[NSRCA-discussion] Futaba stuff

[James Oddino]

Thanks for your effort Jason.  Steve Helms had gotten back to me on  
Monday and came up with a solution.  I got my 50MHz system yesterday  
two days after I ordered it.  It turns out they did have 50 MHz  
Helicopter versions of the 14MZ in stock and it is essentially the  
same radio but no one in the chain knew or thought about that until  
Steve got in the act.  I could have been flying it for three months.   
I miss the personal service we used to get when Futaba had their own  
operation in California.  You could always pick up the phone and talk  
to someone knowledgeable.

Jim O

On Dec 19, 2007, at 2:46 PM, JShulman wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
> I forwarded your email to Frank Noll and asked if he wouldn't mind  
> answering what he knew. His replies are after your questions
> below.
>
> Regards,
> Jason
> www.jasonshulman.com
> www.shulmanaviation.com
> www.composite-arf.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> ]On Behalf Of James Oddino
> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 4:54 PM
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> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Futaba stuff
>
>
> Can I buy a 14MZ transmitter with no module and no receiver?   -NO
>
> Can I buy transmitter modules for the 14MZ?  Don't you guys have  
> spares?    -YES
>
> Can I plug a 50MHz module into a 72 MHz 14MZ transmitter and vice
> versa, assuming I could buy one?    -Yes, but the 50mhz modules have  
> to be purchased from the Service Center with proof of Ham
> license, and it has to be recorded.
>
> If there is ever a 14MZ "system" on 2.4 GHz will I be able to buy a
> 50MHz module and receiver for it?  - Yes, you'll be able to jump  
> back and forth as long as you have module capabilities.
>
> I ordered a 50 MHz system in Sept., but I still don't have it.  Now
> I'm tempted to wait but I'm not sure what I'm waiting for.  Will there
> be a 2.4 stand alone system?  -See above.
>
> It is interesting they are advertising a
> 12FG 2.4 system but not a 12ZAP or 14MZ even though they say they will
> have modules for them in mid-January.   -Modules and receivers  
> SHOULD be in stock at the same time as the 12FG's.    The quantities
> that we receive, and the back orders will dictate how fast the  
> consumer will be able to obtain them.
>
> I ordered a 50 MHz system in Sept., but I still don't have it.  Now
> I'm tempted to wait but I'm not sure what I'm waiting for.  Will there
> be a 2.4 stand alone system?  It is interesting they are advertising a
> 12FG 2.4 system but not a 12ZAP or 14MZ even though they say they will
> have modules for them in mid-January. I've traded emails with Steve  
> Helms but I don't think he is too close
> to the RC stuff.  -He did think there would be a 2.4GHz system soon.
>
> I was hoping there was someone with the latest story.
>
> Jim O
>
>
> On Dec 15, 2007, at 9:46 AM, JShulman wrote:
>
>> Unfortunately, there isn't much new stuff I'm privy to any sooner
>> than the rest of the World. As a matter of fact, I'm usually the
>> last to know. I guess I don't ask enough. Didn't even know they were
>> discontinuing the 6EX. I've used the 6 in everything from
>> foamy's to my Calypso just fine. I've got a 7C 2.4 on order (good
>> thing) and flew my dad's yesterday. For me, the 7C will do enough
>> to use it in these set-ups with added features that was needed in a
>> few planes (mixing, rud dr..). I've still got a TM-7 for my 9C
>> that is working great. Haven't heard about anything new as far as
>> micro stuff, but again, I'm usually the last to know.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jason
>> www.jasonshulman.com
>> www.shulmanaviation.com
>> www.composite-arf.com
>>
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