[NSRCA-discussion] DX7?

[John Ferrell]

I thought it might be to good to be true!
I have been using a Futaba 9ZAPS since the mid 90's so I am spoiled with 
features. I don't use many of the features, but I would miss not having them 
available.

Coarse trims are a definite deal breaker.
It looks like I might be better off with the Futaba FASST adapter.

John Ferrell    W8CCW
"Life is easier if you learn to plow
       around the stumps"
http://DixieNC.US

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Lowe" <jonlowe at aol.com>
To: <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] DX7?


>I wrote this for RCU sometime back.
>
> Several things the DX7 doesn't have that makes it not very friendly for
> pattern usage:
>
> No variable trim rates. Easy to end up between trims, and the trim rate
> is very course.
>
> No throttle curve. I've made a quasi curve using the suggestion someone
> online came up with, but it doesn't substitute for a real curve. This
> is a biggie in my book.
>
> No conditional mixes. I use a rudder to rudder mix to get a higher rate
> for stall turns switched with the throttle stick at low throttle.
> Doesn't appear possible on this.
>
> No origin mixes.
>
> No built in mix for knife edge. Uses two separate mixes to do it. The
> lack of origin mixing can affect these.
>
> No multipoint mixes.
>
> No split expo rates so you can get different rates for, say, up and
> down elevator.
>
> No built in mix for two elevator servos. Only two mixes include a trim
> function, so you use one up to get this. Why EVERY computer radio
> doesn't include this is beyond me, given the number of two servo planes
> on the market.
>
> No snap switches. I use them only for the avalanche, as I can get
> better timing this way.
>
> Sticks were the softest I've seen, even when set full stiff. A set of
> HD springs helped. Sticks are smooth though.
>
> Transmitter doesn't balance well at all on a lanyard, being very bottom
> heavy due to no antenna. We added a lanyard hook extension helping this
> a lot. This is a chronic problem with JR radios, and the lack of a long
> antenna just makes it worse.
>
> This is a sport radio, and as long as you don't expect more from it,
> you will be ok. If you are used to a full function radio, especially
> one as easy to program as the 10x, you will get frustrated quickly.
>
>
>
> Jon Lowe
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Ferrell <johnferrell at earthlink.net>
> To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 2:23 pm
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] DX7?
>
>
>
> I have been taking a serious look at the Spectrum DX7 Radio for
> Pattern. Are there any features that a pattern flyer might find lacking?
>
>
>
> I understand the AR7000 is the right receiver, but what are the range
> limitations when the AR6000 is used?
>
>
>
> John Ferrell W8CCW
> "Life is easier if you learn to plow
> around the stumps"
> http://DixieNC.US
>
>
>
>
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