[jasonhellcat]

I have an older Futaba T6XA transmitter that I'm hoping to use on my trex 450. I dont have the original manual and have refered to a link on the internet for information on it, but seem to be getting bit confused. Are the T6XA and T6HA the same radio as far a programming, Can this radio even be used for heli's. It has heli features but not all that are listed in the manual,like no expo, no swash mixing.

[Spitball]

Check the Futaba site - most of the manuals for all but the some of the discontinued models, are there for the downloading - it hasn't failed me yet, even for 20year old radios! Google 'Futaba Radios'. Cheers.

[Cougar429]

With most Futabas all 3 programming architectures are there, (plane, heli and glider). The only one I've heard of that does NOT have helis is I think the new 6EX.

As for the letters, the A and H radios have the same switches, just the naming on each will be different. What this means is that an A model will have "Gear" on one switch, while for a heli that same switch will be listed as "Gyro", etc.

The other major difference is airplane controllers usually have a ratcheting throttle, which can be removed if you want for helis.

[jasonhellcat]

K from what i am understanding from some researching that this is not going to work for me. This radio does not have ccpm capabilities, apparently the Super version and the 50th anniversary edition do, but the basic T6XA does not. I have aileron L&R control, elev forward and back, but when i increase collective only the right servo functions and tilts the swash forward/left. I have been struggling with this for a week, playing with the radio set up, Am i beat here with this radio period, if so why does it have heli functions at all.

[Cougar429]

I think you're right. I went and did some digging and that Tx came out when helis still had mechanical mixing, hence no CCPM functions.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=624546

When I wanted to dump the stock radio that came with my CCPM heli, I lucked out and found a 6XHS for $35. It had everything I needed to get airborne. Another advantage was this type had the crystal socket on the front, (no module) so I simply used the Tx crystal that came with the heli.

[jasonhellcat]

I got this rex in a trade and I guess I didnt due enough reading. I have always had the downloadable pdf manual for the radio and it does go into detail regarding heli functions and programming, the manual is also the s manual which i only recently discovered. But I guess outta ignorance assumed my only issue would be figuring out how to make sense of the programming and not that wouldnt be of any use at all. My bad, lol. So Ya I guess I need to start looking for a decent used radio that will suit me. I just want to play around in the living room basic hovering, no interest in 3d at all. Just the basics, thanks for the response.

[Cougar429]

I'm a diehard Futaba fan, (running PCM throughout the fleet except in the parkflyers) although I have set up JR, Spectrum and others. In fact, just helped a friend I have been teaching to fly set up his new DX7 on his 450. Personally, I think their gyro menu and setup leaves a lot to be desired.

Except for one of the new 2.4 6 channels, (cannot remember which one) every Futaba Tx I've seen has the heli programming, which is why I thought yours did, as well.

I'm currently running a couple of older 8UHPS. At the time it was their top of the line, and it has more features than I'll ever expect to use. Got both for approx $100 each, so not a bad bargain. Just expect to replace the battery pack on any older radio if you decide to go that way. For some reason when in PCM mode my batteries drain up to 3X faster, so installed 2100MAh NiMH packs to keep me going. Cannot tell why this happens, but hard to figure out how Futaba ever expected their stock 600MAh NiCad pack to carry it very far.

[jasonhellcat]

thanks for your input im almost thinking to just go new what do you think of this, again i am only interested in basic manuevering if anything i would like to do a scale body n focus on scale type flying

http://hobbyhobby.com/store/product/...R156F-4-S3107/