[NSRCA-discussion] DX7?

[Ron Van Putte]

I agree that using the FASST module and receiver option for the 9ZAP  
is a good idea.   I've been waiting for the 8-channel pair to be  
available, but they keep pushing back the availability date.  The 7- 
channels are available now and I've been trying to convince myself  
that 7 channels are all I'd need anyway.  Besides the I can get the  
the 7-channel pair for just over $200 and the 8-channel pair would be  
about $65 more.  Decisions, decisions.

Ron Van Putte

On Nov 1, 2007, at 9:26 PM, John Ferrell wrote:

> 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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