[NSRCA-discussion] Aurora review

[Phil Spelt]

Don't HAVE to use it, and there is no possible control 
feedback.  Howeven, I suspect that the  "Powers that Be" will address 
this in the near future, as the Aurora 9 has similar capability, and 
others are sure to follow...

At 02:58 PM 10/29/2010, you wrote:
>By the rule book the DX8 would be clearly illegal for pattern 
>because of the telemetry.  I doubt anyone would declare it so however.
>
>
>Tim
>
>--- On Fri, 10/29/10, Phil Spelt <chuenkan at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>From: Phil Spelt <chuenkan at comcast.net>
>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Aurora review
>To: "General pattern discussion" <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>Date: Friday, October 29, 2010, 1:23 PM
>
>Jerry,
>
>If you don't need more than 8 channels, I'd recommend the new DX-8 
>-- has telemetry back to the Tx for 4 data sources.  I have 
>one.  The sticks re really silky and the 11 ms frame rate is VERY 
>fast... $430.00 for Tx, Rx and telemetry module...
>
>At 12:17 PM 10/29/2010, you wrote:
>>Jon, thanks for the input. I have decided to replace my old Stylus 
>>(1995 version) and have started checking around. Looks like 2.4 is 
>>the way to go.
>>Jerry
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: <http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jonlowe@aol.com>Jon Lowe
>>To: 
>><http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=nsrca-discussion@lists.nsrca.org>nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org 
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>>Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 9:35 AM
>>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Aurora review
>>
>>Jerry,
>>I just had one and sold it.  Reasons:
>>No stick switches
>>No split expo on each side of neutral.  I use split expo, 
>>especially on elevator.
>>Mine came with the infamous stick deadband on three axes and I 
>>ended up sending it back twice to get it properly repaired.
>>Lockouts/glitching.  Found a burned/corroded antenna connection in 
>>the receiver and sent it back for repair.  Another Aurora 9 flyer 
>>also had glitching/lockouts at our field.
>>Only had digital throttle trim, and it cannot be mixed or assigned 
>>to a slider such that it only acts on low throttle.
>>They promise lots of feature updates via firmware, but are VERY 
>>slow in releasing anything.  And they won't say exactly what will 
>>be in the next release. Bugs in heli and sailplane 
>>setups.   Requires purchase of a separate box to update 
>>firmware.  Website in Korea that has the updates has had frequent 
>>outages.  You CANNOT download the firmware and install it 
>>later.  You MUST be hooked to the internet and download it real 
>>time. My perception is that they are more enthralled with telemetry 
>>(that was a year late in being released) than in getting the basic 
>>system up to snuff.  Oh, and as far as I know, they still haven't 
>>released the 72mHz module promised last fall, if that is of any concern.
>>Was glad to get rid of mine.
>>Jon Lowe
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Jerry Stebbins <JAStebbins at att.net>
>>To: Discussion -NSRCA <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>Sent: Fri, Oct 29, 2010 8:40 am
>>Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Aurora review
>>I seem to remember someone did a vey thorough review of this radio 
>>a short while back. Does anyone remember who, and what Magazine-when?
>>Thanks
>>Jerry
>>
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Phil Spelt, Past President, Knox County Radio Control Society, Inc.
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