[RCSE] FS: FVK Trendy 480 Electric Sailplane on Ebay

2005-04-04 Thread Jason Farlette
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[RCSE] 9C programming interface

2005-04-04 Thread Les or Gypsy Stockley
Howdy all, some time ago there was a post about someone who had designed a PC to Futaba 9C interface that could be used to transfer programmes to the PC using the Campac port. Have Googled for the last hour or so but can't find it, anyone have the link? Cheers, Les. RCSE-List facilities provided

Re: [RCSE] So, How was Toledo?

2005-04-04 Thread Tom H. Nagel
Thanks for the report Cap'n Jack. I had a legal seminar to attend and no airplane $$ to spend. Had withdrawal symptoms all weekend. Tom H. NagelColumbus, OH - Original Message - From: Jack Strother To: Tom H. Nagel ; RCSE Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 8:14 PM

Re: [RCSE] 9C programming interface

2005-04-04 Thread Brian Chan
Howdy all, some time ago there was a post about someone who had designed a PC to Futaba 9C interface that could be used to transfer programmes to the PC using the Campac port. Have Googled for the last hour or so but can't find it, anyone have the link? Cheers, Les. RCSE-List facilities provided

[RCSE] Futaba 9C Trans FS

2005-04-04 Thread Darwin N. Barrie
Futaba 9C heli version transmitter for sale with Hitec synthesized module. $240 + $5 shipping. The heli version has a 3 position switch on the top left as desired for TD applications. Darwin N. Barrie

[RCSE] Fresno

2005-04-04 Thread Lee Cox
What happened at the two day contest in Fresno ? ? ? ? ? ? LeeCox-Nevada, U.S.A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page

Re: [RCSE] 9C programming interface

2005-04-04 Thread chris bayley
Here is the prog which can interface with CAMPacs (but not directly with the radio) http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/wallacelouie/cms.htm Chris Bayley Les or Gypsy Stockley wrote: Howdy all, some time ago there was a post about someone who had designed a PC to Futaba 9C interface that

Re: [RCSE] Fresno

2005-04-04 Thread George L Meyers
We had a great contest. The weather was good all weekend, a little cold in the morning. - Original Message - From: Lee Cox To: soaring mail page Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 8:55 AM Subject: [RCSE] Fresno What happened at the two day contest in Fresno ? ? ? ? ? ?

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Doug McLaren
On Sun, Apr 03, 2005 at 10:53:49PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: | 1. With synthesized transmitters and receivers, it's very easy for flyers to | forget what channel they're on and to take a pin for one channel while | actually using another. That is true ... And the Hitec Spectra module

[RCSE] help

2005-04-04 Thread jeff
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[RCSE] Memphis Soaring

2005-04-04 Thread Rick Eckel
Anybody have a contact for a soaring group near Memphis, TN? Thanks Rick Richard A. Eckel, PE, NSPE Eckel Associates, Inc. 1757 W. Broadway St. Suite 3 Oviedo, FL 32765 Professional Engineering for Petroleum Facilities Office: 407-366-8852 Cell: 407-733-6380 [EMAIL PROTECTED] RCSE-List

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2005-04-04 Thread jeff
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Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread James V. Bacus
Doug, I agree with most of your post but this would be a bad idea exposing the knobs on the tx module.One should have to remove it to change the freq. The last thing you would want to give to any evil-doers is the capability to leave the TX on and then just twist away at the knobs

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread James V. Bacus
Actually, it would be bad for even the lazy user, he turns his TX on, discovers he is on the wrong channel, and then changes away shooting any number of freqs. in the process. At 03:40 PM 4/4/2005, Doug McLaren wrote: 2) move them where they can be seen/changed without removing the module from

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Ben Hocker
I completely agree with Jim: You should NOT be able to CHANGE frequency without going to some significant effort, including deactivating the radio, e.g. by removing the synthesizer module in the case of the Hitec Spectra. However, as a Spectra user, I think it would be a BIG improvement in

[RCSE] Replacement switch for JR 8103

2005-04-04 Thread Dan Kitching
Hi all, Does anyone happen to have a DigiKey part# or specs for a spring loaded toggle on an 8103? I want to replace the gear switch on my 8103 with a spring loaded switch to control the throttle for my F5B ship. Thanks Dan RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Darwin N. Barrie
I'm just curious if those criticizing the synthesized systems have ever used them. I have owned a 9Z synthesized system for over 10 years and have never had a problem. In fact, I have not heard of any issues with synthesized systems at all. Possible when they become a little more main stream

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Jon Stone
- Original Message - From: Darwin N. Barrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] My new Futaba 14MZ allows you to review what frequency you are on BEFORE you transmit. Very handy. As do several Multiplex radios. Let's hope the new crop have such integration of the RF module to the transmitter's

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Bill's Email
James V. Bacus wrote: Actually, it would be bad for even the lazy user, he turns his TX on, discovers he is on the wrong channel, and then changes away shooting any number of freqs. in the process. The new 14MZ handles this nicely. It does not transmit RF upon turning it on. You must confirm

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Michael Lachowski
If anyone read the page on Horizon about the module, it says it only changes the frequency when it powers up. So you have to turn off to change the frequency. Now all we need are some digital freqency flags that automatically display your channel so everyone can see it ;-) The only annoying

[RCSE] 88 $2.00 VHS videos For SALE!

2005-04-04 Thread Paul Naton
We have discontinued our VHS video line and have some left over stcok which needs to go. Great for Raffle prizes, resale, or club use. I have 88 VHS videos which we would sell for $2.00 each plus shipping. All NTSC U.S. versions 12 Airshow 2 15 Endless Lift 11 Endless Lift 2 8 Endless Lift 3 14

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Doug McLaren
On Mon, Apr 04, 2005 at 04:18:19PM -0500, James V. Bacus wrote: | I agree with most of your post but this would be a bad idea exposing the | knobs on the tx module.One should have to remove it to change the | freq. The last thing you would want to give to any evil-doers is the |

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread James V. Bacus
At 05:35 PM 4/4/2005, Michael Lachowski wrote: If anyone read the page on Horizon about the module, it says it only changes the frequency when it powers up. So you have to turn off to change the frequency. Yup. Now all we need are some digital freqency flags that automatically display your

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread James V. Bacus
Agreed, but no need to make it easier for someone that is temporarily making bad judgements or is temporarily frustrated about a recent situation on the field. At 05:44 PM 4/4/2005, Doug McLaren wrote: As for true evil doers, you're not giving them anything. If they're really looking to do

Re: [RCSE] help

2005-04-04 Thread miamimike
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: help Jeff, that was supposed to be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED], not to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you send it there, here's what you'll get back: Help for [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Introduction to the List Manager This is the Mailing List

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
A reader emailed me offline with an interesting question. Read it below and my response; Hopefully(!) all AMA/MAAC sanctioned fields across the country utilize a frequency board. I not sure how to instill a level of responsibility such that those who own a syn TX will excersise enough due

Re: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Simon Van Leeuwen
This is a very noteworthy point...the modules nor the TX were ever designed(!) in the first place for constant plugging and unplugging of the module! It will be interesting to hear just how many TX's fail (the end result is no signal) to communicate at some point because the through-hole pin

[RCSE] Futa and JR are Spectra Esque Except for...

2005-04-04 Thread GordySoar
They never have to be removed from the TX. Very smart on their part because as Simon says ( :-) ) The pins in the TX are not up to constant or even occassional module removal/ replacement. Both have their dials on the back. So sleep well knowing that someone else can think of stuff without

Re: [RCSE] Futa and JR are Spectra Esque Except for...

2005-04-04 Thread James V. Bacus
I just sleep well knowing you are here to be the guru that you are... At 07:45 PM 4/4/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So sleep well knowing that someone else can think of stuff without our help, imagine guys at JR and Futa actually get paid to think of stuff like that. :-) Jim Downers Grove, IL

[RCSE] al the frequencies Gordy but you still have to sign up

2005-04-04 Thread Rick
Gordy we would still like to see you and any one else coming to the area for our 5/14 contest but what an opportunity to point out one thing that can be done. You may have any of the remaining frequencies and when you are at the field flying you will be the only one using the frequency. So

[RCSE] Fw: Gas to reach 3 dollars a gallon

2005-04-04 Thread Harley Michaelis
Title: Message This is soaring related in that we all buy gasoline to do our flying. I thought this analysis was worth passing on in that it points out which of the companies we buy gas from import Middle East oil and which don't. I don't have a long mailing list outside of the RCSE, so

Re: [RCSE] Replacement switch for JR 8103

2005-04-04 Thread Hoopes Designs
At 06:28 PM 4/4/05 -0400, Dan Kitching wrote: Hi all, Does anyone happen to have a DigiKey part# or specs for a spring loaded toggle on an 8103? I want to replace the gear switch on my 8103 with a spring loaded switch to control the throttle for my F5B ship. Thanks Dan Dan, The stock gear

RE: [RCSE] The 'other' synth modules aren't Evo esque

2005-04-04 Thread Jon Stone
I don't like this topic. The implication of several of the posts, including the first is ... everyone else but me is an idiot. Come on guys. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and

Re: [RCSE] Fw: Gas to reach 3 dollars a gallon

2005-04-04 Thread miamimike
Harley Michaelis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't have a long mailing list outside of the RCSE, so this was my best avenue to pass on the message. I trust it is a legitimate one worth our consideration. Even if it was true I don't think it would belong on this mailing list, but as I'm sure most

Re: [RCSE] Fw: Gas to reach 3 dollars a gallon

2005-04-04 Thread David Nasatir
This appears to be an urban legend A check with Snopes.com produces the following: *Origins:* If it weren't for all the gross statistical errors and the nave grasp of oil industry economics exhibited here, this piece might actually have some validity. Although the message quoted above doesn't

[RCSE] gas. . .

2005-04-04 Thread Harley Michaelis
I've been taken to task. My goof. My apologies. RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based

RE: [RCSE] Fw: Gas to reach 3 dollars a gallon

2005-04-04 Thread Don Lisa Copley
I do hate that when that happensthanks Harley. Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 9:53 PM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] Fw: Gas to reach 3 dollars a gallon Harley Michaelis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I