Brian Dorricott 1 Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Hi all , I have used the AR410 in electric models before with a good record but never in an IC plane - any issues ? Having to replace because the venerable Orange RX with satellite needs re- binding every time I fly it 4 times on the trot now . I always wrap the RX in foam anyway but wondered has anyone any issues ? . It's in an elderly Boomerang with a Saito 62 but it is one of my all time favourite airplane combination , so easy to fly even forgives dumb thumbs and clumsy moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graff Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I'm not totally sure about using an AR410 in a IC plane. I use the AR630 with a 9747 satellite receiver in my 1/5 scale piper Cub with a Saito 72. Before adding the satellite the frame losses were over 30 each flight, but with the satellite I'm down to 2-3! The internal antennas are more likely to be blocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) Yes, I would, without hesitation. I'm currently using the previous gen rx in an IC with no issues. Both electric and IC have large lumps of stuff that reduces reception so I've never really seen the difference. Edited October 19, 2022 by Nigel R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 7 hours ago, Graff said: I'm not totally sure about using an AR410 in a IC plane. I use the AR630 with a 9747 satellite receiver in my 1/5 scale piper Cub with a Saito 72. Before adding the satellite the frame losses were over 30 each flight, but with the satellite I'm down to 2-3! The internal antennas are more likely to be blocked. Why should the power unit make any difference as to which receiver to use? Does the receiver know any difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 9 hours ago, Graff said: I'm not totally sure about using an AR410 in a IC plane. I use the AR630 with a 9747 satellite receiver in my 1/5 scale piper Cub with a Saito 72. Before adding the satellite the frame losses were over 30 each flight, but with the satellite I'm down to 2-3! The internal antennas are more likely to be blocked. ...what's wrong with 30 frame losses? IIRC Spektrum say frame losses in the hundreds (>500) is where a point of concern should be investigated. Internal or external antennas makes no difference...its where you put them counts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Chris, more than 500 refers to Ariel fades. But I agree, iro 30 frame losses would not be noticed and not worth worrying about. Graff, the one to worry about, holds should not happen. Before we had telemetry, we got on with good installation, and it worked. Telemetry is great to confirm good installation, but it’s a bitch if it starts to cause worry, and actually distract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dorricott 1 Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 I'll fit it and monitor the fades , if sensible I'll leave it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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