Futaba RF
01-26-2010, 11:29 AM
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Futaba RF
I have an old Futaba T6EX 2.4 and I want use it for simulators and I wish if there is way to turn the RF signals off so battery can stay longer, radio is out of warranty already so no problems if I modify it from inside, but I want also to be able to use it for flying sometimes, if anybody can help me I would be so grateful
01-26-2010, 11:44 AM
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Are you sure that the Tx is transmitting when you are in Trainer Mode? Usually, you leave the Transmitter Switch off when you are using the Tx as a Buddy Box. I do not own the T6EX, but I have owned many earlier model Futaba 72Mhz radios such as the T6XA, 7AUPS, 8AUPS, and 9CAP. When they were used as Buddy Boxes, you left the Transmitter Switch off and the Tx received it's power from the Master Transmitter at the other end of the Trainer Cord. The same was true for Flight Sims.
Here is the manual for the T6EX. I only read the part about Trainer Function (pg 15) and it did not say anything about the Transmitter Switch (maybe it is referenced somewhere else).
http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/6ex-2_4ghz-manual.pdf
Here is the manual for the T6EX. I only read the part about Trainer Function (pg 15) and it did not say anything about the Transmitter Switch (maybe it is referenced somewhere else).
http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/6ex-2_4ghz-manual.pdf
01-26-2010, 11:54 AM
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RE: Futaba RF
ORIGINAL: BuschBarber
Are you sure that the Tx is transmitting when you are in Trainer Mode? Usually, you leave the Transmitter Switch off when you are using the Tx as a Buddy Box. I do not own the T6EX, but I have owned many earlier model Futaba 72Mhz radios such as the T6XA, 7AUPS, 8AUPS, and 9CAP. When they were used as Buddy Boxes, you left the Transmitter Switch off and the Tx received it's power from the Master Transmitter at the other end of the Trainer Cord. The same was true for Flight Sims.
Here is the manual for the T6EX. I only read the part about Trainer Function (pg 15) and it did not say anything about the Transmitter Switch (maybe it is referenced somewhere else).
http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/6ex-2_4ghz-manual.pdf
Are you sure that the Tx is transmitting when you are in Trainer Mode? Usually, you leave the Transmitter Switch off when you are using the Tx as a Buddy Box. I do not own the T6EX, but I have owned many earlier model Futaba 72Mhz radios such as the T6XA, 7AUPS, 8AUPS, and 9CAP. When they were used as Buddy Boxes, you left the Transmitter Switch off and the Tx received it's power from the Master Transmitter at the other end of the Trainer Cord. The same was true for Flight Sims.
Here is the manual for the T6EX. I only read the part about Trainer Function (pg 15) and it did not say anything about the Transmitter Switch (maybe it is referenced somewhere else).
http://manuals.hobbico.com/fut/6ex-2_4ghz-manual.pdf
01-26-2010, 12:29 PM
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RE: Futaba RF
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I use an old Conquest similarly, but remove the crystal to solve the power drain. Can you remove the crystal from yours?
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I use an old Conquest similarly, but remove the crystal to solve the power drain. Can you remove the crystal from yours?
01-26-2010, 12:34 PM
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RE: Futaba RF
Yes, I realized that just after I made the suggestion.
Perhaps the radio is derived from a 72mhz version such that a clear 2.4 transmit section is evident. Can you send a photo of the board?
Perhaps the radio is derived from a 72mhz version such that a clear 2.4 transmit section is evident. Can you send a photo of the board?
01-26-2010, 02:56 PM
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RE: Futaba RF
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If you leave the Tx switch turned off and plug in the Trainer Cord or Flight Sim Cord, does the Display light up? If so, it is not Transmitting. That is the way it works on JR/Spektrum radios.
If you leave the Tx switch turned off and plug in the Trainer Cord or Flight Sim Cord, does the Display light up? If so, it is not Transmitting. That is the way it works on JR/Spektrum radios.
01-26-2010, 03:01 PM
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It is possible that it needs the Tx Switch on in order to use with the Sim or as a Buddy Box. Since it is 2.4, it will not interfere if it is indeed Transmitting. It is also possible that the RF section is turned Off when in Training mode. A quick note to Futaba would clear that up.
01-26-2010, 03:45 PM
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Did you go into the programming and turn on the Trainer Mode before connecting to your Flight Sim? That may also turn off the Transmit (RF section of your radio).
An easy way to tell is to turn on the Tx and the Rx in your plane.
Verify that the controls move.
Without turning off the Rx, put the Tx in Trainer Mode. If your Rx no longer responds, you are not transmitting.
I did some searches on Google, but I could not find that specific answer.
An easy way to tell is to turn on the Tx and the Rx in your plane.
Verify that the controls move.
Without turning off the Rx, put the Tx in Trainer Mode. If your Rx no longer responds, you are not transmitting.
I did some searches on Google, but I could not find that specific answer.
