mountainroad

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will the Spectrum work for my Jr 6102?

Bob Pastorello

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Don't think so, see my post #117.
Modules will run at the PPM rate of the Tx.
DX7 runs at faster rate, supposedly higher than nearly all PCM rates (HUGE thread about "latency" measurements on a heli forum on this subject).
But your question is a very good one..... perhaps some measuremnents will be posted after these are out there.

mvigod

For those waiting for answers from after 5pm central yesterday please note that Spektrum and Horizon reps will be here shortly to continue answering all your questions. They are available typically during the 9-6pm CST timezone range...

tomlee

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When the new (DX-9) becomes available, will it work with the AR6000 Recvr?

pappy35

PPM = FM right? FM is analog and hence 'rate' doesn't really apply here I think.

Someone around here said the Module runs 'faster' than PCM which means the module samples, encodes, and transmits the incoming FM signal faster than a PCM system does (higher frame rate). I think 90% of all pilots out there can't notice the latency of PCM systems so if it's faster than what they have now, so much the better.

You loose the Model Match and programable F/S (which I never really believed in anyway - throttle-down is all I've ever set) and I bet you loose the data-packet rearrangement the DX7 does for mixing since that's all in the transmitter software.

I'm still in for no other reason than the shoot-down resistance. That's all I ever cared about in SS radios. Everything else is just gravy.

Woketman

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"PPM = FM right?" No. Prior to 2.4 GHz, all current 72 MHz radios are FM, both PPM & PCM. With the exception, perhaps, of some REAL cheapies that might still be transmitting AM.

bobzilla

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On the DX7, is there any thing ever radiated (transmitted) from the receiver module back to the transmitter either during binding or later? or is it alway a one-way affair?

thanks..TEAM SPEKTRUM!!

bobzilla

dsnyder

The module systems will operate at speeds similar to PCM or faster. The module systems are not as fast as the DX7. The modules will not work in the 6102 as the 6102 does not use a removable module. The JR system will work with any JR aircraft system that uses a module.

Mike Sieniarecki

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Kaastrup,

Spektrum has not made any plans to introduce modules for the Multiplex product.

Thanks,

dsnyder

Spektrum air systems are 1 way only communication. During the binding process the receiver does communicate back, but during normal operation they are 1 way.

Mike Sieniarecki

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No step,

I can assure you Spektrum will continue to aggressively introduce product based on feedback and consumer demand. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on specific future product until we formally announce it.

Thanks for your support

dirtybird

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Do you have a link to that heli forum?

nonstoprc

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Just wonder if the original antenna can be replaced or even reused (with proper extended length). The coax cable can be a weak spot.

Mike Sieniarecki

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Paladin,

Spektrum does not have plans to release a module for any Airtronics aircraft radios.

Thanks,

dsnyder

The system uses an antenna adapter that replaces the existing antenna, and the Spektrum antenna snaps onto the adapter. The existing antenna is not used and cannot be used with the Spektrum module. The Coax cable is pretty durable.

nonstoprc

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Hi Mike,

can you please comment on whether Futaba's upcoming FHSS based 2.4 ghz aircraft radio systems can interfere (in any way) with SpeKtrum's DSSS systems?

Thanks --qc

Bob Pastorello

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Check your PM's.

dsnyder

No, Futaba's system has no effect on Spektrum.

Mike Sieniarecki

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nonstoprc,

Great question! Per Futaba’s announcement, their 2.4GHZ FASST system uses Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS); while Spektrum uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS). In either case, while Futaba’s system hops from channel to channel within milliseconds, it will not interfere with Spektrum’s system even if it lands on one of the two channals the Spektrum system acquired.

Hope this helps a bit,

Mike Sieniarecki

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Mountianroad,

The 6102 is not a module based radio, so the modules will not be compatible. Options for Spektrum 2.4GHz radios would be the DX6 or maybe the DX7.

Thanks,

Gordito Volador

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Mike,

Will John Redman be bringing a system to FL Jets?

Regards, Bill

n57tc

Will the new module syste work with my Futaba 8u transmitter. I already bought a DX7 but if I can use my 8u i would be very happy, I'm just finally learning my way around the programing in them.

Mike Sieniarecki

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Hey BIll,

There will be about six of us from Horizon there. Chris Huhn, John Redman, David Ribbe, David Payne, and Bill Brundle. We will be flying the modules at the event, and I will be at the Spektrum booth across from BVM.

See you there :-)

Mike Sieniarecki

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n57tc,

Yes, the Futaba version will work with your 8U. You can purchase the system with either an AR7000 or an AR9000 receiver.

Thanks,

d_wheel

Does the Futaba MZ module have a cable that connects to the trainer port of the transmitter, or does it get it's ppm signal directly from the module port?

Later;

D.W.