Originally Posted by mainamigo (Post 656589)

I recently got the futaba 3pk with 1 reciever module. It has the 2.4ghz module in it and a futabaR603FS reciever.

I need a second reciever to go in my mini 8ight. What are my options? Will it pair up with my ansmann w3.1?

Thanks in advance, Danny

Originally Posted by SlowOne (Post 656602)

Giantcod and T9hobbysport both do them in the UK, less than £25 and no issues with duty and admin fees. Agree with Spoolio, a great receiver that works. I haven't had any issues using it in 12th and GT10 cars, and they are fussy about having good radio gear with all the electrics so close together.

I've used the same philosophy as the 'plane guys and the original Futaba receiver - one aerial at 90 degrees to the other. I put one aerial up the mast/tube, and tape the other along the chassis. Works really well. HTH :)

Originally Posted by blue_pinky (Post 656624)

I've been using the FrSky receivers with my Futaba Fasst stuff as well...I've actually opened them up and removed one of the antenna's so it's just got the one....not only that, but I've wound up the one remaining antenna and have it so that only the end 30mm or so sticks out of the case...still works perfectly!!!

Opening them up is a little fiddly, the plastic is only thin, so just be careful when you do it and you'l be fine!

Been using them at 10th Nationals, and micro nationals without a single issue.

As for other brands, 2.4Ghz is different to 40/27mhz....you need to match up manufacturers/systems for Tx & Rx as each manufacturer uses subtly different methods for doing the 2.4 thing, stopping you from linking other brands of receiver. The FrSky stuff is the only exception to that that I know of.

Originally Posted by blue_pinky (Post 656624)

I've been using the FrSky receivers with my Futaba Fasst stuff as well...I've actually opened them up and removed one of the antenna's so it's just got the one....not only that, but I've wound up the one remaining antenna and have it so that only the end 30mm or so sticks out of the case...still works perfectly!!!

Opening them up is a little fiddly, the plastic is only thin, so just be careful when you do it and you'l be fine!

Been using them at 10th Nationals, and micro nationals without a single issue.

As for other brands, 2.4Ghz is different to 40/27mhz....you need to match up manufacturers/systems for Tx & Rx as each manufacturer uses subtly different methods for doing the 2.4 thing, stopping you from linking other brands of receiver. The FrSky stuff is the only exception to that that I know of.

Originally Posted by Windy (Post 688764)

hi guys,

have just read in a previous post that you have to use the same brand tx and rx but this type will work with futaba, my question is has anyone tried it with sanwa/airtronics 2.4 ghz stuff yet? if so did it work?

Cheers

lee