New Futaba T18SZ 18 Channel Tx

[SGD]

Ripmax have put details of the new Futaba T18SZ Tx up on their website. RRP £999

http://www2.ripmax.net/Item.aspx?Ite...tegory=060-010



Packed full of possibilities, the T18SZ includes a Li-Fe battery for extended run times, S-FHSS, T-FHSS, FASST and FASSTest transmission systems, 4.3" colour ultra quick response touch screen, flight conditions, a massive range of mixing and programming options for Aircraft, Gliders, Helicopters and Multirotors, Telemetry, Data Logging, etc, not to mention full 18 channel operation.
Supplied complete with the 8 18 channel R7008SB receiver, the T18SZ is the perfect radio for any serious pilot, and of course the regular software updates provided by Futaba will keep this superb radio up to date.

• Futaba 2.4GHz FASSTest, FASST, T-FHSS, S-FHSS Modulation
• 18 Channel (16 Linear + 2 Digital)
• 30 Internal Model Memory
• SD Card External Model Memory (SDHC is available.)
• Telemetry System (Details Below)
• Voice Message
• Easy Software Updates using SD card
• Stick Calibration
• Ultra-Fast 109mm (4.3") Colour TFT-LCD Touch Screen
• 2 Front Dials
• 2 Side Levers
• 6 Trim Levers
• 8 Toggle Switch
• Long life LiFe Battery (LT2F2100B)
• Antenna Angle Adjustment (90 degree and 3 step Rotation)
• Built-in Speaker
• Earphone Jack
• S.BUS I/F (with Power Supply)
• Trainer PPM 8CH / PPM 12CH / S.BUS (16CH)
• Trainer S.BUS Port
• Adjustable Angle Sticks
• Built-In Vibrator

[raptorheli2]

Typical rip me off to the Max, looks like I'll be getting one elsewhere.

Aerobertics is £720 Inc vat.

Cheers

[SGD]

Ripmax are the importers and distributors of Futaba so they have to show the RRP price by the time it gets to the retailers it will be cheaper.

Ripmax RRP for the 14SG is £550 but places like Kings Lynn Model Shop, for instance, have it on for £425.

Just checked Aerobertics.be - Product Detail Transmitters / Receivers - Futaba and they have it up for €1049.00 or about £770. Do they offer a members discount system or something that you can sign up for?

[Planehazza]

Yup, £999 is a lot. RCJapan have quoted £660 inc VAT, postage and handling fees. That is for the CE stamped version also.

[SGD]

Yup, £999 is a lot. RCJapan have quoted £660 inc VAT, postage and handling fees. That is for the CE stamped version also.

Is that £660 to your door or is it subject to import duty etc?

Personally I'd like to have the option to buy without the included Rx and reducing the price accordingly. Places like Inwood Models will take the Rx out of a set and reduce the price but only buy £55 for the R7008SB from the 14SG set. So it would be nice if Futaba could offer a Tx only option for about £75 less.

[Mark_T]

I think the exchange rate may have slipped a bit since that £660 price, but even so, should be possible to get it from RC Japan for under £700.

Personally I'd wait for an Inwood price, they are usually hard to beat on Futaba especially if you want TX only.

For me at least, I'm struggling to see the compelling reasons to upgrade from a 14SG that justify the price ...

[Planehazza]

Is that £660 to your door or is it subject to import duty etc?

Personally I'd like to have the option to buy without the included Rx and reducing the price accordingly. Places like Inwood Models will take the Rx out of a set and reduce the price but only buy £55 for the R7008SB from the 14SG set. So it would be nice if Futaba could offer a Tx only option for about £75 less.

I'm sure they'd do it if you asked. I worked it out a while back, so it may have changed. It's actually nearer £700 I think:

Price ex VAT: £551
Post: ~£20
Total inc VAT: £685
Parcel Force handling etc: ~£15

For me at least, I'm struggling to see the compelling reasons to upgrade from a 14SG that justify the price ...

Yeah me too, but I could be tempted to upgrade to it from my 8FG. Having said that, I haven't done much flying at all recently, so what's the point...

[SGD]

Personally I'd wait for an Inwood price, they are usually hard to beat on Futaba especially if you want TX only.

For me at least, I'm struggling to see the compelling reasons to upgrade from a 14SG that justify the price ...

I bought my 14SG from Inwood so I'll probably wait until they have them in before I decide.

The one thing that my DX9 has that I miss on the 14SG is the speaker for voice alerts. Having to use an earpiece if I want to use the voice function on the 14SG is a pain. A lot of money for a small change but selling on the 14 will help reduce it a bit. (Beginning to sound like I'm trying to talk myself into this! )

[r4nd0m]

I want one - but what do i do with my 18MZ ?! ...