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Why doesn't JR662 have proportional flap knob?

Old 01-26-2003, 01:01 AM
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Default Why doesn't JR662 have proportional flap knob?

So I can only set flaps for one single position? What if you want approach/departure and landings settings like used in the big boys?

I am really surprised there is no proportional channel on this radio.
Old 01-26-2003, 04:47 AM
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Default Why doesn't JR662 have proportional flap knob?

I suppose that if they put lots of useful features in the entry level radios, then noone would buy the more expensive models.

I tend to the cynical side, so that may not be the real reason. The only ones that would really know are JR themselves.
Old 01-26-2003, 05:51 AM
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Default Why doesn't JR662 have proportional flap knob?

Yup, I've got the same problem with my JR XF631.

Didn't really think about it until sometime after I got the radio.

If I'd thought about it in advance, I probably would've got the Futaba 6AS instead for the same money :stupid:

You could try asking in the JR support forum if the switch can be swapped out for a dial.......
Old 01-28-2003, 06:06 AM
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Default Why doesn't JR662 have proportional flap knob?

uh, I'm planning to buy a Jr 662. Now I think I need to switch to the Futaba 6XAS...
Old 01-28-2003, 08:43 PM
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Default Proportional flap knob...

Here you go.....

Posted question and got answer straight away.....


http://rcuniverse.com/showthread.php...57&forumid=174
Old 01-28-2003, 11:05 PM
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Default Why doesn't JR662 have proportional flap knob?

Nice work Tig.

I still can't understand why a radio as good as the JR662 doesn't have a proportional channel...especially given that my Futaba 6YG has one and is only 170.00 bucks. The 631 I can understand but not the 662.
Old 01-29-2003, 01:41 AM
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Default Why doesn't JR662 have proportional flap knob?

scoooose me! that 631 cost over 200 bucks 18 months ago..


Price has probably dropped a bit since they've brought out other radios....


Still no excuse though since Futaba and others provide a rotary knob for flaps for the same price

Not sure about the digital rocker switches they provide on the 378 either, I might have to look into that.....

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