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lsu60driver · 10-01-2011, 09:32 AM

Looked around and couldn't find a good answer so here goes. I recently bought a Trex-500 and I currently have a Dx6i. I have no plans of upgrading to a 7-8 channel Tx in the immediate future. My question is 2 parts, a) what is a the best recommended Spektrum Rx and b) Do I need one with a "satellite" antenna?

mnc · 10-01-2011, 10:41 AM

I have been running a 6100 on mine no problems yet. It might be safer with one with a sat your call

Larry227 · 10-01-2011, 10:47 AM

Although some people do fly with a 6100 and have no problems it is highly recommended to use something with a sat. 6200, 7000, etc.

lsu60driver · 10-01-2011, 01:55 PM

I've been leaning on getting one with a sat. I want to take no chances of losing control of this bird due to a reception issue!

any thoughts on this being a bad selection?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-DSMX-Receiver

Larry227 · 10-01-2011, 02:10 PM

That will be perfect

dannylightning · 10-01-2011, 03:33 PM

is your DX6i DSMX or DSM2 i know they talk about backwards compadable but i would call horizon and ask them if you got a DSM2 radio, my new radio i can choose either DSMX or DSM2 for each model. i would imagine that it makes a difference which mode i am running it in for what kind of receiver i have..

but if that works with your radio that that is a very good RX, if you dont have the sat you could loose connection easier on a 500 or bigger size.

MiataJohn · 10-01-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsu60driver

I've been leaning on getting one with a sat. I want to take no chances of losing control of this bird due to a reception issue!

any thoughts on this being a bad selection?

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-DSMX-Receiver

Works good for me so far. 100+ flights.

John

Larry227 · 10-01-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannylightning

is your DX6i DSMX or DSM2 i know they talk about backwards compadable but i would call horizon and ask them if you got a DSM2 radio, my new radio i can choose either DSMX or DSM2 for each model. i would imagine that it makes a difference which mode i am running it in for what kind of receiver i have..

but if that works with your radio that that is a very good RX, if you dont have the sat you could loose connection easier on a 500 or bigger size.

Good catch danny. I forgot about the DSM2/DSMX thing.

lsu60driver · 10-01-2011, 11:51 PM

Well I'm a noob, so can anyone answer whether my Dx6i DMS2 work with that DSMX receiver? I can call horizon on Monday but if it's a quick answer, I'd appreciate it! Thanks for the info guys!

Wh1teAfr1can · 10-03-2011, 09:32 AM

dsmx is completely backwards compatible. i have a dsm2 dx7 that is running with an ar6210 dsmx 6 channel reciever never had a single problem. Now if you upgrade your transmitter to dsmx then its not backwards compatible with dsm2 recievers.

JettaManDan · 10-04-2011, 10:21 AM

www.bigskyhobby.com has the best prices i've seen on OEM recievers....check them out...

10-01-2011, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
lsu60driver Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010	Picking receivers? Looked around and couldn't find a good answer so here goes. I recently bought a Trex-500 and I currently have a Dx6i. I have no plans of upgrading to a 7-8 channel Tx in the immediate future. My question is 2 parts, a) what is a the best recommended Spektrum Rx and b) Do I need one with a "satellite" antenna? __________________ "Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, experience usually comes from bad judgment."

10-01-2011, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
mnc Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	I have been running a 6100 on mine no problems yet. It might be safer with one with a sat your call __________________ Never enough time, Never enough helies

10-01-2011, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Larry227 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Although some people do fly with a 6100 and have no problems it is highly recommended to use something with a sat. 6200, 7000, etc. __________________ Trex 700 Pro DFC - Compass 6HV - Vcontrol - Neo #nodroneshere - 104

10-01-2011, 01:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
lsu60driver Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2010	I've been leaning on getting one with a sat. I want to take no chances of losing control of this bird due to a reception issue! any thoughts on this being a bad selection? http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-DSMX-Receiver __________________ "Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, experience usually comes from bad judgment."

10-01-2011, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Larry227 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	That will be perfect __________________ Trex 700 Pro DFC - Compass 6HV - Vcontrol - Neo #nodroneshere - 104

10-01-2011, 03:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
dannylightning Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2010	is your DX6i DSMX or DSM2 i know they talk about backwards compadable but i would call horizon and ask them if you got a DSM2 radio, my new radio i can choose either DSMX or DSM2 for each model. i would imagine that it makes a difference which mode i am running it in for what kind of receiver i have.. but if that works with your radio that that is a very good RX, if you dont have the sat you could loose connection easier on a 500 or bigger size. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Blade 180 CFX, Sold the rest of my stuff, I dont really fly all that often any more.

10-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
lsu60driver Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2010	Well I'm a noob, so can anyone answer whether my Dx6i DMS2 work with that DSMX receiver? I can call horizon on Monday but if it's a quick answer, I'd appreciate it! Thanks for the info guys! __________________ "Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, experience usually comes from bad judgment."

10-03-2011, 09:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wh1teAfr1can Registered Users Join Date: May 2011	dsmx is completely backwards compatible. i have a dsm2 dx7 that is running with an ar6210 dsmx 6 channel reciever never had a single problem. Now if you upgrade your transmitter to dsmx then its not backwards compatible with dsm2 recievers. __________________ Richard Zappe Team Kontronik USA PeakAircraft

10-04-2011, 10:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
JettaManDan Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010	www.bigskyhobby.com has the best prices i've seen on OEM recievers....check them out... __________________ HBV2, HBCP3, HBKING 2 FP, 4 Trex 450 Clones, Trex 500 GF, 500 Trex Clone, MCPX, MCX2 - 32 "Planks" and 5 Cars - 29 years of R/C and counting, and it's just getting WORSE! check me out on youtube! www.youtube.com/jettamandan09

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