Picking receivers?

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
lsu60driver Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BR, Louisiana	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
mnc Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Brunswick	I have been running a 6100 on mine no problems yet. It might be safer with one with a sat your call __________________ Trex 250 stock,Trex 450Pro,Trex 500 Sk 540,Trex 550 Compass Warp 360 MkS 92,Align 520, Skookum 540 Blade 300 Blade 130

10-01-2011, 10:47 AM	#3
Larry227 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Creston, BC (Canada) Porthill, Idaho (US)	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. __________________ Compass 6HV - SK540 - MKS HBL665/669 Trex 500 ESP - SK540 - 510's/BLS251 DX8 / Phoenix / Persistence ~"See the heli, fly the heli"~

10-01-2011, 01:55 PM	#4
lsu60driver Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BR, Louisiana	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
Larry227 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Creston, BC (Canada) Porthill, Idaho (US)	That will be perfect __________________ Compass 6HV - SK540 - MKS HBL665/669 Trex 500 ESP - SK540 - 510's/BLS251 DX8 / Phoenix / Persistence ~"See the heli, fly the heli"~

10-01-2011, 03:33 PM	#6
dannylightning Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio	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.

10-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#9
lsu60driver Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BR, Louisiana	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
Wh1teAfr1can Registered Users Join Date: May 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL	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. __________________ Team Kontronik Team minicopter Diabolo Kosmik 200, Pyro 750 - 560kv, HC3X, BLS 255/256 Gaui X5 Kontronik 100 lv, Beastx

10-04-2011, 10:21 AM	#11
JettaManDan Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Southern Maryland	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 and a 500 Trex Clone - 22 "Planks" and 6 Cars - 27 years of R/C and counting, and it's just getting WORSE! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. check me out on youtube! www.youtube.com/jettamandan09

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