birdy Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Upon arriving home after work today, I found that the latest BMFA News had come, and with it Ripmax's new catalogue. Browsing through the catalogue, I saw the new Futaba 2.4 skysport for the ideal introduction to radio control. On FHSS. Ie. their new 2.4 cheap 4channel receiver will not work with all previus futaba 2.4 sets! The cheek! All of the FASST users have been complaning about the expense of the rxs, so they come out with a new cheaper 2.4 rx that they claim to be "the ultimate in solid." Now frankly, this make me very very ANGRY! GRRRRRRR!!!! have a good weekend, birdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Do you mean the 4 channel indoor/parkfly one R6004FF I have one a friend brought back from the States for me last year and it works fine with my Futaba 10C which is at least 18 months old. There is a 3 channel R/X in the Ripmax catalogue that's not compatible, is that the one you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 No, I mean this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I just checked on the Futaba US website and this Rx is compatible with the 4 channel Tx only. And ironically the 4 channel indoor micro Rx is not compatible with the skysport 4 channel Tx. Compatablity list is here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Hence why I'm angry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ultymate Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 There's nothing new in this really Birdy, over the years there have been several "entry level" systems that have compatibility issues within manufacturer's ranges. This set may not even be made in house by Futaba but bought in and badged up as their gear. It's annoying for you for sure and there are no excuses really, but like I say nothing new. Edited By Ultymate on 27/03/2010 20:26:17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Racer Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 that's why I made the jump to Spectrum, now getting another RX is not a financial kick in the you know whats, every time i build a new model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frank Skilbeck Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 There are several reasons for doing it 1) It makes the Tx and Rx cheaper to make2) Its a deliberate design ploy to make sure buyers of the higher end systems are locked into the more expensive (and more profitable) Rx's Seems a bit silly though as buyers of the 4 channel set would be more likely to upgrade to another Futaba set if they could use their existing Rx's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 The price is TBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Futaba Rx's are more expensive yes, but how many reports on this forum of models lost due to brown outs/loss of signal compared to say the Spectrum . Small price to pay compared to the total cost of your model . Not taking sides,but I would rather pay a bit more for reliable equipment. Kelvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I don't know about anybody else but I'm constantly confused by the names & numbers of radio Txs & Rxs as they arrive on the scene every week or so ,whether they are Futaba /Spectrum or anyone elses clones for that matter . How come life can't be a bit more commonsensible It's a bit like the numbers etc on 'Lekky motors" isn't it ? Is it really going to help the marketing by manufacturers of their products ? They must all know the competition out there ! Just make it easier I say . I for one read of other modellers experience with various items before purchasing anything only to find that after a week,a month,a year, that it has been superceded by the "best yet" product Our market is nothing like as big as the new - car one so why not make it all a lot simpler ?. It might even work ! On the other hand ,am I the only one that thinks like this ? Morosemoron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 spektrum all the way... cheaper rxs, BNF, great backup from HH, lots of features on txs etc etc etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I was not trying to stir up the timeless interaction about what is best by the way ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 No Myron, you're not the only one who thinks that way - there are at least two of us What is the point of a EXT60087ES1-1.... etc etc. Why can't manufacturers just give a simple designation that made some sense outside the rarified relm of corporate HQ. So now we have FASST from Futaba - OK what's wrong with calling the transmitters: TX8-FASST for an 8 channel and TX6-FASST for a 6 channel etc. Then receivers would just be RX-8-FASST and so on. If there were two 8 channel FASST receivers then could be RX-8a and RX-8b. Why do they have to make it so complicated? If they think it impresses us by sounding more "technical" well here is one punter it doesn't work on - and I suspect I'm not alone! By the way - I've picked on Futaba here, but it seems to me that they are all equally guilty of this pseudo "techno-speak". BEB (almost as Grumy as Myron!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 BEB I'm not grumpy anymore (too much competition !) I'm now MORON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 birdy-dont dispair-the new futaba is a very basic set-----comming out to get users on the hook--knowing that they will have to step up to a higher spec set etc......keep grafting you'll soon have the dosh for a blingy set..... ken anderson.Edited By ken anderson. on 28/03/2010 15:54:58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 For me, grafting time is the weekend, so its either work or flying... (insert crying smiley) birdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry saint Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Hi i also received my BMFA bits plus Ripmax Cat i see plenty of 2.4 advertised but no 35meg does that mean it is no longer being produced my the makers,i have flown 35meg now about 40 years since it changed from 27meg,i used to fly 3 times a week plus comps & displays i currently have 2 field force 6s a field force 7 & field force 8 all in current use ,& and can honestley say i have never had any problems with interferance or problems with futaba on 35 megs. avensis flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 Before one of the mods bother stepping in, I might just say this thread is getting off topic. Most of the arguments that have mean mentioned don't need to be started again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Posted by barry saint on 28/03/2010 16:19:36:Hi i also received my BMFA bits plus Ripmax Cat i see plenty of 2.4 advertised but no 35meg does that mean it is no longer being produced my the makers Have a look again at the front cover. It's not actually a Ripmax Catalogue, it's a catalogue of "New Items 2010." As such it doesn't include stuff that's been available for a while, just items that are due out or recently launched. For instance you won't find the R617FS receiver (2.4GHz) listed, as it's not "new." I doubt any new 35MHz would be launched now though I imagine production of existing 35MHz gear will continue for as long as there's any demand for it - which might not be that long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hammond Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Yet another RIPOFF ,Futaba replacement 2.4 RX Aerials £15 yes £15 for two small pieces of coax cable and plugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 You can get a Planet 5 rx for less than that... Better then being forced to buy a new rx though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.A. Barry Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Guys, I do believe there is a handbook, that is devoted to the T10cag, does anyone know of where I can get one?????? A.A.Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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