Futaba 72mhz to 2.4 ghz conversion.

[D_X]

Howdy all! A friend has a Futaba FP-T7UAF 72mhz FM transmitter and was wondering if this FrSky conversion will work.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__14354__FrSky_DF_2_4Ghz_Combo_Pack_for_Futaba_w_Module_RX.html

The FT video on this unit made me mention it to him as he wants to upgrade to 2.4ghz. He's "frugal" and would rather spend $$$ on batteries and motors than a new transmitter.
Thanks!

 

[TheWW1FlyingAce]

That module should work just fine. Depending on what his aircraft is, he might want to look at some of the other FrSky receivers available - the D8R-II Plus is rather big and heavy compared to something like a D4R-II.

 

[D_X]

Thank you

Thanks for the quick reply "Ace". His plane is a 4 channel P-51 so he won't "need" 8 channels so I'll run both by him.
Thanks again.

 

[pressalltheknobs]

If he wants to get it more a la carte Aloft hobbies has the same unit and stock all the FrSky receivers.

 

[TheWW1FlyingAce]

Just make sure to not get the X4R, XSR or L9R receivers - they are not compatible with the module. Any of the D series or V series receivers will work fine, as will the X6R or X8R receivers. My recommendation for your friend's aircraft would be the D4R-II - it's light and reliable.

 

[pressalltheknobs]

Good point about compatibility.

The D4R-II is limited to only four PWM channels and has features that may not be so useful here. It's good if you only need four channels but shines for multi-rotors.

The 6CH D6FR is good choice for basic plane set up. It about the same size as the D4R-II and gives you 6 PWM channels which might transfer to the next plane better.

And the non-telemetry 4CH park flyer (ie shorter range) V8R4-II is smaller and a bit cheaper. Might want to hot glue the antenna to start with since they are apparently prone to coming off.