2.4Ghz

[kyoshogit]

Been away from racing a long time....still have an old 40Mhz set, but picked up a Futaba 2.4 on ebay. No receiver with it, so I need to get one.....are there any compatibilty issues with mixing brands...., or would anything work it?

Also I've noticed servo specs are quoted at around 5V & 6 Volt....do different receivers give different outputs. (Class is 10th scale buggy)

[Whiskers]

You will need to use a receiver from the same brand. I'm sure somebody else will chip in a tell the the exact one that you need. The power for the receiver and the servo comes from the esc and is usually 6v.

[kyoshogit]

I thought receiver batt outputs always used to be around 4.8v......??

[Whiskers]

Originally Posted by kyoshogit

I thought receiver batt outputs always used to be around 4.8v......??

I'm not sure on that one but now it is 6v from the esc

[colmo]

Which model Futaba is it? Does it have a removable module? If so, I think it's actually cheaper to get a different module and receiver than buy a Futaba receiver - pricey!

Spektrum is the obvious choice, but there are others - I got the Assan kit, which has never failed, because I wanted enough receivers for a sizable fleet. My Hitec CRX won't save settings unless I pop it out, though - odd, but not a biggie...Giantcod do the FrSky kit, which is very inexpensive, yet performs well judging from reviews.

2.4ghz in surface models is an absolute rip-off when the same technology is available for planes at a fraction of the price.

[kyoshogit]

It's a 3GR...fasst

[colmo]

Originally Posted by kyoshogit

It's a 3GR...fasst

No module in that. Futaba rx only in that case.

[mdb_75]

Futaba R603FF (single external aerial) or R603FS (external and also internal aerial) iirc.

[kyoshogit]

Thanks for the replies guys.