Snoopy1
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Have to agree with @Jetpainter that is how I read it as well it is two separate systems. The RF operates in its own system.
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Snoopy1
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Thanks for that, that was always one of the reasons I oftentimes would not get into Futaba because of their receivers not having fail safe switch’s. This changes the picture a little but I must say really taking a long look at the new XI12. Will see how everyone likes it or not and decide by spring.
Travis Haney
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I understand it won't effect the RF but as buggy as their android software is it could make programmng the radio difficult is what more what I was thinking.
Snoopy1
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Have to agree with you on that point. Not very good at computers my strength has always been the mechanical end of things. But I wonder with that radio and being Android driven I wondering if it could be connected to Microsoft based machine and the program from your computer with a big screen and then downloaded.
Travis Haney
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Not sure how that would work, one of the horizon demos it showed apps and being able to connect to Wi-Fi essentially an android based phone on your transmitter.
caf2461
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Actually the 16Sz is more like the 14sg with a touch screen. Internals of both:
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AKNick
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Personally I'd wait out the IX12 and let them work out the bugs if any. Seems like any first gen product is going to have a little growing pains. I've been eyeing the 18SZ for a long time, biggest set back for me would be the $1K... Pricepoint on the IX12 and 16SZ is VERY appealing. I have been using a 8FG and picked up an 18MZ at the LHS and went through the menu to see how I liked it, and I have to say it is super easy to navigate via touch screen then the scroll and tap tap. The 16SZ has basically the same screen and functions as the 18SZ/MZ, the 18's have better gimbals I think, couldn't really notice a huge difference from my 8FG to the 18MZ to be honest, the tx is a tiny bit thicker, and heavier on the 18, with the added comport. The 16SZ seems like a great radio with a tried and true programing coming from the 18MZ. My dilemma is the 16SZ black tx doesn't give me the googaly 
eyes like the 18SZ does. 
With all that said I like where the IX12 is going. Love the features, bells and whistles that Spektrum is bringing to the table.
eyes like the 18SZ does. With all that said I like where the IX12 is going. Love the features, bells and whistles that Spektrum is bringing to the table.
caf2461
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I have too much invested in Futaba to make a switch. Never been a Spectrum liker but I got to fondle a DX20 and must say I love the aluminum gimbals. Wish Futaba would go old school and invest some real time and engineering into a set of CNC aluminum gimbals like Jeti, JR and now even Spectrum offers.
My old open gimbal Kraft radio from 40 years ago had a sweet set of gimbals. Now everyone is focused on selling computers. I spend 300 times more time flying than programming and am not buying an Ipad.
My old open gimbal Kraft radio from 40 years ago had a sweet set of gimbals. Now everyone is focused on selling computers. I spend 300 times more time flying than programming and am not buying an Ipad.
Snoopy1
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It is becoming more and more difficult to figure out which one to get often it comes down to money. The most I have ever had is 12 channels on my very old JR12x. Good radio but need to up date and I have never needed more than 12 channels ever. The one benefit is if I go with the XI12 do not need any receivers. The thing is am I missing something you never know.
