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Old 03-21-2008, 08:57 PM   #1
 
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Can anyone post there pictures of there plan set up with 2.4 with satellite units also. Thanks

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Old 03-21-2008, 11:35 PM   #2
 
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What satallite..
FASST ain't got no satallites!!!
FASST is goin in my GP Extra!
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Old 03-22-2008, 09:28 AM   #3
 
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Here you go. This is a pretty typical setup. But what you basically need to do is think "line of site" when installing the receiver and satellites, keeping in mind those things in your plane that attenuate the signal (metal, carbon fiber, other electronics. A tank full of fuel will not block 2.4, btw.
So basically, set up at least one of the receivers as far away from those signal blockers as possible, and then set the others up in what you feel is a good line of site position. What I mean by that is, once you have the receivers where you think you want them, mentally picture the plane in just about every attitude/flight direction possible and ask yourself "do I have direct line of site of at least one receiver at all times, in all positions?" Keep in mind that your engine and cans and wing tube will hinder your line of site tube, as well as any carbon fiber, so you have to pretend that you can't "see" through them, but you can see through wood, covering, fiberglass, etc.
Then, if you think you have a good setup, do a full range test with a data logger. In the end, it will have the final say-so.
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Old 03-22-2008, 09:33 AM   #4
 
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What satallite..
FASST ain't got no satallites!!!
FASST is goin in my GP Extra!
Does the new FASST have any sort of data port/device to know whether or not you had any strong fades/frame losses during the flight. I do like the idea of no satellites, but I liked the idea of only one receiver with "spherical radiation technology", until I lost a plane because of it.
I know Futaba's 2.4 has been in use in the military for many years, but with all the delays of it getting here for us to use, I think I'd rather let others be the guinea pig this time - I've done my share already!
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Old 03-22-2008, 07:42 PM   #5
 
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I heard rumor that Futaba FASST's channel hoping has been interfering with other manufacturer's systems. This would be a major set back in our hobby right now. I hope it is not true.

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Old 03-22-2008, 09:07 PM   #6
 
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All I heard about was the GUID resetting to all zeros, making Futaba transmitters able to interfere with other Futaba 2.4 systems that had also somehow reset to all zeros on the GUID. It was a rare occurance and just a software-type flaw, but it didn't affect other brand 2.4 systems. To do so would be a big violation of FCC rules.
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Old 03-22-2008, 10:58 PM   #7
 
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I heard a rumor that Pixies were taking over and putting the Fairy Odd Parents into bondage....

Technically though.. yes.. for 2 pico seconds 3 times every second the FASST is on the same freq/channel as a Spectrim... but they (spektrem) are tolerant of that...
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Old 03-23-2008, 11:31 AM   #8
 
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What is a pico second? Is that more or less than a Paco second ? More importantly, is it long enough to cause a frame loss on the Spektrum systems?
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Old 03-23-2008, 12:25 PM   #9
 
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It was just a rumor I heard. Which is why I am not making a big deal about it. It will be in the back of my mind until I have a succesful day flying at the same time as a FASST system.

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Old 03-23-2008, 03:59 PM   #10
 
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I am gonna put a FASST Rx in a plane with a Spread Spektrim Rx and an RRS so we can pass control back and forth!!!

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