What is the 9X transmitter going to cost in the U.S.?

[Hotshot Charlie]

Hey JR users, what is the JR9X transmitter going to cost us in the US?

I love my 8103, but it is the plank version (I bought it before I decided to get into heli's all the way), so now I am flying only heil's and I want a Heli transmitter.

Anyway, can't wait to see one in person and play with it.

[RythmSekshun]

There is nothing different from what I am aware of, about the heli and plank versions of the 8103 except 2 swtich positions and the ratchet on the throttle. I bought the plank version and took the ratchet out of it. Great radio so far!

[Hotshot Charlie]

Yes, that is what I did was take the ratchet out, but I would like to have the stunt switches where the heli transmitter has them. It makes it a little easier to hit.

Have fun and stay safe.... these things will eat you !

[Buzzin Brian]

I took a look at a 9X this last weekned, and it looks pretty sweet. To bad I already have a 10X. If I didn't, I would be buying a 9X from an overseas company. It can be had if you want it bad enough. :mrgreen: Oh, and there is no word on any of the marketing for the 9X in the states. I am sure we will see it some day. But when is anybodys guess. Kind of like the new Vigor CS. :wink:

[LVRCFlyer]

I spent some time with John Adams from Horizon Hobby this week - my first question was about the 9X (I have an 8103 with a full memory, along with a full back up 652!). John actually writes the manuals for JR radios in the US and told me he just finished it up. Looks like we're only a few months away from the US release!

As a note - the US models and overseas models will be different. Most changes are made in the sailplane software, but there are small changes all around.

[Hotshot Charlie]

LVRCFlyer,

Thanks for the info. I hope the radio will be as good as I am hearing it will be.

Did you get any idea of price? Their timing is going to be very good for me. I bought a 8103 airplane version last fall and I think I will be ready for a 9x by the fall of this year. I didn't know when I got back into RC that I would be heading in the helicopter direction, but it looks like all my interest will be in heli's.

So, a 9x heli transmitter is in my future !

[pepper]

Charlie, i know you will be extatic about the 9X, i just can't put mine down. i think that the 9X is the best money i have ever spent!!!

pepper

[Hotshot Charlie]

Hey Pepper,

That sounds GREAT ! I look forward to getting one. Saving my pennies now !

I'm not sure we are ever going to get a chance to fly again..... rain and wind.... the next thing we will have is 100 degree temps ! Whew !

[pepper]

HA, HA. at least you have a SIM. when it is that way here i stand at my back door with my TX and flying that invisable heli around..

pepper