[NSRCA-discussion] Li-Ion Tx Packs WAS Re: 12Z vs 12FG

Wed Feb 17 05:48:02 AKST 2010

I did the same thing for my laptop battery. Lasted two months. I don't buy
ebay batteries from China any more.

Jay Marshall

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Pascoe,Tim
[Burlington]
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:09 AM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Li-Ion Tx Packs WAS Re: 12Z vs 12FG

Just a heads up on the lithium ion batteries for the 12Z and 14MZ. I
recently picked up 3 for $20 a piece on E-Bay (from China). Came in the
original Sony packaging complete with little 'official' hologram. I
think with shipping it came to $22 a pack. WAY cheaper than Best Buy!

Tim Pascoe 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Ron Van
Putte
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 1:52 PM
To: General pattern discussion
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 12Z vs 12FG

I have done mods on two 2-cell 2200 mah lipo packs (I removed the  
heavy power leads and added a battery connector that plugs in) for my  
Futaba 12 FG.  The packs last forever and I have another in my  
transmitter case if one gets low.

I also contacted Evan Chapkis at RCAccessory and he is coming out  
with a 2-cell 2600 mah lipo pack which will plug right into a Futaba  
12 FG or the new Hitec Aurora 9 2.4 GHz transmitter.

Ron Van Putte

On Feb 16, 2010, at 12:37 PM, Stuart Chale wrote:

> The 10C uses the same stick assemblies as the 9C did.  The 12FG is  
> step up in stick assemblies.  Ball bearings and very smooth.  Uses  
> the same encoders as the 12Z and 14MZ  No angle adjustments.  The  
> 12Z and 14MZ use the same sticks.  adjustable angles (never used it  
> myself) metal shafts instead of the plastic ones in the 12 FG.   
> Otherwise pretty much the same.  One other benifit to the Z radios  
> is the lithium ion battery.  Much easier to swap at the field,  
> holds its charge, and you can buy a Sony replacement at Best Buy :)
> If you are buying new keep in mind that a used 12Z is usually less  
> than a new 12FG
> Check Ebay (personal plug, I have one there now :) )
> If money were no issue than I would get a 14MZ, If money is a  
> concern and I wanted a new radio I would probably go for the FG.
> Stuart
>
> On 2/16/2010 1:08 PM, 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> --- On Tue, 2/16/10, Robert L. Beaubien <rob at koolsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> 12Z has a metal case, the 12FG has a plastic case.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 12Z has 4 trim switches, 12FG has 6 trim switches (same as the 14MZ)
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> - Robert Beaubien
>>
>> - NSRCA District 7 Webmaster
>>
>> -
>>
>> "No trees were harmed in the sending of this message, however a  
>> large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced."
>>
>>
>> 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
>> To: NSRCA Mailing List
>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] 12Z vs 12FG
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob R.
>>
>>
>>
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