New Radio - opinions...?

[gorber]

I think you will find its 8 proportional channels with the switch channels being the extras. I hadn't realised that you could assign the switch's on the latest futaba units.

I would have said the 8FG is about the same as the JR DSX 9. I know there was a big thing about some TX's being sold as a 9ch TX but they can now only sell them as 8ch as the number is based upon the proportional channels.

Gareth

There has been a firmware update.  It has 12 proportional channels and 2 switched channels.

[Grahamc]

Andy

I will save you a lot of heartache and pain

Simply put,

Buy A futaba  T8FG super

yes it's not the best looker

But you get a whole lot of bang for your buck 

It tick's all your box's

I am sure it will do all the thing's you want, and some!!

Please spend a Mo at the link below

http://www.futaba-rc.com/systems/futk8010.html

[Sheraz]

ok,

maybe im being a bit slow here but if the 8fg is good and can do 14ch, whats the point in getting the futaba 10 or even 12 ch?

 

[Grahamc]

ok,

maybe im being a bit slow here but if the 8fg is good and can do 14ch, whats the point in getting the futaba 10 or even 12 ch?

 

 
Currently there is no point unless you want the Futaba T18MZ
http://www.futaba-rc.com/systems/18mz.html

All other futaba 7+ channel's unit's are of an older generation.
I suspect we will be seeing some more cool firmware update's for the new gen unit's soon.

And that's update's for new stuff    
NOT Patches to fix thing's like some Manufacturers I could name 

[gorber]

ok,

maybe im being a bit slow here but if the 8fg is good and can do 14ch, whats the point in getting the futaba 10 or even 12 ch?

 

Good question.  The 8FG matches the 12 in terms of features (and surpasses the 10).  The only advantage og the more expensive tx's is the quality in build.  The gimbals are supposed to give a better feel etc.  I would have to be swimming in money to not go for the 8FG though.

[Sheraz]

thanks for the info guys,

Moving forward, i would always need more channels for addding scsle details, especially with warbirds and was getting put off by the expense of a 9/10+ ch rx.

Now i now where to look, especially at £250!

on another note, ive seen the 14ch futaba in action and my god its got to be the best out there! and that does not include the touch screen with one touch set up and most models pre programmed! the 18 ch must be awsome!

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cheers,


sheraz

[andyb]

Andy

I will save you a lot of heartache and pain 

Simply put,

Buy A futaba  T8FG super

yes it's not the best looker

But you get a whole lot of bang for your buck 

It tick's all your box's

...except the one about it having a nice feeling on the sticks. Sorry, I suppose I've been a bit spoilt! 

having said that, though, I'll have a thorough look at it. Hasn't got telemetry though, has it?

A.

[Grahamc]

Andy

...except the one about it having a nice feeling on the sticks. Sorry, I suppose I've been a bit spoilt! 

having said that, though, I'll have a thorough look at it. Hasn't got telemetry though, has it?

A.

That's sorted too Andy, as the T8FG gimbals are fully supported on ball race bearing,s
so the feel is very smooth, so you will still feel spoilt   

As for telemetry,as far as I know only the DX8 has telemetry and trust me (I had one)
the DX8 is a piece of S**T!
Anyway a Firmware update's should have that covered when futaba rollout the there telemetry.

[Russ]

I would not write Spektrum off that easily given their market share - may even be the leading brand in the USA?

Also, now that they have broken ties with JR there's every chance they will have more offerings in the mid to high end transmitter range. They are innovators and unlike both Futaba and Multiplex are quick to market with new products.

An interesting battle ensues.

[andyb]

I would not write Spektrum off that easily given their market share

I'm not writing them off, I just that - on recent evidence - don't trust them to produce reliable kit. 

Given the prices/features it's obvious that it's going to be between the Futaba T8FG Super (if I can find one) and a Multiplex Royal PRO 16. The Futaba programming model is probably closer to what I'm used to, but I think it may turn out to be easier to get the Multiplex to do what I want.

Also, I need to sort out what the telemetry situation is with the Futaba T8FG - can't see why they'd make a cheaper radio that already has more channels than some of their more expensive sets even more attractive by adding a telemetry feature; everyone would then buy T8FGs instead of the more expensive (= more profitable) transmitters.

[TBOY]

My penny's worth, I'd say futaba all the way. Moved from Spectrum because of the binding issues & Amp draw issues I was having on the bigger helis doing 3D over a year ago, so my opinion is the same that I don't trust the equipment. Here's an example of my futaba range test I did yesterday with Phil's help before i maidened my SBACH 342 73". Phil stood by my model, I turn my Futaba 10CG on in low power output & walked from the flight line directly north towards the goal posts. Once at the goal posts waggled my sticks & Phil raised his arms to confirm that I had all control surface movement. So then I thought I'd walk towards the houses & stop at the road fence when I got there waggled my sticks again & to my supprise Phil raised his arms again  I was supprised! So now I thought this can't be true so decided to walk behind some trees which from the flight line are to the right of the goal posts. Once the trees where blocking the line of sight I waggled a little more then took a few steps side ways & to my  supprise Phil stood there with his arms raised!

After all that I was convinced it would be good to maiden my beauty. Yesterday was the first time I thought I'd do a extensive range test beyond the normal.

After yesterday I reassured my self that I was with a reliable TX & Rx setup & glad I moved away from spectrum just for my peace of mind. I know that not even Futaba can be fault proof but for those that know me I do put my models through their paces & limits, & never has my futaba setup let me down.

Cheers.