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28-04-2005, 11:22 PM
And boy does it look good.

http://www.spektrumrc.com/Images/dsm.prod.shot.gif

Arrived at hobby bug yesterday. Tempted to get a 3PK just so i can use the spectrum. No more antenna sticking out of bodyshell. No more bent ttx antenna and no more jaming or clashing of freq. :up
sspp
28-04-2005, 11:45 PM
how much they selling?
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28-04-2005, 11:53 PM
not sure.. was told below 300. Should be ard the 280 mark.
Calvinn
04-05-2005, 03:39 PM
And boy does it look good.

http://www.spektrumrc.com/Images/dsm.prod.shot.gif

Arrived at hobby bug yesterday. Tempted to get a 3PK just so i can use the spectrum. No more antenna sticking out of bodyshell. No more bent ttx antenna and no more jaming or clashing of freq. :up


Hi Guys,

You should check on this month's RC Car Magazine. Review of the Spectrum is that first batch of Spectrum has some problems.

But if any of you guys out there do have a spectrum, Spectrum is more than willing to take it back and resolve the problem for you.

Cheers,
Calvin
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05-05-2005, 01:06 PM
Hi Guys,

You should check on this month's RC Car Magazine. Review of the Spectrum is that first batch of Spectrum has some problems.

But if any of you guys out there do have a spectrum, Spectrum is more than willing to take it back and resolve the problem for you.

Cheers,
Calvin


yup. very true. That is why the "authorise" local set are from the 2nd batch.

http://203.117.178.232/rctech/jplspektrum2.JPG

Excerpt from RC Tech Forums - Singapore RC Racers

Spektrum DSM full range of product is distributed exclusively by JPLRACING in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. JPLRACING is a direct partner of Spektrum.

In Singapore you can buy these from hobby shops only.
As you may know, alot of the older / testing batch do have issues. However, the latest 'distribution ready' stocks have these issues elimated altogether.

To differentiate these new "distribution ready" stocks we have placed "jplracing/spektrum" stickers on the box for your convenience.

A player called me just now to complain of some "real" issues with his spektrum that he bought from a LHS. He confirmed it was working at the shop and when at home but now some known problems cropped up !! After checking it's confirmed to be an older batch from US. so pls note !!

There are some discussions on Spektrum on the Malaysia thread relating to performance etc . . you may want to have a look.

Thanks for looking.

email me if you have any question :

service@jplracing.com
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05-05-2005, 01:08 PM
not sure.. was told below 300. Should be ard the 280 mark.

Correction on checking.. its SGD285
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05-05-2005, 01:24 PM
For those interested to see the Spectrum in action. Come down to Novena Sq this Sunday 8th May for the 1st Round 2nd Race of the Kyosho Cup race.

There will be at least 4 Spectrum users running in this race.
Calvinn
05-05-2005, 03:34 PM
For those interested to see the Spectrum in action. Come down to Novena Sq this Sunday 8th May for the 1st Round 2nd Race of the Kyosho Cup race.

There will be at least 4 Spectrum users running in this race.


Might do just that, see you there!

Cheers,
Calvin
fuse
05-05-2005, 03:58 PM
getting my set in an hours time.

let see how it goes on a plane hehehe
Awallisk
05-05-2005, 04:42 PM
Hi Guys,

Where can i get this spectrum device? Do you have the address of the hobby shop that carry this.
sspp
05-05-2005, 04:43 PM
Hi Guys,

Where can i get this spectrum device? Do you have the address of the hobby shop that carry this.

i only know hobby bug carry this at 285....anyone else i not sure, got to have the others provide the lobang liao
Awallisk
05-05-2005, 04:57 PM
i only know hobby bug carry this at 285....anyone else i not sure, got to have the others provide the lobang liao
Hi ICon,

Do you know where hobby bug is located?
sspp
05-05-2005, 04:59 PM
Hi ICon,

Do you know where hobby bug is located?

oi, i am SSPP lah.

hobby bug is at marina south
fuse
05-05-2005, 05:00 PM
just got mine sitting infront of my desk
very nice package but hor

made in USA assembled in TAIWAN!!!!!
Awallisk
05-05-2005, 05:00 PM
oi, i am SSPP lah.

hobby bug is at marina south

Yeah i realise that. I'm so sorry man.. BTW does it works with Futaba 3PK remote..
sspp
05-05-2005, 05:01 PM
just got mine sitting infront of my desk
very nice package but hor

made in USA assembled in TAIWAN!!!!!

hahahahahahahahah even if they tell u make and assembled in USA, parts is from TAIWAN lah
fuse
05-05-2005, 05:02 PM
so far all models are covered

futaba 3pk
ko - ex10
sanwa -m8
JR - R1--- mine

but you have to buy the model you need and they cannot be swaped from model to model TX
sspp
05-05-2005, 05:03 PM
Yeah i realise that. I'm so sorry man.. BTW does it works with Futaba 3PK remote..

its ok lah. hahahaha

they have another module for 3PK.
Awallisk
05-05-2005, 05:33 PM
its ok lah. hahahaha

they have another module for 3PK.

Okay thanks dude... will go down and buy one then..
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05-05-2005, 06:19 PM
getting my set in an hours time.

let see how it goes on a plane hehehe

Oi FUse you flying which plane with a "gun" transmitter??? Glider har??

Also err... you got read Spectrum FAQ???


Why is it "surface only"?
Surface and air operations are very different in nature. The current system is designed to be used only with surface models. The module will not work with air transmitters. Do not operate on any aircraft - parameters are different for flight. We are looking at these matters, but right now, there is no telling if reliable aircraft operations can be attained.
fuse
05-05-2005, 06:22 PM
errmmmmmmmm

lets try then see how.


i used surface rx for air and works well

so it should work too.

need only 3 channel ma
nightbreed
06-05-2005, 01:32 AM
Alright! It works with my Tx! :) :up

http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Default.html

Anyway, is it sold as a set for $285? As in Tx module and Rx module together? Or separately? Anyone know how much is the Rx unit?

Thank you! :)
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06-05-2005, 02:31 AM
Alright! It works with my Tx! :) :up

http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Default.html

Anyway, is it sold as a set for $285? As in Tx module and Rx module together? Or separately? Anyone know how much is the Rx unit?

Thank you! :)

$285 gets you a TX and RX modules. Sorri cannot help you with the price of the RX.
nightbreed
06-05-2005, 08:37 AM
Ah...that sounds ok. GIAN!!! :L :L :rolleyes:
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06-05-2005, 10:02 AM
Ah...that sounds ok. GIAN!!! :L :L :rolleyes:

If onli someone sells the M8 with TX and RX modules. :up
fuse
06-05-2005, 10:48 AM
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/fuse01/100_0026.jpg
fuse
06-05-2005, 10:48 AM
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y152/fuse01/100_0025.jpg
Mad Armour
06-05-2005, 05:07 PM
Time to remove the Tx's antennae. :D
fuse
06-05-2005, 05:15 PM
wahah no la always bring the rx for backup

anyway just tested it.. looking good so far
Awallisk
13-05-2005, 02:46 PM
Hi guys,

Does anyone knows what day is Hobby bug open? I went down to their shop today at 1320hrs and it was close. Does anyone know what their phone number?
sspp
13-05-2005, 02:51 PM
Hi guys,

Does anyone knows what day is Hobby bug open? I went down to their shop today at 1320hrs and it was close. Does anyone know what their phone number?

aiya, never read the shop notice wan ah you. they open only at 2pm till 8pm. close on monday.

u there ah......i also there leh :L :L :L
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13-05-2005, 02:57 PM
Hi guys,

Does anyone knows what day is Hobby bug open? I went down to their shop today at 1320hrs and it was close. Does anyone know what their phone number?

MONDAY CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tues - Fri 2pm - 9pm ( I strongly recommend you go there after 3pm. If they still not open can go upstairs for Special :lip: :lip: )

Sat 2pm - 10pm

Sun 12pm - 7pm


Tel: 62220725
Hobby Bug Website (http://www.hobbybug.com/main.htm)
sspp
13-05-2005, 02:59 PM
MONDAY CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tues - Fri 2pm - 9pm ( I strongly recommend you go there after 3pm. If they still not open can go upstairs for Special :lip: :lip: )

Sat 2pm - 10pm

Sun 12pm - 7pm


Tel: 62220725
Hobby Bug Website (http://www.hobbybug.com/main.htm)

come on lah, special people 11+ start to take taxi into MS liao.....so no need to ask him go at 3pm lah.....11am also can, go in and jim until 3pm lor....hahahahahahaha
Awallisk
13-05-2005, 03:00 PM
MONDAY CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tues - Fri 2pm - 9pm ( I strongly recommend you go there after 3pm. If they still not open can go upstairs for Special :lip: :lip: )

Sat 2pm - 10pm

Sun 12pm - 7pm


Tel: 62220725
Hobby Bug Website (http://www.hobbybug.com/main.htm)
Okay Understood.. I was there at 1330 and they were close.. crap..
Awallisk
13-05-2005, 03:00 PM
Okay Understood.. I was there at 1330 and they were close.. crap..
BTW how the spektrum.. It's good? i heard that it uses alot of battery power.
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13-05-2005, 03:19 PM
BTW how the spektrum.. It's good? i heard that it uses alot of battery power.

Personally i don't have one. But 4 of the guys at HB already got it installed. Some experience slight glitching when the transmitter is too close to the car. EG: setting up. Running of the car so far no one experience any problems. Unfortunately the last Kyosho Cup race was cancelled. Thus unable to tell you the race performance.

Next race at HPRC 29th May should have a number of Spectrum running as HB sold a number of such units. If that race get cancelled, then the next Kyosho race is on the 5th of June at Novena Sq.

I guess batts consumption can only tell you after the 29th race.