Re: [RCSE] Futaba Super 8UAPS/8UAFS

[Phil Barnes]

As a matter of fact I just sent two of my Futaba 8U transmitters in for 
servicing today. The repair service that Futaba uses works very well. One of 
the transmitters I sent in was an 8UA system that some aftermarket user had 
modified to put the three position switch on the left. Guys do this all the 
time. I have not done this but it is possible to physically move the switch 
to the other side and perhaps modify the wiring harness so it reaches the 
new position. I'm a little hazy on what is involved since I have not done 
that operation myself.

Perhaps a better idea is to send the transmitter to the Futaba service 
center and ask to have it changed over to "switch mode 1". If you go with 
the do-it-youself method then you will have a problem if you ever want to 
send the transmitter in for any sort of repair work. The first thing they 
will insist on doing is to return the transmitter to factory standard 
condition before doing any other work. They won't mind putting the 
transmitter into factory standard condition as a "switch mode one" 
transmitter but you will have to get that done before any other factory 
service work can be done on the transmitter, so you might want to consider 
getting that conversion done from the beginning rather than attempting some 
non standard modification yourself first.

I have been impressed with the service they have offered and it did not seem 
expensive either. They will fix every little thing on the transmitter that 
you send them including the replacement of broken switches, etc. It will be 
just like a new transmitter when they are done.

Here is a link to the service center;
http://www.futaba-rc.com/service.html
You just fill out and print a repair order and send that in with the 
transmitter. For an extra $35.00 they will give you a two day turnaround 
time also.

Phil
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don & Lisa Copley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED] Com" <soaring@airage.com>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 7:50 PM
Subject: [RCSE] Futaba Super 8UAPS/8UAFS


Everyone,
I have the predecessor to the Super 9's. It's probably the same in regards
to most aspects but this one is a discontinued item. I have a
Start/Normal/Speed switch. It says twice in the manual "If you wish to 
have
the three position switch controlling Normal, Start and Speed, you should
purchase the 8UH Helicopter system. The UA system places it on the
right-hand side." I wonder which techno-geek-college-kid thought up that
especially after you purchasing it! Don't get me wrong I really like the
radio for ease of programming. A normal powered acrobatic pilot who could
care less which side of the TX to place the 3-position switch to a 
sailplane
pilot who is right handed...well now it gets interesting. Now, I got fast
hands.

The question is has anybody modified their radio and switch the switches
around on the transmitter? It's a discontinued item and haven't even 
looked
to see if it would work.

Suggestion, thought, ideas or "I've been down that canyon road before"...
Best regards,
Don
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