Thinking of Going to Jeti

[Notorious B.E.N.]

I've been flying Futaba for the past 3 years and I'm thinking of making a switch. I'm currently using a 14SG and it's a great radio. I'm interested in some of the extra features of the Jeti though.

The other issue is that I'm also a thumber for the most part and I don't use a strap. So I'd probably have to go back to using a strap.

I would go with the DS-14 Basic and add the features I would like if I went this route. Any words of wisdom?

 

[Madinpensacola]

I went from the 14sg to the DS16 early this year. Best move ever. Sold all my FUTABA gear and went all in JETI. No issues. Great gear. Enjoy.

 

[David Shriver]

I've been considering the same change. I was very disappointed in the new Futaba RX. I fly a 14SG and I was planning on using that receiver on several new builds. I'm also a huge fan of telemetry. I don't feel that futaba handles telemetry as well as Jeti, and Jeti has a very nice solution for power distro/redundant rx in their CB200.

Jeti has both a traditional style (the DS series) and a tray style (the DC series). Like you, I'm a thumb flyer and I want to buy one of the DS series TX, but I do use a strap and/or tray already so I'm considering trying to make the switch (again) to pinch.

Jeti has a lot going for it. Their technology is very sharp and I've been impressed by everything I've read. I love their telemetry and their receivers. So I'm going to make the jump as soon as the new 24 series radios come out.

Talk to @orthobird He's been a huge help to me.

 

[thurmma]

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[David Shriver]

It's the new 7018 with dual deans plugs. Unfortunately, it is limited to 6x high torque servos. Futaba included a notice with the RX saying not to exceed 12 amps and 6x high torque servos. I'm sure this receiver has a place, but I wanted a Futaba version of the Power Safe receivers. I was hoping to use it to get away from multiple receivers/power distro systems. For me, it just isn't want I want in a GS receiver for 100cc+ planes. There's been a lengthy (and heated) thread over on the other site about it.

 

[Stinger]

Over the past decade, there have been several significant, mile stone, improvements in radio equipment.
The 2.4 GHz technology did away with the pin boards, and I believe the Futaba 14Mz created a whole new error of programing options.
Today, I think there is no question that the Jeti radio systems have taken a huge leap in not just the technology but also in the quality of the hardware.
I should mention that I don't own a Jeti radio but I would really like to.