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« Reply #30 on: October 21, 2010, 20:37:03 PM »
Quick update on the MC18.
So far so good with te 5Dbi antenna... I wonder why they don't sell these antenna with the 2.4ghz system by the way, as the range improvement is definitively here!  :?:

Was also close to buy a patch antenna, like the Weatronic ones to put it flat against the radio case... Maybe some day...

By the way, another week to wait for the new Graupner 2.4 / telemetry system to be revealed!  :D
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« Reply #31 on: October 21, 2010, 20:49:57 PM »
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Quick update on the MC18.
So far so good with te 5Dbi antenna... I wonder why they don't sell these antenna with the 2.4ghz system by the way, as the range improvement is definitively here!  :?:



Probably so you buy the antenna as an extra! :o

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« Reply #32 on: October 21, 2010, 20:59:00 PM »
You might be right on that one!  :evil:

2.4Ghz is a rip off in the model world I think...
This is "old" technology, easy to produce, cheap...  :!:
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« Reply #33 on: October 21, 2010, 21:28:35 PM »
CORRECT!! :x
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« Reply #34 on: October 31, 2010, 20:39:53 PM »
By the way, Graupner announced their new 2.4ghz system (another one... :roll: )
Called HoTT (Hopping Telemetrie Transmission) based on a FHSS system.

Looks slightly inspired by the Jeti Duplex system  :wink: and the "box" looks great !
4000m range is announced, ultra fast binding etc etc... And was supposed to be relatively cheap...
Checked the prices... I keep my FrSky for now  :evil:
Sensors etc are cheap compared to others, but the 8ch receiver is 80 euros (ok, you have telemetrie...) but still very pricey to me...

Anyway, another system to keep an eye at, and hope hey do better than Weatronic and IFS !
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« Reply #35 on: January 28, 2011, 13:02:48 PM »
Fred,

Any more updates on the reliability of the FrSky system? Or has the weather kept you off the hills?
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« Reply #36 on: January 28, 2011, 13:18:27 PM »
Hi Bill,

So far so good, I just need to spend more time testing the 5db antenna now, but this is looking promising  :D
Could not fault the system so far. But I keep trying!
Moved the system into my Alpina, but waiting for the weather to clear to fly it. Fingers crossed that will be all good with that one too! I might even put the receiver antenna at 90 degrees on that one!  :lol:

Anyway, on forums, Frsky only have good reviews so far  :D

Now, waiting for the full telemetry modules/sensor/box to be released!

By the way, if any of you are interrested in the FRSky stuff (modules, receivers, Futaba receivers etc), let me know, as we are now dealers for Ireland  :D
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« Reply #37 on: January 31, 2011, 21:39:08 PM »
Great news!

I'm planning to move to FrSky because of the possibility to develop on top of their telemetry system.
Just need to sell my Assan gear now. :(
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« Reply #38 on: February 01, 2011, 08:36:01 AM »
Good news indeed!

And even more good news, and maybe a scoop, is that I'm working with FrSky for a few weeks now to have a telemetry module that fits the MC24/22/20/18 and also one that fits the MC3030/4000!

Hope to have a prototype soon, but that's good to have a manufacturer that is listening to their customers  :clap:

Was fed up having to work out things with DIY modules, as you can only find plug and play stuff for Japanese style radios!

Another "scoop", they are going to release a module for Hitec radios soon!

So all good, and a very reactive company I must say! I'm just waiting on their "box" and sensors now  :D
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« Reply #39 on: February 01, 2011, 10:38:53 AM »
Any news if they'll have a "hack"module with telemetry?

I can pretty much go for the normal Futaba module but I'd prefer to have the hack module instead.
It provides a much cleaner install and I could have a 2-in-1 system with 35 and 2.4 but I definitely don't want to give up on the telemetry as that is 99% of the reason I'm changing brand.


(Next time I should go to FrSky first... they just released new hack modules with telemetry. :)  Link: http://www.frsky-rc.com/ShowProducts.asp?id=76 )
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« Reply #40 on: February 01, 2011, 11:00:51 AM »
Hey Nando, why haven’t I seen you up on the Big L. lately? :?:  In fact, why haven't I haven’t seen you for years. :shock:  At this rate you’ll be an old man with grey hair by the time we meet up again! :P

I noticed in that link you just mentioned that the DHT module operates on 6 - 13volts. I assume you’re not going to fly with a 4.8v battery!!

(Just thought I’d mention it, in case you’d overlooked that fact,….in one of your normal drunken modes!!! 8) )  

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« Reply #41 on: February 09, 2011, 18:24:27 PM »
Alright, scoop!

I have the photos of the new FRSky telemetry sensors etc!
Looking good! And great price too!

Seems that you need to buy a "module" where you plug the sensors into (receivers only have 2 ports for 2 sensors) but the module have... well, loads!

Sensors are temperature, GPS, Alti/Vario, fuel gauge etc, all options!

The LCD screen to read the info looks neat too!

Anyway, my pre-order is on the way, exited to test all that stuff!

Well, sometimes after.. the baby! (bombshell!  O:)   )
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« Reply #42 on: February 09, 2011, 19:36:41 PM »
Ahhhgggg.
Not... THE BABY :twisted:

Congrats to all concerned. :lol:

But... more sleepless nights.
Worse than lambing season.
At least that only lasts a few weeks.

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« Reply #43 on: February 09, 2011, 19:39:59 PM »
more time in the workshop and less time in the bedroom Fred!!

Congratulations :clap:  :clap:  :D  :shock:
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« Reply #44 on: February 09, 2011, 20:02:08 PM »
Congratulations  :D  :D  :clap:  :clap:
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