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Moving to 2.4Ghz....
Fred:
Hey Fernando,
I went Corona because it is dead cheap !
I know they had lots of issues in the past with their 2.4ghz gears, but new test etc etc on RCGroups and other people I know, find the new DSSS stuff flawless !
Some guys on RCGroups, with a simple TX antenna update (cost 10 euros...) managed to have a 7.5km range ! In a mountain environment!
If that work as good as their current 35mhz gears, I will be more than happy ! :D
Hi Lothar :D ,
For me, it's more in my mind ! Why changing a system I use for the past 26 years without a glitch (and I mean never!) for something that will provide me with the exact same thing, but at the cost of a few new models in money...
But I agree, it's a great peace of mind while flying not having to worry for people switching TX in your back :D
And without the big antenna, I now lean back when flying ! :P
Fred:
Oh, and I think, in a while (read, when the prices will go down :roll: ) I think I will move too to Jeti ! Great reviews and fonctionalities, and well placed price wise :D
Fred:
By the way... :wink:
The box and content :
The 2.4ghz module... And where to solder the antenna :!: :!:
I used servo connectors at the other end.
The radio opened.. The 41mhz module on top :
And removed. You can see the pins to use for the 2.4ghz module. At a later stage, I will certainly put a bipolar switch to allow me to switch between 2.4 and 41mhz... Or at least, I'll do it when I'll move to Jeti on the 3030...
Et voila !
The binding switch etc are inside the radio. I will make it on the front panel of the radio later, but that is still really easy to access, and a window allow me to see the operating light anyway.
Next stage, in flight ! :D
Happy Days:
Very neat job Fred. :D
Question: How do you range check with the 2.4 module?
K.
Fred:
Thanks Keith,
Good question actually, that I asked myself yesterday !
I removed the antenna and went to the garden (rx in the garage) and still had a link...
Not too sure what that mean, but my plan is to go in Mt Leinster, go to Nine Stones, and drive down to the West slope and check the range from there ! If working fine moving the glider around, in the wood, and behind the car, I'll be happy, as at this distance, even a 5 m glider will be really small !
Not too sure of the distance on a straight line here... Maybe a mile ? Maybe a bit more ? :?: So more than enough, even for thermal flying :D
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