drifter

My Feedback: (53)

Mike,
You might be right.
A couple of people who originally called their radios 8303 changed the model number in a later post.
However, there was one guy who used the 8303 model number, and said he had the receipt.

If this list gets completed we'll all know the truth.

regards

MetallicaJunkie

great thread

cgoffa

My Feedback: (4)

also add the sx-600 6 channel 10 model memory computer radio, the original DX-6 is this radio with a different transmitter deck

Prop_Washer2

My Feedback: (26)

SX400. 622, and a 4-channel plus 1channel, SX401 maybe...

Jetdktr

My Feedback: (21)

Anyone know diffrence between the 10s and 10sx, and how many models could you program into them?

LouisB

What about the XP642, 652 and 662?

Also, the 9303 here in South Africa is known as the 9X. We also have a 9X2. Not sure what the difference is.

slarty

PCM9X had 20 model memories, the US did not take this set but helped improve it. The improved set became the PCM9XII and is known as the XP9303 in the USA. The 9XII has 30 model memories and enhanced Heli functions from memory.

The Rest of the world sets are named differenetly.

Apex 7, Apex 8, Max 6, Max 66, Max 66DT, X348, X388, X378, X2610, X2720, X3810, X3810 ADT, off the top of my head.

rcflyertim

DStJohn - If you could locate that old catalog that would be great!

Latest Update:
11x (2.4ghz) - 2010
9503 (2.4ghz) - 2009
12x (2.4ghz) - 2008
9303 (2.4ghz) - 2007
9303 - 2006
12x - 2005
PCM10SXII
PCM10X - 2004
10S - ??
10 SX - ??
10 SX II - ??
6102 -2003
662 - 2002
652 - 2001
631 - 2000
PCM 9 ??
421 - 1998
Quattro 400 - 1997
x3810 - 1995
8103 - 1994
378 - 1993
388 - 1992
347 - 1992
Galaxy 8 - 1989
Max 6 - 1987
Max 4 - 1985
Unlimited Series Mark VIII 1983
Unlimited 8
Century 9
Century 7 - 1982
Apollo 7

fizzwater2

My Feedback: (61)

Don't forget the 7202.

littlera

7202 is a fine radio. It is still my "daily driver" with about 10 models stored.

BTW, My Unlimited Series VIII dates to about 1981 (1982 at the latest). I still have it.

littlera

fizzwater2

My Feedback: (61)

I have an old Century 7 FM single stick - are you going to separate out the single stick versions of the radios from "back in the day"...

MetallicaJunkie

the original 10ch touch screen PCM 10 has 7 model memory if im not mistaken...not sure about the sx, i havent had one. the last of the 10series, the 10x unfortunately only has 10 model memory. you would think that in 2004 they would be able to double its capacity.

MetallicaJunkie

for being the early 80s, it sure had had some good features.... was JR ahead of its time back then?

littlera

JR was WAY ahead of its time in the early 1980's, make no mistake about it.

You cannot under estimate the historical improtance in particular of the Unlimited VIII when it came out in the very early 1980's. While it was meant to be a pattern radio at the time, it was bought by many sport modelers because it had so many throw adjustments, dual rates, and other features that we take for granted now. For sport modelers like myself, the great part was the ease of setup of a model for the first time. No longer did I have to plan so far ahead with servo direction and throws - remember Kraft "dot" and "no-dot" servos??

It was essentially the death knell of Kraft the day this radio hit the market. They were almost speechless at the Toledo show that year. The gauntlet had been soundly thrown down and they had absolutely no answer.

While the Unlimited VIII was a totally analog radio-no microprocessor - with its dozen or so trim pots, it was so advanced compared to other offerings you knew things would never be the same. It was like you had only seen a horse and a new BMW parked in front of you. Very soon after you realized what it was and what it could do, you knew you had to have it.

littlera

BelAirBob

Littlera, I think the death of Kraft started when Proline started taking their competition flyers away. Then Phil Kraft sold out to another company, I believe and things started going down hill. At the same time, American manufacturing went into decline and there was no stopping the Japanese radios, which could deliver a lot more features for less money. Don;t forget, a 4 or 5 channel Kraft was still about $400 in the mid 70's. But they sure were nice.....aluminum cases. Every manufacturer had a unique color.

bob

on_your_six

My Feedback: (11)

I just don't get this thread...old radios??? I guess everybody collects something...

I also don't get the inventory of un-built kits people keep in their basement. Old un-built ARFs are even worse... at least when the kit is built... new glue is used (I hope anyway).

Tony Iannucelli

My Feedback: (193)

Tony Bonetti, AMA champion, Circus Hobbies... search them for more info.
8 - 10 - 3 Eight channels, ten model memory, three configurations (airplane, heli, sailplane)

rcflyertim

On_your_six - thanks for your opinion. It's not for you! That's cool. But there are many of us who DO get it! We like to collect, or provide history, info to those who are interested or for the fun of it.....and usually they provide a good return on your money invested. BTW, A fox 59 long stroke engine now brings a purchase price of $500! mine originally cost $47.99

Hemikiller

My Feedback: (125)

Don't forget the XP783, just sold mine a week ago...


http://static.rcgroups.net/forums/at...g?d=1284132151

rcflyertim

Latest Update:
11x (2.4ghz) - 2010
9503 (2.4ghz) - 2009
12x (2.4ghz) - 2008
9303 (2.4ghz) - 2007
XP 9303 - 2006
12x - 2005
PCM10
PCM10SXII
PCM10X - 2004
10S - ??
10 SX - ??
10 SX II - ??
10 CH
10X
9x
9xII
6102 -2003
662 - 2002
x652 - 2001
x642
631 - 2000
SX600
PCM 9xII
PCM 9x
421 - 1998
Quattro 400 - 1997
x3810 - 1995
x3810 ADT
8103 - 1994
7202
x2720
x2610
x378 - 1993
x388 - 1992
x348
347 - 1992
Galaxy 8 - 1989
Apex 7
Apex 8
Max 6 - 1987
MAx 66
Max 66 DT
Max 4 - 1985
Unlimited Series Mark VIII 1983
Unlimited 8
Century 9
Century 7 - 1982
Century 7 - Single Stick
Apollo 7

wamcoair

I don't see a model number on this transmitter. I puchased it in 1981 and it served me well.

skipb

My Feedback: (6)

You are correct, the PCM10 had a 7 model capability. The PCM10sx had a 10 model memory capability and some other features that made mixing channels easier.

Skipb

Wilson4824

I love JR.. Still fly my Centruy7 it can do just about everything the new computer radios can do just with dip switches and trim pots.
It was my first real radio .. moved up from a HITEC 400.

I have been a jr fan since that first picked up my C 7... I still own 347 388 and couple of Coumpter Max 6

I still fly most of them.

This a great thread... thanks for the stroll down memory lane.

GJr.

My Feedback: (3)

When original World Engines Expert series was discontinued, I had to find a replacement. Looked at everything, decided on JR Century series and was infatuated. Then I saw my first Galaxy 8, love at first sight. it was one of my all time favorites. Always felt it was real trend setter being one of the first true "computer" radios. Since then, have had Max computer, all the 10 series, and X9303s.

Xyrax

I have a JR F400 from about 10 or so years ago. I don't remember exactly when I purchased it but I would estimate late 90's.