[NSRCA-discussion] JR X9303

Fri Apr 18 20:43:08 AKDT 2008

The X9303 from JR is an extremely capable system for pattern flying. The gimbals are very good. They are the same gimbals as in the 10X. The DSM2 system in the 9303 system is 2048 and has extremely fast response. This is to say the latency (finger to servo) speed is extremely fast. In fact I think I have heard numbers that is the fastest connection on the Spread Spektrum market. Don't quote me on that...Its fast, I can feel the speed difference in snaps and small little corrections using the X9303.

The 9303 has many if not all of the features that we use in pattern models. It has 2 throttle curves, 6 program mixes, with 2 of those being curve type mixes. With the built in function of Servo Mate to allow dual elevator servos, flapperon, dual flap servos...dual any channel all without using your program mixes to link these functions. In the twin engine mode you can set throttle curves independently for each engine and so on. Its pretty cool there.

As for Pattern flying there is nothing the 9303 lacks for in terms of functions we normally use in pattern. It has 3 flight modes capable. The big difference is the 10X has 5 flight modes capable. Most of use are not using these modes so its not a big deal. The 10X also has 8 Program mixes with 3 of them being curves. The extra curve mixing is nice....but I rarely use it in normal situations. The 10X has a little more flexibility in the switch assignments for the flight modes....but that's about it. If flexible switch assignments are important to you and you are look at a higher end radio like the Futaba 12FG...I would wait just a  few weeks for the 12X...I have seen some of the capability and its really awesome how they made the flexibility so simple and easy to setup. Its going to go to the next level. Its really cool. I think the current plan is mid may for the 12X That's just in the next month.

To sum it up the X9303 on DSM is probably is a at price point where WOW you really get an awesome value for the money. Oh the 9303 also 30model memory too.

I have been flying between the 9303 2.4 and the 10X on  DSM module...I like the x9303 on DSM better for the snaps.

Jerry Plyler (Jenny's Dad) came out in February and flew the new Focus Sport with the X9303 in it and has been talking about it ever since. He has the 72mhz 9303 and likes it too, but he felt like the DSM felt better. He was going from flying his Hydeout on the 72mhz version 9303 to the Focus Sport on the X9303 with DSM and just thought the model was better connected. The faster response, and the 2048 resolution made the model feel tighter. He has been considering getting the new radio to replace his 1 yr old regular 9303.

I was using the 10X mostly for the Bipes but now I found a cool way to do the bipes in the 9303 with the Servo Mate function and I'm setting up my Adventure Bipe in the X9303 probably this weekend.

Its a very good radio for the pattern world. Not to mention the Free RX deal is a really good too. The 9303 will not leave you wanting more radio. I have yet to find something it doesn't do really well with the pattern models. I was staying away from it on the Bipes because I was not sure how it would do the 4 aileron servos and they were already setup in the 10X TX's. Well its easier to do than on the 10X

Troy Newman
Team JR

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Archie Stafford 
  To: 'NSRCA Mailing List' 
  Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 8:40 PM
  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] JR X9309

  Dennis,

  The 10C that Jason refers to here should be in the states in early May.  I already have one on order,

  Arch

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  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of JShulman
  Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:53 AM
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  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] JR X9309

  http://2.4gigahertz.com/systems/futk9250.html

  Actually, if you're using it in 2.4... it's 2048. Hope to have mine for the Nats.

  Regards,
  Jason
  www.jasonshulman.com
  www.shulmanaviation.com
  www.composite-arf.com 

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    From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of colin chariandy
    Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 11:14 PM
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    Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] JR X9309

    It's 1024.

    Dwayne Brown <dwaynenancy at suddenlink.net> wrote:

      I just received a Tower catalog and Futaba has a 10 channel listed.  Dwayne

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      From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of colin chariandy
      Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 9:11 PM
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      Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] JR X9309

      I don't want to start a JR vs Futaba war but I've been looking for a 2.4GHz, 2048 radio system and find the 9309 priced way below the closest Futaba radio offering those features, the 12FG. Now I agree that the Futaba is a 12 channel compared to 9 channels of the X9309 but is that worth $600?

      What am I missing?

      What quality items are not included in the JR radio?

      Some have said that the gimbals in the 9309 are not very good.

      I'm trying to decide before the "free reciver" deal runs out at the end of the month so any help is appreaciated.

      Thanks

      Colin.

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