******NEW 2.4GHz HITEC RELEASES FOR 2009***********

[SleepyC]

Guys this just in!


New Hitec releases

Aurora 9
9 Channel 2.4GHz Aircraft Computer Radio
• “Pure Digital” 2.4GHz for real time response yet compatible with Spectra Pro for PPM and PCM
• Sophisticated Power, Sailplane & Helicopter Programming
• Backlit Touchscreen, assignable switches & 30 model memory
HITEC 2.4GHz features
• Easy and Fast Link
• Boosted Omni-Directional Antenna (BODA) System Applied
• SmartScan Mode Selectable
• Basic Telemetry Function: RX Low Battery Warning and Range-Out Warning
• Optional Telemetry Function: Motor RPM, Motor Temperature, GPS, Fuel Gauge and Voltage Check (with Optional Sensors and Sensor Station)
• Fail-safe / Hold Function
• Software & Firmware Upgradable
Due out August 2009
$399.99 - $529.99

Spectra 2.4 Module
2.4GHz Transmitter Module
• Adaptive Frequency Hopping Spready Spectrum
• Fits Optic 6, Eclipse and Prism 7 Transmitters
• Telemetric Data Port
• Easy Link Binding System
Due out June 2009
$69.99

Optima 6
6 Channel 2.4GHz Receiver
• Single Boosted Omni Directional Antenna
• Telemetry Capabilities
• Selectable Smart Scan
• Size: 1.84” x 0.84” x 0.45”
• Weight: 0.54 oz.
Due out August 2009
$49.99

Optima 7
7 Channel 2.4GHz Receiver
• Single Boosted Omni Directional Antenna
• Telemetry Capabilities
• Selectable Smart Scan
• Size: 2.25” x 0.84” x 0.46”
• Weight: 0.60 oz.
Due out June 2009
$69.99

Optima 9
9 Channel 2.4GHz Receiver
• Dual Boosted Omni Directional Antenna
• Telemetry Capabilities
• Selectable Smart Scan
• Size: 1.92” x 1.14” x 0.61”
• Weight: 0.80 oz.
Due out August 2009
$99.99

[chitty3d]

Thats what I am talking about. They waited until they could do it right! I have been using the 2.4 reciever and module for a while and it is fantastic!!! cant wait for the radio!!
Chitty

[SleepyC]

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[Mithrandir]

Frequency Hopping??? or two ch's???

[Flatlandman]

The flier said frequency hoping.

[wildhare]

If the Spectra module fits the Prism 7 transmitter presumably it ought to fit the various Futaba transmitters that use the module, is this possible?

My 8U and 9C are anxiously awaiting an answer.

TF

[heligrom]

This stuff is pretty sweeet. i got to check it out at the WRAM show and the Aurora 9 looks really awesome

[ferocious frankie]

I would also like to know if the modules will fit Futaba radios or if they will come out with modules for Futaba radios.

[HK the III Esq.]

So the Aurora 9 release got pushed back from June to August? Were there Tech delays? or just production time line issues?

[SleepyC]

From what I heard, they wanted to make the programing (which it has a ton of, all kinds of cool mixes and such) very intuitive. So they re-did the entire way the user interfaces with the radio. AGAIN.. I HEARD this, so it's kind of hear say, but it does makes sense.

[HK the III Esq.]

I was looking at this one to be my leap into 2.4, with all the telemetry abilities and the full programability that it's supposed to have. Guess i'll hang back on 72 for a little while longer...

Hopefully one of the Hitec boys can slide in here and give us some details...

Probably gonna be worth the wait though. Especially with the price of the rx's compared to the FASST/JR 2.4s (or so i've seen/heard).

I didn't see it in the readings but - will it have a "logic" program like the Higher end Futabas?

[smokin]

sweet!