Since its inception Spektrum has opened a whole new era in RC both
surface and air. With surface, the modules came first, then the
complete radio systems. Because of the problems that aircraft
systems working within DSSS posed from the start, it has been
for flight the other way around. First DX6 was introduced with
DSM protocols, and then DX7 with DSM2. This new generation of
technology has allowed Spektrum to provide a safe, reliable and
efficient radio system for full range flight and now it has been
extended to a series of plug-in modules that will make it possible
for anyone using a JR or Futaba transmitter to enjoy the benefits
as well. |
 |
|
 |
Because of the PPM to DSM2 conversion
process the resulting hybrid system will be marginally
slower than a DX7, but will still deliver faster response
times than most PCM aircraft systems available today. It
does of course though deliver all of the benefits of the
glitch free, self-regulating Spektrum 2.4GHz system to
a whole range of existing transmitters. So if you’re
one of those pilots that’s gotten attached to your
transmitter over the years you don’t have to resign
it to the cupboard to enjoy the benefits of Spektrum now.
Converting it and your planes to 2.4GHz is a very simple
and quick process. |
|
 |
Spektrum modules utilise the existing
PPM output of the host radio to build the secure DSM link.
The number of channels that the host radio produces with
its PPM stream governs the number of usable channels. For
JR radios this is nine channels, Futaba outputs a maximum
of eight.
For each base Spektrum module there are two available
combinations; one with an AR7000 receiver, the other
an AR9000. With each option, regardless of it being a
seven or nine channel system the modules are identical;
the differentiating factor between the two options is
the receiver that is included in the system. |
|
|
 |
Just replace the existing module in your
transmitter with the Spektrum one and fit the replacement
aerial. In the plane all that has to be changed is the receiver.
All of your existing installed servos will function with
Spektrum including digital ones. In addition their performance
will benefit from DSM2’s 1024 resolution. At this point
the final job is to bind the transmitter to the receiver
and you’re ready to go! |
|
 |
Spektrum modules have of course been tested
to meet the appropriate EC legislation pertaining to their
modulation type (EN 300 328), that’s why they carry
the CE mark. But the modules are tested and meet the regulations
as individual items. In an endeavour to induce absolute confidence
in their regulatory performance when installed in their hosts
, and to satisfy the request of the BMFA, they have also
all been individually tested when installed in each of
all of the compatible transmitters. |
|
|
|
