[NSRCA-discussion] DX7?

[John Ferrell]

I will have to check out that option. My wife says I agonize too much over 
such decisions. I think it part of the fun...


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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Alt" <ed_alt at hotmail.com>
To: "'NSRCA Mailing List'" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 3:32 AM
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] DX7?


> John:
> Have you taken a look into the JR X9303 2.4?  It's got everything you need
> for Pattern flying.  I recently got one and am very happy with it.
>
> Ed
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of John 
> Ferrell
> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 9:26 PM
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> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] DX7?
>
> 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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