I am in the process of resurrecting a FVK ASW24 slope soarer with a old Multiplex Cockpit set up. As I want to teach my sons as well, I have researched a bit and got a multiplex lead 85122 and an old Pico-line transmitter. Apparently this is the only set up which will allow the Cockpit transmitter to be the Teacher, and the 85122 lead is the only one I should use in order to connect it to a Pico-Line as the Student. The basic description of the 85122 lead is :
"Connecting lead for MULTIPLEX PiCOline and COCKPIT MM transmitters for Trainer mode (teacher / pupil) operations. The lead is connected to the MULTIPLEX multi-function sockets (charge sockets)
which are fitted as standard. The control functions are transferred by operating the ON/OFF switch on the Trainer transmitter, i.e. a separate switch for transferring the control functions is not required. The basic requirement for Trainer mode operations with this lead is that both transmitters must be capable of controlling the model independently, i.e. both transmitters must be on the same frequency band, operating on the same channel. All other settings (servo and mixer values, trims, ...) must also be identical."
I also read somewhere that when you switch off the Cockpit and the Pico-Line is activated, then the Pico-Line takes its power from the Cockpit battery. Apparently the Pico-Line LED might/will glow red when in this mode.
The Multiplex Cockpit is all set up and the glider ready for its maiden flight. The Pico-line came with no battery or crystal. When I connect the two transmitters with the 85122 lead, there is no red light on the Pico-Line.
Maybe a bit of a long-shot but has anyone used this set up (or understands how it works) who can advise whether a red light should show at this point ? I don't think I need a separate battery for the Pico-line (or do I?!) and I haven't got round to getting the extra matching crystal for the Pico-Line until I'm confident I'm at least heading in the right direction and getting some power on the student transmitter.....