Tx Air/Heli differences.....

[yorkiepap]

Hey guys,
Since I'm a retread into RC again, I'm in the "re-learning" phase of the newer Tx computer radios & have a question as to Mfg. attributes with the Tx designations of "Air" & "Heli".

I recently acquired a JR10X that can be used for plane, heli, & glider. I was wanting to get another as a backup unit for a "just-in-case" for emergency duty if necessary. I see some listed as "Heli" only. Why were they made so that usage for a plane or glider was not possible & IS that the case? Can these be programmed or re-programmed for all 3 as the one I have? I'm new to the computer radios, although being a bit computer saavy, I can't find a reasonable explanation for a computer radio to be limited in such a manner. Could the "Heli" unit be sent to HH's JR Service Center for such re-programming? Thanks for any help & answers...

Denny

[Old Fart]

Can't speak to the JR 10X, but on the JR9303's it's a matter of the throttle stick having no detents, and some differences in the switch placement and type. I fly all three from my 9303's - and they're both A/S radios

[yorkiepap]

Hey Jeff,
Thanks for your response. I guess I forgot to mention that, I believe the throttle may be on the right side for helis? Mode 1/Mode 2 configurations. I'd still like to find out if there may be the possibility to have it re-configured. I have a call into HH/JR presently & awaiting a callback. Thanks....

Denny

[Old Fart]

Same mode as fixed wing, unless you're from the other side of the pond. Throttle is on the same place for Heli's. Now for my bigger sailplanes - that's the flap or crow lever

[yorkiepap]

Hey Jeff,
Thanks so much for your input. I just got a call back from HH/JR & spoke to the service rep, Lane, who gave me a very comprehensive explanantion of why certain Tx units were mf'd that way. So, my questions are answered & now I can understand what/why the programming functions are set up in a particular configuration. BTW, the "Heli" Tx units(10X) cannot be re-programmed in any manner. Good to know.

Denny