steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Jan 9, 2014 23:00:08 GMT
Hi all, as per subject, Just wandered what your thoughts are on this.
For me, having recently returned to the hobby after a 7 year gap, and needing to purchase equipment, I decided (after much reading/chatting) to go for 2.4ghz from the off having previously flown on 35mhz.
No regrets so far, and by the way i`m using a Futaba 9c super Tx with frsky module and Rx`s which seem very reliable and competitively priced.
Have to say, I never really had any problems with 35mhz apart from the odd glitch and frequency clash, but technology moved on and I decided to go with it.
Your thoughts........
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Post by JG on Jan 10, 2014 8:36:35 GMT
Hi I am still using 35mhz myself as in the pass i have had a lot of models and to change them all over would cost a far bit so always put it off, i also am using Futaba 9c transmitter and it's never let me down. I have owned for a short time a 2.4g transmitter but sold it on and stuck with 35mhz, but you can do more with 2.4g and to have all the information on screen is a big bonus, but saying that some of the 2.4g receivers was large and may struggle to get them in the smaller pods on my gliders. 2.4g will be my next big move  |
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Jan 10, 2014 9:59:37 GMT
I agree that if you have a lot of models, the cost to move to 2.4ghz would be horrendous.
As I was `starting again` it just seemed the logical way to go.
Thankfully the size of the 2.4 Rx`s are getting smaller, depending on the make. I think some of the futaba ones are still on the large size so It can be difficult to squeeze them in to some models and i`m assuming you need at least a 6 channel Rx (maybe up to 8 or 9?) so space can be a problem.
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eagle
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Post by eagle on Jan 10, 2014 11:37:49 GMT
I use both 35mhz and 2.4ghz regularly these days. Too many models still on 35mhz to change over. Most of my newer stuff, especially if expensive, do go onto 2.4ghz though. Never really had any problems with 35mhz - just the odd frequency clash now and again, but even then I can usually get round that by using synthesised receivers.
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Post by Jef on Jan 14, 2014 23:20:20 GMT
Read with interest the comments regarding the cost of switching to 2.4GHz.
In the past, when I used only 35MHz, I would pay twice as much for a glitch free receiver than I do now, when buying equivalent quality reception 2.4GHz receivers.
Converting some of my transmitters to 2.4GHz proved easy, and opened up a nearby slope flying site, that I would otherwise not have been able to use (due to the proximity of two BMFA Club sites).
Still use both and it is a case of "Horses for courses", as the 35MHz gear is certainly not bad enough to just throw away.
It is arguable that as other modellers (cars and boats) can also use 2.4GHz, 35MHz will be less prone to interference than 2.4GHz in some circumstances.
Best regards to all,
Jef
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Post by JG on Jan 15, 2014 9:53:17 GMT
Morning Jef, I have just brought a new model which was in the 4 figure some, maybe it's time i changed over to 2.4g now, it's the best way forward, i did damage a Tracker last year do to radio  |
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steadykev
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Post by steadykev on Jan 15, 2014 17:16:13 GMT
Hello Jg, I think if there is anything that can be done to reduce the risk of a fault; failure or accident occurring, whether it be during the build process, radio installation, set up etc etc, then you can do no more. If that includes flying a model,whether cheap or expensive (4 figures JG  ), on 2.4 because it makes you, the pilot, feel less `vulnerable` to radio interference then go for it. I think it`s been highlighted on here that there is nothing wrong with 35mhz as such but more care does have to be taken by fellow flyers to ensure that their channel is free before switching on and I am also lead to believe that you are more likely to suffer glitches on 35mhz than 2.4ghz, but would add that careful radio installation is always a must. Following on from Jef`s post. As he said, 2.4 has enabled him to fly at sites that he could not use on 35mhz. On the other hand, he quite rightly points out that the more people that move to 2.4, the more `room` it leaves for those who choose to stay on 35mhz. Horses for courses-definitely Thanks all |
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Post by 9zapman on Jan 25, 2014 13:24:02 GMT
Hi all,
I used to have a ff9(t9c) on 35mhz and agreed with previous comments I paid more for glitch free modulation then,than i do now.I would only fly my best stuff on PCM receivers which were about £90 for an 8ch and about £50-60 for a 6ch .Now a proper 7ch rx is £50(R617fs) and for gliding thats all you need.even with a motor on 7ch is enough for most stuff.I bought a TM8 FASST module for my 9c and for a year did both 35 and 2.4 but as I sold stuff i left the rx in (35mhz) and bought a 2.4 as a replacement.
Now a days the FR sky fasst rx(7ch,TFR6) have proved them selves very reliable and tough and are £15-25(hobbyking or uk prices) at most.Having used 2,4 now for 5-6yrs I would not even entertain 35mhz and the possible interference it can suffer from.Especially at the slope where sometimes,when the wind is between 2 hills there could be guys/girls at each slope and if 35mhz was used ,be a massive risk.I could not even think of putting a £1000 glider now a days on 35mhz...too much of a risk.
As time has gone on, I now fly on a Futaba 12fg FASST and thats all I will ever need for the next 20yrs or more.With out a doubt,2.4 has made me a lot more confident of the RF link than ever before and crashes due to my radio are non existant(I have had lockouts on a PCM rx in the past).Of course this means all crashes now are either pilot error or bad setup of the plane,both of which I try and keep to a minimum!
PS.this is my experiance of Futaba FASST and not any other manufacturer.In 6yrs I have never lost any RF link and I am very pleased with the switch I have made to 2.4ghz.
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Post by supernova on Feb 1, 2014 10:50:29 GMT
2.4 for me, not that I had a problem with 35Mhz as long as PCM receivers were used.
used to get glitches with the old PPM stuff, but thats a thing of the past now.
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), on 2.4 because it makes you, the pilot, feel less `vulnerable` to radio interference then go for it.
