bhursey
The Geeky Pilot
Possibly im old school or just don't get the extra benefits of 2.4ghz. It seems from a basic point there is no real reason for me to upgrade. I will list the known limitations that I know of however I am not really sure what else there is that would really motivate me to switch..
Limits I know of: Most are not a big deal
1. No more worrying about conflicting with channels *This is not a big deal anymore I have found out at clubs i have visited no one flys 72mhz. Im kinda in an exclusive club*
2. No more long antenna. "not really worried about that I like the antenna to tell the wind direction."
3. Not able to use BNF with horizon equipment. "This is one of the ones I am iffie about. This is one of the reasons I may get a 2.4 module for specific circumstances"
4. Fly ins require 2.4 "Yah again a reason I may get a module just for flyins"
5. Antennas longer.
Benefits of FM:
1. Longer range easy 1-2 miles "bonus for fpv"
2. Analog so signal slowly goes out instead of cuts off
3. No need to worry about directional and satellite antennas. FM does not care
4. Cheep radios on ebay if you want another one
5. Built in wind direction tool. AKA the streamer.
6. My radio does most or all what modern radios do I have a High quality Futaba T6XA Super just orderd a second one for my daughter to buddy box.
Anything I am missing? I just don't see a reason to dump FM at the current state of the hobby now that I am one of the only ones. I may install a 2.4 module with a switch to swap protocols in a year or so i can fly in certain situations. However I still think the majority of the time I will be using FM.. Just wondering thoughts on why its necessary to swap.
Limits I know of: Most are not a big deal
1. No more worrying about conflicting with channels *This is not a big deal anymore I have found out at clubs i have visited no one flys 72mhz. Im kinda in an exclusive club*
2. No more long antenna. "not really worried about that I like the antenna to tell the wind direction."
3. Not able to use BNF with horizon equipment. "This is one of the ones I am iffie about. This is one of the reasons I may get a 2.4 module for specific circumstances"
4. Fly ins require 2.4 "Yah again a reason I may get a module just for flyins"
5. Antennas longer.
Benefits of FM:
1. Longer range easy 1-2 miles "bonus for fpv"
2. Analog so signal slowly goes out instead of cuts off
3. No need to worry about directional and satellite antennas. FM does not care
4. Cheep radios on ebay if you want another one
5. Built in wind direction tool. AKA the streamer.
6. My radio does most or all what modern radios do I have a High quality Futaba T6XA Super just orderd a second one for my daughter to buddy box.
Anything I am missing? I just don't see a reason to dump FM at the current state of the hobby now that I am one of the only ones. I may install a 2.4 module with a switch to swap protocols in a year or so i can fly in certain situations. However I still think the majority of the time I will be using FM.. Just wondering thoughts on why its necessary to swap.
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