getting the 2.4 Module for my 9CAP, use one radio for all my planes, eliminate reprogramming of models into the new radio, swap out the 2.4 Module for 72 Module as needed, and change the 72 MHz Receivers as needed on some of my planes?

Thanks.

Yes, you are right in your thougts! I have a 9C which I like. Bought a new 12FG for 2.4, c'ant change the region code into Europe. Can only use for 2.4Ghz, bad purchase. I should have bought the 8 channel 2.4 to my 9C and stayed with it!

Good Luck!

Explain something else; when you have a 9CAP Radio, you have 9 Channels; then when you put the 9C 2.4 FAAST Module you only get 8 Channels, I thought the Module only sent out the info the Radio was sending to it on 2.4 MHz or 72 MHx, depending on what Module was in use, and if the Radio had 9 Channels it should pass on the 9 Cahnnel info through the Module weather it is 72 MHz or 2.4 MHz?

the 9c uses 8 channels in ppm and 9 in pcm. the tm-8 module must be used in the ppm mode thus your 8 channels

While the new 10C is, indeed, module-based, it does have all-new processors that are much faster than those in the 9C-series. After all, technology moves on. The faster processing reduces the lag seen when you have functions on the model controlled by different channels, such as dual elevator servos. The faster processing also removes the interaction seen on CCPM helicopters when moving the cyclic and pitch controls.

You also get the great advantage of being able to use your system in a wide variety of applications because you can easily change frequency bands by simply changing the module. The module, itself, does not slow down the system at all.

I appreciate that the 10C has newer faster processing; and I understand about promoting the new 10C; but if I am happy with my 9CAP, and have a lot of Planes with 72MHz Receivers that are already programmed in to the 9CAP, wouldn't the 9CAP FAAST 2.4 MHz Module meet my needs without having to have 2 Radios, unless, the 72 MHz Module also works with the new 10C Radio?

You will get a perfectly-fine system if you just add the modules to your 9C. The 10C will have the additional channel, and will have a few more programs, but if your 9C does what you want, there's no need to change.

Bax,

Does the 9C with the TM-8 module have a longer latency than the 10C? would that be noticeable during flight? are the frame rates the same for both configurations?

Thanks.

The 10C has been designed with a lower latency than the 9C. However, it will be most noticed by heli flyers who use CCPM setups.

Bax;

Will a 72 MHz Module be available to use on the 10C?

Thanks, Doug.

Better still, will the existing 72mhz modules for the 9c work on the 10c?

Larry;

Maybe Bax can answer, what about the 72MHx antenna, the 2.4Mhz Modules have the antenna attached to the modules, with 72MHz, the Antenna is on the Radio like the 9C, the 10C doesn't have this?

The same RF modules that the 9C uses for anything other than the 2.4 GHz FASST system will work on the 10C. The "regular" type of antenna will screw onto the top of the transmitter, just like any other transmitter. Only the FASST modules have the antenna located on the module, itself.

Does the regular type antenna for using 72mhz modules come with the 10C or will it have to be purchased separately?

fossil

You will have to purchase the antenna separately.