Aurora 9 - Firmware Updates V1.07 & V1.08(0).....Screen shots of the new displays plus additonal information includes planned updates for V1.08+.

V1.08(1) online 11Jul11 - contains the following amendments:

1. Spelling changes as lower or upper case letter
. System and Model
MODE - Mode
. Stick Mode – MODE 1 : Mode 1 (2,3 and 4)
[Flight Cond]NORMAL : [Flight COND]Normal
NORMAL - Normal
INSERT - Insert
Cond - COND
SET - Set
Thro. - THRO.
[Throttle Curve] : NORMAL - Normal
Info - INFO
NULL - Null
NONE - None
CAMBMIX - CAMB.Mix
Thro.Cut - THRO.Cut
ThroLock - THROLock

- Spectra Pro
Modulat - MODU
Freq Sel - FREQ.SEL

- Timer
DOWN - Down
UP - Up


2. In the V-tail mix, under Butterfly function, Rudder channel is not working in the V1.08(0), in that (+) and (-) mixing value cannot be adjusted, this bug fixed.

3. Spoiler Channel Control with Throttle stick (Mode 1 - J2, Mode 2 - J3), between the direction of Throttle stick and direction Elevator movement are opposite each other under V1.08(0) is fixed.

ex Hitec USA Support Forum Sticky:
Aurora 9, Spectra Modules & Optima Transceivers
- FAQ & Undocumented Features
- Mixes, Setups, Tips. {Individual Links often updated}

Alan T.
Alan's Hobby, Model & RC FAQ Web Links
(quick search = Ctrl+F)

Just listed 2 Optima 9 and 1 Optima 7 receivers for sale in the classified section.

More info here;
https://www.flyinggiants.com/swapsho...=25983&cat=all

Thanks,
Earle

Originally Posted by Mike Mayberry

I think you'll find that Hitec is very lenient when it comes to our warranty.

Mike.

So ur saying that if i buy one used i might be covered under the warranty?

Originally Posted by Brainboy

So ur saying that if i buy one used i might be covered under the warranty?

Hitec takes care of there customers.

I agree Eric,Mike Mayberry has gone above and beyond for me,THANKS AGAIN MIKE!!!!:1 98::1 98:


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Wylierunie-If I hear you now,I'll shoot myself later!!!

Originally Posted by Siko_Flyer

I agree Eric,Mike Mayberry has gone above and beyond for me,THANKS AGAIN MIKE!!!!:1 98::1 98:


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Wylierunie-If I hear you now,I'll shoot myself later!!!

you have wylie's signature wrong. you have to misspell some of the words.

Hey guys,
I am in the market for a new radio and it looks like the Aurora 9 is a great choice. I'd like to order one asap, but I'd heard a little while back about the "opto-kill issue" with this radio. I don't have the time to read this whole thread, so can you tell me if this has been fixed or is there still an issue running a kill? I am going to be putting it into a 50cc Slick with a DLE 55 and a Syssa IBEC/kill module. I looked on Hitec's site and did not see any product bulletins about it.

Also, what is currently the best priced place to get this radio? The best I am seeing is from ALL e RC through Amazon for the A9 with O9 Rx. Too bad I missed out on the free Rx promotion and holiday prices.

Thanks for the info!!
Rob

excellent choice

For those worried about reboots, just put it in perspective. A few years ago I was reading an AW&ST article on SW development for the F-22. No surprise, it was behind schedule, but was good enough to start the test flying. The SW manager was crowing about the fact that the flight control software was stable enough to go 8-12 minutes between reboots.

So if a test pilot was willing to put his personal ass in the air in a fly by wire, naturally unstable airframe with software that would restart every few minutes, what are you complaining about?

Originally Posted by CatalinaWOW

For those worried about reboots, just put it in perspective. A few years ago I was reading an AW&ST article on SW development for the F-22. No surprise, it was behind schedule, but was good enough to start the test flying. The SW manager was crowing about the fact that the flight control software was stable enough to go 8-12 minutes between reboots.

So if a test pilot was willing to put his personal ass in the air in a fly by wire, naturally unstable airframe with software that would restart every few minutes, what are you complaining about?

Because he's getting paid to do it, and doesn't have to pay for the plane if it crashes.

Originally Posted by justinsebastian

Because he's getting paid to do it, and doesn't have to pay for the plane if it crashes.

and a ejection seat.

I really want to know if it is a good first radio! Any comments?

Originally Posted by circusfreak

Hey guys,
I am in the market for a new radio and it looks like the Aurora 9 is a great choice. I'd like to order one asap, but I'd heard a little while back about the "opto-kill issue" with this radio. I don't have the time to read this whole thread, so can you tell me if this has been fixed or is there still an issue running a kill? I am going to be putting it into a 50cc Slick with a DLE 55 and a Syssa IBEC/kill module. I looked on Hitec's site and did not see any product bulletins about it.

Also, what is currently the best priced place to get this radio? The best I am seeing is from ALL e RC through Amazon for the A9 with O9 Rx. Too bad I missed out on the free Rx promotion and holiday prices.

Thanks for the info!!
Rob

Well! circusfreak,

You are in luck. Go to ebay and, type in 380352477488 in the ebay search. Brand new!! If you think this what you want..

I own Futaba, JR, Turnigy. I had a long hard look at the A9 and decided to go for it. With my luck I got one with a bum module. Let's face it, it could've happened with any product. Point is, Hitec did not hessitate to offer to replace the faulty part.
I am a technician and most companies will limit their warranty to replacement of faulty parts. So in my opinion this is a super product and I can recommend it.

Originally Posted by Brainboy

I really want to know if it is a good first radio! Any comments?

Love my A9,there have been some lockouts,and Hitec is not certain that it is the opto kills,it's just a theory they are looking at.Me personally,I have not had any issues,although I did see a friend that experienced a lockout.Hitec will soon have a firmware update that forces a reboot,and hopefully this will solve the issues.As has been said before,all new systems had their problems,
and they all got worked out.I have complete faith that Hitec will also solve their issues.
By the way,I am running the same setup you have suggested in the same airplane.