Ben Mullins Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Hi All, Some point in the near future im going to have to buy a new TX. My 35MHz Futaba 4EX is a little limited, if you know what I mean. I have very little links with 35MHz, One decent reciever is all I have really. So, perfect opertunity to up grade to a good 7 Channel system and 2.4GHz. I need some advise on which 2.4GHz system to jump into. Im not too bothered about the fussy bits about the decision, just want a decent 7 Chl 2.4GHz system that'll work. I know that a TX is going to cost me around £200 (that'll be the christmas present!). However, I want to know which RX's are the cheapest. Now, as with me, I always want cheapness, not tacky though! I don't wanna spend out on a £40 quid reciever basically! My limit would be around £20 p/RX, would prefere it to be nearer £15. All advise welcome, I have never really boned up on 2.4, now wishing I had. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Ben, I'm sure you'll get some thoughts here soon but there are some pretty chunky threads already here on the subject - have you seen them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Can you please guide me there David? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Don't worry David, there seem to be 2 main contenders Futaba and Spekky. ATM Spekky looks to be the cheapest in both the TX and RX department. I was wondering if there are any other 2.4GHz systems worth thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 This thread has some interesting points.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 so did this ,,... and especially this Edited By David Ashby - RCME moderator on 29/06/2009 20:52:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Thanks for the effort David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 That last thread you suggested is a GEM. A real page turner . So, Futaba = You have to be Sir Alan Sugar rich Jeti = Need to have a bit in the savings Spektrum = Just right! You know its gunna work, but you don't have to pay loads for it! Corona/Planet = Cheap, might not work, isn't really any good. Having said that, it my understanding that you can use the DSSS RX's from Corona with Spekky TX's. Is that correct? If it is, im pretty much set on what I want! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Hi Ben Dont think you will go far wrong with Spektrum. Bought one only the DX6i 18 months ago and never missed a beat. The DX 7 is the next one up and by all accounts is a cracker. Ask Timbo he seems to like Spektrum Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma Jane Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Ben DX 7 is a great tx - it's all I've ever needed to know about radio. I was lucky as I started up just after it came out, it was the obvious choice then, and to be honest I wouldn't change it for anything. I've never ever had a radio issue when flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I'm a Futaba user, but I would say that if price is such a major consideration then Spectrum is the way to go. I don't think I would look beyond the 2 major brands. I don't think, but I am happy to be corrected, that you can get a spectrum rx at the price you were looking at though. I think they are about £40. I do believe Futaba is a better system, but whether it is noticeable is questionable. The sum you need to do though is this: price of transmitter + (price of receiver*number of receivers needed). What I am saying here is if you don't need a lot of receivers then the price of them isn't necessarily significant. If you have/want a lot of planes each with their own receiver then it is. When looking at the budget systems do you need to factor in a crash or 2 into your costings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Ben Corona DSSS Rx's are not compatible with Spektrum DSM tansmitters I'm afraid, the one downside of 2.4 is that you are locked into that manufacturers Rx's. If Rx price is a major concern then I'd look at sticking with 35 mhz, you can get some great 7 channel Tx's which will work all 35 mhz PPM Rx's and with lots of people selling their 35 mhz gear you can get some good bargins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I do like my Spekky stuff yes, and generally speaking they offer better VFM especially on Rxs, but you WONT get a new spekky Rx for 20 squid. As Frank has already said....you must use spekky ( or JR ) 2.4G Rx woith Spekky Tx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 Thanks everyone! I was just looking into the idea, may well stick to 35 untill I get a decent paying job! When I do go 2.4, ill choose the DX7, unless something better comes around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 hello young ben-35mhz is fine for what we want to do-----2.4ghz i would recommend for sure for the edf model's and the slope even- if you don't want interference of BOTH sort's-but club site's etc 35mhz-will still have a place-not long term-but for now it's ok-and there are some bargain's to be had from the people that are changing over now........... ken anderson....send all your 35mhz rx's to me...............i'll pay the postage......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Clarke 3 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 ben you should scour the ads for a good secondhand bargain i saw a ff9 with spekky module and 35 mhz module for 150 quid in last months mag. would have bought it myself if i hadn't already bought the futaba 10c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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