2.4 conversions

forgot to add, we'll be using spectrum Rx, so it will have to be compatible with them. And this is where i gert fuzzy...is there a kit made to convert 72 to 2.4 for spectrum?

Mark Boesen wrote:forgot to add, we'll be using spectrum Rx, so it will have to be compatible with them. And this is where i gert fuzzy...is there a kit made to convert 72 to 2.4 for spectrum?

. There used to be but to my knowlage they have stopped making them but IMO they were kinda hit and miss in reliability the conversion simply replaced the module i've used JR for years and they are good radios but you are best off getting a new spectrum system then converting an analog. In this way you are guarenteed reliability. BTW since you have the receivers all you need is the transmitter just simply bind it to the receivers and you're set! (Bandit)

thanks, so i'm thinking, get my kid to buy a new DX6 and i buy the used DX6i from him, i was hoping to still be able to use the JR.

You will be happier with the Specktrum pair because of how easily the trainer cord works, if nothing else. Having two different brands complicates this.

pkrankow wrote:You will be happier with the Specktrum pair because of how easily the trainer cord works, if nothing else.  Having two different brands complicates this.

If I'm not mistaken the JR trainer system is compatible with the spectrum systems a lot of them are JR based as well You can still get recievers on 72MHz for JR you just have to look heres a pic of my system.

JR XP9303 one of the easiest computer systems to program. Mine will interface with the Spectrum DX7 and such.

Back view of my system showing the module that the spectrum 2.4 module Replaces and the trainer cord jack. There is also another benefit that the dedicated transmitters that have multiple model capability give you. They are just about immune to WMS (Wrong Model Syndrome) The 2.4 system communicate with the receivers they are bound with and when a system is set up with a particular model the settings are sent to the receiver and are stored if the transmitter is turned on with the wrong model it will not operate until you correct it because the receiver broadcasts the setting back to the transmitter and the transmitter said "uh oh im not set up right" It saves a lot of crashes. (Bandit)

Sounds like TDbandit knows more about different brands than me. If the two brands will communicate that easily then my concern is void.

I know for a fact this has been a historic problem across different brands though. I would recommend verifying at least.

Phil