New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
06-15-2011, 06:20 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
ORIGINAL: K-Bob
Superior in what way? Dependability? You must be thinking of Futaba.
ORIGINAL: vasek
I think you're not being fair... Hitec came out with a superior product compared to others in this business.
Be glad you didn't buy the early Spektrum
ORIGINAL: Striker
I love this TX but disappointed that the first batch had so many issues...
I love this TX but disappointed that the first batch had so many issues...
Be glad you didn't buy the early Spektrum
06-15-2011, 06:54 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
ORIGINAL: Striker
I did the updates Alan, really neat new features. I love this TX but disappointed that the first batch had so many issues. Hitec assured me that the TX will be perfect when they return it, I would have been happy and felt more safe had they replace it with one manufactured after April 2010.
After spending another $ 100 just to ship it there I should have put the extra $200 and bought a new one.
I did the updates Alan, really neat new features. I love this TX but disappointed that the first batch had so many issues. Hitec assured me that the TX will be perfect when they return it, I would have been happy and felt more safe had they replace it with one manufactured after April 2010.
After spending another $ 100 just to ship it there I should have put the extra $200 and bought a new one.
I have to believe the vast majority of A9 users have had zero problems with their radios. I'm not sure what you refer to when you say the first batch of radios had "so many issues". I'd suggest the list is a relatively short one for the most part.
06-15-2011, 07:10 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
ORIGINAL: Striker
Never had issues with Futabe.
Never had issues with Futabe.
I have. I was an early adopter of the 2.4 6EX. Sent in twice in the first year of ownership for "issues".
06-15-2011, 08:45 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
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I'm not sure what you refer to when you say the first batch of radios had ''so many issues''. I'd suggest the list is a relatively short one for the most part.
I'm not sure what you refer to when you say the first batch of radios had ''so many issues''. I'd suggest the list is a relatively short one for the most part.
Here is a link to an electronic tech, as myself, who has the dead zone issue down to a science literally. http://www.rcmodelreviews.com/aurora9issues.shtml
I am trying to get HiTec to replace my TX with one after that production date but they have assured me that mine will be flawless when they send it back. I will be using mine a lot in Barbados and it will suck if it starts failing there.
06-15-2011, 10:45 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Striker,
I was aware of the "dead zone" issue and my early transmitter did not have this problem. On the other hand, I follow several forums and have heard very little about any "freezing" or "Lock up" issues other than what has been reported recently. In fact, for the most part most forums pretty much called the A9 God's gift to radios as it had very few issues during most of the first 1 1/2 or so years it was around. A small failure rate could be expected and would be considered normal. Few new radios have had such a trouble free introduction, regardless of brand. Before it was repaired, even my radio had a flawless link with the airplane.
At any rate, after the mother board replacement, my radio continues to fly glitch free. I hope yours will be the same upon its return to you.
I was aware of the "dead zone" issue and my early transmitter did not have this problem. On the other hand, I follow several forums and have heard very little about any "freezing" or "Lock up" issues other than what has been reported recently. In fact, for the most part most forums pretty much called the A9 God's gift to radios as it had very few issues during most of the first 1 1/2 or so years it was around. A small failure rate could be expected and would be considered normal. Few new radios have had such a trouble free introduction, regardless of brand. Before it was repaired, even my radio had a flawless link with the airplane.
At any rate, after the mother board replacement, my radio continues to fly glitch free. I hope yours will be the same upon its return to you.
06-15-2011, 10:57 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
ORIGINAL: Truckracer
Striker,
I was aware of the ''dead zone'' issue and my early transmitter did not have this problem. On the other hand, I follow several forums and have heard very little about any ''freezing'' or ''Lock up'' issues other than what has been reported recently. In fact, for the most part most forums pretty much called the A9 God's gift to radios as it had very few issues during most of the first 1 1/2 or so years it was around. A small failure rate could be expected and would be considered normal. Few new radios have had such a trouble free introduction, regardless of brand. Before it was repaired, even my radio had a flawless link with the airplane.
At any rate, after the mother board replacement, my radio continues to fly glitch free. I hope yours will be the same upon its return to you.
Striker,
I was aware of the ''dead zone'' issue and my early transmitter did not have this problem. On the other hand, I follow several forums and have heard very little about any ''freezing'' or ''Lock up'' issues other than what has been reported recently. In fact, for the most part most forums pretty much called the A9 God's gift to radios as it had very few issues during most of the first 1 1/2 or so years it was around. A small failure rate could be expected and would be considered normal. Few new radios have had such a trouble free introduction, regardless of brand. Before it was repaired, even my radio had a flawless link with the airplane.
At any rate, after the mother board replacement, my radio continues to fly glitch free. I hope yours will be the same upon its return to you.
I do like this TX and believe it or not my bad luck is following me. I paid $ 100 bucks to get the TX shipped to the US overnight since last week, its still sitting here in Canada because of a postal strike.
I was just on the phone with HH asking if I can get a discounted price on a new one. I don't mind having two of them. Hobby people have a great deal on $349 with a 9 channel RX.
06-15-2011, 12:19 PM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
No Go for HH, I am willing to buy another one at a discounted price, they wont do it.
06-16-2011, 02:06 PM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hi I haven't looked at this post in a while was goint to buy an opto switch and got in all the talk. I have a pre April 2010 9 and I love it but I lost an old friend this week, blamed it on pilot error, now all this talk has me worried. Should I just send it back or is there something I can check.
06-16-2011, 11:25 PM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
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By HH Horizon Hobby?? Why would they go for a discount deal?
ORIGINAL: Striker
No Go for HH, I am willing to buy another one at a discounted price, they wont do it.
No Go for HH, I am willing to buy another one at a discounted price, they wont do it.
I went ahead and bough another one with a nine channel receiver toady.
06-16-2011, 11:27 PM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
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Hi I haven't looked at this post in a while was goint to buy an opto switch and got in all the talk. I have a pre April 2010 9 and I love it but I lost an old friend this week, blamed it on pilot error, now all this talk has me worried. Should I just send it back or is there something I can check.
Hi I haven't looked at this post in a while was goint to buy an opto switch and got in all the talk. I have a pre April 2010 9 and I love it but I lost an old friend this week, blamed it on pilot error, now all this talk has me worried. Should I just send it back or is there something I can check.
BTW, there are some problems with some of the opti switches.
06-18-2011, 06:10 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Getting ttis radio tomorrow for father's day. Hope is a good radio. I have the DX7 and futaba 7c both 2.4 and like them both. But for the price and to have 9 channels thought this one was a good deal.
06-20-2011, 05:54 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
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Getting ttis radio tomorrow for father's day. Hope is a good radio. I have the DX7 and futaba 7c both 2.4 and like them both. But for the price and to have 9 channels thought this one was a good deal.
Getting ttis radio tomorrow for father's day. Hope is a good radio. I have the DX7 and futaba 7c both 2.4 and like them both. But for the price and to have 9 channels thought this one was a good deal.
06-20-2011, 06:34 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Stiker- got the radio. I will be playing with it this weekend. kinda strange that u can get updates for a tx. I don't know what year it was built got it from Tower hopefully it has no problems. It looks really cool.
06-20-2011, 09:33 PM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
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Stiker- got the radio. I will be playing with it this weekend. kinda strange that u can get updates for a tx. I don't know what year it was built got it from Tower hopefully it has no problems. It looks really cool.
Stiker- got the radio. I will be playing with it this weekend. kinda strange that u can get updates for a tx. I don't know what year it was built got it from Tower hopefully it has no problems. It looks really cool.
Yes you can get updates for any microprocessed controlled device of any sort, this TX included. Its easy to see if it has the dead zone issues. I bought another one a few days ago, no issues so far, I think you will be OK
Its only the first batch which had issues and just for a few months, all of those would have been on the market by now.
06-22-2011, 03:01 PM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
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The 72 Spectra Pro module manual, as lodged with FCC,
Spectra Pro 72MHz PPM/QPCM Module - Manual - & Pictures - ETA stores end April 2011.)
under range test:
"Warning!
- Do the range check before each flying session to confirm the
radio system is working properly.
- Do the range check before the engine or motor is started."
may have been amended otherwise suggest amend to read:
- Do the range check with the engine or motor running and whilst cycled up <> down
or add
"and repeat with Engine/Motor running which will highlight any vibration/electrical problems"
see also:Aurora 9 Range Test Procedure .5 g)
The 72 Spectra Pro module manual, as lodged with FCC,
Spectra Pro 72MHz PPM/QPCM Module - Manual - & Pictures - ETA stores end April 2011.)
under range test:
"Warning!
- Do the range check before each flying session to confirm the
radio system is working properly.
- Do the range check before the engine or motor is started."
may have been amended otherwise suggest amend to read:
- Do the range check with the engine or motor running and whilst cycled up <> down
or add
"and repeat with Engine/Motor running which will highlight any vibration/electrical problems"
see also:Aurora 9 Range Test Procedure .5 g)
Reported that somereceived their Spectra Pro 2-3 weeks ago, perhaps a timelyreminder of above re range test..
Copy of package attached.
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06-27-2011, 05:02 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Ok guys was playing with the radio last night. Hate learning a new radio. tried binding the 9ch receiver and could not. Do you set up the plane in the radio 1st or bind 1st. Last stupid question. Charged it over night and this morning the voltage was around 8.6. Is that normal. I'm used to my radios being in thye 11.5 range. Thanks for the help.
06-27-2011, 11:47 AM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Richard,
Did you hold the bind button on the Module on the Tx when you hit transmit and select yes? Also, if you hold the 8.4 on the touch screen it will go to percentage, and I think that will give you your answer.
Andy
Did you hold the bind button on the Module on the Tx when you hit transmit and select yes? Also, if you hold the 8.4 on the touch screen it will go to percentage, and I think that will give you your answer.
Andy
06-27-2011, 12:37 PM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Yes did that. and it was blinking red on the back. Released that and held the one on the receiver turn it on and both red and blue lights came on but never blinked. One thing so far I liked is that you don't have to cut Futaba plugs as they fit perfectly. Thanks
06-28-2011, 12:17 PM
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RE: New Hitec Aurora 9-Channel 2.4Ghz Radio System
Hi
If I,m not mistaken ,................... when you enter a new plane , the transmitter will ask you if you want , 1 or 2 ailerons or , one or two , flaps . And it designates channels for you , it,s that easy .
Michel
If I,m not mistaken ,................... when you enter a new plane , the transmitter will ask you if you want , 1 or 2 ailerons or , one or two , flaps . And it designates channels for you , it,s that easy .
Michel
many servo's for the flaps and ailerons. I love this radio!!