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Shipmate60

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What Radio Set recommendations.
« on: November 21, 2015, 04:28:02 pm »

Looking to buy a 6 channel 2.4 gig radio set.
I don't need a computerised set but do want good cheap (ish) receivers.
Looking for owners recommendations not just adverts.


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Re: What Radio Set recommendations.
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2015, 04:36:14 pm »

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__54822__OrangeRx_T_SIX_2_4GHz_DSM2_Compatible_6CH_Transmitter_w_10_Model_Memory_and_3_Pos_Switch_Mode_2_.html?strSearch=orange%206C


I have one for my BNF Helicopters/Planes and its a jolly nice bit of kit for the money.
I actually have 2 if you want one?
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Re: What Radio Set recommendations.
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2015, 06:18:55 pm »

Hi ya Bob

I was going to suggest purchasing an inexpensive Futaba 6XA - the old one - on 35 mghz - and converting it to 2.4 with the 'old' Corona kit which is quite straight forward to do.

I have been on to Ebay (again :-) ) to source it to see how much it would cost and if the Corona kit is still available.    Quite surprised when I typed in 2.4 6 channel transmitter and how cheaply you can get one - £40 or so - and they look like they are of reasonable quality.  For the price - I don't think you could do a conversion much cheaper.

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Re: What Radio Set recommendations.
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2015, 01:06:38 pm »

Spektrum with Orange Rxs.
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Re: What Radio Set recommendations.
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2015, 01:22:23 pm »

I run six boats with my Saturn 6 (not at the same time of course) and it's around five years old, it's never failed, value for money at around £50.  O0
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Re: What Radio Set recommendations.
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2015, 02:09:56 am »

Agree and recommend Orange T6


excellent piece of kit
actually i sail with OEM manufacturer of orange T6 the "Storm I6s" been using it in my yacht which i sail in the gulf of thailand for 2 years


Never a failure which is good as its a long way to cambodia which is on the other side of my pond
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Re: What Radio Set recommendations.
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2016, 02:17:26 pm »

i have theses 6 channels 2.4  i have this one and the white one  and i am very pleased and so far not let me down

http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__16239__HobbyKing_HK6S_2_4Ghz_FHSS_6Ch_Tx_Rx_Mode_2_.html
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Re: What Radio Set recommendations.
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2016, 02:35:39 pm »

I would go for A spektrum set, either original Spektrum or the orange set already mentioned.

It's the closest you will get to a standard system on 2.4ghz, and you have a very wide range of receivers to choose from at the cheapest prices on the market.

Corona system is also good IMO, however you pay more for the receivers, so it'll work out more expensive long term if you have a lot of models to convert.
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