[NSRCA-discussion] JR Propo changing to DMSS

[Peter Vogel]

They apparently just renewed their distribution contract with Horizon, so I
don't think that will happen.

Peter+

On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Dave Harmon <k6xyz at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I wouldn’t be surprised to see JR change distributor for the Americas…..I
> can’t imagine who though.****
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> *Dave Harmon*
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> *Sperry, Ok.*
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> *From:* nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:
> nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] *On Behalf Of *Jon Lowe
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:21 AM
> *To:* nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
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> *Subject:* Re: [NSRCA-discussion] JR Propo changing to DMSS****
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> Do you have a link to the announcment, or was it something they said at
> Toledo?****
>
> Jon****
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter Vogel <vogel.peter at gmail.com>
> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Cc: nsrca-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 8:43 am
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] JR Propo changing to DMSS****
>
> Horizon did an announcement last week, they are still the exclusive
> distributor of JR in the US, they carry the new XG radios and the WV
> servos.  They call the partnership with JR 'stronger than ever' but JR has
> decided to standardize their product worldwide. DMSS is no longer Spektrum
> RX compatible.  I think JR was losing revenue in RX's because people
> haven't perceived a difference with the Spektrum products.  Time will tell
> if that was a good idea or not...****
>
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> Peter+
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> Sent from my iPhone4S****
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> On Apr 18, 2012, at 5:32 AM, Jon Lowe <jonlowe at aol.com> wrote:****
>
> JR has had their own 2.4 system outside the US for sometime, the first I'm
> aware of being DSMJ, which has been around since 2010.  Horizon has always
> differentiated the JR products it carries from those sold in other
> countries, either thru firmware differences, model number differences, or
> different features.  The website you link to also shows a new series of
> wide voltage servos, including brushless ones, that I have not seen
> advertised here.****
>
>  ****
>
> You bring up a good point about Horizon's plans for JR in the US.  They
> seem to be deemphasizing JR and pushing the Spektrum brand more and more.
> Would be interesting to know what the future holds.****
>
> Jon****
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ihncheol Park <pnahobbies at sbcglobal.net>
> To: 'General pattern discussion' <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 12:44 am
> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] JR Propo changing to DMSS****
>
> It looks like JR decided to separate from Spektrum by going Dual
> Modulation Spectrum System.  ****
>
> Combination of DSSS & FHSS.****
>
> *http://www.jrpropo.com/* <http://www.jrpropo.com/>****
>
>  ****
>
> New XG series 6ch, 8ch, 11ch radio have been introduced.  All became a
> member of Hasbro Transformers?****
>
>  ****
>
> Following the Hitec?  Two way communications (Telemetry built-in).  I am
> not talking about the AMA rule.  Just curious why telemetry is so important
> on new systems.  I’ve never had a need for Telemetry capability of
> Spektrum.  ****
>
>  ****
>
> Has anyone of the Team JR members tried the new system yet?  Felt any
> Differences?****
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>  ****
>
> Not sure if it is a wise decision on US marketing purpose.  Not compatible
> to DSM2/X.  Maybe there is a new US distribution for JR beside Horizon?***
> *
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>  ****
>
> Those of you who went to Toledo.  Did you have a chance to try any of
> above beside new DX10T, DX18?****
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> Ihncheol ****
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