Surfacing just as IRCHA 2008 was wrapping up, an issue was discovered with the aileron wiring on the JR X9303 transmitter. Apparently, the wiring for the aileron gimbal is routed in such a way that it rubs on a chip on the 2.4GHz frequency module. After a short time, the insulation on the wires is [...]

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Airtronics has been around a long time.  They are definitely one of the pioneers in the RC industry.  They have finally entered the 2.4Ghz revolution with their 8 channel entry level radio.  Read all about it here. $229.99 for radio & receiver. The RDS8000 is a full-featured 8-channel system, packed with capabilities for all types of aircraft. [...]

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Over the last two years Spektrum has risen from stranger to stardom in the RC Helicopter arena. Previously a big name in RC Cars with their synthesized radios for mostly surface that have now revolutionized the RC Radio as we know it. Their latest arrivals to the market in the last few months have been the AR7100 & AR7100R. The “R” designation meaning “Rev Limit” onboard. Thats right! The AR7100R has a built in regulator AND rev limiter/governor. The 7100 has the regulator but no rev limit feature. This kind of combination technology is definately going to push the limit of the electronics manufacturers to come up with some better “Black Boxes.” What would be a hot combo would be a combination receiver, regulator, gyro, limiter, igniter topped off with DC charging circuit for the flight battery. That would be a hot offering……..I like that name “The Black Box, ” or even an Align version called the “All-In-One.” What about a V-Bar version of the same unit. Nice. What’s next GPS and Wi-Fi programming?!

If you want to find out more about the AR7100 ($149 MAP) & AT7100R ($219.00 MAP) click the link below to enlighten yourself.

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Well I am sure that many of you may have been waiting for the 10C. I was surely looking to get one but I wasn’t to keen on the 72mhz/2.4ghz intergration.

To me, it just seemed like Futaba just added on 2.4ghz to an exsisting platform instead of designing one from the ground up. Maybe thats not the case but that my perception. I did get a chance to put my hands on one this weekend here in L.A. and it is an impressive looking radio for the price point of $599 MAP.

Looks like most of the shops that did get the first batch. A quick look I found shows they had some at Tower Hobbies but seem to be all out now.

Find out where to get them and see video overview…….

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Well if you are in the market for a new affordable radio this is one you should consider. Myself, previously having a Spektrum DX7, I was happy with it. I sold all of my helicopter “stuff” so that we could finance this website. So now that I am back in the “black” I decided to buy a radio and the 7C seems to be a really nice radio. I got a really good deal on this radio since it was from a friend but the retail on the radio is around $250 without servos. The included receiver is the R617FS which is one piece unlike the Spektrum which they say two pieces gives better signal diversity and reliability.

I think my biggest complaint about the Spektrum DX7 was the weight of the radio and the stupid balance of the neck strap loop. Well its all good that someone now has a new business making neck strap balance attachments why didn’t they just move the mounting point from the get go. The DX7 was feather light which almost made it seem like a toy. The 7C is significantly heavier and feels solid. Of course their are pros and cons of both radios but for me this one suits me better. I think the only thing I am not happy with is the low battery capacity of the 7C but the DX7 didn’t run forever either. If you are a hard core all day flyer you will want to replace the stock batter with a lipo but I am pretty sure that voids your warranty if they know about it.

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The VR5203 provides regulated voltage protection for up to two servo functions with two input ports and two output ports. This unique component eliminates the danger of higher voltage power systems to standard voltage servos by being placed in between the receiver and the servo needing regulation. This allows the rest of the system to [...]

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IRCHA Jamboree, AMA flying site Muncie, IN – August 9th – 12th 2007 marks a world record for pilot attendance at any RC aircraft event of its kind, and Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology was there in full force. The numbers are in from the IRCHA vice president – Charles Anderson. “It’s in the books; 712 [...]

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