On Mon, Dec 20, 2004 at 04:16:31PM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: | Is there an RF synthesizer that works with the Futaba 9C transmitter (not | the 9ZAP)? Nothing appears to be available directly from Futaba. Some folks | claim the Spectra module (Hitec) works but with some compatibility issues - but | then things aren't 'legal' for contests. | | Anyone have any thoughts/suggestions? If the Spectra module works, is it | treated like the aftermarket antennae (rubber ducky, base load, etc.).
The `Spectra module in the 8U/9C' issue is quite a religious issue. Those saying that you can't do it (because of FCC/AMA rules) trying to drown out those who are actually doing it, and vice versa. Does it work? Apparantly. Is it legal? Many say no. The AMA probably could deny a claim based on it, which is probably the biggest concern. [ Yes, I'm talking US here. ] But that's ok ... check 'dis out : http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHKB1&P=7 Futaba has been promising a synthesized module for a long time, and teasing us with various hints that it might be available. Lately they've been giving dates, but the dates keep getting pushed back. This has been going on for over a year. But this is the first time that it's shown up on Tower as something you can actually order, and the date listed should be within two weeks, so maybe this time it'll actually be available and isn't just vaporware? I wonder if the Berg receivers will work with it? [Berg says that their receivers don't work with Futaba synthesized transmitter, with both Berg and Futaba blaming each other for the reason.] -- Doug McLaren, [EMAIL PROTECTED] If ignorance is bliss, why aren't there more happy people in the world? 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.
