New Spektrum Receiver, the AR500
09-02-2008, 01:47 AM
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New Spektrum Receiver, the AR500
I just stumbled across this new Spektrum receiver, the AR500. It comes in the new Corsair with the 5 channel transmitter. I called Horizon to find out about since it is AR500 not AR5000. It is a full range, five channel receiver. It can be used in any type plane, not limited to smaller foam models like the limitations on the AR6100.
As you notice, it has a longer antenna on one side and it is also cheaper than the AR6200, if you need a full range receiver, but don't need six channels. It also will be easier to mount, since it does not have the satellite receiver.
I was planning on using an AR6200 in my Solution AP plane build, but now I can save a few bucks and use the AR500.
As you notice, it has a longer antenna on one side and it is also cheaper than the AR6200, if you need a full range receiver, but don't need six channels. It also will be easier to mount, since it does not have the satellite receiver.
I was planning on using an AR6200 in my Solution AP plane build, but now I can save a few bucks and use the AR500.
09-02-2008, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by gfdengine204
Well, we modelers have wanted a Spektrum 4-ch rx unit, but this is darn close.
Thanks for the heads-up, Jim!
Thanks for the heads-up, Jim!
I am still yet to use more than 4 of my channels! well a couple of birds I have set up with flaperons using the aucx channel making use of #5 but for the most part... 4 is it!
09-02-2008, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by firemanbill
Overpriced? I don't think so.
Compare it to any "good" 72mhz receiver then add the cost for a crystal and you'll be at the same price or cheaper.
Compare it to any "good" 72mhz receiver then add the cost for a crystal and you'll be at the same price or cheaper.
But, just saying, you can get the AR6000 and AR6100 for under $40 at some vendors, and $60 seems a little steeper than I would imagine.......but, I am a cheapskate.....
09-02-2008, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by firemanbill
That's true but they have been around for a while.
The AR6000's were 69.95 everywhere when they first came out. They will come down in time.
The AR6000's were 69.95 everywhere when they first came out. They will come down in time.
09-02-2008, 03:49 AM
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My 6100es have been performing stellar. I can only stretch my latest planes straight up and have taken then to the limit of my sight a few times.
I don't really see "full range" with the harder to package, My antennae are glued to the sides of the case for protection, and higher cost being a selling point to me.
How many larger models are really "4" channel?
I don't really see "full range" with the harder to package, My antennae are glued to the sides of the case for protection, and higher cost being a selling point to me.
How many larger models are really "4" channel?
09-02-2008, 03:57 AM
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And again on the park flyer receivers, it's not range that's an issue. It's shadowing. This gets discussed over and over. You can fly a small plane as far as you can see it and then some. Put that same rx in my Waco and it'll crash for sure when I can still see it plainly because the signal will get blocked by the batteries or the motor.
09-02-2008, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by gfdengine204
I never bought 72MHz gear, so I'll have to take your word for it.
But, just saying, you can get the AR6000 and AR6100 for under $40 at some vendors, and $60 seems a little steeper than I would imagine.......but, I am a cheapskate.....
But, just saying, you can get the AR6000 and AR6100 for under $40 at some vendors, and $60 seems a little steeper than I would imagine.......but, I am a cheapskate.....
the 6200 dual anntenna is for $59
I understand its small and full range but I would not buy one untill I heard some reports, I have never had issues with my rx's untill got a 6100 in trade and it won't range, just sent to Horizen hope to hear back soon about it and hope they get it fixed but not sure I will ever trust it.
09-02-2008, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by gfdengine204
But it's DX6i compatible......
I'm gonna go hide now so John don't kill me for that.
I'm gonna go hide now so John don't kill me for that.
I have no problems admitting the only way I could afford the DX6 was because I waited 2 years and bought one used w/ no servos or receivers. Maybe in about 8 or 10 months I'll be able to pick up a used DX7 pretty cheap.
09-02-2008, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by max2112
No worries, Kev!
I have no problems admitting the only way I could afford the DX6 was because I waited 2 years and bought one used w/ no servos or receivers. Maybe in about 8 or 10 months I'll be able to pick up a used DX7 pretty cheap.
I have no problems admitting the only way I could afford the DX6 was because I waited 2 years and bought one used w/ no servos or receivers. Maybe in about 8 or 10 months I'll be able to pick up a used DX7 pretty cheap.
