A friend of mine(will call him Bill) had some of the first Feather Rx's
out. There was a problem with the length of the antenna. This caused
very limited range. He sent the Rx's back and had them fixed and
recieved them back in less than a week. He says now they have same range
as other Hitec Rx's. They are now shipping good stuff.
Bill, care to add anything about the Hitec feather?
Scobie Puchtler or Sarah Felstiner wrote:
>
> Does anyone have the definitive 'scoop' on this product!!??!!
>
> I'd be curious to hear what you learn about the feather. I've heard so much
> rumor-like material, I don't know what to believe. I've heard it was
> recalled, that it was a disaster, that a new (heavier)but more reliable
> version is coming out, that some people got ok service from it but range was
> seriously limited, etc. etc.etc.
>
> I'm so disappointed that the feather didn't have a cleaner, more solidly
> positive release into the market. I'd probably own more than one by now if
> it had gotten clear, consistent good reviews.
>
> The feather would be SO attractive if it would work well and be reliable and
> if there were reliable info about HOW reliable it actually IS!! (range,
> etc.)
>
> I don't know anyone from Hitec, but I wish someone from the company would
> issue a coherent statement to our list, seeing as we are SUCH a target
> market for any small, lightweight Rx. If anyone knows how to get direct
> comment from someone reasonable at Hitec, that would be cool.
>
> Let me know what you hear and who you hear it from. Thanks
>
> Lift,
> Scobie in Seattle
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: R.A.Fick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2000 5:38 AM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: [RCSE] feather
> >
> >
> > I just picked up a Hitec focus 3 ss system with the feather receiver for a
> > future hlg project,
> > Is the feather receiver suitable for 2 meter ships also, any range issue's
> > ..?( I seem to recall some mention of this in the past )
> >
> > RA
> >
> > R.A.Fick Bamboo Flyrods
> > The best rods are being made today.
> > www.angelfire.com/in2/rafickrods/
> >
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