<div>John,</div> <div> </div> <div>I have been using a TM-7 module in my old 7UAP, it will also work in the 9Z. I have been happy with the performance of the module so far. The TM-8 should be out before long but is much more expensive, not sure why. If you don't need channel 8, the TM-7 is the way to go.</div> <div> </div> <div>Bob R.</div> <div><BR><BR><B><I>John Ferrell <johnferrell@earthlink.net></I></B> wrote:</div> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">I thought it might be to good to be true!<BR>I have been using a Futaba 9ZAPS since the mid 90's so I am spoiled with <BR>features. I don't use many of the features, but I would miss not having them <BR>available.<BR><BR>Coarse trims are a definite deal breaker.<BR>It looks like I might be better off with the Futaba FASST adapter.<BR><BR>John Ferrell W8CCW<BR>"Life is easier if you learn to plow<BR>around the
stumps"<BR>http://DixieNC.US<BR><BR>----- Original Message ----- <BR>From: "Jon Lowe" <JONLOWE@AOL.COM><BR>To: <NSRCA-DISCUSSION@LISTS.NSRCA.ORG><BR>Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 9:20 PM<BR>Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] DX7?<BR><BR><BR>>I wrote this for RCU sometime back.<BR>><BR>> Several things the DX7 doesn't have that makes it not very friendly for<BR>> pattern usage:<BR>><BR>> No variable trim rates. Easy to end up between trims, and the trim rate<BR>> is very course.<BR>><BR>> No throttle curve. I've made a quasi curve using the suggestion someone<BR>> online came up with, but it doesn't substitute for a real curve. This<BR>> is a biggie in my book.<BR>><BR>> No conditional mixes. I use a rudder to rudder mix to get a higher rate<BR>> for stall turns switched with the throttle stick at low throttle.<BR>> Doesn't appear possible on this.<BR>><BR>> No origin mixes.<BR>><BR>> No built in mix for knife edge.
Uses two separate mixes to do it. The<BR>> lack of origin mixing can affect these.<BR>><BR>> No multipoint mixes.<BR>><BR>> No split expo rates so you can get different rates for, say, up and<BR>> down elevator.<BR>><BR>> No built in mix for two elevator servos. Only two mixes include a trim<BR>> function, so you use one up to get this. Why EVERY computer radio<BR>> doesn't include this is beyond me, given the number of two servo planes<BR>> on the market.<BR>><BR>> No snap switches. I use them only for the avalanche, as I can get<BR>> better timing this way.<BR>><BR>> Sticks were the softest I've seen, even when set full stiff. A set of<BR>> HD springs helped. Sticks are smooth though.<BR>><BR>> Transmitter doesn't balance well at all on a lanyard, being very bottom<BR>> heavy due to no antenna. We added a lanyard hook extension helping this<BR>> a lot. This is a chronic problem with JR radios, and the lack of
a long<BR>> antenna just makes it worse.<BR>><BR>> This is a sport radio, and as long as you don't expect more from it,<BR>> you will be ok. If you are used to a full function radio, especially<BR>> one as easy to program as the 10x, you will get frustrated quickly.<BR>><BR>><BR>><BR>> Jon Lowe<BR>><BR>><BR>> -----Original Message-----<BR>> From: John Ferrell <JOHNFERRELL@EARTHLINK.NET><BR>> To: NSRCA Mailing List <NSRCA-DISCUSSION@LISTS.NSRCA.ORG><BR>> Sent: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 2:23 pm<BR>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] DX7?<BR>><BR>><BR>><BR>> I have been taking a serious look at the Spectrum DX7 Radio for<BR>> Pattern. Are there any features that a pattern flyer might find lacking?<BR>><BR>><BR>><BR>> I understand the AR7000 is the right receiver, but what are the range<BR>> limitations when the AR6000 is used?<BR>><BR>><BR>><BR>> John Ferrell W8CCW<BR>> "Life is easier if you learn
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