Help with radio choice, Possible firestorm!

[Michael Laggis]

Troy,
Do you know if the 9303 is compatible with the Datasafe?

Thanks
Michael Laggis
AKA Moose Boy
NSRCA 3618
http://www.alaskarc.org


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Troy Newman" <troy_newman at msn.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 12:16 PM
Subject: Re: Help with radio choice, Possible firestorm!


> Yes both radios have a throttle curve screen. And built in ready to go 
> just
> activate it up.
>
> I actually use two different throttle curves in the 10X and the 9303 has 
> the
> same capability. You just assign a switch for the throttle curve and bam 
> you
> have 2 curves. I use one for windy conditions and one for calm.
>
> Troy Newman
> Team JR
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fletcher, Richard" <Richard.Fletcher at gs.com>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 12:08 PM
> Subject: RE: Help with radio choice, Possible firestorm!
>
>
>> Hi Troy,
>>
>>     Do these radios have a throttle curve screen like the 9Z? I recall a
>> friend who struggled with the 8103 this summer trying to program his
>> throttle so that it had a linear feel. He was not able to do it.
>>
>>
>>
>> Rich
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]
> On
>> Behalf Of Troy Newman
>> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 3:04 PM
>> To: discussion at nsrca.org
>> Subject: Re: Help with radio choice, Possible firestorm!
>>
>>
>> Both the 9303 and 10X have trim resolution that can be changed same as 
>> the
>> 9Z. This is an important feature as Richard mentions. I use the One beep
>> equals 4 % when test flying a unknown model. This way if something 
>> happens
>> you don't need to go beep-beep-beep-beep-beep a bunch of times to correct
>> the issue quickly...Then after we know the model is close on the trim 
>> tabs
> I
>> dial it down to 1beep is 1% and have super fine adjustment of the trim
> tabs.
>> As always trimming the model goes beyond moving the TX trim tabs. These
> are
>> for fine adjustments and daily condition changes.
>>
>> The flexibility to configure the models differently is a real bonus in
>> today's modern radios
>>
>> Troy
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Fletcher, Richard" <Richard.Fletcher at gs.com>
>> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 11:38 AM
>> Subject: RE: Help with radio choice, Possible firestorm!
>>
>>
>> > Problems I have seen with these radios are that the trim sensitivity
>> > is
>> too
>> > coarse. One click the plane climbs and one down click and it dives.
>> > Also they do not have ad adequate throttle curve so the throttle is
>> > too jumpy. Personally I have two 9ZAPs and am very happy with them.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Rich
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
>> > [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]
>> On
>> > Behalf Of Troy Newman
>> > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 2:27 PM
>> > To: discussion at nsrca.org
>> > Subject: Re: Help with radio choice, Possible firestorm!
>> >
>> >
>> > Glen,
>> >
>> > Look to the new 9303. It is priced in the same ball park as the 8103
>> > but
>> is
>> > a significant step up. It has flight modes and can be activated by a
>> single
>> > 3 position switch. So if you want all your rate change on a  single
>> > switch its great. This switch is assignable to where you want it. If
>> > you want
>> them
>> > separate them that's an option too. The 9303 has throttle curves, and
>> mixing
>> > capability that make it a really great radio for pattern flying.
>> >
>> > I still love the 10X but the 9303 is the best radio I have seen on the
>> > market other than the flagship radios like the 10X and Futaba 9Z.
>> >
>> > Another really good thing is the way the 9303 can gang servos
>> > together.
>> They
>> > call it Mating the servos. Instead of mixing like elevator to gear for
>> dual
>> > elevators. You just Mate them and its all done. Set the end points and
>> > subtrims and they will track together and trim works for both...Its
>> > just like having a new channel in slot 5 called Left elevator. The
>> > programming also changes the name of the channel for you so you don't
>> > get confused.
>> This
>> > can be done for ailerons, dual rudder servos, dual elevator servos, or
>> just
>> > about anything. I just spent the last week hanging out with the New
>> Zealand
>> > crew before they headed down to the Tucson Shootout. The word Mate was
>> used
>> > a bunch. Great guys.
>> >
>> > Any case back to the subject at hand.....PCM is the only way to go, it
>> > is
>> so
>> > much better at rejection of the interference. JR has a new 7channel
>> > PCM RX that is under $100 its great its the R770. Its also light
>> > weight. I have used in in 2M pattern models and is perfect. Only
>> > weighs like 1oz and the price is right too.
>> >
>> > Both the 9303 and the R770 PCM RX are outstanding products. Look into
>> > them and you will be impressed.
>> >
>> > Troy Newman
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "glenn Loud" <wildweasel07 at comcast.net>
>> > To: "Discussion at Nsrca.Org" <discussion at nsrca.org>
>> > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 9:51 AM
>> > Subject: Help with radio choice, Possible firestorm!
>> >
>> >
>> > > 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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