Dave Wilshere

Guys

I've spent the morning playing with the new MX-24 radio. Lots of features are shared from the MX-22, but with 12 channels.
The Tx uses PLL modulation so the UK modellers are stuck with a reduced range of frequencies (German legal numbers only) and the US guys I'm not sure whether 72 mHz will be offered.
The screen is back lit which is nice and many of the features are handy....just a pity it's a year too late with 2.4 taking off and no chance of using the Spektrum type module in the back.
Those countries using 35 mHz and pilots not going 2.4 it offers the first 12 channel JR system available

Dave W

stevo_m

Had 12 channels for years with my MC-24

Steve

HarryC

My Feedback: (1)

Dave, the MX22 is 12 channel, as well as the MC22 and MC24.

However they only offer 12 channel in PPM mode, so if you want to use it in a jet, with failsafe, you need to use either a Multiplex 12 channel IPD receiver, or the Weatronics rx have a 12 channel PPM mode I believe.

Harry

Dave Wilshere

Harry

Steve, yes-I tried the ice cream sellers tray a few years back and other than gliding did not get on with it.

Yes, I know the MX-22 can be 12 channels..but PPM is for Shockies.
I helped Graupner with the English software on the original MX-22-I have the oldest MX-22 Tx in the world with "English" menu...which goes to German on some of the mixer pages!
This is a real 12 channel PCM radio with JR's new PCM system

Dave W

stevo_m

Roll up roll up.

Got to say I love my MC24, if the programming is half as good on this MX24 than it is on my MC24 it'll be a winner.

CU at the LMA AGM Sunday Dave. If the weather isn't flyable that is!!

Steve

HarryC

My Feedback: (1)

Ooh, that is different then. Why does Graupner's website say very clearly that is 10 channel in PCM and 12 channel in PPM?

harry

Dave Wilshere

Steve

:-) yes see you Sunday!

Harry, Its a bit of a Graupner thing...not letting you know the whole picture until it is clear with them
No, really it's because they use text from other products (MX-22) and don't proof read it in English...I think the Booster info was JC 160 for ages!

Dave

stevefromoz

My Feedback: (4)

Dear fellow MX24 ers,

I have an MX 24S but can only use the basic functions as I only have the German manual.

I have been waiting now for over 2 months for an English manual but as yet with no information from Graupner when it will arrive.

Does anyone have a PDF or an electronic version ?

thanks, Steve

pilott28

My Feedback: (27)

Dave, I love my MX22. Been flying it here in the states with 72 MHz module for quite some time. Couple of questions ...

Is the programming for the MX24 similar to the MX22?
Do you know of a source for student and teacher modules for the MX22?
What receiver would you use with the MX24?

Dave Wilshere

Keith

Yes, it's basically the same programming.

If you can't source the trainer module and fibre optic lead in the states we could ship them to you...the parts are silly expensive though!

Graupner/JR do a 12 channel Rx for the MX-24 (1024/Dual conversion type)

regards

Dave

pilott28

My Feedback: (27)

Thanks. What is silly expensive? Is the MX22 module the internal board and the student module just a plug in, such that it would fit in a 10x?

Graupner has never marketed the MX22 here in the states, so I suspect they will not market the 24 either. I always assumed that there was some kind of non-compete in place between Graupner and JR that preserved the US market for the 10X. If all the 10X guys had a choice between the two radios, I think many would have opted for the 22, once they got a look at the programming and considered the extra two channels.

That, of course, has all changed with the 12X. I was disappointed to see that the 12X programming was still the old american standard, though this may also be a non-compete item. Graupner probably owns the right to the MX programming.

Any word on when Graupner will come out with a 12 channel 2.4?

Dave Wilshere

Keith

You need a plug in board for the master MX-22 Tx.
Do you intend to buddy a std JR Tx like the 10x?
Because the Graupner unit is fibre optic rather than wires with the JR system you need a special module.
So total is around $150

Graupner own the programming, like you say they are not keen on selling to the US, I think there are various reasons.

The idea was a 12 channel with XPS/IFS built in but don't hold your breath!

Dave

tahfiet

Hi guys!

The module in the MX-24s is the same as the PCM12X uses on 72MHz. Now that there is or will be the chance of upgrading a 72MHz 12X with Spektrum modules one day, it should be no problem to use that module on the MX-24s.

But that all comes too late for me . I am a big JR fan and love my 10X. I just couldn't wait for the 12X to be available in europe on 35.

BR,

David Büsken

mikestark

Hi Steve

PM me, I have a PDF copy.

Regards
Mike Stark

pilott28

My Feedback: (27)

Yes, I would like to put the student module in a 10x, so I would need to buy the board for the master, the fiber cable and the module for the 10X. From what I could see from the catalog, this student module is a plug in, just like the frequency module. I haven't seen one up close though, so I am just guessing. If the student module will work in a 10x, I would like to source all three pieces.

Dave Wilshere

Keith

Yes install is minutes in the Master MX-22 and plug in as usual in the 10x

regards

Dave

soaringjapan

I am Ken from Japan.

There is a MX-24s English Manual on the download area of Graupner Web Site(English Page.

Regards,
Ken

soaringjapan

Hi,

I have JR PCM12X and MX-24s. I installed the 72MHz RF module of PCM12X into MX-24s. But, MX-24s software could not detect 72Mhz Module of PCM12X.

Regards,
Ken

Dave Wilshere

Ken

They are not compatible from what I understand.
JR japan told me not to put an MX-24 module in a 12x Tx! You need to check your Tx now because there could be damage done from trying it.
The wiring order is different!

regards

Dave Wilshere

TorkRollN

My Feedback: (22)

So, now that JR has the 12X MV 2.4 ghz module (part #JRPTXM1224 on Horizon's website) ...

Can it be used in the MX-24 ?

Barry Finck
Phoenix, AZ