Radio

[Steve Shipley]

I’ve always used JR equipment. Recently, my 9503 stopped binding to new receivers. Tony Stillman thinks it’s an issue with the firmware and can’t be fixed. So, I was talked into buying the latest, greatest Taranis for the programming flexibility and range/ latency prowess. It’s a little different, but I have been able to navigate it pretty well. They (Archer) have a 10 channel receiver designed for large scale gas engine planes, Dual power plugs, vibration resistance, etc. when I went to pick up my plane ( Pilot RC 42% Edge), the guy I bought it from made the comment that my plan to use the Taranis was a bit dubious because, it was not “first quality”. I don’t want to lose this plane because of an avoidable decision.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
steve

[Doug Bracey]

Yeah buy a futaba, i've never had any trouble from them

[Doug Pilcher]

9503 is an older model. I own 1 that is still solid (knock on wood).

I have a couple Futaba for a few Glow and a few electrics. BUT JR is all I trust on my big planes! But plenty of guys will reverse that statement Futaba/JR and stand on the winners podiums.

[Steve Shipley]

Great comments, both. I fully agree with both. But my question is, Is the Taranis a POJ, or can it be trusted?

[Michael Roxberry]

I have a JR. 12x for sale, if interested..

[Steve Shipley]

Thanks, Mike. After all the research I’ve done, I’m going to give the Taranis a chance. It’s been really difficult for me to learn to navigate the OpenTX and Archer receivers, but its beginning to make sense.
just in case, how much for the 12X?

[Doug Pilcher]

The 12X is still my primary transmitter and I absolutley still LOVE IT! And I have a JR TR44 that new builds are moving to. To me, nothing is a straight forward as the JR's. I have a few Futabas and they are good and no issues. But I found for me the JR's were easier to navigate.

[Michael Roxberry]

Steve, it pretty much kills me, but I’ll let it go for $350. Comes with case, manuals, wall wart charger; and has a 2500 Mah battery . If you are interested, I also have a JR 1221 receiver with three satellites that I can add for a total of $400 plus shipping. If interested, just let me know..Thanks

[Steve Shipley]

You’ve tempted me. My email is [email protected]