Tim Mackey Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Its time for Mrs Timbo to go solo on the slope - and I would like to be able to fly WITH her. All our models are on 2.4Ghz so its time to upgrade her old XP642 set. To keep costs down a bit I do not wish to upgrade from my DX7 to anything else, as it suits all my needs, so have decided to get her a DX6i ( its her birthday soon too ! ). Anyone spotted the keenest price lately -how much.... and where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Lambert Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Give Inwoods a call.Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Darnley Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Inwoods, £50 Tx or £90 combo inc. ar6200. Or wait and see if anything happens at the nats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Yeh, thought about the Nats, and have asked Inwoods - didnt realise they did just the Tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iawnski Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 timbo some on ebay £60 also usa selling have a scan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 USA sets are not legal in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Darnley Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Timbo - forum moderator wrote (see) didnt realise they did just the Tx neither did I till they offered it on the phone, still bought 2 extra receivers though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Cheers Grant - They have just offered me a superb price on Tx. - shall be collecting at the Nats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Right, after checking with the store, Inwoods tell me they are happy for me to publicise the price of a DX6i Tx Collected in person at the NATS a staggering £45 or less !! Now tell me, just what is stopping you going 2.4Ghz - especially as receiver prices are very competitive too. Mine's reserved... and will be Mrs Timbos surprise birthday pressy - anyone got any wrapping paper to bring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Will this still be a er......suprise for Mrs Timbo Tim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 yep...especially the price - she thinks they are 99 squid, so will think I am especially generous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakMad Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Timbo, For info. the DX6i has a software switch which allows you to select the USA or EU output power setting so it's probably one of the few legal 2.4 sets which you could import. I persume Horizon did it to keep their costs down, only need to produce one type for all markets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Ah cheers for that heads up Yakmad... so I wonder what is stopping - I guess the obvious answer is - "nothing" peeps over here simply selecting the 10 times higher output of the USA setting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakMad Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Correct nothing at all and no way of knowing without looking at someone tx everytime they fly........... the 2.4 saga just goes on and on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Darnley Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 hmm, time to experiment me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 I am not completely sure about this following statement, but a highly qualified techie clubmate ( Hi Andy ) and 2.4Ghz supremo inferred to me recently that the power outputs stated are only "peak" and the average output of the EU sets is perfectly satisfactory for normal RC use, the higher 1000m/w output of the US sets is peak only, and has little to do with the real world average. I will see if I can draw him in to the debate again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Are all Eu sets set to a lower output or just ours?If RX sets reject any signal other than from their transmitters does it matter if some one has a higher powered set? If higher outputs are not a problem in the USA, why are they a problem to UK regulators, why seek a low output?Are Spektrum prices lower than the equivalent Futaba sets? I am thinking of going 2.7 but would preffer Futaba.Is there any sign of after market RXs, which will be compatable with other TX suppliers?Erfolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 1) I think so Yes.2) not really3) ask the government - I dont know why - perhaps too strong a signal could swamp other stuff?4) depends where you buy them...cant be much in it but I think the DX6i is terrific value 5) then go Futaba 6) Not yet as far as I know...and most alternatives to Fuby / JR-Spektrum have had issues.7) Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 The way I see this power output issue if people are going to start using the American power outputs whilst flying among the rest of us poor rule abiding mortals they will gain little or no noticeable increase in performance but increase the chance of interference to others operating at the legal level. All that said I'm no electronics supremo so would be interesting to get some more informed opinions. I've recently switched to Futaba 2.4 and am more than satisfied with it's performance whilst operating on it's EU/UK legal power output Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Parker Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Spektrum’s model match and Futaba’s easy link will ensure that only the ‘Mother’ transmitter will be able to control its own linked receivers (children?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I have more faith in there being good reasons if the limit is set by the EU than the present HM Government. It is just such a pity that there is not world wide standard, rather than differences which could be more about regulators demonstrating there independance and authority than good reason.Erfolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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