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[armc40]

Hello all
Just wondered if it's at all possible to convert a FUTABA GOLD FG SERIES  transmitter to 2.4 Ghz.
It appears to have the same 35Mhz module as my 8UA which I converted a couple of years ago with a Corona module.
I really am a fan of this series and had more than one years ago.

Ta
Bill

[Subculture]

I would expect so. Haven't had one of those, but I have converted two other Futaba sets to 2.4ghz with Corona kit.

I converted my Robbe Futaba FC16 and my Dad's Challenger, which is a mid '80's set. I had to cut a single track on the latter to cut the PPM feed to the tuning board. Both sets retain their original tuners so you can switch between low and high frequency using a toggle switch

Usually the tuner is a separate board which you can unplug. If you're not bothered about retaining the older frequency, then the conversion is usually very straightforward.

[HS93 (RIP)]

any Tx can be converted It is easier if it has a Buddy lead or a module, if not you could eather try for the circuit diagram or use a scope to find an output to use for the signal wire.

Peter

[armc40]

Thanks all....got me eye on a FG outfit right now   hope it doesn't attract funny money

Bill

[knoby]

I have converted 3 different sets ( although not a futaba gold) its quite straightforward to do if you can use a soldering iron competently. I don't own a scope, I used a crystal earpiece to find the signal wire. Remove the plug from the earpiece & connect 1 wire to 0V & touch the other wire on various points until you here a pulsed tone. As the earpiece has a very high impedance theres no danger of blowing anything up & they are only a couple of pounds to buy, scopes are a touch more to buy 

Glenn

[Subculture]

I just looked up this set, and realised it hase a plug-in module at the back. Should be a piece of cake to convert this one then, you just need the Futaba compatible module from Corona.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__7381__Corona_2_4Ghz_Futaba_Module_Rx_V2_DSSS_.html