Hai-Lee
Old and Bold RC PILOT
Even though I have been accused of Spektrum bashing I must inform you that a DUAL ANTENNA DX6 or DX8, (latest models), with receivers that have satellite receivers are the best current setup but sadly the cost is way beyond most newbies!Really Nice work. I would like to see your LOS plots just for my education. I bet the graph has colors and patterns ad nauseum.. (joke follows) probably a null area just above the only big rock in the entire field, too, or just before the trees. Based on the complaints I have heard form others, probably right at the end of the runway also.
I see you have justified your 3 antenna as having no LOS.
Any defination in the data regarding high end named equipment? Futaba, Graupner, expensive Spectrum, or do they all perform similair? I only ask since, to my awareness, I haven't had an issue with my 6ex Fasst system, however that might only be due to my knowledge of antenna systems.
As you can see IF you have a single antenna Tx then you MUST look into good quality Rxs. So the T16 and the like modular Tx systems can be used safely IF the Rx is adequate. Now there is a proviso on the use of a single antenna Tx and that is that the Tx antenna must be able to be used vertically or even leaning back towards the Tx operator about 20 degrees. A fixed position antenna sticking out of the top of the Tx at right angles to the top of the Tx actually leans the Tx antenna NULL into the flying area directly in front of the operator and so maintaining control in front of you ate any height and distance could be impossible!
I have been touch with FlySky seeking 3 antenna Rxs and only time will tell if that was a waste of time! The "Paladin" has exceptional transmit antenna positions but the Rxs are still a problem.
As for a entry level recommendation I will still maintain that the FlySky iA6 2A is very hard to beat on price and it has range issues in a few areas which you can avoid easily as long as you are aware they exist! It was a close run thing in fact BUT the length of the Rx antenna leads and the total cost to get in the air with a real degree of confidence just pushed it ahead of the pack!
Have fun!