[NSRCA-discussion] SPECKTRUM Modules for Futaba and JR

[george w. kennie]

IMHO there doesn't seem to be a lot of transmitters out there that have the neck strap attachment eye in the proper place for comfortable balance. That's why many of us fabricate an extension to move the C.G. to the correct location. Not all that hard to do, but it sure points up shoddy engineering practices on the part of the design department.
The Futaba 8U wasn't bad, but when they went to the 9C they lost it. My JR ain't that great and I know Dave L. uses an exension on his. A Tray probably helps some with the problem.
Me 



  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: AtwoodDon at aol.com 
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  Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 5:06 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] SPECKTRUM Modules for Futaba and JR


  Looking at the way the Spectrum antenna is supposed to mount, why couldn't you just make a plastic ring/sleeve that would snap over the tip of the fully collapsed 9Z antenna and slide the Spectrum into that ring/sleeve.  That way, the original configuration is not disturbed at all.

  Having flown a DX7, I was uncomfortable with the way the transmitter hung from the neckstrap.  To me it seemed very 'bottom heavy' without the normal antenna somewhat counter balancing it. Some may choose to leave the old antenna in place and extend it to fly for balance purposes.  Not a big thing but it was noticeable to me.

  Don

  In a message dated 2/22/2007 1:52:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, tony at radiosouthrc.com writes:
    Bob:
    The 9Z is a little tricky to remove the antenna, but not difficult..

     

     

    Tony Stillman, President

    Radio South

    3702 N. Pace Blvd

    Pensacola, FL 32505

    1-800-962-7802

    www.radiosouthrc.com

     


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    From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Bob Richards
    Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 11:56 AM
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    Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] SPECKTRUM Modules for Futaba and JR

     

    Tony,

     

    How do you remove the antenna from a 9Z? Not easily done, I suspect.

     

    If having the Spektrum module excludes the use of old modules due to the difficult removal of the antenna, that is a negative in my book.

     

    However, in looking at the setup, I don't see any reason why the Spektrum antenna can't be clipped onto the radio somehow, without having to completely remove the existing antenna. I think having the old antenna fully retracted would be sufficient.

     

    Bob R.



    Tony Stillman <tony at radiosouthrc.com> wrote:

      Buddy:
      As I understand it, it will slip into place in the old antenna place when it is removed.  That’s all I know at this point, as I have not had one in my hands..

       

       

       

      Tony Stillman, President

      Radio South

      3702 N. Pace Blvd

      Pensacola, FL 32505

      1-800-962-7802

      www.radiosouthrc.com

       


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      From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of BUDDYonRC at aol.com
      Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 11:21 AM
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      Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] SPECKTRUM Modules for Futaba and JR

       

      Tony

      How does the antenna attach on the Futaba module? The pictures that I have seen show a wire leading to a rubber ducky type of antenna and I don't see how this connects to a Futaba 9Z unless there is some sort of external bracket.

      If what I have seen fits in place of the existing antenna then in my case it would have to go to a shop to get it installed. 

      Can you furnish any info. on how this will work.  

      Buddy  

       


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