celticflyer

Where is it? Will there be any problems with the rx buried under the wing i.e. in the body of my new MiniMag? In other words does the signal go through foam?

Twmaster

They are supposed to be in the stores later this month. You'll have no problems with using this in a foam airplane.

Crash Test Dummy

It looks like a nice transmitter. Do you know what they will cost?

CTD

fr4nk1yn

Cost is "listed" at $180, but there's retailers selling it as cheap as $160.

Is it delayed again? I thought Jan 4th was the new release date. I see all the sites have removed the release date all together and just have "Pre-Order".

Crash Test Dummy

I just found it for 179.99!! Not bad!! But, I won't be getting one, I already own a DX6 and a JR 8103. I'll upgrade in a year or two. That leaves more money for more Planes and Heils'!!

http://h1072749.hobbyshopnow.com/pro...p?prod=SPM6600

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Twmaster

$179.99 without servos. Still shows as 'Coming Soon' with a backorder button.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=SPM6600

DiveMasterPhil

Todds Model is selling for $157.99, pre-order. You get the price once you add it to your cart.

rcflyair

A buddy of mine just got one with his Blade 400, and they're very nice (for the money). Runs off 4 AA batts, and got all the way cool heli stuff.....

celticflyer

My LHS said that the date has been pushed back once again, end of the month.

05 ProStock

yep. Horizon Hobby says they'll be in late this month...again...

I bet they won't be in stock until February 15th...

Neko

Another 6 weeks, says one non-LHS I talked to. They have their hands on a few (with the Blade 6) and say that it is a little disappointing. "Feels cheap." Now, they are in the business of selling radios, and the more expensive the better. But they also want to please their customers.

I've had one on order since Oct, but I think I am going to bail and go for the DX7. The JR X9303 will have to wait until I build that 4-engine, tactical nuke-releasing, retract-equipped, B-whatever I saw on the web...Sigh.

BuzzardBait

I WAS going to go for a DX6i.... but.... found out you can get a DX7 less servos and RX for the same price.... getting DX7.. more model memory!!!!!

mtuhoop24

I just ordered one yesterday for $99......no RX!

http://thebarnfloor.com/

Backordered until January 21st.

powerlines

I can let you have a NEW DX7 with no RX or Servos for $190 shipped.. I was going to get the 6i for my son till I found out it worked off 4 AA.. I just don't trust that.. I will get him a DX7..


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powerlines

99 WHAT!! dat has gots to be WRONG... I had to look myself!! WOW!



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constantCrash

Powerlines,

The DX6i can be run off 4 cells instead of 8 because it only use ~5 volts to transmit. The DX7 also only uses ~5 volts to transmit, but uses a internal power transformer to drop it down to 5 volts. 2.4ghz dosn't need as much power to transmit as 72mhz did.

Oh I got to hold and play with a DX6i for a while. WOW it's light, it's comfortable to hold for people who use thumbs. If you use the pintch technique it would get cramped. (i can switch between both methods without problem but prefer thumbs).

mtuhoop24

I think that I read somewhere that the one that is shipped with the Heli does run off of AA's. The regular DX6i runs on a different battery!!

highglide

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Alpea42

Mine is powered with 4 AA s . they last a long time and if you go on a trip you don't have to worry about 110 ac to charge em.

Larry G

I like the AA's too. I have some Nimh rechargeables and a fast charger.
Also carry a new set of alkalines in my flight bag for backup at the field.

Even if I forgot to charge my TX, I would always still be up and flying.