JPMacG

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Who makes an inexpensive 72 MHz dual-conversion receiver? I recall there was a good one selling for around $35 including crystal.

Thanks

Oldbob

Dymond Modelsport LTD has a 6 channel dual conversion receiver for $27 and the crystal is $6. So $33 + shipping ant bad. I just ordered one and should have it by the end of the week. I’ll report back after I get it and check it out.

Bob

Oldbob

Dymond Modelsport LTD has a 6 channel dual conversion receiver for $27 and the crystal is $6. So $33 + shipping ant bad. I just ordered one and should have it by the end of the week. I’ll report back after I get it and check it out.

Bob

PS Dymond web site is www.rc-dymond.com

frednjess

[link]http://www.hobbycity.com[/link] has the GWS 8 channel dual conversion for $25 + a couple bucks for the crystal. I just put one in a Sig King Kobra. It has never glitched, even at a field known for being full of radio hits.

pilotpete2

When FMA runs a sale on their receivers, they usually run 35 bucks with crystal.
Pete

airbusdrvr

There are a lot of Futaba 127DF 7-channel receivers out there on eBay and RCU classifieds. They are great receivers and with so many people changing to 2.4Ghz, these are a good buy. I know, I have several in my drawer now as I transition to 2.4Ghz. I used them and never had a glitch with a single one.

JPMacG

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OK. Thanks for all the great information. It turns out that the one I had in mind was by Light Flight RC (someone at the field reminded me today). I'm glad to hear that there are others available.

Thanks!

XJet

Go with the LightFlight receiver -- they are the *best* value dual conversion receiver son the market *AND* they're backed up by the best support and customer service in the business. Dave from LFRC will make sure you're 100% satisfied with your receiver(s) and I've been totally impressed.

The LFRC receivers have better range than Futaba and GWS plus they have DSP which does a damned good job of rejecting some forms of interference (something few competing brands offer).

Note that I'm not associated with LFRC in any way other than being a 100% satisfied customer from way down in New Zealand.

bigedmustafa

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I can vouch for the GWS RD8SL. I bought three of them from United Hobbies/Hobby City for $24.99 each plus $3.99 for each dual conversion GWS crystal. The receiver is 8-channel and is shift selectable so it can be used with Airtronics/JR or Futaba/Tower transmitters on 72Mhz.

I certainly won't hesitate to buy more of these excellent receivers. Two receivers and two crystals work out to be just the right weight for $5 express shipping from Hong Kong.

fizzwater2

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xjet - where does one find info on those receivers?

JNorton

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http://www.lightflightrc.com/
LightFlightRC
3515 Hillcrest Dr
Belmont, Ca 94002
Don't cha just love Google.

EDIT -> The receivers are under Accessories near the middle of the page.

fizzwater2

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thanks - I've bookmarked their page. Lots of products on their website!

Forgues Research

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You might want to look at Sombra Labs


and synthesized to booth....

Roger

n8mkr

Old Bob:

What do you have to report about the Dymond? I am thinking of buying one here directly!!

Johh

drbenz

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If you find someone who is switching to 2.4ghz you can probably buy good used ones for $15-$20

n8mkr

Good thinking Dr. I will try that.

Oldbob

John, so far it has been very goodnat a single glish that i can tell. i also purchase an 8 channel receiver from Lightflight.com. it looks like the Dymond Rx but in a different color wraper. the 8 channel was the same prece as the 6 channel. so far both work very well.

Bob

n8mkr

Bob:

Thanx for the update. I am keeping an eye on the Dymond 6 ch but posting a notice on my club website that I am interested in a micro receiver. Dr Benz had a good idea on that. Perhaps someone converting to 2.4 will have some extra laying about.

I am puting it in a new old stock Sportsman Aviation "Aero Princess" that I purchased for my 9 yr old princess for Christmas. She found it in the clearance rack at our LHS and asked repeatedly for it on multiple visits. How could I say no? What great father daughter bonding time.

John