FlyingGiants Exclusive! Introducing The Futaba 12FG, Modules & More!

[toprudder]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Hammbone
	If I remember correctly, the thread I reffered to earlier about extreme link was on RCGroups back in Feb or March. I agree that it's important to get facts and not just hearsay. This info is all over the place. Just do some searches and you'll find it. Jim

Jim,

Why don't you start a separate thread about problems with 2.4ghz. This thread is about the 12FG Futaba. Anymore talk about "line-of-sight" in this thread is just beating a dead horse at this point.

Respectfully,

Bob R.

[Julez]

Hi!

If I believed every word that was written on the internet, I'd be insane by now.
Just the fact that somethin was written down does not mean, that it is the irrefutable truth.
A manufacturers claim does not change the laws of physics.
Sometimes they are a bit careful with their claims (Futaba),
sometimes they like to boast of a little (XPS).
Are you referring to this thread? I can read nothing about "line of sight".

The best thing is to believe what the actual users report.
Has anyone ever experienced a lockout that could be traced back to "not staying in line of sight"?

It is easier to block 2.4GHz as it has a shorter wavelength, but this effect is not anywhere near being so problematic as it is presented by some people.

After all, if "line of sight" was true, how is the explanation that I am able to transmit through 3 houses and 100m of forest simultaneously?
Fuel tank.
Tailpipe.

Cheers,

Julez

Edit: I wrote this before I read Bob's request. Yeah, a thread with negative "facts" about 2,4GHz is usually quite funny, as most of them get disproven by actual users in a very short time.
Reality can be a pesky thing.

[a1pcfixer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Julez
	Hi! The best thing is to believe what the actual users report. Has anyone ever experienced a lockout that could be traced back to "not staying in line of sight"? Cheers, Julez

I have 2 Spektrum's. The Spektrum DX-6 I got right when it was released and it's performed perfectly! I setup my F-27 Stryker (brushless, LiPo, CF reinforcements, over 100+ MPH) on it, and NEVER-EVER had any troubles what-so-ever with the 2.4 Ghz gear!

My Spektrum DX-7 initially had a range test issue. Couldn't get past 13 paces(39'). Sent it back twice before they fixed the problem - ant to module wire - hardware!
I had one crash ENTIRELY MY FAULT, I ran the rcx batt down too low
I now have 3 glow's setup on the DX-7, and 2 on the DX-6. NO problems whatsoever related to the 2.4Ghz in actual usage!!!

I'm not a JR fan (programming, I prefer my Futaba 9C's), but those Spektrum DX's have been rock solid!!!

Just as soon as Futaba ships my 2.4 Ghz FAAST module & rcx's, I'll setup my DP Ultimate (1.50 Saito), and my GP Ultimate 1.60 (DA-50r) on that. I only prefer my Futaba 9C because I'm most familiar with programming it.

So there! An actual users report of success with 2.4 Ghz in R-C usage!!!

[magicswanson]

I was just on Futaba's site and it looks like they have some updated pics of the modules:




Doug

[Julez]

Looks like they changed the 14ch module:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726003

Edit: Dang, too late...

[btomlinson]

Interesting... As of this morning my back orders at Tower are still showing " late Aug" Times ticking...Im waiting on it to suddenly change to early 08

I cant wait to get my 14 channel setup !!

[LarryMagoo]

I'm tired of waiting on Futaba....hope to get my X9303 in the mail next week....even that is more than 3 weeks after JR said they'd be out!!

[btomlinson]

Well ... I checked Tower's website just knowing that my 2.4 setup for my 14MZ would be shipping any day now.. after all they have been claiming end of august for several months. To my disgust now there are showing end of September.. Sounds like someone at big F needs a lesson in production scheduling...

[btomlinson]

Photo-shopped pics, Major product design change weeks before a release date.. This deals staring to smell fishy

[toprudder]

Well, I've flown 72 mhz for 34 years, guess I can wait another couple of months. Like someone else said, the best thing about 2.4ghz is that it is freeing up the 72mhz channels. I have not had to wait for a pin for at least 3 months now.

Bob R.

[btomlinson]

I agree, however I have one new bird sitting and needing only a receiver and another being built..

Oh well...its to hot to fly right now anyways

[Radioactive]

Brian, email me off list..
flyinghamiltons@comcast.net

Don

[Julez]

Look:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...96#post8057396

	Quote:
	Good news: I just received my TM-7 (w/R607FS) today and was able to successfully bind the module with a R606! I didn't modified the RX yet (7th channel mod) but I feel confident that it will work too.

[toprudder]

Anyone notice that the 14 channel receiver only has 12 outputs?

[jmiracle]

yup....laid out identical to the 72mhz 14ch rx. 12 ch are proportional, 2 are on/off only and are located on the side of the rx....