Tx choice..

[c0rnishb0b]

Hi again, as i said b4 i am new to rc helis but im putting together my first heli

So far i have a raptor 30v2
futaba s3001/3
gy 401 and futaba digi servo
gws d/c 8 ch rx

now i was going to get a ff9 cause its the same as my freinds have and they would help me with it, but the bloke i got the raptor from has a jr 10x and r900s 9ch rx for sale (i didnt buy it at the time cause as i said b4 it not the same as my freinds) but i think it is a good deal (same price as a ff9 super)

All im worried is that its not to difficult to use as my freinds might not be able to help me much and as a newbie everything is daunting, but it is a nice radio and would last me for ever i hope! thanks for any help in advance

[Raptorite]

I would stick with the FF9 if your friends have the same set. Not only for the reasons you have mentioned yourself, as they would be able to very quickly sort out any programming problems you had, but also as you can link the two radio's together by means of a trainer cable, so if you wanted help with your flying later on, they would be able to buddy up with you.

If you did go for the JR set, not only would it not be as easy for them to help out with the programming, but also they wouldnt be able to buddy up with you as the two different manufacturers don't work together.

As for how difficult the 10x is to use, I cant answer that, as I am a futaba man myself. I believe from friends that have them they are quite easy to program though.

Cheers,
Pete.

[Kwickkwack]

I was going to get the FF9, but opted for the JR9 as the feel of it for me was better, but you do have to consider the point made about setup and buddy leads, fortunately for me the guy in the shop whom I am going to take lessons with is a JR man himself so buddy lead is no problem.
I to have a raptor V2 withe the 401 gyro, and although a learner find it a treat to fly
good luck


Hppy Flying

[Ade_Law]

i would definitely go for the ff9.

also consider a futaba 3152 for the collective servo. its only 20-25ukp and offers much greater accuracy making it easier to fly.

Ade

[trvo]

I'd say FF9 too...It's taken me from beginner to wherever I am now and I still haven't run out of functions...

Trev

[Dedcalm]

I too have the FF9 (9CP) and have taken my raptor config to the limits of my knowledge without issue using the FF9.
It controls the governor, gyro, cyclic to throttle mix, collective to throttle mix etc... as well as some of the more common expo, epa/atv settings.

very happy with it even though its not the newer Super model.

Rob

[c0rnishb0b]

Thanks for all youre help much appreciated!

I know most of you are familiar to the futaba 7/9 series but does anyone know about this jr 10x, just out of interest..

Thanks again

[Ade_Law]

10x is the current top of the range JR. It is getting very old now and showing its age. You cannot use it as a master when buddy boxing and if you want to use a heli 10x on a plane you have to use pmixes to get things like flapperon etc to work.

JR 9x is nice but has some annoying issues with switch assignment and timers Its also a fair bit more expensive than a 9c

Ade

[ChrisB]

I have a JR10SX and it is a nice radio but i would go for a FF9 in your case

[Steve]

I've just been down this road in the last few weeks - JR 9Xii or Futaba 9C?

I went for the JR - much better feel to it. The sticks are miles better, and it just oozes quality. The Futaba feels cheap, light and plasticky, and they both do pretty much the same stuff.

[trvo]

Manager, I agree, the Jr gear has a much better feel to it, very nice to use. I stick to Futaba purely because I am familiar with it. I do however have no regrets with the Futaba gear. Over what must be getting on for 4 years of use on the FF9 I've never had a Tx related problem...

Best combo of radio in my opinion would be Futaba working on the software and JR building the physical parts...

In c0rnishb0b's situation however, the FF9 fits well, you should generally choose the gear that is being used in your club (if you are new and need help). You can move on later once you have the experience if you wish...

Trev