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2723
hi to all I have a question on "spectrum" 2.4ghs modules and receivers. Has anyone out there used them with the 9Z radio and if so are they as good as the ads...
stagk5
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May 2, 2007
7:32 pm
2724
Hey All, I'm the owner of a Futaba T6XAs and a Blade CP Pro micro helicopter. I want to replace the remote that came with the heli for the 6XAS, not only for...
Hardy L C P Pinto
hardy_pinto
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May 3, 2007
9:56 am
2725
frank, if you receive this message please respond to my email address. _teamfutaba@..._ (mailto:teamfutaba@...) i have been un-successful at my other...
teamfutaba@...
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May 3, 2007
10:47 am
2726
Futaba has not yet released their FASST 2.4 GHz spread spectrum modules yet. They are due out soon....
bbaxter17
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May 3, 2007
4:28 pm
2727
Frank is at Top Gun in FLA! He has his lap top with him and is checking E-mails when he has time but it might be a bit before he does. Is there anything that...
Art Pesch
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May 3, 2007
4:34 pm
2728
thanks for the reply. i'll wait for him to return. RR ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com....
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May 3, 2007
8:02 pm
2729
Wait for the Futaba version to come out the Spektrum isn't a true broad spectrium and the Futaba will be. You'll be a lot happier if you do. stagk5...
Mike Campbell
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May 4, 2007
8:04 pm
2730
I'm confused. What do you mean by "isn't a true broad spectrum" Later; D.W....
Dale Wheeler
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May 4, 2007
9:20 pm
2731
Cool thanks for that. ... From: Mike Campbell To: futabaowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 11:52 PM Subject: Re: [futaba owners] Spektrum...
stagk5
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May 11, 2007
8:12 pm
2732
If you look at the way the Futaba system works it is constantly changing frequencies (500 times a minute) to prevent any interference the Spektrum doesn't do...
Mike Campbell
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May 11, 2007
8:13 pm
2733
Mike, what about antennae length and orientation? Similar to spektrum, or how different? Thanks, Jeff Mike Campbell <infernalbirdman1@...> wrote: If you...
Jeff Whitney
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May 14, 2007
2:55 pm
2734
The new Futaba broad spectrum radios I have seen in my local HS have a smaller jointed antenna like the Spektrum radio on the transmitter and the receiver was...
Mike Campbell
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May 15, 2007
2:21 pm
2735
I recently addedd a GV-1 to my Hawk pro and have it set up to use the throttle to activate it (StSw set to OFF-ON). Also have it configured to use 3 speeds (on...
mikeparkes
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May 29, 2007
5:41 pm
2736
Hi All, Just wondering what you think of futaba's 2.4GHz modules and receivers. Is my understanding correct that they haven't made a 9 channel module and...
stagk5
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Oct 26, 2007
4:18 pm
2737
The 9C and 9Z systems transmit 9 channels only when set to PCM mode. Because the Futaba FASST modules for those systems require the transmitter to be in PPM...
bbaxter17
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Oct 26, 2007
9:54 pm
2738
Stagk5, ... Correct. Actually, the 9* series are actually only a true 8 ch, with an On/Off switch function for ch 9 in PCM mode only. I've had a FAAS tx/module...
Jim Lilly
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Oct 26, 2007
10:07 pm
2739
I found TM7 modules and 7 channel fasst rxs on ebay. I have two systems in my helis and I have been completely satisfied. BTW I have the TM7 TX module...
richingram
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Oct 29, 2007
2:01 pm
2740
I picked up a TM-7 module and rx from the local hobby shop. The last time I looked, they were $229. eBay might be cheaper. Mine has worked great! I'm still...
Bob Richards
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Oct 29, 2007
6:58 pm
2741
PROBLEMS: 1. Using the Futaba defaults, I powered the radio and then the plane. The aileron throw on one side was twice that of the other side. I then had...
Lee Kitchens
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Dec 31, 2007
1:51 pm
2742
If you set everything in the radio to 100% (all EPA, dual rates, etc) do the servos appear to travel the same amounts in all directions? If they do, but the...
Bob Richards
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Jan 2, 2008
2:46 pm
2743
Also - if you're new to RC airplanes, you probably should not be messing with specials setups like airbrakes. A spoiler setup like you mention will cause a...
Base Class
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Jan 7, 2008
7:06 pm
2744
Typically, with ailerons, a left turn will have more right down aileron then left up aileron and the opposite for a right turn. (ie for left turn, right wing...
Pat McNamar
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Jan 7, 2008
9:11 pm
2745
Pat, you may have reversed the up and down. Having more down than up will exacerbate the adverse yaw normally present. Corrections include coupling rudder...
Jim Heffelfinger
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Jan 7, 2008
9:33 pm
2746
Jim, you are correct, a decrease in the down over the up will improve roll performance. My Futaba manual suggests 100%/90% differential but I have had more ...
Pat McNamar
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Jan 8, 2008
2:05 pm
2747
All great information. Correct differential is very important with flying wings (that's when I learned the most about it). But again - Lee, as a beginner, you...
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Jan 8, 2008
2:05 pm
2748
Hi all, Can anyone advise me on how to program my 9Z to operate the retractable landing gear in time with the landing gear doors? The problem is that the doors...
stagk5
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Jan 17, 2008
2:34 pm
2749
I dont think you can program that on a 9Z. Either you use a sequencing air valve or some kind or mechanical microswitch setup. My Yellow P47 uses an air valve...
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Jan 17, 2008
2:41 pm
2750
Does anyone know where to find a buddy box for the Futaba 6EX-2.4GHz spread sprectrum radio? I could not find it on the Futaba web site. Thanks, Lee...
Lee Kitchens
azranger58
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Mar 28, 2008
8:25 pm
2751
I think any Futaba buddy box will work with the correct cord. There are several cords available, round to round, round to square, square to round and Square...
ed summers
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Mar 28, 2008
9:46 pm
2752
Be very careful, not all Futaba radios can buddy up to this, you CANT use any that have round buddy sockets. Refer to the manual, all explained in there. Don't...
John Bridgett
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Mar 28, 2008
11:08 pm
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