[NSRCA-discussion] Kraft info

[Ron Van Putte]

Yeah, I can remember 6-wire servos.

Ron VP

On Aug 4, 2008, at 7:42 AM, Bob Richards wrote:

> Jerry,
>
> Channel 04? That is a ham frequency, is it not? If so, then you  
> will need more than a crystal change to put it in the 72MHz band.
>
> The 4 pin connectors are Multicons. As long as the servos only have  
> 3 wires, then you could probably get them to work with modern stuff  
> (just make sure the logic level is compatible). I agree, is  
> probably better to splice in new connectors. And servos that old, I  
> would at least send them in for service. The lubricant in the  
> feedback pots could have dried out, and the wiring could have  
> become brittle. Personally, I would lean towards installing new  
> servos, at least on elevator and ailerons.
>
> (And, yes, I am old enough to remember 4 wire servos. But I am NOT  
> as old as RVP). :-)
>
> Bob R.
>
>
> --- On Sun, 8/3/08, Jerry Stebbins <JAStebbins at worldnet.att.net>  
> wrote:
>
> I bought a Tiger Tail III many years ago that was built way back,  
> and has nose and wing retracts. It has Kraft servos and Rx, and  a  
> Signature  Series  Kraft Transmitter with it on CH 04, stickered in  
> 1993.
> Radio was built as a Custom model in March, 1978
> I am  replacing the Rx and Tx batteries.
> Several questions I need some help on.
> 1. Where can I find some 4 pin connectors to make up adapters if I  
> need to use a different TX and RX--my old Ham license is long gone..
> 2. Where can I find some kind of a Manual on the Radio.This plane  
> has retracts on the nose gear and wing gear, 2 servos on the  
> throttle, normal Ail/Rudder/Elev. setup for the time built.
> 3. Where can I find xtals to convert to a regular channel.
> Engine is an OPS 60 almost new-very good shape-and I am cleaning it  
> up to use.
> Plane was flown several times --too fast for the builder, so it  
> went in the ceiling in the basement until I found it.
> My intent was to kit the version (III) and I built a plug for the  
> fuse and canopy, and layed out the planforms and airfoils. Then  
> building and kitting the 2 meter planes got priority.
> Fixing it up for Ballistic Pattern--
> Thanks for any info--
> Jerry
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