So what I'm getting from this discussion on the future of R/C transmitters is Multiplex is out (unless you like the Profi 4000 but even then the company is not very supportive) and JR is in. Everything else is not worth talking about. Where is Airtronics in all of this? I used to like my Airtronics Stylus but that was getting old (heavy). Futaba's new offering (14mz) is over the top for me. I don't like the styling of the Profi 4000 - too big and pricey.
I do have a Multiplex Royal Evo 12 and like it very much. There is a strong following of Evo users on the RCGroups forums. The global mixers are good for what I have to fly (when I have the chance to). I like the ergonomics of the case and there are no more crevices to get crud stuck in like the Asian radios. Despite one of the shortcomings of the Evo (global mixers), it's all right by me for what I fly. I will eventually get a JR 9303 because I fly with Ham channels (I've got a bunch of JR 700 50 MHz receivers from when I had the Stylus) and JR supports the six meter frequencies - when they can supply it (I have a JR 9303 on six meters backordered for quite a while now). I know Futaba does six meters, but I just like JR a little more. I hope this talk about Multiplex going on the wayside is just that, just talk. But I guess the insiders know otherwise. I'll wait and see. In the meantime, I'll just get what is available and affordable for my use and for this aged R/C hobbyist, I'll not be too concerned what's in or out today but what is in line with my use, taste, and priorities. Aloha and best regards, Al Battad - WH6VE AMA #506981 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2005 6:21 PM To: Soaring@airage.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [RCSE] Re:Profi Multiplex 4000 HI, OK, time to get a new transmitter for the gliders so I looked at the Multiplex EVO 12 Synthesized unit. Then I find out that the mixer function and control layout are Global and any change in one model, changes all models ? Scratch that one off the search, so now who sells the Profi Multiplex 4000 and do you have them in stock ??? Winston in Walla Walla [EMAIL PROTECTED] Winston - I went down the same path some time ago. I have a Profi I'll make you a good deal on. It's like new, and I'll throw in a neck strap. There's nothing else like it. Heck, I'll even make you a good deal on an Evo. Oh yeah, I have a used Stylus you could talk me out of also. They're all great radios, but I've found that I don't need them anymore. They are for sale because I found the JR9303. happy trails - Rob Glover - proprietor of the basement toy plane museum that needs to rotate some stock. Please help me, I have a problem. 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 web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format 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 web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
