Spektrum SPMAR6260
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1. Horizon Hobby Inc ses AR X Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union N This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the mE user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product 21 SPEKTRUM 2013 Horizon Hobby Inc DSM DSM2 DSMX AirWare ServoSync ModelMatch MultiLink QuickConnect and JR are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan Kevlar is a trademark or registered trademark of E I DuPont de Nemours and Co Corporation Wilmington Delaware US 7 391 320 Other patents pending Created 04 13 405652. and reconnect Check the wires and Loose or damaged wires connection between or connectors between battery and receiver Repair battery and receiver or replace wires and or connectors Receiver loses its bind Transmitter stand or tray co bin Id be depressing the d button If stand is depressing bind button remove from stand and rebind Bind button pressed be turi ned on ore transmitter Rebind your system following binding instructions Receiver blinking at landing System turned on and connected then receiver turned off without turning off transmitter Turn off transmitter when receiver is turned off 17 BEE 1 Year Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 years from the date of purchase What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center v Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable
3. even though no signal is present This is normal After Connection e When the transmitter is turned on and after the receiver connects to the transmitter normal control of all channels occurs e After the system makes a connection if loss of signal occurs Preset Failsafe drives the throttle aileron and elevator servos to their preset failsafe position set during binding Receiver Power System Requirements Inadequate power systems that are unable to provide the necessary minimum voltage to the receiver during flight have become the number one cause of 12 in flight failures Some of the power to properly deliver adequate power include e Receiver battery pack number of charge e The switch harness battery leads e The BEC used in the speed controller won t support the current required by the servos The AR6260 has a minimum operati recommended the power system be Recommended Power System Test Guidelines system components that affect the ability cells capacity cell type state of servo leads regulators etc onal voltage of 3 5 volts it is highly tested per the guidelines below If a questionable power system is being used e g a small or old battery that may not support high current draw etc it is recommended that a voltmeter be used to perform the following test Tip The Spektrum Flight Log SPM9540 is the perfect tool to monitor voltage in the test below The Flight Log is n
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6. pause e g flash flash flash pause flash flash flash pause indicates three holds occurred since the receiver was last turned on Note that holds are reset to zero when the receiver is turned off During the first flights of a new airplane it s recommended to check the red LED hold indicator If it s flashing it s important to optimize the installation move or reposition antennas until no hold occurs On later flights the LED Hold Indicator can be used to confirm RF link performance Receiver Installation Airplanes with significant carbon fiber construction can create an RF shielding effect reducing range The AR6260 is designed to overcome these critical RF issues in carbon airplanes by outfitting the aircraft with two external antennas at specific points that will ensure secure RF coverage from all angles of the aircraft Step 1 Identifying the Type of Carbon Aircraft While some Hand Launch Gliders and F5D airplanes are full carbon construction many only use carbon in areas that require extra strength Some of the latest aircraft are constructed with 2 4GHz friendly fuselages meaning that the forward section of the fuselage is constructed from non conductive materials like fiberglass and Kevlar composite materials that don t affect RF The first step in a proper installation is identifying the type of fuselage A Full Carbon All components of the airplane including the entire fuselage wing and tail a
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8. that powers the receiver through the throttle channel ESC BEC insert the bind plug into the BATT BIND port in the receiver and the throttle lead into the THRO port 2 Power on the receiver The LED on the receiver will flash indicating the receiver is ready to be bound to the transmitter A Shown using a separate receiver pack 7 The battery can be connected to any open port except the Bind port Shown using an ESC BEC and flight pack Once the bind process is complete you can remove the bind plug and connect the battery to the Bind port 10 3 Move the throttle stick and all channels to the desired failsafe position 4 Follow the procedures of your specific transmitter to enter Bind Mode The system will connect within a few seconds Once connected the two LEDs on the receiver will turn solid 5 Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from entering bind mode the next time the power is turned on 6 After you ve set up your model always rebind the system to set the true failsafe positions Step 7 Radio Setup and Programming Following the instructions in your radio manual program your airplane Step 8 Rebinding the Receiver After you ve programmed your model it s important to rebind the system so the true failsafe control surface positions are set Step 9 Ground Range Testing and Verification Red LED Advanced Range Testing In airplanes that have significant carbon fi
9. 2 4 as the way to fly Spektrum leads the way yet again with DSMX the world s first wideband frequency agile 2 4GHz signal protocol How Does DSMX Work It s a crowded 2 4GHz world out there and every 2 4GHz system faces the same challenges DSMX better equips you for these challenges by combining he superior data capacity and interference resistance of a wideband signal like that used in DSM2 with the agility of frequency shifts Compared to the wideband signal of DSMX the narrow band signal of other frequency agile 2 4GHz transmitters is more likely to suffer data loss in the event of on channel interference Think of it as a river vs a stream It takes more interference to dam a river than it does a stream As more and more 2 4GHz transmitters compete for the same number of available channels there is more interference and more risk for data loss By adding the agility of frequency shifts to the superior interference resistance of a wideband signal DSMX is far less likely to suffer significant data loss from on channel interference The result is quicker connection times and superior response in even the most crowded 2 4GHz environment DSMX Operational Differences DSMX transmitters and receivers function nearly identically to Spektrum DSM2 systems Binding setting the failsafe recording flight log data as well as general use of the system is no different than using any current Spektrum system Follo
10. AR6260 User Guide AR6260 Bedienungsanleitung AR6260 Guide de l utilisateur AR6260 Guida per l utente All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Inc For up to date product literature visit horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury A WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in inju
11. AR6310 AR6410 ALL AR7010 AR7110 R AR7200BX JanI999H gt DPP gt gt P P gt gt gt gt Spektrum AR6260 User Guide The Spektrum AR6260 6 channel full range receiver is designed for installation in compact airplanes constructed of carbon fiber Carbon fiber can create an RF shielding effect that can significantly reduce radio range when using conventional receivers and antennas The AR6260 features an antenna design that overcomes RF issues in these critical environments Compatibility The AR6260 features DSMX technology and is compatible with all Spektrum and JR aircraft radios that support DSM2 DSMX technology Features e 6 channel receiver optimized for carbon fiber fuselage installations e Compact endpin design is ideal for F5D and hand launch sailplanes with small cross sections e Offers superior RF coverage with through the fuselage feeder antennas e Flight Log and Telemetry Compatible e Includes two internal receivers with two 7 inch 186mm feeder antennas e Red LED indicates number of holds e Preset failsafe system on all channels Applications Compact airplanes with carbon structure including e Carbon Composite F5D electrics e Carbon hand launch and DLG gliders e Carbon hotliners e Compact aircraft with significant conductive materials carbon aluminum or other metals that could weaken the signal Specifications Type DSMX Full Range receiver for c
12. Flight Verification with Hold Indicator When the system tests successfully it s time for a short near test flight This first flight should be close less than 200 feet and about five minutes or less After the flight land near yourself and check that no holds occurred A successful flight will result in 0 holds Extend the flight distance and times checking the Hold data after every flight until you are confident with the results Y Harnesses and Servo Extensions IMPORTANT When using Y harness or servo extensions only use standard non amplified Y harnesses and servo extensions Amplified Y harnesses may cause the servos to operate erratically or not function at all and should not be used with Spektrum equipment When converting an existing model to Spektrum technology ensure that all amplified Y harnesses and or servo extensions are replaced with conventional non amplified versions Preset Failsafe The AR6260 features preset failsafe on all channels Preset failsafe is ideal for sailplanes allowing the aircraft to automatically dethermalize if the signal is lost With preset failsafe all channels go to their preset failsafe positions if the signal is lost preventing a flyaway Receiver Power Only When the receiver only is turned on no transmitter signal is present all channels have no output signal This prevents overdriving the servos and linkages IMPORTANT Some analog servos may drift slightly during power up
13. Georges Charpak 77127 Lieusaint France Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd 86 021 5180 9868 Shanghai China 200060 20 FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation A CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2013050501 Product s SPM AR6260 DSMX 6 Channel Carbon Fuse Receiver Item Number s SPMAR6260 Equipment class 1 The objects of declaration described above are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 EN301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Steven A Hall A Vice President Champaign IL USA May 05 2013 International Operations and Risk Management
14. To install the antennas d position Slide the feeder antenna normal position recommended by the airplane s rill a 1 16 inch hole in the desired antenna mounting through the hole until the 31mm tip and about 2mm of coaxial completely exit the fuselage Use a drop of CA to glue the antenna to the fuselage Ensure that the 31mm active portion of the antenna tip is fully exposed TIP Use the optional s safely mount the antenas outside of the fuselage IMPORTANT If the antenna is to be mounted internally in the front of old seperately Antenna Exit Guides SPM6824 to a 2 4GHz fuse the coaxial can be taped into position Ensure the 31mm tip is located at least 2 inche Step 5 Plugging in the Servo Leads Plug the servo leads into s from any significant carbon structure the appropriate servo ports in the receiver noting the polarity of the servo connector Consult your radio s manual for specific details as to which servo plugs into which servo port channel Step 6 Binding the Receiver Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter You must bind the AR6260 receiver to your transmitter before it will operate 1A To bind the AR6260 to a DSM2 DSMX transmitter insert the bind plug in the BATT BIND port on the receiver A B 1B To bind an aircraft with an electronic speed controller
15. arbon aircraft Channels 6 Modulation DSMX Dimensions 47mm x 23 5mm x 12 8mm Weight 0 4 oz 119 Voltage Range 3 5 to 9 6V Resolution 2048 Compatibility All DSM2 DSMX aircraft transmitters Installing the Polycarbonate Receiver Case Optional 1 Loosen the screws in the receiver case and remove the top 2 Carefully remove the receiver board from the hard plastic case and remove the protective film from the double sided tape on the bottom of the receiver Install the receiver board in the polycarbonate case by first inserting antenna A into the cut out and antenna B into the cut out Do not allow the antennas to cross inside the case 3 Press the case against the double sided foam tape to secure the receiver board 4 Fold the case in the order shown and secure with double sided tape Feeder Antennas The AR6260 incorporates two 7 inch feeder antennas which are designed to be easily mounted through the fuselage in carbon airplanes Each feeder antenna includes a coaxial portion which can be thought of as an extension and an exposed 31mm tip antenna The last 31mm is the active portion of the antenna amp 31mm gt 178mm U Red LED Hold Indicator The AR6260 features a red LED labeled with H on the Polycarbonate Case that indicates the number of holds that have occurred since the receiver was last powered on The LED will flash the number of holds then
16. arity transmitter ransmitte Move transmitter Transmitter was too powered on a few feet Close to aircraft during rom the aircraft prior to he initialization process reconnecting the flight battery Controls appear f ER to be reversed User did not initially set Sss the Binding section of after binding up transmitter prior to thi to a different binding to the aircraft 1s manua transmitter Aircraft does Replace the receiver board not function User may have and ensure the RED polarity after connecting accidentally plugged the marks are facing the same direction when connecting the flight battery to the Rebind aircraft to your receiver board 16 Problem Possible Cause Solution Your transmitter and receiver are too close Move transmitter 8 to 12 together They should be feet from receiver 8 to 12 feet apart You are around metal Move to an area with less objects metal The system will not connect Model selected is not the Check model selected and ensure you are bound to model bound to that model Your transmitter was accidentally put into bind mode and is not bound to your receiver anymore Rebind your transmitter and receiver Charge batteries Spektrum receivers require at least 3 5V to operate An Inadequate battery inadequate power supply voltage can allow voltage to Receiver quits momentarily drop below ins 3 5V and cause the receiver during operation to brownout
17. ber construction it is imperative to first do an advanced ground range check This ground range check will confirm that the receiver is operating optimally and that the antennas are properly mounted in a position that will give positive RF coverage in all attitudes This advanced range check allows the RF performance of the receiver and the positions of each antenna to be verified and to optimize the locations of the antennas Advanced Range Test 1 Turn on the system Tx and Rx 2 Have a helper hold your aircraft while observing the red LED labeled with H located on the receiver 3 Standing 30 paces away from the model face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position and put your transmitter into range test mode This causes reduced power output from the transmitter Have your helper position the model covering all 11 orientations nose up nose down nose toward the Tx nose away from the Tx etc while watching the red LED noting any correlation between the aircraft s orientation and when holds occur Do this for one minute The timer on the transmitter can be used here 4 After one minute release the range test button A successful installation will yield the following no holds no flashing red LED If any holds occur redo the test noting the orientation of the aircraft when the holds occur This will allow you to change and optimize the antenna position s to a better location Step 10 Short Test
18. ervos cease to operate at around 3 8 volts When using multiple highcurrent draw servos with a single or inadequate battery power source heavy momentary threshold causing the entire system servos and receiver to brown out When the voltage drops below the low voltage threshold 3 5 volts the DSM receiver must reboot go through the start up process of scanning the band and finding he transmitter and this can take several seconds 4 Q Sometimes my receiver loses its bind and won t connect requiring rebinding What happens if the bind is lost in flight A The receiver will never lose its bind unless it s instructed to It s important to nderstand that during the binding process the receiver not only learns the GUID code of the transmitter but the transmitter learns and stores the type of receiver that it s bound to If the transmitter is put into bind mode the ransmitter looks for the binding protocol signal from a receiver If no signal is present the transmitter no longer has the correct information to connect o a specific receiver and in essence the transmitter has been unbound rom the receiver We ve had several DX7 customers that use transmitter stands or trays that unknowingly depress the bind button and the system is then turned on losing the necessary information to allow the connection o take place We ve also had DX7 customers that didn t fully understand he range test process and pushed the bind button before turn
19. eventually comes along that they really want all the DSM2 receivers they have now will work with it It is important to note however that while DSMX is compatible with DSM2 the only way to experience the full benefits of DSMX in a busy 2 4 environment is by pairing a DSMX transmitter with a DSMX receiver NOTICE Never mix DSM2 and DSMX receiver components DSMX and DSM2 transmitters are compatible with all receivers Are DSM2 Transmitters Eligible for a DSMX Add on Yes Spektrum and JR DSM2 transmitters except the DX5e can be updated by contacting an authorized Horizon Hobby service center There is a fee to update the transmitter to DSMX You can update Spektrum AirWare transmitters by visiting community spektrumrc com DSM2 receivers and transmitter modules are not eligible for the DSMX add on Does DSMX have ModelMatch and ServoSync Yes DSMX will provide you with these and other exclusive Spektrum advantages you already enjoy with DSM2 Want to know more about DSMX Visit spektrumrc com for complete details on DSMX as well as the many other reasons why Spektrum is the leader in 2 4GHz Transmitter Receiver Compatibility Transmitter AR500 AR600 AR6100 AR6110 e AR6200 AR6255 AR6300 AR6400 ALL AR7000 R7100 R R7600 R8000 R9000 R9100 R9200 R9300 R12000 Auo ZWSQ 0 XL 18S A A A A A A A A A AR400 AR600 AR610 AR610C AR6115 e AR6210 AR6255 AR6260
20. ing on the ransmitter also causing the system to lose its bind If the system fails to connect one of the following has occurred e The transmitter is near conductive material transmitter case truck bed etc and the reflected 2 4GHz energy is preventing the system from connecting See 2nd question above e The transmitter was put into bind mode knowingly or unknowlingly causing the transmitter to no longer recognize the receiver 15 2 4GHz Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not throttle up but all other controls seem to function User did not lower throttle trim and throttle ick prior to initializing the aircraft a Lower throttle stick and throttle trim to their lowest settings Throttle channel is reversed Futaba transmitters equipped with Spektrum modules may require you to reverse the throttle channe Reverse throttle channel on specific transmitter if applicable LED on aircraft remains flashing and cannot be controlled by User did not wait at east 5 seconds after powering the transmitter prior to connecting the ight battery to the aircraft Unplug then reconnect light battery User bound the aircraft o a different transmitter desired compatible flight battery and aircraft smells burnt light battery in with the wrong pol
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22. re constructed of carbon fiber or have a carbon fiber weave throughout the aircraft Full Carbon External Antennas B 2 4GHz Friendly Fuselage The section forward of the wing is constructed of non conductive materials like fiberglass Kevlar composite material etc but the wing and possibly the tail section have carbon or carbon weave construction 2 4GHz Friendly Internal Antennas Step 2 Determining Antenna Mounting Positions After determining which refer to the antenna mou visualized by having a he one receiver antenna tha ype of aircraft you will be using from the list above nting illustrations as a guideline as to where the feeder antennas should be located Keep in mind that full carbon aircraft will require externally mounted antennas while the 2 4GHz friendly fuselage can have the antennas mounted internally The goal is to mount the antennas in a location so that at least one will always be in the RF visual line of sight of the transmitter e g not blocked by carbon fiber structures in all attitudes This can easily be per stand about 20 feet away and rotate the airplane in all attitudes confirming that there is a direct line between you and at least isn t blocked by carbon fiber structure Step 3 Installing the Receiver Install the receiver in the manufacturer Double sided tape or foam can be used to secure the main receiver in place Step 4 Mounting the Antennas
23. recording flight data Plug the Flight Log into an open chai system on load the control surfaces volts even when all servos are heavi ot compatible with the AR6260 for nnel port in the receiver and with the apply pressure with your hand while monitoring the voltage at the receiver The voltage should remain above 4 8 y loaded A CAUTION When charging N i MH batteries make sure the battery fully charges Ni MH batteries charged with peak detection fast chargers have a tendency to false peak i e n could lead to a crash ot fully charge which ModelMatch Technology Some Spektrum and JR transmitters offer a feature called ModelMatch technology that prevents the possibility of operating a model using the wrong model memory potentially preventing a crash With ModelMatch technology each model memory has its own uni que code GUID and during the binding process the code is programmed into the receiver Later when the system is turned on the receiver will only connect to the transmitter if the corresponding model memory is programmed onsc reen IMPORTANT If at any time you turn on the system and it fails to connect check to be sure the correct model memory is selected in the transmitter Please note that the Spektrum Aircraft Modules do not have ModelMatch technology 13 Tips on Using Spektrum 2 4GHz While your DSM equipped 2 4GHz system is intuiti
24. ry or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not attempt disassembly use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby Inc This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy A WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby Inc authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby Inc disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology NOTICE This product is only intended for use with unmanned hobby grade remote controlled vehicles and aircraft Horizon Hobby disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will not provide warranty service related thereto WARRANTY REGISTRATION Visit www spektrumrc com registration today to register your product 2 BE DSMX Spektrum launched the 2 4GHz RC revolution with its DSM2 technology Since then millions of hobbyists the world over have come to embrace
25. takes longer to connect and sometimes it doesn t connect at all A In order for the system to connect after the receiver is bound the receiver must receive a large number of continuous one after the other uninterrupted perfect packets from the transmitter This process is purposely critical of the environment ensuring that it s the system does connect If the transmitter is too close to the receiver safe to fly when less than 4 feet or if the transmitter is located near metal objects metal transmitter case the bed of a truck the top of a metal work bench etc connection will take longer In some cases connection as the system is receiving reflected 2 4GHz energy from itself and is interpreting this as unfriendly noise Moving the system away from metal objects or moving the transmitter away from the receiver and powering the system up again will cause a connection to occur should a loss of signal occur failsafe the system con 4ms when signal is regained will not occur This only happens during the initial connection Once connected the system is locked and nects immediately 3 Q I ve heard that the DSM system is less tolerant of low voltage Is this correct A All DSM receivers have an operational voltage range o loads can cause the voltage to dip below this 3 5 volt 14 f 3 5 to 9 6 volts With most systems this is not a problem as in fact most s
26. ve to operate functioning nearly identically to 72MHz systems following are a few common questions from customers 1 Q Which do turn on first the transmitter or the receiver A It doesn t matter although it is suggested to turn the t ransmitter on first If the receiver is turned on first the throttle channel doesn t put out a pulse position at this time preventing the arming of el ectronic speed controllers or in the case of an engine powered aircraft the throttle servo remains in its current position When the transm on the transmitter scans the 2 4GHz band and DSM2 itter is then turned systems will acquire two open channels while DSMX systems will begin transmission after being turned on Then the receiver that was prev transmitter scans the band and finds the GUID Global iously bound to the ly Unique Identifier code stored during binding The system then connects and operates normally If the transmitter is turned on first the transmitter scans the 2 4GHz band and DSM2 systems acquire two open ch annels while DSMX systems will simply begin transmission When the receiver is turned on the receiver scans the 2 4GHz band looking for the previously stored GUID When it locates the specific GUID code and con irms uncorrupted repeatable packet information the system connects and normal operation takes place Typically this takes 2 to 6 seconds 2 Q Sometimes the system
27. wing are the operational differences Brownout Detection is not available on DSMX Receivers DSM2 receivers feature Brownout Detection that flashes the LED on the receiver if a power interruption occurs While DSMX receivers have QuickConnect technology and recover instantly from a power interruption the architecture of DSMX prevents Brownout Detection when operating in DSMX mode Flight Log Recording Fades Higher than DSM2 ote that DSMX moves through the band while DSM2 finds two quiet channels and remains on those channels Consequently because DSMX operates on quiet and noisy channels it s common to have more antenna Fades than when sing DSM2 When taking flight log data readings the Frames and Hold Data are important and should be used as a reference while Fades are insignificant ue to the nature of frequency shifting A 10 minute flight will typically result in ess than 50 Frame Losses and no Holds Just How Good is DSMX n multiple tests 100 DSMX systems were operated simultaneously for extended periods of time During these tests each of the 100 systems was monitored in flight and on the ground Not a single case of RF link loss latency increase or control degradation was experienced or recorded Q Is DSMX Compatible with DSM2 Yes DSMX and DSM2 transmitters can be used interchangeably In fact many pilots may find the DSM2 equipment they have now is all they will ever need Even if a new DSMX transmitter
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