Comment by healthyfatboy on March 22, 2012 at 8:49am

What exactly are they upgrading to this module? They have had this for quite some time for all the modular systems but they had recently stopped production for a short time.

Comment by OG on March 22, 2012 at 9:19am

THAT WHAT THE DEALER TOLD ME? But the last time I saw this kind of thing for sale the cost was $325 USD so the price is new :)

Comment by healthyfatboy on March 22, 2012 at 9:27am

Generally, the module systems that came with an AR7000 were $109.99 for the Futaba modules. Can't say for JR as I haven't owned one before it's been about this price for a while.

Distributor Comment by Dany Thivierge on March 22, 2012 at 9:35am

Wow I got the same issues/concerns over reliability, range and interference... 

But instead of going to your selection of product I went to FrSky modules... 

I now stock them as they are so great.  you take your Turnigy 9X and turn it into a BEAST of radio even with downlink telemetry for cheap. 

Sorry for the shameless plug but really I am at the same step as you are and found this to be best for the buck. 

http://www.canadadrones.com/category-s/1842.htm

FrSky got great reviews this one for example: 

Anyhow, what ever you select make sure you redo a range check and config! 

Dany

Comment by OG on March 22, 2012 at 10:50am

will telemetry work on stock 9X? I am aware of that but Frsky has one big issue LOL... you must be careful when selecting a Rx Tx pair they do not all work together :(. I bout a pair lat year for testing & messed up the selection selected the wrong combo. After researching on the frsky website I realized the error was mine.  I can get you a better price on your 9X for sure Danny? & do you stock the back light cause I want one free shipping?)

Distributor Comment by Dany Thivierge on March 22, 2012 at 11:19am

For the 9X you need the JR module

http://www.canadadrones.com/FRSKY-DJT-JR-TRANSMITER-TELEMETRY-MODUL...

The telemetry works on what ever Radio as they use external LCD. If you want to use internal one you are in for a firmware change and I did not play that much with it! :) 

Everyone can get better price on 9X.. but when you factor the shipping charges, duty fees, waiting time (2-3 months at the moment) and the fact that I do open and inspect the 9X units I am getting and only sells the ones that works! You will understand that my prices needs to be like that. This is not a product that I do profit but I need to offer it for customers that want to buy all from one source/order. 

I get around 3 units per months at the moment and I have back light in stock (white one) 

For shipping this fits nicely in a padded envelop so you only pay $3.50 for shipping. 

Dany

Comment by OG on March 22, 2012 at 11:40am

I think I will get the back light from you ! But seriusly I deal with FlySky 9x & no problems so far only 2 weeks wait. I can definetly hook you up on a hole sale price.

http://www.OFFTHEGRIDWATER.CA/ 

 

http://mymobilemms.com/OFFTHEGRIDWATER.CA/index.php?main_page=produ...

 

Comment by Joel Venable on March 22, 2012 at 2:47pm

It seems the best way to get the 9X these days is eBay.  At ~$110 shipped it doesn't come out that much more than the HobbyKing price once you factor in the shipping cost.  Search for the "Flysky 9X."  It's the same transmitter.  I had the email alerts and I still could never get one from HK. 

I haven't pulled the trigger on eBay yet as I've taken a hiatus to get my car debt knocked out...

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