SPEKTRUM DX 8 Service Bulletin v1.02

While adjusting a servo’s Travel Adjust value in the Servo Setup screen, if the clear button is depressed, both the value and the channel’s reversing will reset to their default values of 100% and normal.

This reset could cause an unsafe condition if unnoticed, particularly if the channel has been reversed on the throttle.

Please visit community.spektrumrc.com to register your DX8 and download the latest updates.

Spektrum AR6100 and 6100e Counterfit receivers

We have seen several e-mails from Chinese vendors offering the Spektrum AR6100 and AR6100E at very low prices. These receivers are not original Spektrum receivers, but are counterfeit copies, not manufactured by Spektrum and they do not use our specified components.

Consumers are cautioned to make sure they are purchasing original Spektrum receivers in original packaging. Counterfeiters have the ability to make very visually similar copies, so unfortunately there is no way to easily distinguish between originals and copies. The best thing that consumers can do is to make sure they are purchasing their products from established hobby and model shops who buy directly from Horizon Hobby UK. The location of your nearest dealer can be found clicking here.

In addition, some websites are now offering receivers that claim compatibility with Spektrum or DSM2 technology. Horizon Hobby and our Spektrum team have not certified or authorised any other company’s claim of compatibility.

Horizon Hobby disclaims any and all liability for any damages or claims arising from the use of any counterfeit Spektrum receiver or any non-Spektrum or JR receiver claiming DSM2 compatibility. The consumer assumes all liability for using such products.

Horizon is always striving to ensure your enjoyment in the hobby by developing and producing products to a tight standard of quality and performance

FUTABA 2.4GHz NOTICE

Following reports from members of problems with a few Futaba radio sets on 2.4GHz, we contacted Ripmax,who are the UK importers for these sets, to see if they could give the BMFA any information on the situation.Below is the official statement that has just been issued by Ripmax on this matter.

We recommend, that before further use, owners of the 2.4Ghz sets or modules referred to in the Ripmax Press Release seek clarification, as indicated by Ripmax,as to whether their particular set or module is likely to be affected by this problem. There are obvious safety implications that must not be ignored.

Manny Williamson
Development Officer

Ripmax Press Release

It has come to our attention that a very small number of incorrectly coded 2.4GHz Futaba 6EX transmitters and TM-7 modules have been manufactured, and that some of these have been sold prior to Ripmax becoming aware of the situation. It appears that these faulty units transmit using a default serial code, and that if two or more of these units are in operation at the same time, they may cause interference with each other, however they cannot affect correctly coded units. At the time of writing, the problem had only just been identified and Ripmax, together with Futaba, are investigating the situation, the very latest information will be available on our website, at www.ripmax.com, or via your local model shop, / Hobby corner

SPEKTRUM 2.4Ghz

QuickConnect Voltage Recovery System for DSM2 Air receivers

Performance modelers have known for some time that care must be taken to assure adequate power supplies for their airborne system. It’s true for all radio systems, but it’s doubly important when using high-performance servos, flying harder maneuvers, and trying to save weight with inadequate batteries and/or regulators.

Spektrum systems are designed with an operating threshold of 3.5 volts, and lower voltages cause the system to shut down. When adequate power is regained (usually the drop is momentary), earlier Spektrum systems re-boot and rescan for two previous channels before control is restored – a process usually requiring two to five seconds.

The new QuickConnect feature, however, eliminates the scanning delay and restores control almost instantly. We have been integrating this upgrade into receivers in a running change. Here’s how to identify if your receiver has QuickConnect:

With the system operating normally, simply switch the airborne power off, then on. If your system shows virtually no delay in regaining control, your receiver includes the QuickConnect feature.

Flashing LEDs indicate low voltage alert

QuickConnect allows most flyers to fly through common low-voltage situations caused by insufficient battery "headroom" – in many cases, without knowing a problem ever occurred. As a result, Spektrum engineers decided to program the system so that the receiver LEDs would flash, should the QuickConnect feature be triggered in flight. This can also be demonstrated on the bench, by toggling the airborne power.

If your receiver is missing one or both of these features, first off, it's important to recognize that the vast majority of flyers using "normal" servos with "normal" properly charged batteries will be unaffected by low-voltage issues. The best fix, however, remains assuring adequate power supply to the airborne system with sufficient voltage headroom.

Check out, http://www.rcplanetips.net/spektrum.htm, It may worth putting a 6v battery in you plane but be carefull with your servos, some servos dont like 6v!

SPEKTRUM DX 6i Service Bulletin

DX6i Evaluation and Product Inspection Request
UK customers
This product bulletin has been provided for consumers who have DX6i radios with particular attention
to those radios with date codes of 809E, 810E, 811E, 812E. Please check your radio using the
evaluation process below. If you find a irregularity with your radio, please return it by completing the DX6i Product Inspection Request Form provided within this document.
How to know if your product needs to be checked?
We would suggest all radios should be checked but radios with a date codes of 809E, 810E, 811E, 812E should be carefully checked.

Download Form and info HERE