Help with radio choice, Possible firestorm!

[Keith Black]

I went the same route as Jeff. Started with the 8103 then moved to the 10X.
Honestly I could have stayed with the 8103 but after flying it for a couple
of years I ran into a couple of things I couldn't do (without a hassle at
least). I used  this as an excuse to get a 10X.

It's a tough decision. If you know you'll continue with RC for years to come
get the 10X (or top of the line in any brand). Buy the best and buy only
once. If you don't buy the best now you will eventually.

As to the PCM RX, I don't think you'll have to get a new PCM RX's. I believe
the newer radios support the older PCM receivers. On the other hand, if
you're coughing up the $$ for a new pattern plane you may want a newer RX
just for safety.

Keith Black

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff H. Snider" <jeff at snider.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: Help with radio choice, Possible firestorm!


> I used an 8013 for a while, but was really displeased by the fact
> you can't use one switch for all your high rates.  Rudder, elevator,
> and aileron are all on different switches, and no amount of muttering
> and searching the net for tips and tricks will put them all onto
> one switch.  Aside from that it was a fantastic tx.
>
> Fortunately in 402 (which I'm now flying) you need to switch only
> your rudder, for the stall turns, so an 8103 will work.  I knew I
> would end up buying a 10X sooner or later, so I moved right on up
> when the opportunity arose to buy one used, and I'm unconditionally
> happy with it.  Perhaps the new 9X would suit me equally well, but
> I got my 10X before it was announced.
>
> And not coincidentally, I have that 8103 sitting around gathering
> dust, if anyone is interested in buying it.
>
>  - Jeff Snider
>  - jeff at snider.com
>  - Northern VA, District 2
>
> glenn Loud writes:
> > As I am gearing up for getting back into pattern I want to upgrade to a
> > better transmitter as my old JR is dated and frankly worn out.
> > I was thinking of JR 8103 or Futaba 9UAP  either one I will have to buy
> > 2 new PCM recievers and I only have JR servos in my soon to be backup
> > Icepoint.
> > (I will be getting new digitals for my soon to be Number 1  Icepoint. )
> > I will be flying 402 next year.
> >
> > Rational disscussion allways welcome, lets not let this evolve into a
> > flame war please!
> >
> > Thanks
> > Glenn Loud
> > Western mass dist 1
> >
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