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gerald49 · 12-13-2011, 09:50 AM

Can a futaba R6014FS (12 ch) be used in place of a 617FS (7 ch). I need another 7 channel receiver and have come across this 12 channel for sale. Are they swapable?

tskca · 12-13-2011, 10:31 AM

The Futaba 6014 FASST Rx has 14 channels and can be used in place of the 617FS when used with a Futaba 14 MZ Tx. However, I assume that you aren't using the 14 MZ. I was intrigued with this question and couldn't find the answer on Futaba's FAQs section of their site. There maybe someone here with experience with this combo; otherwise contact their tech support:

http://www.futaba-rc.com/techsupport/index.html

You must be able to find a new 6014 for less than a 617?? New 6014 go for around $100 while the 617 goes for around $65 shipped.

MikeCam · 12-13-2011, 09:41 PM

Depends on your radio!

The 6014fs is the older version, the one that had a heat issue, if it has a gold dot on it then it should be fine, if not then I might look for the 7 ch. The newer 6014hs is $199 from GH.

I use the HK 8 channel on all my electric and glow 46 size and smaller and have had no issues, in fact no one that I know of has had a problem with them.

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gerald49 RCC Apprentice I am: Gerry S Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brandon. Manitoba Radio of choice: Futaba # of RCs: 6 Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 69 Total Props: 0	Futaba Receivers Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Can a futaba R6014FS (12 ch) be used in place of a 617FS (7 ch). I need another 7 channel receiver and have come across this 12 channel for sale. Are they swapable? __________________ Gerald49 Flight Happens
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12-13-2011, 10:31 AM	#2
tskca RCC Expert Contributor I am: Ken Lee Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maple Ridge. B.C. Radio of choice: JR 28X Feedback: 51 / 100% Posts: 824 Total Props: 4	Re: Futaba Receivers The Futaba 6014 FASST Rx has 14 channels and can be used in place of the 617FS when used with a Futaba 14 MZ Tx. However, I assume that you aren't using the 14 MZ. I was intrigued with this question and couldn't find the answer on Futaba's FAQs section of their site. There maybe someone here with experience with this combo; otherwise contact their tech support: http://www.futaba-rc.com/techsupport/index.html You must be able to find a new 6014 for less than a 617?? New 6014 go for around $100 while the 617 goes for around $65 shipped. Last edited by tskca; 12-13-2011 at 08:58 PM.
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12-13-2011, 09:41 PM	#3
MikeCam RCC Senior Contributor I am: Dan F Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: winnipeg MB. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 593 Total Props: 9	Re: Futaba Receivers Depends on your radio! The 6014fs is the older version, the one that had a heat issue, if it has a gold dot on it then it should be fine, if not then I might look for the 7 ch. The newer 6014hs is $199 from GH. I use the HK 8 channel on all my electric and glow 46 size and smaller and have had no issues, in fact no one that I know of has had a problem with them. Attached Thumbnails
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