29mhz dilemma

[UH-1H]

I am currently using a T-6XAS tx with a 29Mhz freq..recently i find the limited 3 point curve setting on my tx is a little kinda annoying. So i thought of changing it..blowing dough on a 9C would be nice, but i dont intend to overblow. So i am considering the Futaba 6EXHP, which is an improved version on my current Tx.
So i am set in getting it i think, but the question on freq. I could re use my rx which is a 29Mhz and will have to live with the trouble of finding other 29mhz rx. Or i could go back to my original 35.010 which was my first freq on my HB. But risk clashing with others during ff.
Any advice?

[awesome]

Can't you use the rx you're currently using for your T-6XAS? or u intend to sell as a set?

6EXHP - do they have 29Mhz in Singapore? Though it only has 3 pt curve too..not so sure.

you're lucky your freq doesn't clash with others, so call it a blessing. And Legal too.

What say you get one tx that has changable module?

I should have gotten 35Mhz instead of 72Mhz, so that there wont be shift issues. I oso got another 72Mhz crystal of different freq as standby, in case my primary freq clashes with others.

Even if you go 35Mhz of 72Mhz, you'll probably have to get a freq that is not so common (which i wat i thought when i got my tx )..but still have a higher chance of clashing than on 29Mhz.

my 2 cts..hee

[UH-1H]

This is the link to the new Tx

Describtion
"In the helicopter system 6EXHP, there are other specific helicopter features including 5-point Throttle & Pitch curve and HPM/CCPM/SWM swashplate system"

This is whats missing in my 6XAS.....I think if i m getting this, my dad can use my 6XAS for his mini warbirds...well if he intend to fly that is..

[mathsinstrument]

In my opinion, getting a good TX will serve you good for years to come.
After so much trouble with a JR642 and T6XAS, i finally wound up with a 9CHP for myself and JR3810 for my brother. The trouble and time spent on getting the both radio to fly our raptors back then was a headache.
If you are really cost effective and the-5-minute-heat-wave person who will nt stay in the hobby for long, maybe T6 is the way to go. If you plan on getting something which at least you wanna make it last for a while, Optic 6 is the minium i would recommend. It has 5 point curve, QPCM mode, Graphical Display(compared to the T6 numbers only), Rotor support for hitec, and most importantly, cheap.

But i must say again, T6XAS has one of the best features for planes. If you're a plane flier, you're gonna love it. Besides, SOME shop near Sungei Road carries a cheap 29Mhz FM receiver. Believe it or nt, i use it on SOME of my nitro planes.
I use a 9C by the way.....

[collectivepitch]

It depends on budget

I am assuming the 6EXHP is not a module base transmitter.

If you buy another freq band other then 29Mhz, then you will have more choice in term of receiver.

But if you buy another 29Mhz transmitter, then you will have two 29Mhz transmitter since you will not be selling the old one, which doesnt improved your initial dilemma of "finding other 29mhz rx"

So it depends on your budget and what really matters more to you, cos switch band cost more then then just upgrade your transmitter.

Just my 2 baht

[aeronautical]

hi i'm using that 6xas tx too. but what i dont understand is this 3 point curve thing. i'm flying planes so it doesn't really matter right? hope someone can explain. thanks

[UH-1H]

The other contender is the Hitec Optic 6. Thats next on the list.

[pilot_bear]

hi i'm using that 6xas tx too. but what i dont understand is this 3 point curve thing. i'm flying planes so it doesn't really matter right? hope someone can explain. thanks

basically, the curve just change a linear/proportional control to a curve control.

so in simple term,
if in linear/proportional control, 1/4 stick throttle posn will give you 25% power,
1/2 stick = 50% power, 3/4 = 75% power, and full = full

if using curve e.g 1/4 throttle stick maybe only set as 20% power, 1/2 at 65% power,
3/4 maybe = 90% power, it really depend on the application.

in plane, you will want the control to be proportional because most of the time you are
changing the speed of the prop to increse or decrease the speed of the plane,

but in heli, the aim to try to get a constant head speed with diff pitch angle, so the curve
comes in handy here.

[aeronautical]

oh oh oh.. wow.. thats interesting.. thanks!

basically, the curve just change a linear/proportional control to a curve control.

so in simple term,
if in linear/proportional control, 1/4 stick throttle posn will give you 25% power,
1/2 stick = 50% power, 3/4 = 75% power, and full = full

if using curve e.g 1/4 throttle stick maybe only set as 20% power, 1/2 at 65% power,
3/4 maybe = 90% power, it really depend on the application.

in plane, you will want the control to be proportional because most of the time you are
changing the speed of the prop to increse or decrease the speed of the plane,

but in heli, the aim to try to get a constant head speed with diff pitch angle, so the curve
comes in handy here.