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  1. Murocflyer

    I Need To Vent

    OK, that makes sense. That is what I was told as well. They get their stuff that can't be procured here in the US from other places and then assemble and test their products in KS. I spoke with (wish I could remember his name) at CC in depth about this a few years ago but I have changed PCs...
  2. Murocflyer

    I Need To Vent

    Found this article on the WWW. This might help to answer some questions. http://www.usatodayeducate.com/staging/index.php/campuslife/easy-way-for-students-to-help-the-economic-recovery-buy-american Frank
  3. Murocflyer

    I Need To Vent

    Steve, I don't believe that to be the case. When I first started this list years ago, I checked with CC and asked them specifically where their products were made. They said some of their components were made outside the US because they simply could not be found here in the US. Can you...
  4. Murocflyer

    I Need To Vent

    I just saw on FB tonight that CheapBatteryPacks will be selling LiPos soon as well. I'm certainly glad to see that and I have been getting my custom pack NiMHs from Mike at CBP for pretty much the whole time I have been flying RC. For those of you who fly slope or use NiMH for your Rx batts...
  5. Murocflyer

    I Need To Vent

    Holy cow! There is some fantastic discussion going on here and not one person got ugly and attacked me or said anything bad about my mother. Thanks guys! :) Few Comments: Great comments Jeff and I totally agree. Not trying to guilt anyone at all. I just want folks to understand and...
  6. Murocflyer

    Futaba 8FG(S)

    Very good. Thans for letting me know. Makes sense. Frank
  7. Murocflyer

    Made In The USA

    Got it. Thanks! That is a new one on me. Thanks for sharing that. Frank
  8. Murocflyer

    Futaba 8FG(S)

    Timley thread. I do have a question though. I see there is a Heli and plane version. Can I use one for both or is that not possible? I may be getting into qaudcopters soon but right now I am all airplanes. http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/futaba/futk8010.html Thanks, Frank
  9. Murocflyer

    The Hardest Thing To Figure Out

    I'd love to see your research as well. Maybe it will help me. And it would be cool to see why the A9 ranked so poorly. Maybe I am missing something? And if you inlcuded the SD-10G in your research that would have been perfect. I really need to get some hands on these Txs and see how they...
  10. Murocflyer

    The Hardest Thing To Figure Out

    PS I think this forum is wonderful. It is great to share information and trade ideas without the threat of personal attacks. I have not been here very long, but I feel like I can communicate with all of you guys without the fear of retaliation if I happen to say something "wrong." It is...
  11. Murocflyer

    The Hardest Thing To Figure Out

    Mike, You are correct. I was pricing the -3's because that is what I was going to use with my SD-10G but you make a very good point and one that I did not think about. The SD-10G can use both the -1 and the -3. That is awesome. I will go back and add those when I get the chance. Thanks, Frank
  12. Murocflyer

    The Hardest Thing To Figure Out

    Mike, I didn't go "shopping around" on the best prices for any of the recievers. I just went to a couple popular websites and figured that the prices would be a wash overall since I was getting prices from the same source for most of them. I'm sure you can get any of them cheaper if you...
  13. Murocflyer

    Favorite and Most Trusted RC Vendors

    I can't update the poll on RCG, but what I was thinking about doing is taking the top 10 of that poll and doing another of those 10 and add 3DHobbies in that poll. I'm not sure if I'll bother with that or not. I'll see after that one closes. Thanks for the additional stores. I updated my...
  14. Murocflyer

    The Hardest Thing To Figure Out

    Yes, retail prices. I did not "shop around" and I'm sure you can find sale prices and get any of those receivers at a cheaper price. Frank
  15. Murocflyer

    The Hardest Thing To Figure Out

    I put together a price comparison of Rx by brand. It does look like Hitec is the winner by looking at price only. Spektrum has the most by channel though if that is a consideration. JR seems to be the most costliest. See the attached. Frank
  16. Murocflyer

    Glasses for RC

    I'm an Oakley fan as well. Love them actually. Their visual quality cannot be touched by anyone. (that's a little bit of hyperbole :)) I have heard mention on TheCrashCast that Zurich brand sunglasses are THE glasses to have since a lot of times we have to look into the sun to follow our...
  17. Murocflyer

    I Need To Vent

    Thank you gentlemen. Glad to see I was not out of line with my thinking. And I agree, folks should not belittle or take offense with how others spend their money. I certainly agree there. And if I want to spend my money at a vendor I trust then no one has the right to hassle me or get nasty...
  18. Murocflyer

    I Need To Vent

    Some of you may know me, many do not but my personal feelings on buying American and buying our RC goods from American shops and vendors would seem like the natural thing to do. We have hundreds of stores here in the US with great products, cheap prices and fantastic customer service. It makes...
  19. Murocflyer

    The Hardest Thing To Figure Out

    That's an excellent point Gary. At one time I built a nice little spreadsheet (I know that's the geek in me) with all 2.4G Rx from 5 channel and up. I think at that time Hitec was a little cheaper than Spektrum. Not sure who rates the best now though. Perhaps when I get the chance I'll make...
  20. Murocflyer

    The Hardest Thing To Figure Out

    Thanks again for the feedback. I build all my own planes so the BNF planes are not an issue for me. I hope whoever came up with that idea owns the company now because he deserved it. Stroke of genius. I really like this comment: "A9 - AWESOME radio and I love mine. Rock solid and generally...
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