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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>> Futaba Service Center North America<BR>> 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1<BR>> Champaign IL 61822<BR>> USA<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 Steve Helms 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>> 8732 Rosewood Dr.<BR>> Prairie Village<BR>> KS 66207<BR>> <BR>> 913-381-3519 h<BR>> 816-225-3801 c<BR>> 816-471-5505 w<BR>> 800-279-7037 w<BR>> <BR>> <BR><BR><br /><hr />Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. <a href='http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_122008' target='_new'>Get your HotmailŪ account.</a></body>
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