AR7200BX for big helis?

rogersrick123 · 11-28-2011, 04:45 PM

I was at the field today and one of the guys said he just read a review of the AR7200BX in Model Airplane magazine and the reviewer said he does not recommend this for large helis. It was made for 250/450 helicopters.

I'm planning to get this for my 700E to replace the 3G FBL system I have on it. Anyone hear anything about this being no good for bigger heli's?

He's going to bring the magazine to the field, so I can check it out.

dunkonu23 · 11-28-2011, 04:55 PM

I think your friend is sadly mistaken. The unit has built in diversity and the ability to use a satellite. People are using microbeasts in lots of large helicopters. The entire Compass team uses microbeasts. The only difference so far that anyone who hasn't tested one is the case and the built-in receiver.

I plan on using one in my 7HV.

Scott

rogersrick123 · 11-28-2011, 05:02 PM

That's what I thought, this review was in the latest edition of the magazine. I called my buddy up and we went over the text. The reviewer had one for testing, and he does not recommend using this for big helis. Makes you wounder what he was thinking when he wrote it. I hate when you get mixed info like this on a new product.

dunkonu23 · 11-28-2011, 05:47 PM

Which magazine?

Scott

rogersrick123 · 11-28-2011, 06:08 PM

Model Airplane News magazine

merlin3 · 11-28-2011, 08:15 PM

The magazine has no clue what they're talking about. It works perfectly in the bigger helis and is a much cleaner installation. Flew a couple trex 700's this weekend with the 7200.

rogersrick123 · 11-29-2011, 01:50 PM

I made a mistake, I picked up the magazine today and it's the January 2012 edition. They are doing a review on the original BeastX not the new AR7200BX. He was talking about adding a Sat to the unit and recommends it for smaller helis when not using an RX. This makes a lot more sense.

I apoligize for the confusion
I feel like a goof

Good news is I'm going to get the AR7200BX when it comes out without any concerns.

scott s · 11-29-2011, 09:27 PM

HA! WOW dont worry, we all knew better!

11-28-2011, 04:45 PM	#1
rogersrick123 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver BC	AR7200BX for big helis? I was at the field today and one of the guys said he just read a review of the AR7200BX in Model Airplane magazine and the reviewer said he does not recommend this for large helis. It was made for 250/450 helicopters. I'm planning to get this for my 700E to replace the 3G FBL system I have on it. Anyone hear anything about this being no good for bigger heli's? He's going to bring the magazine to the field, so I can check it out.

11-28-2011, 04:55 PM	#2
dunkonu23 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan, East of Hell	I think your friend is sadly mistaken. The unit has built in diversity and the ability to use a satellite. People are using microbeasts in lots of large helicopters. The entire Compass team uses microbeasts. The only difference so far that anyone who hasn't tested one is the case and the built-in receiver. I plan on using one in my 7HV. Scott __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Spartan Vortex VX1 Inside Team A Main Hobbies/ProTek Field Rep ):>

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dunkonu23 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan, East of Hell	Which magazine? Scott __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Spartan Vortex VX1 Inside Team A Main Hobbies/ProTek Field Rep ):>

11-28-2011, 08:15 PM	#6
merlin3 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: beavercreek, ohio	The magazine has no clue what they're talking about. It works perfectly in the bigger helis and is a much cleaner installation. Flew a couple trex 700's this weekend with the 7200. __________________ E-Aurora x 2, Trex 700, Trex 550, Trex 450, Rave, Blade 300x, Blade 130x and bunch of little helis

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11-28-2011, 05:02 PM	#3
rogersrick123 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver BC	That's what I thought, this review was in the latest edition of the magazine. I called my buddy up and we went over the text. The reviewer had one for testing, and he does not recommend using this for big helis. Makes you wounder what he was thinking when he wrote it. I hate when you get mixed info like this on a new product.

11-28-2011, 06:08 PM	#5
rogersrick123 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver BC	Model Airplane News magazine

11-29-2011, 01:50 PM	#7
rogersrick123 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver BC	I made a mistake, I picked up the magazine today and it's the January 2012 edition. They are doing a review on the original BeastX not the new AR7200BX. He was talking about adding a Sat to the unit and recommends it for smaller helis when not using an RX. This makes a lot more sense. I apoligize for the confusion I feel like a goof Good news is I'm going to get the AR7200BX when it comes out without any concerns.

11-29-2011, 09:27 PM	#8
scott s Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: malabar fl	HA! WOW dont worry, we all knew better!