Re: [RCSE] RF Synthesizer

2004-12-22 Thread Thomas Koszuta
But are the RF Synthesizers really the same as using a specifically tuned module and crystal? Names like "dial-a-crash" and the like come to mind. Your 2 cents? Tom KoszutaWestern New York Sailplane and Electric FlyersBuffalo, NY - Original Message - From: Mike Remus

Re: [RCSE] Early Christmas Present---Help! - Do It!

2004-12-22 Thread Hilaunch
In a message dated 12/21/04 10:25:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyway, do I take this thing out of the box and mess with it, or try to return it? Anybody tried to fly one of these things? HELP Tom, You owe it to the rest of us who have read your post, to build

Re: [RCSE] RF Synthesizer

2004-12-22 Thread Charles Frey
No, synthesizers are not the same as using a crystal, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use them. Their spectrum may not be quite as clean as a crystal set, but they're still within spec if they're working properly. Synthesizers are tuned just like a crystal set is. dial-a-crash refers to one

[RCSE] Al the Bag Lady contact info

2004-12-22 Thread McCleave, Howard R
If anyone out there knows how to contact Al I would appreciate your help. I need to get him Jim Porter's new stateside address and phone number. Are you out there Al Thanks, Randy McCleave Home email [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

[RCSE] Re: Handicapping for contests

2004-12-22 Thread GNieuwoudt
Here in South Africa some clubs have a handicapped league which works like follows: Open fly 10 min. max and get bonus for landing in 3m circle RES type fly 8 min Max and 5m circle 2m fly 6 min Max and 5m circle. All the scores is then normalised to a 1000 points. It works well and is a lot of

[RCSE] Silent Dream 2.8 FS

2004-12-22 Thread wjjones
Includes Hacker B40LMR, Jeti 70 amp opto controller, CAM 16X10 folding prop. This plane is in very nice shape-It doesn't even have the usual scratches on the bottom of the fuse. $550.00 shipped Conus Photos avail. Bill Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- wjjones Man of leisure

[RCSE] Photons and Charms

2004-12-22 Thread Jerry Krainock
Gentlemen Just in time for Christmas, Charms and Photons are available for immediate shipment. Probably cant get it too you for Dec. 25, but shortly thereafter. Photon II is simply the finest calm air DLG money can buy. Charm is the beautiful new 100 RES model for fun and Competition. First

Re: [RCSE] Al the Bag Lady contact info

2004-12-22 Thread Albert E. Wedworth
I'm here Randy How can I help AL Albert E. Wedworth ( AL ) ERA Capshaw Realestate REALTOR- ASSOCIATE Cell 530-228-9445 Fax 530-343-1715 - Original Message - From: McCleave, Howard R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 7:09 AM Subject: [RCSE] Al the

Re: [RCSE] RF Synthesizer

2004-12-22 Thread Mike Shellim
But are the RF Synthesizers really the same as using a specifically tuned module and crystal? Names like dial-a-crash and the like come to mind. Software controlled synthesisers (e.g. Multiplex Evo HFM-S) are in principle safer than Xtals. - the UI is designed to prevent accidental

[RCSE] Vtail ball-link removal - best practices? Tools?

2004-12-22 Thread Lydon, Matthew (NBC Universal)
I have a couple of ships with removable v-tails, but usually leave them on, as popping off the ball-link connectors is extremely difficult, stressing components. How do you folks do it? Anyone know of a good plier-like tool that gets the job done? Matt

[RCSE] Aluminum T bar sander.

2004-12-22 Thread Harley Michaelis
Anyone have one of these laying around unused? I need some aluminum extrusion that shape. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format

[RCSE] European Receiver Help please

2004-12-22 Thread Scobie Puchtler
I'm trying to help out a fellow in Belgium where apparently the standard is 35 or 40 Mhz. He'll be needing a full range RX in the sub 10 gram range, similar in size and weight to an FMA M5 or Berg. Can anyone help me out with sources, information, experience? Thanks in advance! Lift,

Re: [RCSE] Aluminum T bar sander.

2004-12-22 Thread Tom Broeski
Harley, I recommend you get Outwater Plastics www.outwater.com to send you the Big catalog. There are plenty of things I know you would like. I like using aluminum divider like alu1850 Tom TG 32 Mount View Dr Afton, VA 22920 540 943-3356 fax 943-4178 540 943-3356 - Original Message

Re: [RCSE] Vtaila ball-link removal - best practices? Tools?

2004-12-22 Thread Daniel Juhlin
Try this sitecool tool! http://www.soarabq.org/dans/dans_tool13.html

Re: [RCSE] Vtail ball-link removal - best practices? Tools?

2004-12-22 Thread Peter Jensen
On Wed, Dec 22, 2004 at 11:08:21AM -0600, Lydon, Matthew (NBC Universal) wrote: I have a couple of ships with removable v-tails, but usually leave them on, as popping off the ball-link connectors is extremely difficult, stressing components. How do you folks do it? Anyone know of a good

Re: [RCSE] RF Synthesizer

2004-12-22 Thread Martin Usher
But are the RF Synthesizers really the same as using a specifically tuned module and crystal? Names like dial-a-crash and the like come to mind. The Futaba module shown on the Web site is like the Hitec Spectra module -- you alter the frequency using small rotray switches to set the channel

Re: [RCSE] Vtaila ball-link removal - best practices? Tools?

2004-12-22 Thread Bill Swingle
The nails fashioned into pliers is an inventive and impressive solution. What we're looking at is essentially a Snap Ring Pliers. All that's needed is a pair of pliers whose tips separate when the handle is squeezed. Or, you could grind the tips of a needle nose pliers into a flat and suitable

[RCSE] Satisfaction from the Futaba Service Center

2004-12-22 Thread Anker Berg-Sonne
I have received an email from the manager of the Futaba Service Center in which he expresses regret at the treatment I received when I tried to have them deal with serious product deficiencies in their 5 channel PCM radios back in the 90s. I have also received an explanation of why this

[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #4856

2004-12-22 Thread RegDave
In a message dated 12/22/2004 12:44:45 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone know of a good plier-like tool that gets the job done? Jim Frickey made a neat little tool that worked well. He showed it to me at the 2003 MMMR. It was a pair of inexpensive flat nose pliers

Re: [RCSE] European Receiver Help please

2004-12-22 Thread Arne Ansper
On Wed, 22 Dec 2004, Scobie Puchtler wrote: He'll be needing a full range RX in the sub 10 gram range, similar in size and weight to an FMA M5 or Berg. Can anyone help me out with sources, information, experience? Schulze: http://www.schulze-elektronik-gmbh.com/ 435 is a twin of Berg

Re: [RCSE] Satisfaction from the Futaba Service Center

2004-12-22 Thread junk1
I never even had an indication that they knew they screwed up! I definitely wouldn't send anything to their service dept Mark Mech www.aerofoam.com I have received an email from the manager of the Futaba Service Center in which he expresses regret at the treatment I received when I tried to

[RCSE] Charging Question, help please

2004-12-22 Thread Scobie Puchtler
If a small peak charger (Graupner in this case) says it is for charging 5-7 cell packs, and has charge rates from 100-500 Milliamps. What happens if you try to charge a FOUR cell (rx) pack of 150Mah using the 100Milliamp charge rate? Any problem? I'm always a little fuzzy on electronic stuff. Any

[RCSE] Model Aviation IHLGF 2004 Article

2004-12-22 Thread James V. Bacus
Hats off to John Erickson for the great coverage of the 2004 IHLGF in Model Aviation. Excellent photos and write up... I really enjoyed it. P.S. I really appreciate the hard work that John put into this, something like that is not easy to do. Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR

[RCSE] Re: Ball Link Tool

2004-12-22 Thread RegDave
Jim Frickey's ball link tool is discussed (and pictured) in my Sep03 column in RCSD: http://soaring.ryanflowers.com/rcsd-pdf/2003/RCSD-2003-09.pdf - Dave R RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note

RE: [RCSE] Re: Ball Link Tool

2004-12-22 Thread Jared
Wow, and a great illustration by Phil Barnes! Who knew he was such an artist, I mean besides the art he does with wings and such! Jared -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 7:37 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Subject: [RCSE]

[RCSE] Ornery Jack

2004-12-22 Thread James V. Bacus
I just got another good laugh out of this... http://www.jimbacus.net/blog/video/OrneryJack.mov (broadband connection suggested) Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of the Chicago SOAR club, AMA 592537LSF 7560 Level IV ICQ: 6997780 AIM: InventorJim R/C Soaring blog at www.jimbacus.net RCSE-List

Re: [RCSE] Ornery Jack

2004-12-22 Thread Steve Meyer
I bet there is about 10 of snow on that runway right now. Sorry to harsh your mellow. :-) At 09:31 PM 12/22/2004, James V. Bacus wrote: I just got another good laugh out of this... http://www.jimbacus.net/blog/video/OrneryJack.mov (broadband connection suggested) Jim Downers Grove, IL Member of