[NSRCA-discussion] 12Z vs 12FG

[James Oddino]

Bob, I went through the same thing you are doing and I finally talked to Steve Helms.  I ended up buying the 14MZ and am very happy I did.  I remember wrestling with the idea of spending $1000 for the 9Z way back when, but when I look at what it cost in dollars per year it was a very good deal. The radio is a very small part of the total cost of the hobby.  Just add up the cost of driving to and from the flying site.  At a buck a mile that far exceeds the difference in the price of  radio control systems.  I see folks with 20 low cost radios who would never think about spending the same total on one high performance system.  I'd rather have one that is as good as I can buy.

Your very old friend, Jim


On Feb 16, 2010, at 10:08 AM, Bob Richards wrote:

> Thanks guys.
>  
> On the comparison chart, the only thing I saw that MIGHT sway me to the 12Z is the "logic for switches".  I think I used this feature once on my 9Z to do some experimenting, but don't know if it is something that I would ever really need.
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> I was more concerned with the feel of the radio (quality of the sticks). That is one thing I don't like about the 10C, as well as the lack of conditions.
>  
> Bob R.
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> --- On Tue, 2/16/10, Robert L. Beaubien <rob at koolsoft.com> wrote:
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> From: Robert L. Beaubien <rob at koolsoft.com>
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 12Z vs 12FG
> To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 12:43 AM
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> I have the 12Z.  Here are the major differences between them.
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> 12Z has a metal case, the 12FG has a plastic case.
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> 12Z uses a standard formatted CF (CardFlash) memory card, the 12Fg uses a specially formatted SD card (unreadable on a pc without special (free) software from Futaba.
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> 12Z has 4 trim switches, 12FG has 6 trim switches (same as the 14MZ)
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> They are almost identical when it comes to programmability.  Basically comes down to if you want a metal case, get the 12Z, otherwise, get the 12FG.  Virtually the same radio for a lot less.
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> From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Bob Richards
> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 10:05 PM
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> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] 12Z vs 12FG
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> Thinking of buying a better radio. (Please, no JR remarks here). Have been a Futaba guy for many years, have lots of FASST stuff already. I'm interested in either the 12Z or the 12FG. What are the differences, why would you buy one over the other, etc. Will be using for pattern and for IMAC.
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> Thanks in advance,
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> Bob R.
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