Moving to 2.4Ghz

[Chumpy]

Hi
I'm a novice flyer, but have a Futaba 9C, which has almost never been used....
I'm building a TREX 450, and want to rig it out with 2.4Ghz kit.
I hear I could 'get away' with a low end 2.4Ghz unit, but ideally I want to replace my 9C with something at least equal in functionality, if not better.

I've no allegiance to Futaba, so happy to go Futaba, Spektrum, or JR.

Does the DX7 have the functionality of the 9C?
What would you go for?
I'm looking at something thats good, but without spending silly money at this stage.
I guess I'm looking between DSX9, DX7 and 10C.... but open to any other suggestions.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

[Disc]

I would recommend you get the futaba 7cap

If you want 9cap programming then the New Futaba FF8 or a futaba 10c are the best options but then you will pay for it.

Spektrum DX7 and Futaba 7cap are both equally matched really not a lot in it.

[mikeyp]

I've just changed my Futaba 6EX 2.4 for an 8FG. The 8FG is a massive leap after the 6EX but i fly planes and gliders and there are loads of mixes etc for me to use. For an electric the 6EX is ample and the only thing i have gained for my 450 is a stopwatch... but it's your money.. 8FG tx and batt £250 and i sold the 6EX for £40.00

Then theres the Futaba and Spectrum choice...

On my search Inwoods was the cheapest.. Inwood Models : Welcome to Inwood Models - radio controlled models


Mike

[electricsceadu]

the other option is to fit the fasst 2.4 module or the spektrum 2.4 module
to the 9c

[Chumpy]

Thanks for the replies.

I thought about getting a Spektrum module for my 9C, but hear that the latency on a 35Mhz unit with a module on, is much greater than a unit dedicated to 2.4Ghz from the factory.

Thanks for the help - any other opinions appreciated.

[keybaud]

Before you buy any 2.4 GHz Transmitter, be aware of the impact of purchasing one that doesn't have a CE marking.

A CE marking is required to sell anything in Europe and the seller is responsible for confirming that the item complies with the respective European legislation. The reason this is important for 2.4 GHz transmitters is that the USA 2.4 GHz transmitters can use twice as much power as the European ones (and, no, I'm not going to confuse matters by mentioning France). This means that if you buy a transmitter (new or second hand) that doesn't have a CE mark, it is highly likely that it is illegal to use in the UK and your BMFA insurance will be void if you use it.

JR and Spektrum have CE specific transmitters that transmit on less power than the US/Asian ones, whereas I believe that Futaba have made all their transmitters use the CE compliant power.

In simple terms, don't buy JR or Spektrum transmitters from Asia and if they are second hand, check that they have a valid CE mark.

[Chumpy]

Sounds like good advice. Thanks