[NSRCA-discussion] Good used radio

[John Konneker]

Hi Ron,
There is a new Spektrum DX5e about to come out that is as you describe.
Not all the bells and whistles but is a full range system for just under $100.
JLK
> From: vanputte at cox.net> Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:16:48 -0500> To: nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Good used radio> > 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> > > _______________________________________________> > > NSRCA-discussion mailing list> > > NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> > > http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion> >> > _______________________________________________> > NSRCA-discussion mailing list> > NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> > http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion> >> > _______________________________________________> > NSRCA-discussion mailing list> > NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> > http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion> > _______________________________________________> NSRCA-discussion mailing list> NSRCA-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> http://lists.nsrca.org/mailman/listinfo/nsrca-discussion
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