Transmitter

[What_a_Chopper!]

How many functions should I get on a transmitter if I want 'the best'?

I want to get some practice on a sim first, but don't know what to buy.

[Ashley Davis]

what type of models do you intend to fly with said 'uber tx'?

[What_a_Chopper!]

I am planning on helis. But I don't kno0w how many functions and servos (same thing?) to get.

When i say the 'best', I really mean 'very good', something that will have capacity for expansion in later times.

[robgt]

Also, do you have a budget in mind (upper limit?) and wht type of flying do you think you'll be going for?
i.e. are you interested in 3D flying/scale stuff etc.
Cheers,
Rob

[ukhelis]

The more channels, the better. A good Tx IMO is the Futaba FF9

[robgt]

For 3D flying, you really just need 7 channels (6 standard and an extra one for a governor).

For scale flying, you might want more if you want to fit a scale heli out with retractable undercarriage and lights and, and, and etc

Cheers,
Rob

[Ashley Davis]

also it's worth considering the 2.4ghz alternatives as 35mhz may not be best if you plan on running electric

[What_a_Chopper!]

also it's worth considering the 2.4ghz alternatives as 35mhz may not be best if you plan on running electric

I'm definitly considering electric. Why should the frequency matter, please?

[robgt]

35mhz will be obsolete soon...
2.4g is taking over.

2.4g is less prone (not at all prone apparently) to glitching in electic helis.

Cheers,
Rob

[Ashley Davis]

If you are looking to purchase very soon then the Spektrum DX-7 is probably your best bet.

[Biggles]

How many functions should I get on a transmitter if I want 'the best'?

I want to get some practice on a sim first, but don't know what to buy.

Well if you want the 'best' then you would be looking at the jr pcm10 http://www.macgregor.co.uk/radio/contest.htm or the futaba 14mz http://www.ripmax.com/item.asp?itemi...tegory=060-010

Not quite sure this is what you meant by the word 'best' or then again you might.

[What_a_Chopper!]

Biggles, yes, I didn't know what 'best' meant to more learned friends hereabouts, so relying on you to help out.

So a big thanks for the replies chaps.

[Biggles]

A jr pcm 9II seems to be a popular mid range radio at the mo....some are saying about the 2.4ghz radios that are appearing...IMO I would try for something that maybe some one at a club has experience with and keep in mind a radio is an investment. I started off with a FF6 (futaba) but within a year I needed more functions etc and bought a JR3810 so in 12 months I spent just over 600 ukp on radios instead of the 400 ukp if I had bought the 3810 in the first place.

I think you can see where I am heading with this.

Hope it helps!!!

BTW I still have the 3810 and I am still using it!

[Ashley Davis]

the DX-7 can be found at most clubs now......there's a reason it's sold out everywhere and like rocking horse sh*t to find.

[Biggles]

Just read my post and what I am saying is try and find a radio that will suit your needs for now and the near future and one that someone has experience with, whether it be 2.4ghz or 35mhz.

I think thats what I am trying to say???