In a message dated 3/6/08 7:17:57 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What price that freedom? About $650 for the TX and one RX.
With a little careful shopping you can get started with a 2.4 system for
much less than the $650.00 stated.
I started about a year ago with a DX7 from an ebay site for $150.00
(NIB) and a 6100 receiver (6 channel, no remote) for $45.00. I then added
another DX7 for about $150.00 and several receivers at various prices.
Today these prices still exist, but you must look for them. In
addition, Airtronics now has an RD8000 2.4 that is available for about $229.00
with a
receiver. For another approach, Xtreme offers modules and receivers in a
combo package for $200.00. You can use your existing transmitter. Of course
JR
also offers modules for some JR transmitters. These support all the
Spektrum receivers using the DSM2 system. And for those of you with unlimited
resources (Bubba), Futaba has the 14MZ 2.4 system for just a little over
$2,000.00
For me, the paramount advantage is frequency freedom. I fly at several
sites where frequency control is sparse to non existent. At some sites, it is
not uncommon for a flyer, usually accompanied by his children, to walk out
on the field and attempt to fly without regard to frequency control. I like
the security of knowing they cannot affect my operations. I also like the
capability of stopping anywhere, anytime and launching my DLG or E Blaster
with
impunity. The 2.4 system basically permits the world to be your flying field.
Additionally, I fly quite a few electric powered models of all sizes and
shapes and like the fact that the 2.4 system does not permit motor glitches
to affect operation (the glitches still are generated, but their frequency
does not affect the 2.4 system).
So come on in the water's fine. Start modestly if you prefer, but do it!
PS: Here is the 2.4 model list to date: Supra, Rogue 2.0, Blaster, E
Blaster, Twin Star, Traveler, Robbie, Slo-Stick, .40 Cub, Small Cub, Dart and
soon
ICON, XP5 and SBXC.
Don Richmond
San Diego, CA
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