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Old 12-17-2006, 10:07 AM
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I saw this on Airtronics website:


Any more information, pics, specs, anything about it?

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Old 12-17-2006, 06:06 PM
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Well its frequency hopping spread spectrum, we know that much. Looks to me like this is really the time when 2.4ghz is going to make a big debut as the new standard for manufacturers. Spektrum is big, but first Futaba now Airtronics, the two biggest names in radios are on board. I'm sure the MX3FHSS will sell like crazy in the shop I work at.
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Old 12-17-2006, 06:19 PM
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Thanks Andy,

Sign me up for a system just need to update my current M11.


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Old 12-17-2006, 07:36 PM
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Ive run spektrum for quite a while, but Im excited to see the mfgs. jump on board. I think this might be the final straw to get rid of my M8, haha.
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hey I was looking into getting an M11. That is interesting.
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Old 12-17-2006, 09:23 PM
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Problem is I have invested so much in Spektrum I have four rx's....And FAAST is not compatible with Spektrum modules. So you have to scrap Spektrum to switch to either Sanwas or Futabas module, and I just cant afford that. Looking forward to when you can get a transmitter w/o a module. KO is the only one that does that now. My M8 is like 6 years old.
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why get rid of your M8 andy, the module are interchangeable i thought between m8 and m11???
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Why even upgrade from the Spektrum if you have that? I just ordered the Spektrum Pro w/ receiver and a SR3500. There shouldn't be any reason I need the Airtronics one.
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Why even upgrade from the Spektrum if you have that? I just ordered the Spektrum Pro w/ receiver and a SR3500. There shouldn't be any reason I need the Airtronics one.
If the arirtronics ones are anything like the Futaba one, i would sell my spekreum and get it.. Look at futaba'ss site and the comparison, the bits are over twice as much and the switching steps are over 8 times more
http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futk15.html
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Actually the M11 module and RX are different from the MX-3 2.4 system. The M11 module is DSSS just like the spektrum and the MX-3 is FHSS. Sad really. Also the 2 systems will not be able to talk to the others receiver. This is what Nomadio_Sales has told me though.....
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Old 04-24-2007, 10:07 AM
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Has anyone heard if JR will be coming out with an FHSS radio?
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Honestly, how fast do you ACTUALLY need it to be? I to use the Spektrum Pro system in my KO Propo Helios that I upgraded from the standard system. And guess what? Did'nt feel a darn bit of difference between the two. We're splitting hairs at this point, the Futaba claims sound good (I'm a futaba guy on airplane stuff), but come on we're talking milliseconds. It would take a pro driver on his best day to probably feel anything.
I am glad to see 2.4Ghz becoming the norm world wide, even airplane radios now. Probably within 2yrs every manufactuer will have 2.4 systems as there normal lineup.
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In my case, I'm getting my first higher end radio soon and don't want to buy older technology if it's similar in price to the newest technology.
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The only radio I've seen to date that may make me buy something new is the new spektrum DX3R. Hopefully it will work with current spektrum Rx's. Looks like a Nomadio. I like the idea of less batteries in it for lighter weight savings, not to mention the menu. www.spektrumrc.com
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