Thanks for the info (on and off list) supplied on the Futaba Tx (9C/CS) module that appears to soon be available. Comments regarding freq setting and switches are highly appropriate and will require caution and attention as this type of technology becomes more routinely available. In the near term, The best approach (for me) is to have ~ 4-6 or so Rx Xtals that will reduce the probability of using a crowded frequency when traveling. That keeps my stable of reliable M5s, Fut148s, etc. in business
Long term, a synthesized Rx seems a logical solution. Most of these are pretty high end and appear to be PCM. One that appears to be in the 'everyday' price range and has an interesting frequency lock (and remember) feature, and is also PPM and auto-shift and channel selectable, is from Polk's (Seeker II): http://polkshobby.site.yahoo.net/seekerii.html Is anyone using this unit for TD or other contest related soaring apps that might potentially encounter adjacent channel or harmonic interference problems? Any suggestions or precautions with this approach and vendor? Polk's has a long history and seems to be a good supplier but I have no interaction with anyone that's used this equipment and would appreciate any opinions. I'll probably take this approach and do a product review at some time but wanted to see if this was something that has already been evaluated. There have been a number of comments about keeping a low profile on frequency synthesizers. Well, having run a long career in technology, that isn't going to work. I think this type of approach is coming and will become much more widespread in the next few years. Price and availability is a big obstacle right now but that's changing. If I can buy a multichannel Tx module for about the price of a dedicated single channel unit, why do I want to buy the latter? Functionality and safety are the restrictions. If mfrs. are starting to handle the first, how do we handle the second? Early users are going to take a few knocks but that helps define the opportunities for others. There are some interesting advantages to the synth approach. What are we as end users going to do to ensure this technology is deployed with the best safeguards for all pilots? Seems like an appropriate opportunity/challenge for the New Year. TIA for any advice/comments, - Dave R 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.
