[NSRCA-discussion] SPEKTRUM Modules for Futaba

[John Ferrell]

I have recieved mine but not yet in service. 

It plugs on the outside with its own antenna . It is NOT invasive as the original adapter for Futaba. The module and the 8 channel reciever are less $$$ than the Futaba 8 channel reciever.

I am inclined to believe that the Futaba technology is more advanced than JR but JR is more than adequate...

John Ferrell    W8CCW
 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jon Lowe 
  To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 12:05 AM
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] SPEKTRUM Modules for Futaba


  I don't know if people are interested, but Horizon Hobby is offering Spektrum 2.4 gHz modules that fit Futaba radios (9c, 9z, 12z, 14mz, etc.) for only $109.95 WITH a 7 channel Spektrum receiver.  Since that receiver is normally $99.99 by itself, that is getting the module for $10.  The module with a 9 channel receiver is only $179.99, again only $10 more than the receiver alone.  I speculate they are clearing them out since Futaba has come out with their own 2.4 module system.  Spektrum modules for JR transmitters are still the old price.  I have had no problems with the module system in my two 10x's for over a year, and I bought a Futaba set for an old 9VAP I have laying around.  Some people don't like the cable hook up to the antenna on the Spektrum module system, but I have had zero problems with it.  Surprisingly robust.  This is the cheapest way I've seen to get into a 2.4 system if you have a module transmitter.

  No, I am not sponsored by Spektrum (or anyone else!)!



  Jon Lowe





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