Same for me as Snoop... I've also been in the market for a new radio. Ever since Hitec jumped ship and sank into the deep abyss on producing a new radio system, I've been on the prowl for a new system. Two that are in the top four: Spektrum DX20 and the new Graupner MZ 32. Many I know have had or still have their DX 18's and some have gone to the 20. Not a single one is disappointed. The new Graupner shows deginate promise. Bit I'm not opposed to going back to Futaba. Don't get me wrong, I simply love my Aurora 9X. But there just simply is no possible way I can make it feasible option for the monster Stang. Not enough channels. Keep us all posted on your new radio system please.
The deciding factor for me was: felt good in my hands, I already own Futaba gear so cost effective, touch screen, a receiver with 14 channels or two eight channel rx’s, telemetry, proven, and for me has always been bullet proof. The company makes much more than RC products and can support themselves even if the distributer is having some financial issues.
What Futaba doesn’t say: resolution. I have no idea! All Futaba says is they are better than the old 1024, but spread spectrum is 2048 by theory just like Spectrum TX’s - Futaba claims they are superior but won’t list those specs to my knowledge. Even so, I feel locked in when I fly. I remember the switch from 72mHz to 2.4gHz... I flew a .46 Strega, and flew the snot out of it one morning, switched txs and flew it that afternoon... what a difference I felt then in response time. 2024 to 4096 I would think the response time would be the same, just smoother.
4096 would be sweet, like Hitec or Jeti. Can’t remember Groupners resolution, but I do remember hearing growing pains with their line of TX products which steered me away for now. Love what they are coming up with though.
The new spectrum 12 is pretty sweet, and I like their philosophy of not limiting the transmitters capabilities when utilizing an android interface. With that said, I think they are growing very fast, new products constantly, and thus you fancy new Tx gets outdated. They make nice products and listen to the RC community. But I for some reason haven’t switched.
FrySky Horus X10S I was considering, but the tap and scroll was one thing I didn’t want. Very impressive transmitter, and can switch Tx protocols between Futaba, Spectrum, and FrySki. A very large following and a underdog.
I’m learning the 18SZ, there seems to be a lot of back doors when it comes to programing that could be integrated better. Once figured some of them out it’s super quick to program. Some features that I wish it had, the 18MZ actually has at almost 2/3 the cost more. All those extra features I would consider luxury anyways. The new Spec radio has those features with the android device.
To be honest, right now I’m a little disgusted how much I spent on the 18SZ, should have waited and got the 16SZ, and saved a couple hundred. I’ll never use more than 14 channels.... I think. The flip side is I got a compatible charger and a LiFe battery with the 18SZ. You can get a life batt and Use an external charger with the 16SZ, program it to LiFe.
As far as the sticks go, really nice to adjust the tension, but overall feel seems just like my old broken it 8FG. Honestly cannot feel a difference.
I maidenned my new 18SZ with my crack yak and loved how it felt, super easy to adjust my expo and DR on he go. My first Tx with speech and vibration alerts. Way cool
I’m happy with the transmitter, not disappointed with the amount of features, and love the ease of programming via touch screen.
My wife just asked what I was doing... like 30min ago and asked again just now... time to stop writing a book. HA!!! I hope someone enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee while reading this.... mine went cold
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