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Other Manufacturer => General Heli Support => Topic started by: Matt Tompkins on September 22, 2011, 06:20:06 PM
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I am wanting to get into larger Helis and I want to know what you guys are using on your bigger N5 and N9 size Helis. I know Matt flies Futaba and Rob tells me that is the best so I have been looking at an 8FG. What do you guys think?
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I fly the DX8. I personally love the radio inside and out. However, I believe both radios are a very good choice. For me personally, I find the DX8 menus and interface much more intuitive and easy to read. It just makes sense. However PLENTY of other people do fly Futaba and love theirs as much. Sadly, it comes down to preference. Both are really good.
If at all possible, try to get with some people at a fun fly or local field and see A.) What they are flying and/or B.) Just check out both types of radio. In particular, it is much easier to have several guys flying the radio you choose for direct support although the internet helps a lot. If you cannot find both radios in person, just do as much research online.
Sadly you will see a lot of debate between the two radios but I don't care what people say. There are potential issues with both units. Again, in short, both radios are a good choice and you should try to play with each to see which one you prefer.
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Edited, I fly all futaba now, love it!
cheers,
Kevin
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I fly the Futaba 8FG and LOVE IT!
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Thanks for the quick answers, I will probably go with the 8FG because Matt, Caleb and Rob fly at the field I go to and I could ask them any questions.
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I was the first to fly a 8FG at our club. Other seemed to like, some started to buy the 8FG we are now buddy boxing and now more and more people are also getting the 8FG. I've owned 4 transmitters since I've been in this hobby and the 8FG is by far the one I like best and I think it gives you the most bang for your buck.
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8FG++
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8FG+++
You can honestly say that you get a lot more than you pay for with this radio! Easy to set up and lots of features.
Jamie
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8FG Here tooo.
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DX8 here with teh added bonus that I can bind-n-fly with my mcpx
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ok so I will be the odd ball...
I fly a Jr 11x. I have flown futaba Spektrum and now JR. Best thing to do is look at whats out there and go to your local hobby shop and actually try them out. See what feels best in your hands and then go from there...
One thing I would say is to spend the extra coin and get one that you can grow into. Best of luck...
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JR9503 here but not particularly by choice. I would actually prefer to fly the 8FG but unfortunately it doesn't feel right for me as a "pinch" flier. I flew Jamie's most of the day a couple weeks ago and came to the conclusion the only way I could do it would be to remove the back switches on both side. I still might one day but for now the 9503 does the job. Just goes to show that no matter how good a radio is in features it needs to feel right in your hands too.
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JR 9503 here ;). I love the ease of programming and the feel of it in my hands. If I upgrade I would like the 11X or I hear a 12X coming up. 8)
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Hi,
My first PCM radio was a Futaba 8UAP. I now have a Futaba 10CHG for my helis. It is very easy to use and program. Bang for buck the 8FG, 10CHG would be good or the Spektrum DX8.
Cheers
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They all do the job just fine. Like someone else said try them out and get what feels best. You'll learn how to program whatever that is. I prefer the programing of the JR/Spektrum stuff with the scroll lock. Love the feel of the 11X, but sold it quick because of the polarized screen. So far the DX8 has been awesome and the 4000mah Lipo pack goes months between charges.
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Just a quick $0.02. I use a dx8 and I am happy with it, very easy to use and IMO has a nice look. If you want to ever get any sort of BNf machine you will be able to with this radio (just a small perk available with spectrum and jr) I also really like the way the radio feels in my hands.
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I'm still rocking the good old DX7 here! ;) For me, it's all about the feel in my hands and this radio can't be beat so far. The JR 9503 is the next closest thing to the DX7 for me, so when it's time to upgrade, I'll probably go that direction.
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I fly with a JR 11X at the moment too, but I will be converted over to an 8FG soon.
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A DSX9 (JR 9503 in the states I think) Well made, feels nice to hold and I love it. Have a grope of a few Tx's in your LHS, they all do the same thing at the end of the day, what fits one persons hands may nmot be the best for yours......
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8FGS++
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JR 11X and Futaba 8FG here. Both are very nice radio's but still prefer the JR programing over Futaba's. DX8 is a nice radio as well.
Like other's have said go to you're LHS or field and go over each radio.
I'm getting ready to buy my G/F a radio as she's wanting to get into flying(she's still on the sim). So I'll take her to the local field with me and let her look over a few radio's I don't have. She does like my 11X so far.
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I am rocking the 10C. I am looking at going over to the 8FG with cg750 they seem to work well together.
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Futaba 8FG for me!!!
With 6203sb receiver and cgy750 i think it's the best package.
You don't need to have you pc at the field!
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Im new to the heli sport. DX6i that came with my B450. Cant make the call on what I like better cause this one is all I know. For now...
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Thanks for the help, I went ahead and got an 8FG Super and it is a lot different than my old Dx6i but so far I love this radio, going from a Dx6i to the 8FG feels so much different(in a good way) in the air!
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used to be a JR guy, owned a few 10's, then a DX7, and a DX7se. Moved to a Futaba 10c and a 8fg now. Very happy with
Futaba equipment and bls servos.
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T8FG Super now...
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I think what ever feels good in your hands is the best.
Most of the high end radios are bullet proof,
Cant really go wrong.
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I got the old radio that like so much is the Jr pcm 10sx with a up date spectrum dm9 and a new radio dx18