> The Hitec Spectra has probably had the
longest run/best chance for positive evolution. Now JR, Fut & Mpx have similar units, but relatively little consumer field experience.
Huh? Futaba came out with a synthesized module for the 9Z series of radios long before Hitec had the Spectra module. The Futaba unit has had a long history of successful operation in a variety of applications including pattern, scale, jets, helicopters, and soaring. The (9Z unit had electronic frequency selection at the transmitter and the receivers (R309DPS & R319DPS) used small rotating dial switches to select the channel. The 9C unit came along later, perhaps that is why you think Hitec was first.
Futaba is now first with full wireless frequency selection that eliminates the mechanical switches that were used early on. And they will shortly have a synthesized module and RX on ham band for the 14 and the new 12ZAP.
Spread Spectrum is certainly the coming thing, but I suspect it is a few years off before the change over is in full swing.
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