RE: Radio

["Steve Tyng" <stevet-at-stcharlesmd.com>]

Morgan wrote:

> Any recomendations on a brand of six channel radio for my
> Jagdpanther (Christmas wish list time ;-))?

I don't know about any new radios but I liked the old Futaba 5UAP system I had on 
the T34.  I was able to switch the ratchet and springs between the left and right 
sticks (this is called switching "modes" in the hobby world).  It uses commonly 
available Futaba transmit modules so it could be configured for air, ground, or ham 
frequencies.  It could also be switched between PCM (digital or "computer" radio in 
the hobby world) and PPM (analog) control modulation.  The PCM gives you much better 
control IMHO.

For it's time, the 5UAP system was an entry level "computer" radio.  Mine was old 
and free so I didn't have any qualms about opening it up to switch the mode or 
install a custom trigger button.  It came on channel 12 (air) but I found a new TX 
module and PCM RX on a ground frequency for not to much money.  There's a few 5UAP's 
on eBay right now.  Not sure if they made a six channel model, maybe a seven or 
eight (7/8UAP)?

Oh yea, my radio ran off of 7 AA batteries.  I never had an issue with my TX because 
of the rechargeable battery running down (unlike many on the field).  I just carried 
extra coppertops just in case.

Steve Tyng