Pluses/Minuses of Two Radio Choices
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To use the TX to turn on the RX, you need to purchase a R3/RSW 3 channel RX. There is no fully integrated RC switch unless you get the R3/RSW. It plugs into the switch socket on the CB200 (and certain other RX).
The REX dipole antennas have a longer lead than the non-dipole antennas, so you can get better antenna diversity by separating them more. They also have a base load or something similar at the end which is supposed to improve their overall performance, but I don't know the details.
The REX dipole antennas have a longer lead than the non-dipole antennas, so you can get better antenna diversity by separating them more. They also have a base load or something similar at the end which is supposed to improve their overall performance, but I don't know the details.
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OK, so from all that you guys here have said this weekend, it looks to me like I need the following gear to achieve a dual path 2.4 link with 900 backup (and an FM radio at the field?):
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Two EX R12 2.4 GHz RXs (with dipole ant)
One EX R3 900 MHz RX
One CB210
Why is the dipole antenna better? And if it is, why don't all of their RXs use dipoles?
I guess I do not need a mag switch as I can either use the integrated R/C switch (turn on/off from the TX) or simply use old JR/Futaba/MPX/Kraft switch harness, right? I am heavily leaning towards Jeti, as you can tell. Thanks for the inputs.
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Two EX R12 2.4 GHz RXs (with dipole ant)
One EX R3 900 MHz RX
One CB210
Why is the dipole antenna better? And if it is, why don't all of their RXs use dipoles?
I guess I do not need a mag switch as I can either use the integrated R/C switch (turn on/off from the TX) or simply use old JR/Futaba/MPX/Kraft switch harness, right? I am heavily leaning towards Jeti, as you can tell. Thanks for the inputs.
If you need more servo sockets without going to the next step of a CB400, you can use the Digitech 2+2 Extender which is very cheap, gives you 4 more servo sockets but will use one of the CB200 servo/expander sockets thus giving you a net increase of 3 sockets. They can be daisy chained to give more sockets.
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To each their own. It’s about $112 difference in two REX12’s versus two REX3’s. That’s cheap insurance when flying turbines ... even if there is a chance that the antennas are better in my opinion its $112 well invested. There are numerous reports that REX12’s antennas offer better reception than REX3’s ... in most environments the REX3’s are just great ... in challenging 2.4GHz environments the REX12’s are reportedly superior. In the end everyone has to carefully consider the system and setup that they are confident in when they walk up to the flight line.
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OK, so from all that you guys here have said this weekend, it looks to me like I need the following gear to achieve a dual path 2.4 link with 900 backup (and an FM radio at the field?):
DS-24
Two EX R12 2.4 GHz RXs (with dipole ant)
One EX R3 900 MHz RX
One CB210
Why is the dipole antenna better? And if it is, why don't all of their RXs use dipoles?
I guess I do not need a mag switch as I can either use the integrated R/C switch (turn on/off from the TX) or simply use old JR/Futaba/MPX/Kraft switch harness, right? I am heavily leaning towards Jeti, as you can tell. Thanks for the inputs.
DS-24
Two EX R12 2.4 GHz RXs (with dipole ant)
One EX R3 900 MHz RX
One CB210
Why is the dipole antenna better? And if it is, why don't all of their RXs use dipoles?
I guess I do not need a mag switch as I can either use the integrated R/C switch (turn on/off from the TX) or simply use old JR/Futaba/MPX/Kraft switch harness, right? I am heavily leaning towards Jeti, as you can tell. Thanks for the inputs.
you can achieve the same with 2 R3’s. Much simpler and cheaper. Jeti sells them as a combo
i know peoplw like to put an R12, but i really have not found a reason to
I do have an airplane with an R12 as primary and an R3 as secondary (bvm mig15). I have studied the telemetries extensively and i see no difference at all between the two
i would go: CB200 and 2xR3’s.
and the choice to add the 900mhz is personal, but it depends a lot on the type of field you fly at. I fly out in the woods and don’t need it. But more urban fields where there is a lot of 2.4 noise, it seems
to be a very useful backup (peopme flying in LA swear by it)
i have a DS16, so not even a choice for me, but i have not had the first signal interuption in 100’s of flights (same with my buddies)
Hope this helps
jack
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Woketman, you may remember that I was a great enthusiast of the Multiplex 4000. I changed to Jeti about 6 years ago and though it still doesn't quite match the 4000's raw ability to program what the servos do, it is an excellent system which Jeti keeps improving for free. Take a look at my youtube channel for vids on how to get started for Jeti newbies, how to set up telemetry and logging, advanced programming etc.
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Harry, your videos are AWESOME! Thanks for making and posting those on YouTube ... I actually posted a link earlier in this thread to them. They are well done and thorough. Well done!
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Woketman, you may remember that I was a great enthusiast of the Multiplex 4000. I changed to Jeti about 6 years ago and though it still doesn't quite match the 4000's raw ability to program what the servos do, it is an excellent system which Jeti keeps improving for free. Take a look at my youtube channel for vids on how to get started for Jeti newbies, how to set up telemetry and logging, advanced programming etc.
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Me and my Jeti friends here in Sweden are big fans of your videos. You have been of tremendous help. I think you have covered most of the topics I can think of. However there are a few things that maybe you have something to say on. One is the use of the 900 mHz receiver and what the difference is to the new 900 mHz NG receiver, if you have any idea.
The other topic is the combinations of the jeti system and the Powerbox Mercury witch some of us use instead of CB. Are there any smart things to think about in this setup?
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Hello Harry C!
Me and my Jeti friends here in Sweden are big fans of your videos. You have been of tremendous help. I think you have covered most of the topics I can think of. However there are a few things that maybe you have something to say on. One is the use of the 900 mHz receiver and what the difference is to the new 900 mHz NG receiver, if you have any idea.
The other topic is the combinations of the jeti system and the Powerbox Mercury witch some of us use instead of CB. Are there any smart things to think about in this setup?
Me and my Jeti friends here in Sweden are big fans of your videos. You have been of tremendous help. I think you have covered most of the topics I can think of. However there are a few things that maybe you have something to say on. One is the use of the 900 mHz receiver and what the difference is to the new 900 mHz NG receiver, if you have any idea.
The other topic is the combinations of the jeti system and the Powerbox Mercury witch some of us use instead of CB. Are there any smart things to think about in this setup?
In the next week or two I will be publishing videos about Jeti and Cortex Pro gyro, and the entire programming from the start of a CARF Eurosport
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OK, I successfully updated the TX software to the latest, 5.03 or 5.30. Having a rough time pairing the TX with a 7 ch RX. I got one module paired (only one check mark on upper left of screen) but can't get two checks. I tried default and dual path. No luck. Bedtime for this Luddite , I mean Jetiite.....