Huh? I thought you said they were good Phil!!!!!!!!!!!! http://sites.gizoogle.com/?url=http://www.futaba-rc.com/service.html
I feel over in my chair. LOL Don Ps. I rate it an R for language. An "A' for being funny. -----Original Message----- From: Phil Barnes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 8:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Futaba Super 8UAPS/8UAFS 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" <[email protected]> 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 > > > 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 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
