Was buying a Futaba 14SG a mistake?
01-23-2020, 06:46 PM
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Was buying a Futaba 14SG a mistake?
I just ordered this radio because I needed 8 channels for my B17 and my 9C with the TM8 module will only put out 7 channels. I then downloaded the manual and quickly skimmed through it and read where in FASST mode it will only do 7 channels also. So did I mess up? Read something about FASST-MULTI but not sure if this will get me what I want or not ... I am not using Futaba RX's. Appreciate it if someone could clarify this - might need to cancel the order.
01-23-2020, 07:35 PM
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Are you sure you don't have the TM7 module? my 9C with the TM8 puts out 8 channels when the dip switch on it is set to 8 channel mode. You do need a receiver that can receive 8 or more channels at the time the 9C
was out you went from the Futaba 8ch receiver to the 14 ch receiver there was nothing in between.
was out you went from the Futaba 8ch receiver to the 14 ch receiver there was nothing in between.
01-23-2020, 07:49 PM
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I will have to check - it is a TM8 I could not find the manual but I remember something about it now that you mention it - is there something about being in FM vrs PPM mode when using this switch? Seems I recall it saying something about it ... but not sure of anything. Will check it tomorrow.
Thanks for the heads-up! May have saved me some big bucks!
Thanks for the heads-up! May have saved me some big bucks!
01-23-2020, 09:28 PM
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I will have to check - it is a TM8 I could not find the manual but I remember something about it now that you mention it - is there something about being in FM vrs PPM mode when using this switch? Seems I recall it saying something about it ... but not sure of anything. Will check it tomorrow.
Thanks for the heads-up! May have saved me some big bucks!
Thanks for the heads-up! May have saved me some big bucks!
01-24-2020, 06:38 AM
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Switched the TM8 to 8 channel but still no response, in fact the RX does not respond at all. TX is in PPM mode? Do I need to re-link the RX after making the switch change? I am using a FrSky 8 channel FASST compatible RX.
01-24-2020, 10:29 AM
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would not work with the TM8 although I have never used it with my TM8. I have semi retired my 9C and use it mostly in the shop to set up systems .
01-24-2020, 11:52 AM
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it has been a while since I used my TM8 and I don't remember having to relink after changing the switch but it's worth a try. I have a FrSky FASST compatible receiver that I use with my 16SZ and I dont understand why it
would not work with the TM8 although I have never used it with my TM8. I have semi retired my 9C and use it mostly in the shop to set up systems .
would not work with the TM8 although I have never used it with my TM8. I have semi retired my 9C and use it mostly in the shop to set up systems .
01-24-2020, 12:36 PM
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Yes I fly the FrSky in FASST Multi mode with the 16SZ and that is the same mode I use to currently operate my old R6008HS that I use to operate with my TM8.
