[NSRCA-discussion] Good used radio

[Ron Van Putte]

Those are all good points.  However, I have a small hobby shop and  
many of my customers and I are very conservative financially (we're  
tightwads) and the the 8-channel module/receiver combination costs  
about $70 more than the 7-channel cousin.  I know the big price  
difference is mostly in the receiver, which is the same one used with  
all the high-end Futaba 2.4 GHz systems.  Except for my Pattern  
airplanes, none require more than six channels.  I only use one of my  
Futaba 9ZAPs for my Pattern airplanes, so the second 9Z doesn't need/ 
can't use the capabilities of a second 8-channel module/receiver  
combination, so I can't justify the extra cost.

BTW, there are many 2.4 GHz systems out there and the prices are all  
over the map.  A good example of a low-priced one is the E-Sky 4 and  
6 channel systems and, while they are simple radios, with only basic  
features (no mixing. dual rates. etc), they are perfectly adequate  
for park fliers and other small airplanes and the transmitter/ 
receiver combos are priced at under $100.  What would really be great  
is if they were compatible with Futaba/JR/Spektrum/Extreme, etc.

Ron Van Putte

On Oct 23, 2008, at 9:32 AM, Bob Richards wrote:

> Ron,
>
> If I were you, I would get the 8 channel module for both of them.  
> The 7 channel module only works with the 7 channel receivers, or  
> the new 616 micro receiver. The 8 will work with those, as well as  
> the 8 channel and 14 channel receivers. The 8 channel module only  
> cost $10 more.
>
> If you really want a 7ch module, I will sell you mine at a  
> discount. :-)
>
> I have the 10c and like the way it programs. It has less features  
> than the 9Z, but is very easy to learn, even for us old farts. It  
> will work with ANY Fasst receiver as well, and will work with the  
> 72mhz modules from you 9Z.
>
> Bob R.
>
>
> Ron Van Putte <vanputte at cox.net> wrote:
> I have two of these 9ZAP transmitters and am planning to switch them
> to 2.4 GHz by using the FASST 7-channel transmitter module in one and
> the 8-channel transmitter module in the other. That way all my
> airplanes' data is available immediately and I don't have to learn
> how to program the new 10C I have had for two months. Lazy? Yes.
>
> Ron Van Putte
>
> On Oct 22, 2008, at 12:27 PM, John Pavlick wrote:
>
> > Guys,
> > If anyone you know is looking for a good used transmitter - I'm
> > ready to part with my trusty Futaba 9ZAP. Its in excellent
> > condition. Recently serviced by Radio South. I will include a case
> > and some accessories as well. This would be great for someone who
> > wants to upgrade from a sport radio (i.e. Sportsman / Intermediate
> > pilot). Contact me off-list if interested- I'll send pic's and  
> prices.
> >
> > John Pavlick
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