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AlanP

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Futaba 6EX
« on: August 21, 2013, 07:30:34 pm »
I bought a Futaba 2.4 T6EX transmitter with a R617FS receiver just before the cheap 2.4s came out, it cost me an arm and a leg.  I was wondering if there is a cheaper receiver that will bind with the transmitter as I don't want to part with another one of my arms for an extra receiver.
 
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Re: Futaba 6EX
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2013, 07:38:36 pm »
Yes - Orange make one at least and I think there are others. Giant Shark or Hobbyking are the place to start looking. Ebay may also have some. Check for FASST compatible.


They are not as cheap as Spektrum compatibles and it looks as though FrSky is the most available.


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Re: Futaba 6EX
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2013, 08:21:39 pm »
i use three trf6 & two trf4 frsky receivers in models ranging from marbleheads to fast electrics, never has a single problem with them, except 1 that I submerged in salt water. Range has proven to be as good as Futaba receiver & I never do anything special with the rx ariel, just stuff them in the boat.
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Re: Futaba 6EX
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2013, 09:27:47 pm »
Thanks lads, found them on giant cod, the trf6 is cheaper than the trf4, any idea why?. Am I missing something?
 
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Re: Futaba 6EX
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2013, 09:31:24 pm »
Dont really know the answer, but the tfr4 is much smaller in size. Perhaps the componets are more costly
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Re: Futaba 6EX
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2013, 09:45:51 pm »
Cheers knoby   :-))
 
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Re: Futaba 6EX
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2013, 04:06:10 pm »
The cheap receivers work well I use one in my Najade
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Re: Futaba 6EX
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2013, 06:58:16 pm »
Yes tazie, I bought three and installed them in my best boats, been really pleased with them.
 
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Re: Futaba 6EX
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2013, 06:49:19 pm »
Giant shark........6 channel £21  :-)) :-))

Regards Dave.
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