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2.4GHz 36mhz WHAT THE???

2.2K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by  Grunter  
#1 ·
Hi,

I'm an experienced rc plane flyer from S.E.M.A.C. in Victoria...however i am about to get into helis with a trex 600 or the new 550.:D

anyway i am researching radio gear and am a little confused.:bang:
i am after a set of gear that will last a long time and be up to the job once i am experienced and flying well enough to try my hand at 3d.

my question is...

what radio should i buy? and what is 2.4ghz? are aussie clubs 2.4ghz friendly?
i am looking in the range of $500 upwards but prefer under $1000

please help:thumb:

thanks
Grunter
 
#2 ·
2.4gig is the frequency on which these radios operate, unlike the lower banded 36mhz, they offer no interference from other radios.
 
#4 ·
A lot of clubs are actually changing to 2.4ghz only because of the advantages that it has, so yeah it would be a wise investment ;)
 
#5 ·
So no-one in your club uses 2.4G radios ? Amasing!!! We only have a couple still using 36mhz , out of over 130 members....

Best radio to get is the 2.4g version of what you have now , so you'll sort of know the menu. Although the heli menu is lots different to fixed wing ..

You'll need at least 6 channels , preferably 7 to get a good gyro menu .. The Spektrum DX7 is popular , but is quickly outgrown by most ;who go to a JR DSX9.. the DSX9 has far superior setup menus , and is available for around $650.

Rarely see Futaba radios around ..

Or , depending on what radio you have now , a 2.4g module for it may be the best way to go .. I run an XPS 2.4G module in my JR 9X11...

You want an electric or nitro heli ? initially an electric needs a rather large investment in batteries and chargers etc ; you'd already have a starter etc to suit a nitro heli ...