[RCSE] Re: TX RF output? and urban legends

2006-03-08 Thread GordySoar
the receiving end of splatter.     This is mostly just that .splatter, not RF but conversation.   Our RX's have a huge problem...they are sooo selective they barely listen to their own frequencies, so the idea of them being bothered by some sort of close emission from a grey tuned TX, while '

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2006-03-08 Thread Paul Ferradas
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Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
You bet Jim, great cells. In competition, the packs are first heated to ~50C to realize their full potential. It is at these temperatures and higher that they offer excellent voltage retention! Jim Laurel wrote: Yes, for sure NiMh cells generally have lower impedance. But we are talking abo

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Jim Laurel
Yes, for sure NiMh cells generally have lower impedance. But we are talking about the GP2200 here. I routinely draw around 70-95 amps from these things in my 10 and 12-cell electrics. A TD plane, fitted with DS368s will draw a max of what, 5-6 amps? --Jim On Mar 8, 2006, at 6:13 PM, Si

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
They (NiCD's) are across the whole operating range... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no current draw issue with those GP2200 cells! ;-) how do those Nimh's hold up in cold temps. compared to Nicads ? from my experience the Nicads are better in cold. dh --Jim On Mar 8, 2006, at 5:4

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Hi Jim, The most important specification to consider is the cell impedence. You might be surprised to discover that cell (larger) surface area in those bigger NiMH cells still does not make up for lower impedence within an even smaller NiCD cell. Add a larger (similar) NiCD cell "and" the lo

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread jrmaclean
Arne, Consider that the transmitter has very little pulse load requirements, that is, the current drain is relatively constant so cell resistance is a minor consideration. Therefore, the NiMH battery with its superior capacity at moderate current is a better choice. The only downside to NiMH

Re: [RCSE] Power Supply repair

2006-03-08 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Check you local phonebook, or your local university or college electrical/electronics dept. George Voss wrote: Can someone recommend a repair place for a 15A power supply? My charger leads shorted out the PS. The charger lived but I let out the magic smoke from the PS. If I can get if fixe

Re: [RCSE] Transmitter Stability

2006-03-08 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
Ohhh ya, we conduct failure analysis on a regular basis at the full time grind. Our radio systems employ commercial grade componentry, the dialectric changes over time within caps, checking on-frequency operation is wise. Keep in mind it's not for your benefit, but the pilot operating his sys

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread davidhauch
There is no current draw issue with those GP2200 cells! ;-) how do those Nimh's hold up in cold temps. compared to Nicads ? from my experience the Nicads are better in cold. dh --Jim On Mar 8, 2006, at 5:40 PM, Simon Van Leeuwen wrote: In a TX, NiMH offers superior performance given the

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Jim Laurel
True enough, Simon. But if you use large enough NiMh cells, there is more than enough ability to deliver the kinds of currents we need. I have always thought it was silly to see people using 4-cell AA or even AAA NiMh packs in big TD ships, then adding lead to balance. I always try to ge

Re: [RCSE] Re: TX RF output?]

2006-03-08 Thread Jeff Steifel
Actually without being as smart as some of you I can still disagree with this. Most radios do get out of alignment. I have been on the receiving end of splatter. A tuneup couldn't hurt. Receivers do emit RF. An ESL member has come up with a way of tracking a receiver based on its emission. He s

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
In a TX, NiMH offers superior performance given the relatively low current consumption. On the other hand, NiMH is inferior on the RX side when current demands are high when compared to NiCD. Arne Ansper wrote: Hi! Must get new battery for TX. Current one is down to 500mAh (from 750mAh) a

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2006-03-08 Thread Flying High
I'm selling the following items: a.) Sharon 3.7 Pro X-tail, Yellow & Blue, ready to fly minus Rx, excellent condition(almost new condition) this was my back up Sharon. $1450.00 b.) Addiction, 118" span, 7037 foil, $580 minus Rx. c.) New in box Sharon 3.7 Pro X-tail, $1250.00 d.) 3M Gnome kit NIB

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Jim Laurel
Arne, I would suggest replacing your OEM NiCd pack with a higher capacity NiMh pack. I did it a few years ago and have been delighted. I can just about do a complete 2-day contest with my JR 9303 on a single charge. I am using the 1650mAh Sanyo pack built by Steve Anthony at hangtimes.c

Re: [RCSE] Re: TX RF output?]

2006-03-08 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
You might consider asking a repair depot about how many TX's come in that are indeed emanating into adjacent channels. Secondly, RX's have interfered with each other in dual installations causing a loss of range, which on some installations has been severe. Using isolation techniques, the prob

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Bill Swingle
What Doug said. :-) Bill Swingle Janesville, CA 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 with MIME turned off. Email sent from

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Doug McLaren
On Thu, Mar 09, 2006 at 02:07:34AM +0200, Arne Ansper wrote: | On Wed, 8 Mar 2006, Bill Swingle wrote: | | >Each will work fine for the TX. | >How will you charge it? | | I have Reflex charger that does peak prediction (same chip that is inside | Sirius chargers), but it will only output 650mA

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread George Joy
Arne, The NiCd will have a longer life span, and the NiMH needs a GOOD quality charger designed with NiMH features. George The Sirius Charger guy At 01:45 AM 3/9/2006 +0200, Arne Ansper wrote: Hi! Must get new battery for TX. Current one is down to 500mAh (from 750mAh) and lasts only

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Doug McLaren
On Thu, Mar 09, 2006 at 01:45:08AM +0200, Arne Ansper wrote: | Must get new battery for TX. Current one is down to 500mAh (from 750mAh) | and lasts only for 2.5 hours. I can get 1100 mAh NiCd or 1650 mAh NiMH | (both Sanyo) at the same price. Which one is better for TX? The TX doesn't really ca

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Arne Ansper
On Wed, 8 Mar 2006, Bill Swingle wrote: Each will work fine for the TX. How will you charge it? I have Reflex charger that does peak prediction (same chip that is inside Sirius chargers), but it will only output 650mA max. I've heard that NiMH cells do not like too low charging current and

[RCSE] Power Supply repair

2006-03-08 Thread George Voss
Title: Power Supply repair Can someone recommend a repair place for a 15A power supply?  My charger leads shorted out the PS.  The charger lived but I let out the magic smoke from the PS.  If I can get if fixed for a reasonable amount I’d like to do that instead of having to buy a new one. g

Re: [RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Bill Swingle
Each will work fine for the TX. How will you charge it? Do you tend to abbuse your batteries? Bill Swingle Janesville, CA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe mess

[RCSE] TX battery - NiCd or NiMH?

2006-03-08 Thread Arne Ansper
Hi! Must get new battery for TX. Current one is down to 500mAh (from 750mAh) and lasts only for 2.5 hours. I can get 1100 mAh NiCd or 1650 mAh NiMH (both Sanyo) at the same price. Which one is better for TX? Arne RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "

Re: [RCSE] Transmitter Stability

2006-03-08 Thread Michael Lachowski
Bill Swingle wrote: Martin raises a good point. I have to confess that I've recommended folks have their transmitters checked out every few years. But, that's based on general knowledge that I can't "backup" for this specific application. I don't have any hard data on the behavior of solid

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2006-03-08 Thread John D. Frugé
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[RCSE] Stylus FS

2006-03-08 Thread inventorforhire
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RE: [RCSE] Re: TX RF output?]

2006-03-08 Thread John Diniz
No flame, just fact. Radios/RF decks (modules) still have tuning coils and the like. Just open up your radio or module and look at all the little parts with wax on them, that's what gets adjusted. We, Horizon Hobby and JR service center tune about 30-40 radios a day. John -Original Message

[RCSE] Transmitter Stability

2006-03-08 Thread Bill Swingle
Martin raises a good point. I have to confess that I've recommended folks have their transmitters checked out every few years. But, that's based on general knowledge that I can't "backup" for this specific application. I don't have any hard data on the behavior of solid state equipment over ti

Re: [RCSE] Re: TX RF output?]

2006-03-08 Thread Martin Usher
What a novel and smart suggestion. Makes one wonder how many TX's out there have never experienced a tune-up... They don't have any moving parts. Older radios may have parts like descrete coils (sometimes with slugs) that can can change their size slightly over time (mechanical, maybe due to jus

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2006-03-08 Thread AJ Bhatta
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