David perry 1 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 2.4GHz has been around a while now, and while my FF9 is not exactly going wrong, it looks tired and I need new receivers, crystals (remember them??) etc etc. So, IF I was to change over to the blackmagic band, is there one provider which stands out from the crowd? I like Futaba and I understand their menu systems, so I guess staying with them would make sense. Equally, I like the look of Spekrtum (JR??), but I have never used them. Mind you, wwith everybody else on 2.4 the peg board for 35MHz is always free! D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi David, I've been using a Futaba 6EX 2.4GHz for 18 months or so and it has never been less than perfectly reliable. I sometimes get the occasional glitch when flying with 35MHz, especially with single conversion receivers, but 2.4 just gives you a feeling of a solid locked-in radio link. The Futaba receivers are not cheap (but check some of the latest adverts!) but I reckon they're probably worth the money! They're a single piece unit too, with no satellite to worry about. Your FF9 Tx is a Lexus to the 6EX's Ford so you would probably want to look at one of Futaba's more upmarket sets. You won't go wrong sticking with Futaba kit! Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 FF6ex has served me well David. Was looking at up grading to an FF7 combo (TX & RX- only). But, then caught sight of the FF8 - ahhh !! All 2.4 Ghz.. But the RX's are expensives as a 'stand alone' purchase. Where as the Spectrum DX range offers more economical purchases of additional RX's. And their TX's do look nice. Plus there are other entries from different manufacture's. I've decided to wait for the FF8. Should have been here in September, should be here now ! About £430.00 rrp. BBEdited By Basildon Biggles on 12/11/2009 17:09:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultymate Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi David, your post is likely to kick off round 365 of the brand wars, the biggest issue seems to be the price of the Futaba receivers but if you check the latest adverts and hunt around the prices are starting to fall. It's basically a case of you pay your money and take your choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Is the FF9 not modulized? (if this is a word), so why not get a 2.4 module and then you can change over gradually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Wilson Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi David, I have just started out in this hobby so was buying from scratch. All the guys at our patch on 2.4 ghz seem to be either Spectrum or Futaba so when I first went to the club asking for advice on what to buy I got told that the best way for me to decide was just which set felt more comfortable in my hands as both manufacturers supply great kit. I plumped for the Futaba FF7 which has certainly served me very well so far. Agree with comments above about Futaba RX being more expensive to buy as a one off purchase though, although I have seen the R617FS advertised for £49 recently and seem to think there is a post on one of threads with a link. My experience is that Futaba and Spectrum seem to be the best and its just a matter of personal preference between the two. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Pollard Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi David I came back to the hobby some 2 yrs ago and went for Spektrum. Never had a glitch or a moments problem with the gear. The only problems I have had have been of my own making, and were soon sorted out on this excelent forum Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I personally use futaba and like it, apart from the receiver prices. I have found it very reliable. To be fair though, all of the 2.4 are pretty much as robust as each other as long as you don't get an unknown brand from a website that calles motors engines. Preference... Also consider if you like telemetry, cos the Jeti duple system can do all that shiznae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Spektrum has been glitch free for me, but so has Futaba for other guys at the club. I'd choose the Tx more on the programming features it has and if it meets you flying requirements. The new Hitec and MPX sets look very good and with the telemetry could be classed as 2nd generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jez Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 i use futaba ff7 2.4 , never had a glitch since purchased , but do cringe a bit on the price of the recivers like most folk would have another (well i have a 35mhz set too ) jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Lomax Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 to be honest i dont mind how much a reciever costs, aslong as it isnt going to fail on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David perry 1 Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 Thanks guys. The FF9 is modulised, so maybe thats worth looking at, I'd not considered that. Tahnks. david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 there really is nothing to chose between them they all work and work well i only went the spektrum way as JR did not have a set out at that time on 2.4 gig and i have never liked the feel of a futaba the sit of my old X347 in the hands was soooo much better than a FF9 so when money permits DSX9 for me!!! the only problem with going modular is that if you have an old set you are limited to model memorys you can have (although i think FF9 has campac to solve that) thats why i never upgraded my 347 personally i do not forsee a need for telemetry in my day to day uses so it holds no interest for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Posted by Lee Smalley on 13/11/2009 12:34:23: personally i do not forsee a need for telemetry in my day to day uses so it holds no interest for me Maybe not, but some people might be interested in having low Rx battery voltage alarms etc back on their Tx, if you fly electric you can also see how much "fuel" you've used etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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