[NSRCA-discussion] Which transmitter?

Wed Dec 22 12:12:59 AKST 2010

The 12fg is the best bang for your buck if you want to stay with Futaba.  12z is good as well if you desire a metal body over the plastic 12FG (virtually same capabilities programming wise).  Anything less than that, and I’m pretty sure you will lose programming features.

The JR 12x can do most of the same things albeit it takes a different mindset to program it (some things easier, some things not as clear).

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From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Paul Hepworth
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 2:04 PM
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Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Which transmitter?

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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