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Post by DirtRacer on Aug 3, 2005 20:59:54 GMT
Ok fellas ive had my eye on this for a while now and want to know if these are available yet on stick radio systems albeit the KO Esprit?  |
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Post by PeterEllis on Oct 8, 2005 20:04:40 GMT
There are one or two sets that are modules (for stick transmitters) and receivers only. I haven't seen one for the KO syastem as yet
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Post by danreynolds on Oct 8, 2005 22:56:11 GMT
As spectrum is an American company and in America they tend to use wheel radios the only ones available at the moment are for wheel radios. The only 'stick’ one available is for the futaba transmitters as they use the same size moduals in there stick and wheel radios
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Post by sanwa on Oct 10, 2005 13:29:51 GMT
Not true!The model shop where I work now and again have had Spektrum module and receiver sets for sanwa super exzes for months
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Post by DirtRacer on Mar 14, 2006 16:12:46 GMT
Ok just to bring this up to date since i havent been currently active at the racing scene of late, has there been any update on the spektrum being used in the UK for the stick radios? im looking to use it on the KO Esprit stick radio. Anyone?  |
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Post by chris burgess on Mar 14, 2006 19:26:29 GMT
yep, Mark Redmond at Southport uses a Spektrum equipped KO Vantage.
He had the radio converted in the states, as it is a hardwired conversion for the KO stick radio. Once it's installed, it's staying there.
SO, far he has had no problems with it that i am aware of.
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Post by DirtRacer on Mar 14, 2006 20:09:22 GMT
Awesome... That inevitably saves me a lot of time and hassle. Many thanks for that Chris  |
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Post by pro4nut on Mar 15, 2006 12:06:31 GMT
The espirit can be converted to spectrum use, however this involes removal of the tx aerial. this is done in the uk by Helger who distribute KO and spectrum in the uk. the conversion can be done through any modelshop in the uk who stock losi, ko etc.
However i would recommend using dms racing who have a good relationship with the the distributer.
All the uk team drivers have had the conversion done, Darren Bloomfield - the only driver to beat Neil Cragg last season, showed me his a couple of weeks ago. The only issue is that without the aerial the handset feels unbalanced.
I use the sanwa super exzes, which uses a module but you still need to put the aerial up when racing as it does not feel right.
As a word of advice though, 2.4ghz is a very heavily used frequency in the uk and near bulit up areas the potential for interferance/signal blocking is still there, a large proportion of the uk population have mobile phone handsets and many of these leave bluetooth on permanent transmit, at a race meeting with 130 plus dirvers all using spectrum, results being transmitted by wi lan, and a fair few phones, i believe this could quickly become entertaining - time will tell
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Post by pro4nut on Mar 15, 2006 16:50:46 GMT
a little more info 'The cost of this modification is a one off all inclusive charge of £47.50. Simply return your KO Vantage radio along with a KO Spektrum module, part number SPM1103, to our returns department and they will take care of the upgrade.You can include a cheque or we'll contact you when your radio is ready and you can pay by credit card. Send to: Returns Dept. Helger Distribution Units 1-4 Ployters Road Southern Way Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM187NS.' and a link www.helgerracing.com/dbreaknewshome/dframes/dframeset.html |
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