buzz_rick

Which one is a better deal??

JR XP8103PCM + GY401/9253 $699

or

9CHP R149DP 4 S9001 + GY401/9253 $727

Both come with receivers

The JR has better servos but the Futaba has one extra channel and may be a better radio?? Probably boils down to personal preference?

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Hotshot Charlie

I love my 8103, I think it all comes down to whether you want Futaba or JR. Both great radio's and will do all you need it to do. Have fun!

grittykitty

If you ask which is the better radio, you delve into the eternal Chevy / Ford dilema. My opinion on the radio is the 9C. I played with both at the LHS, and found it easier to program, with a larger LCD screen (shows better graphical data, like throttle / pitch curves for helis), and just felt more comfortable in my hands. I won't badmouth JR because I have never flown with one, so do some of your own hands on comparing if you can.

Also, another consideration is to check at your field (if you belong to a club) to see what is most common there. If you run into problems, someone who is familiar with your radio will have an easier job helping you. I can fumble my way around an 8103, but I can damn near run through a 9C blindfolded, because it's what I know.

When it comes to higher end radios, don't always look at the better "deal". Get what you are going to happy with for a long time to come, because aircraft can come and go , but if cared for, either one of these radios could keep you happy for quite some time.

My $0.02

iflynething

9C...........great radio.......good looking too....you won't have to "upgrade" if you get the 9C.......if you don't have the money for the 9C then you can get the 8103......another great radio....

buzz_rick

Thanks for the feedback! The cost of the two rigs are essentially the same $699 vs $727. I figured it would be up to preference and the quality of the servos.

Can anyone rate the Futaba S9001 vs the JR811 Digital Servo???

johnnyseko

I got the JR package - it's great. I'm sure I would love the 9c also.....was a tough decision.

I replaced s9002 servos with the 811's - digital is much better. Just be prepared for them to drain your rx battery a lot faster.

I'm getting 3-4 flights per pack. 1100mah nicd(3)&2000mah nimh(4).