I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
10-29-2008, 04:38 PM
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I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
First of all, I have got bad receiver. They have decided to safe money on my antenna wire. Mine antenna is way too short.
Second, I can find a plug-in place for 2.4GHz crystal. I looked all over the place, where do you guys plug it in?
And, by the way, do I need to buy crystal with the same channel as on my old 72MHz radio? I want to keep compatibility with my previous radios.
Also, I almost broke my transmitter when I tried to extend the antenna. It is still way too short. I am scared and not flying like that. I definitely need some help.
I think I am going to returned it and get my old fashion, trusty 72MHz radio. I don’t understand what all that hype around 2.4GHz technology is about!
First of all, I have got bad receiver. They have decided to safe money on my antenna wire. Mine antenna is way too short.
Second, I can find a plug-in place for 2.4GHz crystal. I looked all over the place, where do you guys plug it in?
And, by the way, do I need to buy crystal with the same channel as on my old 72MHz radio? I want to keep compatibility with my previous radios.
Also, I almost broke my transmitter when I tried to extend the antenna. It is still way too short. I am scared and not flying like that. I definitely need some help.
I think I am going to returned it and get my old fashion, trusty 72MHz radio. I don’t understand what all that hype around 2.4GHz technology is about!
10-29-2008, 06:03 PM
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
ORIGINAL: Pashka_22
I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
First of all, I have got bad receiver. They have decided to safe money on my antenna wire. Mine antenna is way too short.
Second, I can find a plug-in place for 2.4GHz crystal. I looked all over the place, where do you guys plug it in?
And, by the way, do I need to buy crystal with the same channel as on my old 72MHz radio? I want to keep compatibility with my previous radios.
Also, I almost broke my transmitter when I tried to extend the antenna. It is still way too short. I am scared and not flying like that. I definitely need some help.
I think I am going to returned it and get my old fashion, trusty 72MHz radio. I don’t understand what all that hype around 2.4GHz technology is about!
I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
First of all, I have got bad receiver. They have decided to safe money on my antenna wire. Mine antenna is way too short.
Second, I can find a plug-in place for 2.4GHz crystal. I looked all over the place, where do you guys plug it in?
And, by the way, do I need to buy crystal with the same channel as on my old 72MHz radio? I want to keep compatibility with my previous radios.
Also, I almost broke my transmitter when I tried to extend the antenna. It is still way too short. I am scared and not flying like that. I definitely need some help.
I think I am going to returned it and get my old fashion, trusty 72MHz radio. I don’t understand what all that hype around 2.4GHz technology is about!
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
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10-29-2008, 07:55 PM
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
2.4G Radio system
Receiver and Transmitter Setup Instructions
By following these steps you will ensure your transmitter and receiver are properly setup and ready to fly.
1. Turn the transmitter on and adjust your transmitter to PPM mode (not PCM), and then turn the transmitter off.
2. Press and hold down the programming button on the transmitting module, then turn the transmitter on. The LED on the module will flash between red and yellow indicating the transmitter is ready to bind with a receiver.
3. Press and hold down the button on the receiver and connect the receiver to the battery. The LED on the receiver will flash red twice indicating the receiver is in binding mode. Within a few seconds the receiver LED will flash rapidly for a moment indicating that it has successfully bound to the transmitter module and both are now communicating on the same channels. Turn off the transmitter and receiver now.
Note: If the receiver did not flash rapidly then binding was not successful. Check that the transmitter module is flashing Red/Green, and then restart the receiver binding by removing the receiver battery for a few seconds and then reapplying with the button pressed on it again. Binding is best done without any servos connected but this is normally not necessary.
4. Check the normal system operation. Turn the transmitter on, when the module LED is yellow then connect the receiver to the battery. The red LED on the receiver will be fully ON, indicating the receiver is operating properly. Receiver LED will be OFF when there is no signal. The receiver will not initialize. This is also a best practice for RC model safety. After following these steps to program your transmitter and receiver, both modules will continue to operate together each time you use the modules without further binding. If there is a need to reprogram your modules (adding another receiver) please follow these steps above again.
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Receiver and Transmitter Setup Instructions
By following these steps you will ensure your transmitter and receiver are properly setup and ready to fly.
1. Turn the transmitter on and adjust your transmitter to PPM mode (not PCM), and then turn the transmitter off.
2. Press and hold down the programming button on the transmitting module, then turn the transmitter on. The LED on the module will flash between red and yellow indicating the transmitter is ready to bind with a receiver.
3. Press and hold down the button on the receiver and connect the receiver to the battery. The LED on the receiver will flash red twice indicating the receiver is in binding mode. Within a few seconds the receiver LED will flash rapidly for a moment indicating that it has successfully bound to the transmitter module and both are now communicating on the same channels. Turn off the transmitter and receiver now.
Note: If the receiver did not flash rapidly then binding was not successful. Check that the transmitter module is flashing Red/Green, and then restart the receiver binding by removing the receiver battery for a few seconds and then reapplying with the button pressed on it again. Binding is best done without any servos connected but this is normally not necessary.
4. Check the normal system operation. Turn the transmitter on, when the module LED is yellow then connect the receiver to the battery. The red LED on the receiver will be fully ON, indicating the receiver is operating properly. Receiver LED will be OFF when there is no signal. The receiver will not initialize. This is also a best practice for RC model safety. After following these steps to program your transmitter and receiver, both modules will continue to operate together each time you use the modules without further binding. If there is a need to reprogram your modules (adding another receiver) please follow these steps above again.
Regards!
Emily
msn:[email protected]
10-29-2008, 08:08 PM
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
First, I live in Louisiana, but English is not my first language. So, please, excuse my not so perfect English.
Second, Emily, are you kidding, right?
For the rest of you, my Louisiana club is on a slow side. We still don’t have 2.4 GHz pins, so here is another reason not to use 2.4GHz radios.
Second, Emily, are you kidding, right?
For the rest of you, my Louisiana club is on a slow side. We still don’t have 2.4 GHz pins, so here is another reason not to use 2.4GHz radios.
10-29-2008, 08:36 PM
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
Always remember Pashka, suck the heads and eat the tails. Mud bugs that is.
Caught my 2.4 and my phone behind the couch the other day, hope I don't wind up with a bunch of little blue tooth devices with sticks coming out the sides.
Ed M.
Caught my 2.4 and my phone behind the couch the other day, hope I don't wind up with a bunch of little blue tooth devices with sticks coming out the sides.
Ed M.
10-30-2008, 01:59 AM
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
ORIGINAL: Pashka_22
I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
First of all, I have got bad receiver. They have decided to safe money on my antenna wire. Mine antenna is way too short.
Second, I can find a plug-in place for 2.4GHz crystal. I looked all over the place, where do you guys plug it in?
And, by the way, do I need to buy crystal with the same channel as on my old 72MHz radio? I want to keep compatibility with my previous radios.
Also, I almost broke my transmitter when I tried to extend the antenna. It is still way too short. I am scared and not flying like that. I definitely need some help.
I think I am going to returned it and get my old fashion, trusty 72MHz radio. I don’t understand what all that hype around 2.4GHz technology is about!
I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
First of all, I have got bad receiver. They have decided to safe money on my antenna wire. Mine antenna is way too short.
Second, I can find a plug-in place for 2.4GHz crystal. I looked all over the place, where do you guys plug it in?
And, by the way, do I need to buy crystal with the same channel as on my old 72MHz radio? I want to keep compatibility with my previous radios.
Also, I almost broke my transmitter when I tried to extend the antenna. It is still way too short. I am scared and not flying like that. I definitely need some help.
I think I am going to returned it and get my old fashion, trusty 72MHz radio. I don’t understand what all that hype around 2.4GHz technology is about!
As long as you don't understand it then you don't need it. Send it back. By the way, what brand is it? I need some of those 2.4 crystals that they apparently sent you with the radio so I can plug them into my 72 mhz receivers to convert the rest of my planes. Don't feel bad about your club, most of the guys at my club finally had to trash their 2.4 Ghz systems when we realized that none of the manufacturers offered the 2.4 frequency board pins that we needed for the 2.4 Ghz crystals.
Have a nice day.
10-30-2008, 03:01 AM
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
The toughest thing is making pins for all of the possible frequency combinations, and then getting them distributed. It's hard enough trying to figure out which frequency a Spektrum unit has decided to use, but what with all that frequency hoping that Futaba does we just can't keep up. It's ruined our frequency control system and it is only a matter of time until someone takes the wrong pin.
10-30-2008, 05:06 AM
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
I know what you're saying Mike!
Recently at our club we have banned all Futaba radios because of their constant hopping [>:]
Recently at our club we have banned all Futaba radios because of their constant hopping [>:]
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The toughest thing is making pins for all of the possible frequency combinations, and then getting them distributed. It's hard enough trying to figure out which frequency a Spektrum unit has decided to use, but what with all that frequency hoping that Futaba does we just can't keep up. It's ruined our frequency control system and it is only a matter of time until someone takes the wrong pin.
The toughest thing is making pins for all of the possible frequency combinations, and then getting them distributed. It's hard enough trying to figure out which frequency a Spektrum unit has decided to use, but what with all that frequency hoping that Futaba does we just can't keep up. It's ruined our frequency control system and it is only a matter of time until someone takes the wrong pin.
10-31-2008, 07:44 AM
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
Not sure if this is a joke, but here are some clarifications -
1) 2.4Ghz requires much shorter antenna, than 72MHz. In most cases it is an advantage and not disadvantage.
2) You cannot convert 72Mhz radio to 2.4Ghz just by changing crystals. The radio itself is different, hence you will not see any place for crystals.
3) You have to buy compatible receivers for your radio (and vice versa). If radio is Spektrum, then spektrum receivers.
4) The radio antenna is always short for 2.4Ghz, just 4-6 inches and for receiver around 2 inches. No need to extend, it will work fine.
5) 2.4Ghz doest require frequency pins, as the technology is spread spektrum which automatically finds free channel and locks into it when you power-on. Thats the biggest advantage of 2.4Ghz over 72Mhz. Futaba and Spektrum uses different approaches to spread spektrum, but both work great.
1) 2.4Ghz requires much shorter antenna, than 72MHz. In most cases it is an advantage and not disadvantage.
2) You cannot convert 72Mhz radio to 2.4Ghz just by changing crystals. The radio itself is different, hence you will not see any place for crystals.
3) You have to buy compatible receivers for your radio (and vice versa). If radio is Spektrum, then spektrum receivers.
4) The radio antenna is always short for 2.4Ghz, just 4-6 inches and for receiver around 2 inches. No need to extend, it will work fine.
5) 2.4Ghz doest require frequency pins, as the technology is spread spektrum which automatically finds free channel and locks into it when you power-on. Thats the biggest advantage of 2.4Ghz over 72Mhz. Futaba and Spektrum uses different approaches to spread spektrum, but both work great.
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
ORIGINAL: soul
Not sure if this is a joke, but here are some clarifications -
1) 2.4Ghz requires much shorter antenna, than 72MHz. In most cases it is an advantage and not disadvantage.
2) You cannot convert 72Mhz radio to 2.4Ghz just by changing crystals. The radio itself is different, hence you will not see any place for crystals.
3) You have to buy compatible receivers for your radio (and vice versa). If radio is Spektrum, then spektrum receivers.
4) The radio antenna is always short for 2.4Ghz, just 4-6 inches and for receiver around 2 inches. No need to extend, it will work fine.
5) 2.4Ghz doest require frequency pins, as the technology is spread spektrum which automatically finds free channel and locks into it when you power-on. Thats the biggest advantage of 2.4Ghz over 72Mhz. Futaba and Spektrum uses different approaches to spread spektrum, but both work great.
Not sure if this is a joke, but here are some clarifications -
1) 2.4Ghz requires much shorter antenna, than 72MHz. In most cases it is an advantage and not disadvantage.
2) You cannot convert 72Mhz radio to 2.4Ghz just by changing crystals. The radio itself is different, hence you will not see any place for crystals.
3) You have to buy compatible receivers for your radio (and vice versa). If radio is Spektrum, then spektrum receivers.
4) The radio antenna is always short for 2.4Ghz, just 4-6 inches and for receiver around 2 inches. No need to extend, it will work fine.
5) 2.4Ghz doest require frequency pins, as the technology is spread spektrum which automatically finds free channel and locks into it when you power-on. Thats the biggest advantage of 2.4Ghz over 72Mhz. Futaba and Spektrum uses different approaches to spread spektrum, but both work great.
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5) 2.4Ghz doest require frequency pins, as the technology is spread spektrum which automatically finds free channel and locks into it when you power-on.
5) 2.4Ghz doest require frequency pins, as the technology is spread spektrum which automatically finds free channel and locks into it when you power-on.
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
I recently added 38 inches to my antennas and they look good now. I don't know why my models are crashing though. Help?
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
ORIGINAL: soul
Not sure if this is a joke, but here are some clarifications -
1) 2.4Ghz requires much shorter antenna, than 72MHz. In most cases it is an advantage and not disadvantage.
2) You cannot convert 72Mhz radio to 2.4Ghz just by changing crystals. The radio itself is different, hence you will not see any place for crystals.
3) You have to buy compatible receivers for your radio (and vice versa). If radio is Spektrum, then spektrum receivers.
4) The radio antenna is always short for 2.4Ghz, just 4-6 inches and for receiver around 2 inches. No need to extend, it will work fine.
5) 2.4Ghz doest require frequency pins, as the technology is spread spektrum which automatically finds free channel and locks into it when you power-on. Thats the biggest advantage of 2.4Ghz over 72Mhz. Futaba and Spektrum uses different approaches to spread spektrum, but both work great.
Not sure if this is a joke, but here are some clarifications -
1) 2.4Ghz requires much shorter antenna, than 72MHz. In most cases it is an advantage and not disadvantage.
2) You cannot convert 72Mhz radio to 2.4Ghz just by changing crystals. The radio itself is different, hence you will not see any place for crystals.
3) You have to buy compatible receivers for your radio (and vice versa). If radio is Spektrum, then spektrum receivers.
4) The radio antenna is always short for 2.4Ghz, just 4-6 inches and for receiver around 2 inches. No need to extend, it will work fine.
5) 2.4Ghz doest require frequency pins, as the technology is spread spektrum which automatically finds free channel and locks into it when you power-on. Thats the biggest advantage of 2.4Ghz over 72Mhz. Futaba and Spektrum uses different approaches to spread spektrum, but both work great.
BTW do you play poker?
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RE: I don’t like my 2.4 GHz radio.
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I think you have been had.
BTW do you play poker?
(in reply to soul)
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Well, at least not more than one hand.
By then he's got no more cash !!!
I think you have been had.
BTW do you play poker?
(in reply to soul)
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Well, at least not more than one hand.
By then he's got no more cash !!!
