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**Frank Klenk** · 08-06-2012, 03:16 PM

What's the difference between the DX7 and the DX7s? Or are they the same?

g1975a · 08-06-2012, 03:50 PM

The DX7s was just released last year. It supports DSMX and has the ability to use telemetry features. It has a buddy box port. People tend to like the roller it has like the DX6i and DX8.

The DX7 was released a few years back. It came stock with the older DSM2 technology but can be upgraded to DSMX for a cost by Spektrum. It was built by JR for Spectrum so has an arguably better build than some of Spektrum's own designs. This has a buddy box port.

The DX7se was released a few years back as the 'special edition' of the DX7. Note that it has no buddy box port. It's a DSM2 radio. (I'm not that familiar with it but it appears to be based off the DX7 so it might have been built by JR.) I'm unsure if it's upgradable. - I know you didn't ask about it but with the names so close, I wanted to squash the confusion.

*philipa_240sx* · 08-09-2012, 11:42 AM

Greg has it correct. The DX7 was made by JR to Horizon Hobby/Spektrum specs. This was confirmed by dribbe (from Horizon Hobby) on various forums. It's based on the older JR7202.

The DX7SE was a special 11ms high frame rate version of the DX7. This was also made by JR.

The DX7S is a completely new radio and shares much of it's design with the DX8. Neither of these were made or designed by JR. The DX7S does have quite a number of new features including the new (and easy to use) AirWare software/programming, telemetry, DSMX, SD card, etc. Also don't forget that it's software is up-gradable so you can always have the latest features!

If it were my choice? It's no contest... DX7S all the way. It benefits from 5+ years of advances in technology!

Oh, in case you are wondering... the gimbals on the DX7S (and DX8 ) are all ball bearing just like the old 7. They are silky smooth! You can also adjust spring tension and ratchet throttle all without opening the TX.

fsone · 08-26-2012, 08:09 PM

Hi Frank sure like the features of the DX8.

08-06-2012, 03:16 PM	#1
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08-06-2012, 03:50 PM	#2
g1975a RCC Master Contributor I am: Greg E. Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cambridge, ON Radio of choice: Spektrum DX7\|DX3R # of RCs: ~10 Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 1,217 Total Props: 15	Re: DX7 / DX7s The DX7s was just released last year. It supports DSMX and has the ability to use telemetry features. It has a buddy box port. People tend to like the roller it has like the DX6i and DX8. The DX7 was released a few years back. It came stock with the older DSM2 technology but can be upgraded to DSMX for a cost by Spektrum. It was built by JR for Spectrum so has an arguably better build than some of Spektrum's own designs. This has a buddy box port. The DX7se was released a few years back as the 'special edition' of the DX7. Note that it has no buddy box port. It's a DSM2 radio. (I'm not that familiar with it but it appears to be based off the DX7 so it might have been built by JR.) I'm unsure if it's upgradable. - I know you didn't ask about it but with the names so close, I wanted to squash the confusion. __________________ Current models: Hobbico Nexstar Electric, Parkzone Spitfire Mk IX , several micros/small helis. Nothing nitro/gas.
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08-09-2012, 11:42 AM	#3
philipa_240sx !!! CONFIRM YOUR ACCOUNT !!! I am: Philip A Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 1,325 Total Props: 15	Re: DX7 / DX7s Greg has it correct. The DX7 was made by JR to Horizon Hobby/Spektrum specs. This was confirmed by dribbe (from Horizon Hobby) on various forums. It's based on the older JR7202. The DX7SE was a special 11ms high frame rate version of the DX7. This was also made by JR. The DX7S is a completely new radio and shares much of it's design with the DX8. Neither of these were made or designed by JR. The DX7S does have quite a number of new features including the new (and easy to use) AirWare software/programming, telemetry, DSMX, SD card, etc. Also don't forget that it's software is up-gradable so you can always have the latest features! If it were my choice? It's no contest... DX7S all the way. It benefits from 5+ years of advances in technology! Oh, in case you are wondering... the gimbals on the DX7S (and DX8 ) are all ball bearing just like the old 7. They are silky smooth! You can also adjust spring tension and ratchet throttle all without opening the TX. Last edited by philipa_240sx; 08-09-2012 at 11:50 AM.
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08-26-2012, 08:09 PM	#4
fsone RCC Master Contributor I am: Norm Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Radio of choice: Spektrum DX8/DX7 # of RCs: 18+ Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 1,295 Total Props: 6	Re: DX7 / DX7s Hi Frank sure like the features of the DX8. __________________ Norm Keep Smilin Keep Flyin There's No Life Like It!!! Make Safety Priority #1
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