[NSRCA-discussion] Which transmitter?

[Paul Hepworth]

Which transmitter?
 
I am currently using a Futaba 9zap WC2 with a 2.4 module.  I am thinking about 
changing my transmitter to something more current. 

 
The problem I face is that I use many of the functions in the WC2 and I don’t 
want to lose any of them with out spending a large amount of money on a Futaba 
14mz.  They are many transmitters on the market that may work for me but I am 
having a hard time find which transmitters have the functions I am looking for.  
It is not as simple as asking in the local hobby store, they don’t seam to 
understand how conditions are used for in a fixed wing aircraft and the websites 
are not to clear and it’s not like I can try them all! 

 
I’m sure they are many people on this list are familiar with the use of 
conditions, ATV, Expo, duel rates, switch/stick assignment.  

 
I’m looking at achieving the following conditions:
 
Regular flight: 
Basic functions e.g. ATV, Expo, Ail diff, Rud to Ele, Rud to Ali, P mixs, 
Ailvator. Timer (timer assigned to throttle starts above 5%) All these would be 
copied into the other conditions and adjustments are made as followed.
 
Spin condition: Adjust ATV and Expo.
 
Snap condition: Adjust ATV, Expo and duel rates turning on/off on throttle stick 
within the snap condition. I use this to increase/decrease my control throws at 
the lower 10% of my throttle for down line snaps.  

 
Hammer Condition: Adjust ATV (including throttle) and Expo.
 
3D condition (IMAC): Adjust ATV and Expo.
 
I like to have all my conditions assigned to two, 3 point switches on the left 
side of the transmitter.
 
I case of flying a foamy I like to assign one, 3 point switch to the left side 
for all the dual rates. (I hate haven to flick three switches to change the 
rates for all three control surfaces) 

 
I have been looking at the following transmitters but I don’t know what they 
have to offer, I hope someone can list what they do and don’t have?
 
Spektrum DX8, JR 11x, JR 12x, Futaba 12FG and Futaba 12Z.
 The about may sound a little longwinded but I hope someone can help.

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