Advice wanted on TX / RX

[Darwil]

I'm in the process of putting my Phoenixtech tt325 together and after reading posts on TX problems am not sure who's to go for.
It seems that the new Spektrum models have issues, maybe the new DX 6i will be the same - I don't really want to take that risk.
I shall need to have an answer in the next 6 weeks so I'm hoping experience will guide me to a sound conclusion! I think probably Futaba or JR is the way to go, but I don't have too much cash to spend - hence the idea of a DX6i originally.
Any thoughts??? Thanks in advance.

[unwind-protect]

I don't believe the DX6i is any different from what it's ever been.

If you're that concerned you can always pick up a secondhand one for even less money!

[CookieMan]

Mate, the Dx6i and DX7 have been out 'on the street' for a while and have proven their worth many a times. They are pretty reliable - rest assured. Yes Futaba and JR are just as good. To be fair, they're all just electronics with similar circuit boards - sometimes one of many may just fail - but then again this is just a very rare case.

If you're limited on funds - do not ignore or overlook the DX6i. Those are some well grounded radios.

[Waded]

I'll second the DX6i vote! I have had one for three years and it's been faultless (apart from some rough handling breaking a trim switch but my fault). I wish I could say the same for my DX8 "upgrade" which I have returned after crashing a heli. The DX6i is a great starter tx on a budget IMHO and there is lots of info on the net about programming it.

Regards
Dan

[Mslater]

Keep in mind that it is sometimes better to buy a quality 2nd hand product in preference to something brand new but cheap.

Your decision should be based on research and what is right for you. Ensure you save money over the coming years by buying the right gear now. Spektrum, JR, Aurora, Futaba .... the list goes on but you have 6 weeks to decide so why not make an informed purchase at that stage. Until then...

Try to understand the difference in transmission standards eg DSM, DSM2, DSMX, FASST - is there a new standard on the horizon ?
Why do a high percentage of heli pilots buy Spektrum ?
Why do Futaba Pilots consider they have the superior system ?
Don't be put off a solid brand due to a possible flaw in one of the range.
Is JR the highest quality, or just an expensive set ?
More functions now or re-buy later ?

I have my own answers, when you have yours buy the TX.

Best of luck, keep asking questions and you'll really enjoy the hobby.

[challis349]

I thought the dx6i now came with dsmx??

Edit: can't remember where I saw this, may have been having a dumb moment

[CookieMan]

I thought the dx6i now came with dsmx??

If so... THIS is a very good excuse for you to buy a second hand radio, mate. Maybe you should stick with DSM(2) for now, lol. Like Mark said, read up on the different standards and ask questions when you don't understand. There is a lot of knowledge on this forum, if you know where to look for them.

[LaurenceGough]

DSMX is really not needed unless you fly in massive events with more than 60 or so people. Most people do not do this in the UK so not to worry there..

DSM2 only had issues when people were turning their transmitters on at ground level (it doesn't have a good view of current channels in use) at large events with more than 60 or so 2.4GHz transmitters on at once - again very unlikely to happen in the UK.

[Darwil]

I thought the whole thing might have had something to do with DSMX that's why I was cagey about a new DX6i, but it would be nice to stick with Spektrum so as I can get my EFlite helis on it especially the MSR, think I might have a solution: I've seen DX7SE's on sale for about £150 on the net, with a AR6100E or AR6200 I think I would have something pretty well OK - any thoughts?

[challis349]

If you use phoenix sim. You will need a simstick aswell as they have no trainer port on them, don't take my word for it on the dx6, will see if I can find where I saw it, dx7 a good tx, slightly smaller in the hands than the 6

[challis349]

Here we go, thought I had seen it

http://www.danielstores.co.uk/p/7700...iver-included/

[karandras]

Keep in mind that it is sometimes better to buy a quality 2nd hand product in preference to something brand new but cheap.

Your decision should be based on research and what is right for you. Ensure you save money over the coming years by buying the right gear now. Spektrum, JR, Aurora, Futaba .... the list goes on but you have 6 weeks to decide so why not make an informed purchase at that stage. Until then...

Try to understand the difference in transmission standards eg DSM, DSM2, DSMX, FASST - is there a new standard on the horizon ?
Why do a high percentage of heli pilots buy Spektrum ?
Why do Futaba Pilots consider they have the superior system ?
Don't be put off a solid brand due to a possible flaw in one of the range.
Is JR the highest quality, or just an expensive set ?
More functions now or re-buy later ?

I have my own answers, when you have yours buy the TX.

Best of luck, keep asking questions and you'll really enjoy the hobby.

Some cracking advice there, the only thing i would add is.....

Go and get your hands on a few TX's. No point picking a TX if it doesn't feel right in your hands.

Just make sure when you have a play with them, the battery is in it.

[cjcj1949]

If you fly on your own or with few people I'd get a non DSMX DX6i. It's been out a while, had some problems when first out with the trims but sorted a long time ago. A DX7 is better but not if you are short of cash. Second hand from this forum is pretty safe. We all know each other and selling something dodgy isn't done. Put an advert in. There are lots more happy DX8 owners than unhappy ones. Even if you did get one with problems, HH will sort it out eventually. You could go for 35Mhz. Very cheap and hardly anyone uses it, except for odd experienced people.

Chris

[millerman]

dsmx is spektrums frequency hopping system and is better than dsm2 and more like the futaba fasst system i no longer get switching of remotes (holds via v-bar) now im using dsmx which has to be better surley ! a dsmx DX6i would be a great system and a step up from the older dsm2 system !

[sacko]

DX7 with an AR7000 will be fine. Cheap too..