Taff Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hi All been looking at the orange receivers ....has anyone been flying with them for any length of time,would you say they are reliable,I like the price but not sure of the reliability issues, any thoughts.Would not like to jeopardize my lovely models for a cheapy RX but if they are OK could save a bit ...Whats the verdict..not a scrooge but like a bargain Taff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob..... Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 been using them for a couple of years now,on small elactrics up to 120 size models and not a single problem.(6 channel rx's that is) heard of some ppl having problems with the 9 channel ones,i:e range issuses. oh, and these are the spektrum ones not the fasst ones. rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Mundy Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Hi Taff, I have bought a few of these RX from HK and they are great value, the range is fantastic and up til now I've had no problems. But I only use them in my depron electric models and winter hacks that I'm not too fussed about. If it's your prized possesion and you dont want to risk it put in a decent RX that you know you can trust. But for a weekend flyer that your not worried about go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Are you talking about the DSM2 (Spek/JR compatible) receivers or the Futaba FASST ones Taff? there has been a single report (worldwide) of a FASST receiver picking up the wrong transmitter, which as far as I'm aware remains unresolved but concensus is that they may not have implemented the full Futaba guid. The chances of this happening to you are miniscule. The cheaper Orange DSM2 receivers have a single aerial ie no diversity so there are bound to be occasional missed frames, that is expected. Lots of people in our club use Orange receivers and reliability wise both the DSM2 and the FASST receivers have been excellent. >>I like the price but not sure of the reliability issues What 'reliability issues' have you heard about Taff? I keep a close eye on radio-related reports and I've not seen or heard of any, I'd be interested to know. Cheers Phil Edited By Phil Green on 30/04/2013 17:58:09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Been using a FASST one for acouple of years now.First it wasin a .60 glow model, now lives inone of my gliders. Never had an issue with it Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I have a single aerial Orange Rx about 2&1/2 inches from the speed controller in my EasyGlider Pro, absolutely solid control at limit of vision. Not much else to say really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob..... Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 they now come with TWO aerials!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyUK Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I have 6 genuine speckie RX's and 12 Orange RX's (both 1 and 2 aerial types) all installed in electric models and the only real problem I've had is with one of the genuine ones. Some of the wings fly virtually out of sight with no problems. Edited By SkippyUK on 30/04/2013 19:16:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Several 6-ch Orange Rx's, with and without satellite, in a variety of models. No problems with them Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Wright Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Well I have had issues with a single aerial 6ch with my DX7. Got an odd range issue when flying towards the Tx. Swapped out with a Spektrum 600 Rx and no issues. Personally won't use them again. Once bitten etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich too Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hi Taff, I bought one for the same reasons!! I fitted it to my Pulse 125, but I found that the sockets for the servo plugs were very slightly smaller (or perhaps the non Futaba servo plugs were bigger), and when I fitted my HXT servos the plugs (they do seem bigger than Futaba) were too squashed together - didnt like the look of it..std Futaba servos should be ok. Another issue is that you cannot use the Futaba throttle cut fail safe. Aparently there is one built into the receiver but I did not try activating it. I have kept the receiver to try in a different model. These are the servos that do not fit well: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2 Rich Edited By Dickster on 01/05/2013 06:59:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I have several orange and frsky FASST rx's, no problems, the failsafe is easy to set - set up tx to what you want f/s to do, press button. I find them perfect for most of my models, but would be tempted to multi reciever any pride and joy, on any Rx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispin church Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 used them for over a year and they do reconnect quicker than spektrum own range is the same as AR500 and no faults so far they are well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 You can plug an R100 satellite Rx into ports in the R610, R710 and R910. That should improved your peace of mind if you were concerned about reliability. ( Remember to re-bind to the Tx after plugging the R100 in.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Gurth - I'm on Futaba, and regards the multi-reciever thing above it is something regularly done by Large modellers for redundancy rather than reliability. Given the size of my next 'big' project, while it won't be classed as a large model I am tempted to put in a redundant system. That is a decision for the future I think..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Hi I use Orange rx on Futaba FASST and Spektrum radios. Never had a problem. The savings made when compared to original rx are enormous. I would just mention that I also use FRSky Futaba FASSTcompatible rx from GS and these also have never let me down. JC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hammond Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I,ve had a couple of Orange FASST Rx,s for a couple of years and had no problems at all and my bank balance haa stayed a bit healthier too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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