PCM Mini RX ok? or Not...

GremlinX · 02-05-2006, 09:40 AM

I guess through all of the looking around at PCM RX's on sale, I ordered the wrong one. It cam in, its an 8 Channel Futaba &^%$# 148 . Its too cold to go look in the garage, but it is PCM,it is a Futaba 148 something with side pins, and is pretty darn small. Will it be ok in a 30%? I assume in this case size doesnt matter(what a double pun,case and size.ha)?

**Boulder** · 02-05-2006, 09:54 AM

Won't make any difference, all of the Futaba PCM rx's are full range. I'm assuming you wanted the 149? The only difference is the number of channels. If you want the 149, let me know, I might be interested in the 148 for one of my sport planes, I use the 149 for my big stuff, just for the extra channel availability.

GremlinX · 02-05-2006, 11:58 AM

Ken, I did, I just ordered the wrong thing. I am High band.

**Kiwi** · 02-05-2006, 12:19 PM

Gremlin.

Snazzy new name Eh!!!!!!

If my memory serves me right your going to use a power expander. That rx will fit it no trouble at all. You will just have a spare cable to tie down someplace neat.

Make sure you put a tape or something good and sticky over the crystal so it cannot vibe out. That little trick costs more Large scale crashes that you can ever imagine.

Kiwi

GremlinX · 02-05-2006, 12:30 PM

I take clear packing tape and go over xtals. I have heard too many horror stories about that. As for the Power Expander, is that the same as dual batt setups? Pardon me, I come from Glow..

**Boulder** · 02-05-2006, 04:16 PM

I'll take it off your hands, if you want. The power expander is one of these:

http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Expander/expander.htm

Let me know, I have a lot of crystals I could use with the High Band receiver.

GremlinX · 02-05-2006, 07:57 PM

NO, that is far to complicating for me to use in anything RC! You will have 33,873 connections when it is plumbed up..

**Boulder** · 02-05-2006, 08:05 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by GremlinX
	NO, that is far to complicating for me to use in anything RC! You will have 33,873 connections when it is plumbed up..

I think I'll be using one of the power expanders in my 33% Extra. I looks like it'll make a nice clean setup.

Are you going to keep the 148 RX or are you going to get the 149?

02-05-2006, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	PCM Mini RX ok? or Not... I guess through all of the looking around at PCM RX's on sale, I ordered the wrong one. It cam in, its an 8 Channel Futaba &^%$# 148 . Its too cold to go look in the garage, but it is PCM,it is a Futaba 148 something with side pins, and is pretty darn small. Will it be ok in a 30%? I assume in this case size doesnt matter(what a double pun,case and size.ha)? __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

02-05-2006, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boulder It's official, thanks Verne... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Universal City, TX Age: 49 Posts: 10,205 Blog Entries: 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: PCM Mini RX ok? or Not... Won't make any difference, all of the Futaba PCM rx's are full range. I'm assuming you wanted the 149? The only difference is the number of channels. If you want the 149, let me know, I might be interested in the 148 for one of my sport planes, I use the 149 for my big stuff, just for the extra channel availability. __________________ Ken Thompson Fellowship of Christian Modelers http://www.fcmodelers.com *Team Black Magic* http://www.customairframes.com *Team DragonFire* http://www.dragonfirecustoms.com Last edited by Boulder; 02-05-2006 at 10:03 AM.

02-05-2006, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: PCM Mini RX ok? or Not... Ken, I did, I just ordered the wrong thing. I am High band. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

02-05-2006, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kiwi Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chile Age: 55 Posts: 4,942 Blog Entries: 4 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: PCM Mini RX ok? or Not... Gremlin. Snazzy new name Eh!!!!!! If my memory serves me right your going to use a power expander. That rx will fit it no trouble at all. You will just have a spare cable to tie down someplace neat. Make sure you put a tape or something good and sticky over the crystal so it cannot vibe out. That little trick costs more Large scale crashes that you can ever imagine. Kiwi __________________ Kiwi www.crackroll.com

02-05-2006, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: PCM Mini RX ok? or Not... I take clear packing tape and go over xtals. I have heard too many horror stories about that. As for the Power Expander, is that the same as dual batt setups? Pardon me, I come from Glow.. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!


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02-05-2006, 04:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boulder It's official, thanks Verne... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Universal City, TX Age: 49 Posts: 10,205 Blog Entries: 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: PCM Mini RX ok? or Not... I'll take it off your hands, if you want. The power expander is one of these: http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Expander/expander.htm Let me know, I have a lot of crystals I could use with the High Band receiver. __________________ Ken Thompson Fellowship of Christian Modelers http://www.fcmodelers.com *Team Black Magic* http://www.customairframes.com *Team DragonFire* http://www.dragonfirecustoms.com

02-05-2006, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: PCM Mini RX ok? or Not... NO, that is far to complicating for me to use in anything RC! You will have 33,873 connections when it is plumbed up.. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

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