Radio Gear

An Orca 3s 11.1v 2600mAh Transmitter Li-Po battery Using Li-Po's to power your receiver and transmitter? Why would you want to do this? Ok, let me start by looking at some advantages –   Li-Po’s are always ready for use, they have hardly any self-discharge, unlike NiMH cells. They’re lighter than equivalent capacity NiMH cells…

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The Evo 7 package includes a 7-channel 35MHz (FM / PPM 10kHz) Tx that’s equipped with a full complement of switches, sliders and two 3D digi-adjusters. A multi-function socket on the back provides the charge point, trainer, simulator and PC interface, and the unit is powered by a pre-installed 6-cell, 1500mAh, 7.2V power pack. Also…

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As the first full-range, ‘spread-spectrum’ 2.4GHz radio system to hit the shelves, Horizon Hobby’s Spektrum DX7 is set to cause quite a stir. The 2.4GHz frequency band allows the various components of the system to communicate in a way that has never been possible using standard 35MHz equipment, meaning that a new brand of radio…

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Multiplex is a well-established manufacturer of proportional radio gear, and has traditionally been seen as a ‘high end’ brand. There’s no doubting that they’ve always been at the forefront when new developments have arrived, for example end point adjustment, control input mixing, separate model memories and modular components. Plainly that has to be reflected in…

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