Futaba Fp-t5lk Am? Fm? Wide_narrow?
07-04-2002, 09:14 PM
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Futaba Fp-t5lk Am? Fm? Wide_narrow?
Birch, Sorry I don't know offhand if the 5LK is AM or FM. If FM it is legal for use in the US as all Futaba's FM's ever made are narrow band.
Assuming you are in the US there may be an FCC sticker on the radio that reads something like FP-T5LK-72-AM-xxxx. Can you find a number like that?
Assuming you are in the US there may be an FCC sticker on the radio that reads something like FP-T5LK-72-AM-xxxx. Can you find a number like that?
07-05-2002, 12:20 AM
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Futaba Fp-t5lk Am? Fm? Wide_narrow?
An old 5 channel AM from just before the FM era.
Anne is correct,with Futaba IF it is FM it is safe. AM gets a cecond look. Of course the ol yeller and white already mentioned is a real giveaway.
That series was a real popular radio. It really established Futaba as THE player in North America. Simple and reliable. Don't let the AM fool you either, it was very solid.
Anne is correct,with Futaba IF it is FM it is safe. AM gets a cecond look. Of course the ol yeller and white already mentioned is a real giveaway.
That series was a real popular radio. It really established Futaba as THE player in North America. Simple and reliable. Don't let the AM fool you either, it was very solid.
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Futaba Fp-t5lk Am? Fm? Wide_narrow?
Originally posted by Ladyflyer
An old 5 channel AM from just before the FM era.
Anne is correct,with Futaba IF it is FM it is safe. AM gets a cecond look. Of course the ol yeller and white already mentioned is a real giveaway.
That series was a real popular radio. It really established Futaba as THE player in North America. Simple and reliable. Don't let the AM fool you either, it was very solid.
An old 5 channel AM from just before the FM era.
Anne is correct,with Futaba IF it is FM it is safe. AM gets a cecond look. Of course the ol yeller and white already mentioned is a real giveaway.
That series was a real popular radio. It really established Futaba as THE player in North America. Simple and reliable. Don't let the AM fool you either, it was very solid.
Ben
01-01-2003, 05:07 AM
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Futaba Fp-t5lk Am? Fm? Wide_narrow?
Hi Ben...I'll go ahead and take a stab at your question, and offer my views 
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Although the 5lk system might be made legal here in the US by means of replacing the module, I would strongly suggest, if your thinking of going to that degree, the cost of just getting a new system would only be a fraction more.
If your existing system can be upgraded with module, I know the modules can run at least $50(if it's compatible with todays sets, strong chance it is, but nevertheless)... And your batteries/switches would definately need to be replaced, not to mention new isolators/hardware for your servos. Servos are another issue also. Servos from that era, although strong, were not up to todays standards. Todays standard servos are probably as powerful as some of the high-end units of 15-20yrs ago. So that's something to consider.
If you add it up, you might have $50 in the module, another $40-$50 for all new batteries(unless you build your own packs, even then its probably over $30), and who knows how much to get necessary hardware. This is based on rounded figures, and estimate here, but you see where I'm going I think.
For a very nice non-computer radio it will run about $150-$180. Thats totally equipped with at least 6channels including servos. All hardware necessary to install it, and new batteries and charger...everything. Reason I say non-computer is more for comparison. All come with a very nice warranty, factory support, and piece of mind that a novice needs. To be free from radio worry, and concentrate on flying.
You can even get low-end FM units for about $130 or so, that still come with everything I've said, only with 4channels, which really is fine for learning, and grasping concepts of the RC experience.
I guess my thoughts are you can spend $50-$100(estimate) in getting an old unit to hopefully give you good service, or you can get into a new unit that would give excellent service for a bit more money. These are things I would consider(and have in the past), I do hope this helps.
. Although the 5lk system might be made legal here in the US by means of replacing the module, I would strongly suggest, if your thinking of going to that degree, the cost of just getting a new system would only be a fraction more.
If your existing system can be upgraded with module, I know the modules can run at least $50(if it's compatible with todays sets, strong chance it is, but nevertheless)... And your batteries/switches would definately need to be replaced, not to mention new isolators/hardware for your servos. Servos are another issue also. Servos from that era, although strong, were not up to todays standards. Todays standard servos are probably as powerful as some of the high-end units of 15-20yrs ago. So that's something to consider.
If you add it up, you might have $50 in the module, another $40-$50 for all new batteries(unless you build your own packs, even then its probably over $30), and who knows how much to get necessary hardware. This is based on rounded figures, and estimate here, but you see where I'm going I think.
For a very nice non-computer radio it will run about $150-$180. Thats totally equipped with at least 6channels including servos. All hardware necessary to install it, and new batteries and charger...everything. Reason I say non-computer is more for comparison. All come with a very nice warranty, factory support, and piece of mind that a novice needs. To be free from radio worry, and concentrate on flying.
You can even get low-end FM units for about $130 or so, that still come with everything I've said, only with 4channels, which really is fine for learning, and grasping concepts of the RC experience.
I guess my thoughts are you can spend $50-$100(estimate) in getting an old unit to hopefully give you good service, or you can get into a new unit that would give excellent service for a bit more money. These are things I would consider(and have in the past), I do hope this helps.
