Although the website catalog on page 23 of 28 also provides a "3PK 75MHz FUTL8905 3PK FM Synthesized" transmitter module, I've either missed it or the catalog doesn't show a synthesized receiver module other than the 9-Channel PCM (R309DPS). Is there a synthesized receiver for the Futaba T3PK or will I be forced to purchase receiver crystals even if I get a synthesized transmitter module?

I'm wondering since I also own the JR XS3 Synthesized pistol radio and four of the RS300 Synthesized FM 3-channel receivers--the RS300 receivers are larger than most which required some modification to make "fit" and/or are exposed in the smaller R/C vehicles. It also appears that the 9-Channel R309DPS receiver module is wider and higher than most of the others listed as well as longer than the Futaba 3-Channel receivers.

BTW, I've asked my LHS to check into the AM conversion module, which I heard was on back order, so I can run my Mini-Z's with the T3PK instead of the stock Mini-Z radio.

http://www.futaba-rc.com/sellsheets/...03-catalog.pdf
http://www.futaba-rc.com/radioaccys/futl26.html

Thanks.

The FUTL8905 3PK Synthesized module is new and will be available earlly next year. It's not on any listings yet because final pricing and delivery hasn't been set by Futaba.

Excuse me, but your answer didn't provide any information regarding a synthesized receiver module unless you meant to write that a synthesized "receiver" module will be available in addition to the FUTL8905 3PK synthesized "transmitter" module. Clarification?

For R/C car use, a synthesized receiver would be too large for most installations. The R/C car user typically just swaps crystals in the receiver, or would swap out receivers. As far as we know, a 3-4 channel synthesized receiver is not planned.

Thanks for the info.

Update:

The synthesized Futaba 3PM-FS info page shows a R303FS receiver which appears to be a 3-Channel synthesized receiver.

http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futk2000.html

Will you confirm that the Futaba R303FS will function properly with the 3PK? Will that same receiver work in the HRS mode? And, when is the AM conversion module going to be available once again for the 3PK? I just picked up a new JR AM radio because I got tired of waiting for the 3PK AM conversion module.

http://www.futaba-rc.com/radioaccys/futl14.html

The synthesized versions were announced to us after the first series of emails, and will be available sometime early in the new year, according to what we were told.

And today, the Futaba AM Conversion Module finally arrived. It was a lot more fun to use the T3PK with my Mini-Z. I guess I'll use the JR AM radio I bought two days ago with my Losi Mini-T and Losi XXX-S it shipped with. I'll also check into the synthesized 3-Channel Futaba transmitter and receiver modules as time progresses.