specktrum or futaba?

[Rotorhead]

10C here, the thing for me with spektrum is its hard to ignore all the issues they've had over the years.

Futaba have only really had the one issue with them the 0 code issue, which has been resolved and only affected certain things anyway.

[Rotorhead]

i'm sorry but i couldn't disagree with that more. the 9C is a terrible radio, even at £100 i'd give it a wide berth.

Definately, the latency with CCPM is enough of a reason to not go near that radio if you intend to use it with a heli, not that it cant be used, but it just really was poor even compared to older radios.

[raptorheli2]

10C here, the thing for me with spektrum is its hard to ignore all the issues they've had over the years.

this is true but it's hard ignoring the fact we are paying well over 100 quid for an 8CH rx

cheers

[Rotorhead]

You dont always need 8 channels anyway, most of my models are running 617's so its not as bad, and if you need to use ch7 then use a y lead, and most heli applications only need at most 7 channels, it could be really bad for plank flyers though, especially big scale models or jets.....

The other models have a 6014 (because it came with the 10) and the other has a 6008.

Anyway to me the extra cost of a reliable radio link outweighs the risk of not having one.

[raptorheli2]

well no matter how you slice it. futaba rx's are considerably more than their rivals like for like. i'm not saying it's too expensive, i pay it! but for the purposes of the orignal poster it has to be considered.

cheers

[Disc]

well no matter how you slice it. futaba rx's are considerably more than their rivals like for like. i'm not saying it's too expensive, i pay it! but for the purposes of the orignal poster it has to be considered.

cheers

Yes but if there a dam site more reliable then price become's less important.

After all would you trust a 800 pound model to a system you don't trust....

Er I wouldn't

To me if it costs more but saves you money in the long run then it won't matter spend it now and save any issues or save it now and then spend it after your model is spread over a field...

[raptorheli2]

i've never had a spektrum or fasst rx failure cause a crash in 3/4 years ownership so it's a moot point with me. i don't argue that futaba build quality is in a different league though.

there is no guarantees that your 30% more expensive fasst RX will not fail either, life does suck like that.

cheers

[SRH990]

You dont always need 8 channels anyway, most of my models are running 617's so its not as bad, and if you need to use ch7 then use a y lead, and most heli applications only need at most 7 channels, it could be really bad for plank flyers though, especially big scale models or jets.....

The other models have a 6014 (because it came with the 10) and the other has a 6008.

Anyway to me the extra cost of a reliable radio link outweighs the risk of not having one.

But if you want the low latency you have to buy an R6008HS as a minimum which is £113, then again the cheapest high speed Spektrum receiver costs £95 so not too bad

[Dedcalm]

No bind plug requirement is also a bonus as the bind (and other functions) button is on the Rx.

I was impressed by the price of the R6106HFC that I chose for the 450 Pro - running in HS mode (7ms!) came it at just over £50 from Inwoods.

The R6014HS is in my Raptor again running in HS mode, I had to request the Rx was supplied with my Tx rather than the more usual FS but FastLads did this for me FOC These top of the line Rx's are not cheap but are very very good.

I am sure I read that Futaba have been using FASST in their industrial radio control applications for 20 odd years so they should have ironed out all the issues by now

[Rotorhead]

Just checked the prices on midlands, and for 7 channel receivers the futaba one is cheaper, £64.99 for an AR7000 vs £58.50 for a R617FS

Being 7 channels that would do for most heli applications.

[electricsceadu]

Blimey! There's a question.

Nikon or Canon? Suzuki or Kawasaki? Pink or brown?

As has already been said, they each have their pros and cons. You pays your money and you takes your choice.

My personal opinion, having said all this, is that Spektrum (like Align) takes some beating when it comes to value, availability and choice.

i'll go with the pink, no uphill gardening for me

and nobodies said the sanwa or hitec words yet for 2.4
does anyone use them?

[Rotorhead]

i've never had a spektrum or fasst rx failure cause a crash in 3/4 years ownership so it's a moot point with me. i don't argue that futaba build quality is in a different league though.

there is no guarantees that your 30% more expensive fasst RX will not fail either, life does suck like that.

cheers

There never are guarantees like that, but if one has shown a lower failure rate than the other then that tweaks the odds slightly

[supamansuper]

thanks for all the replys

[LaurenceGough]

Spektrum 100%. Not one issue here. DX7 best thing I've bought in this hobby by far.

[Tmac]

I had a DX7, now have an 8FG. Not a bit of trouble with either of them.