I disagree. As someone who has owned both a Super 7 and 8, I think they would be a
bit overwhelming for a begining pilot. As for
being "stuck" with a less capable computer radio, they are pretty easy to get rid of
these days, what with RCOLINE and Ebay.
Recently, a friend of mine outgrew the Flash 5X he had been using and got a Super 8.
He was able to sell the Flash 5X (the Tx only)
for around $70, while he kept the reciever, servos, battery, switch and other stuff
that had come 5X. While he certainly didn't
break even on the deal, he was probably only out $20-$30 when you consider the value
of the stuff he was able to keep (if bought
seperately). I don't think there's too much danger in going with a lower end radio.
If for some reason you feel the need upgrade
fairly quickly, you won't be out very much $$, and if you keep it for a few years
before going with a higher end radio, it will have
served it's purpose.
IMHO, of course. :)
Brett
Matt Lydon wrote:
> Stuart,
> My two cents......Get a GOOD radio, like a Stylus, JR 8103, or Futaba Super
> 8. If you get into the hobby, one of those will keep you happy for a lot of
> years AND you'll love the SETUP features of a good computer radio, never
> mind the FLYING features. If you don't, you can sell it for about $100 less
> than you paid. If you buy a cheapo and get into the hobby, you'll be unhappy
> in the end, and buy a good one anyway. If you don't, no one will want to buy
> your cheapo from you, and you'll be stuck with a cheapo radio (value $125+)
>
> Matt
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stuart A. Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 1:34 PM
> Subject: [RCSE] Age old question - can I go wrong with a HiTec Flash 4 or
> 5XG?
>
> > I am sure you guys are sick of seeing newbie questions about radios.
> >
> > I have never flown before, yet I am seeing recommendations in the archives
> for
> > low end computer radios - perhaps from people that have made the mistake
> of
> > buying non-computer radios, or just people with way more experience who
> know
> > how short the learning curve to advanced radio usage is.
> >
> > So I am thinking about purchasing a low end computer radio for my first RC
> > radio, possibly a HiTec Flash 5XG for $200 or if I get brave a Airtronics
> > RD6000 for $240. However this seems like an awful lot of money on a sport
> I
> > haven't even tried yet - so here is my question:
> >
> > If I fly once per weekend, initially with a trainer, then by myself after
> I
> > solo (e.g. not likely to be flying in club events), how long should it be
> > before I will have the skills to use the computer radio?
> >
> > I know that initially I will have a 3 channel setup - rudder, elevator and
> > spoilers, on a foamie 2 meter (not yet decided which one), and I have
> assumed
> > that the computer radio is useless until I get to using ailerons (and
> building
> > an aileron ship). So what I am getting at is, will it be 2 years before I
> can
> > use the features of the computer radio, so perhaps I should consider the
> > cheapest 4 channel radio I can get with rechargable batteries and glider
> sized
> > servos?
> >
> > Thanks for indulging me.
> > Stuart
> >
> >
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