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however. If I was going to buy a used TX, I would definitely want to know the
service history. If these items were not changed, chances are they will not
cover them under warranty for a 2<sup>nd</sup> owner.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces@lists.nsrca.org] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Richard Strickland<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Wednesday, December 10, 2008
12:55 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> NSRCA DISCUSSION<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [NSRCA-discussion] FW: !4
MZ modifications</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=2 face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>This is all I got out of Futaba--not
very satisfying...probably need to call <br>
RS<br>
<br>
From: support Futaba [mailto:support@hobbico.com]<br>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:06 AM<br>
> To: richard.s@allied-callaway.com<br>
> Subject: Re: !4 MZ modifications<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> Dear Valued Customer:<br>
> <br>
> Thank you for your Email.<br>
> <br>
> There isn't a list of serial numbers and "modifications" to the
14MZ<br>
> transmitter. If people have had a bad touch screen, then it was<br>
> replaced...it would depend upon how old the unit was if the warranty
covered<br>
> it or not. The same with stick encoders. Some people had them wear<br>
> prematurely, and so they were replaced. There wasn't a broad changeover,<br>
> and there are original units with zero difficulties in either part, so<br>
> they've not been replaced.<br>
> <br>
> The main thing would be if the owner kept up with software updates, but<br>
> that's trivial because the most-current software is available for
download,<br>
> and that includes all prior updates along with the full software for the<br>
> transmitter. Updating the software will not remove any programming done by<br>
> the modeler.<br>
> <br>
> We hope you find this information helpful. Should you have any further<br>
> questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at this email<br>
> address. (Please be sure to copy all previous emails into any future<br>
> questions.)<br>
> <br>
> DID YOU KNOW that our web pages now all contain FAQs? (Frequently asked<br>
> questions) Please drop by and take a look! We hope you'll find the<br>
> information helpful and valuable to you.<br>
> <br>
> Sincerely,<br>
> <br>
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> <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Champaign</st1:City> <st1:State
w:st="on">IL</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">61822</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
> <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region><br>
> <br>
> Phone: (217) 398-0007<br>
> Fax: (217) 398-7721<br>
> Email: service@futaba-rc.com<br>
> Web: http://www.futaba-rc.com/index.html<br>
> <br>
> >>> "Richard Strickland"
<richard.s@allied-callaway.com> 12/10/2008 10:36 AM<br>
> >>><br>
> Hi Guys,<br>
> <br>
> As the MZ ages, some radios are getting sold/traded and decisions on what
to<br>
> pay are made on how current they are, usage and condition.<br>
> I would think there would be a list of modifications by date and serial<br>
> number. Can you provide it to me? This came up on the NSRCA list in<br>
> response to a<br>
> query I made regarding some of the radios that have been out there a
while.<br>
> I was at a swap and shop over the weekend and a guy asked why I was
selling<br>
> so much stuff and my response was that I was saving up for an MZ. He had<br>
> one he was thinking about selling and so I asked the list and Tony
Stillman<br>
> about particulars regarding stuff I should look for--particularly since
all<br>
> my stuff is on 50--the ham band--mostly 07--'cept at the Nats where I have<br>
> to use 04. I understand the pots/encoders were changed along with a new<br>
> screen type--but we would all like to know serial numbers and what was and<br>
> when they were done--plus any other mods.<br>
> <br>
> I have been a Futaba fan since your first PCM, flew with <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Steve Helms</st1:PersonName> in his<br>
> heyday and still hit a few contests a year in FAI. I came to the
conclusion<br>
> I was going to wait to purchase a new set on 50, can justify it with some
of<br>
> the features--I'm getting older--but ain't dead--but might also like to
pick<br>
> up a back-up if the price was right.<br>
> <br>
> This is a serious inquiry. I know there are several guys interested in
this<br>
> information.<br>
> <br>
> Thank you in advance,<br>
> <br>
> Richard B. Strickland<br>
> <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">8732 Rosewood Dr</st1:address></st1:Street>.<br>
> <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Prairie Village</st1:place></st1:City><br>
> KS 66207<br>
> <br>
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> <br>
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