I tried asking this question in a radio forum and its gone un answered. I originally wanted a JR 9303 and still hope to get this for my edge. But life has put some restrictions on my wallet and i may have to settle for less of a radio. I have been out of this Hobie for 10 years or more and Im afraid I am unfamiliar with all the options and terminology used to determine what I need in a radio. I want to run a choke on a servo and would like to have all the servos pluged into the RX Having 2 batteries plugged into the RX would be a plus but i can use a !QUOT!Y!QUOT! on the rudder servo lead if i must. What i don't know is what radios have the proper mixing functions to setup the elevator correctly. Any input you all have would sure help me. Thank you all for your time once again.

Jeez man, I will get slammed left and right for this one! I believe that you need a computer radio with PCM capability JR is my choice they have an 6 channel I think I have been using the 8103 for a few years and now have the 9303 aswell,very simple to program and use. You can buy just the radio and a lot of people take this option because they already have servos and receivers or you can buy the receiver with it. At the very least a 6 channel radio would be preferable.When you program the choke into your new radio please try and use a knob rather than a switch (personal experience) it is very easy to hit the switch by accident. Hope this helps.

I like Futaba radio buy the 14mz

Ill have to pass the hat around to get the $$$ for that thing

It think if you can afford it you should stick to an 8 channel of some sort. I think you need 8 channels to plug dual elevator servos into the rx and make them work without a reverser or a reversing Y harness. I have the older Futaba 8UAPS and it serves me fine. I would get a PCM capable tx for sure.

JR 8103 or the Futaba equivelent is the way to go, unless this plane
you're speaking of will be your one and only gasser. Tho it's not
recommended on quarter scale and above, you might get away with
y cording the ailerons on the 28 %. Rather chancy, tho. Thinking ahead,
if you decide to go to a larger airplane, you'll likely need additional mixing
functions. You might try E-Bay or classified Ads for used and have it checked
out at the authorized location. Might save a few bucks that way,

Gerald

I Looked around a bit and im just not happy short changing the radio gear. It looks like im gona have to dish out the big bucks It may be another few weeks added to the long long long wait to fly this bird May 3rd should be the day. I just dont see how you can save any real money without taking a risk I dont wana take. Thank you for your input It just proved to me i was going to have spend the cash.

if buying new get the 9303 you can save money buy getting it radio only or go ahead and get the full set up and sell the 649 rx and the crapyy ds811 servos

ON horizons site down on the botom right they have a link called JR FlexEquip if you look you can add and subtract all the parts you want With the 9303 they add 8611 servos for $67 each hellava deal if you can swing the whole thing at one time.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/FlexEquip/

You want the 9303. If you buy a lesser unit you will always be wanting the better one. Save your money until you get the good one.

I do suggest you try to buy just the transmitter. I know in Futaba stuff one can buy a 9C transmitter alone for about $260. Better to get good stuff 1 piece at a time than to buy lesser equipment.

A good radio is something you will use and enjoy for many years.

TF

Get the radio you want, not the one you will settle for. You'll be happy you did!

Ok guys i will get it I promiss