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[U-33]

Can I use any Futaba 40mhz receiver with my transmitter ie.  2 channel, 3ch, 4ch, etc?
I only need 2 channels on my current setup but would like to use purchases off ebay as they are rather expensive new.
Thanks
peteg,

[Subculture]

What transmitter do you have?

[U-33]

Just a basic Futaba T2ER 40Mhz - nothing special
with this receiver (BEC)    ----------- R152JE

PeteG.

[DickyD]

Any 40meg Futaba Rx will do as long as it is FM or AM the same as the Tx. 

[Subculture]

Google-ig that set it comes up as 40mhz AM, and most 40mhz receivers will be FM. AFAIK the AM system was only used for 2-channel sets, but I may be mistaken.

Actually I have an Attack 2DR transmitter and receiver still in the box, with a pair of crystals which says 81, so I'm guessing that is 815. The receiver was installed in a boat, but never actually used in anger. The transmitter hasn't been used at all. Can't ever see me using it in anything. Interested? I'd like to sell them as a pair really.

[U-33]

Hello,
My Futaba Attack is an AM frequency @40Mhz. All my boats run with this TX. 2 channels only.
Each receiver I fit costs between £16-£21. Sometimes I see receivers on Ebay with more than 2 channels go for less than I pay.
Hence my question.(Can I use more than 2 ch on my system)?
Thanks for your offer - I could be interested, how much are you looking for? Bearing in mind though that AM and FM won't mix?
Sorry, what does AFAIK ,mean?
Peteg.......

[Subculture]

AFAIK- is shorthand for 'as far as I know'.

How about £10 plus whatever it cost to send it? It is a 40mhz AM set.

If the 40mhz receivers you see are AM, then they should work, although you'll only be able to access two of the channels naturally.

[U-33]

Hi,
Well, my current set -up is 40mhz AM so I would like to accept your offer on that basis.
 
I have 3 boats that I will be refurbishing over the coming months and all are in need of fitting out with
radio gear etc, etc, costing a fair bit.
Thank you,
Let me know how to sort this out with you.

Regards,
PeterG

[barriew]

Just spotted this on eBay £15 for 2 channel AM Receiver.

Barrie

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Futaba-40am-2-channels-receiver-/250993593405?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item3a70624c3d#ht_500wt_1413

[john s 2]

Peter. Why not bite the bullet and go for a 2.4 set. Giant cod sell the Radio Link set for under £30. Say goodbye to crystals. Extra recs are cheap. Plenty of infro on Mayhem, including a review. John. 

[Netleyned]

Go 2.4ghz from giant cod

Cheaper and no grew probs

Ned

[U-33]

Well err..... I thought I might end up in this position! It has crossed my mind for some time now
but with a loft full of finished boats all fitted with 40mhz receivers it takes some thinking about!
I'll study the market till the weather breaks!
Thanks.......
PeteG

[Subculture]

Weight of the box with the stuff in is under 600 grams, so I think it will go as a packet rather than a parcel, so postage is a couple of quid.

I'll have to ask down the post office though, not entirely sure.

I can take Paypal, or a cheque.

2.4ghz is a great way to go. I use Corona gear to convert my old transmitters and so far have found it extremely reliable. Pity it doesn't work underwater.

Probably an inexpensive way to go if you have a lot of models to convert, is to look at a second hand Spektrum transmitter and buy a job lot of the Orange RX's from Hobbyking.

[U-33]

Thats fine, confirm the cost when you have it and I will arrange through Paypal
Thats for a Transmitter and receiver, 40mhz 2 ch with crystal.
Why don't you PM me with details when you are ready.
Thanks
PeterG.

[Subculture]

That's it.