What are the pros/cons of the Robbe/Futaba Navy-14 radio ?

jaguar75 · Oct 26, 2009, 09:41 PM

Skip Asay · Oct 27, 2009, 08:12 AM

"What are the pros/cons of the Robbe/Futaba Navy-14 radio ?"

What does the answer below have to do with the question above?

"SL PRODUCT REVIEW
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...t=912056&page=4"

Skip Asay

RussCA · Oct 27, 2009, 10:42 AM

A BIG con would be the cost of the system, very expensive compared to the 2.4 Ghz systems now for the same money, however a Pro would have to be how expandable the system can be, i recently purchased one and also a 8 prop expander and it has way more than i need..

Also i have the twin stick set-up for use with a 4 screw 6' battleship

I also like the fact that it's not too complicated and no computer readout

jaguar75 · Oct 27, 2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Asay

"What are the pros/cons of the Robbe/Futaba Navy-14 radio ?"

What does the answer below have to do with the question above?

"SL PRODUCT REVIEW
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...t=912056&page=4"

Skip Asay

Thread no longer exists.

JWLaRue · Oct 27, 2009, 11:27 AM

Since John asked the question in the r/c sub forum, we should assume that a comparison to 2.4GHz systems isn't valid since they cannot be used in this application.

-Jeff

Skip Asay · Oct 27, 2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaguar75

Thread no longer exists.

Actually, it does. For some reason, my post was moved to this thread but it refers to a post in the "Sombra Labs SL-8 Radio Receiver" thread.

Skip Asay

Bill Harris · Oct 27, 2009, 01:53 PM

The Moderationator moved these first two posts from the earlier Sombra thread.

Think of the old game of musical chairs...

My experience with aircraft is to get as much radio as you can afford. I started with a 4-channel non-computer radio andwent to a 6ch 'puter radio and then an 8 channel. A "computer radio" is great because it has multi-model memory, it can mix channels very exactly, and it will set the servo travel, the servo endpoints and the servo control "feel" for each channel.

I am having one of my JR 8103 aircraft radios converted over to 75 mHz (or rather, the exchangable RF module).

Quickie question about channel assignments an marine radios, surface and submarine boats. I am used to the left stick controlling throttle and "yaw" (aircraft rudder), and the right stick controlling pitch (elevator) and roll (ailerons, 'turns'). How are the channels assigned with boats?

--Bill

CG Bob · Oct 27, 2009, 02:31 PM

Generally on subs, the left stick controls throttle and ballast tank, the right stick controls rudder and dive planes.

Depending on the surface runner, rudder is usually on the right stick and throttle on the left. However some guys run multi drive motors and will use the left stick for the port motor and the right stick for the starboard motor.
Here's the setup for my model of USCGC TAMAROA: left stick up/down = throttle; left stick left/right moves fire monitor left/right; right stick left/right = rudder; right stick up = fire pump on; right stick down = horn. I use a slightly different set up for a German S-boat (E-bopat or PT): left stick up/dopwn = center motor; right stick up/down = port & starboard motors; right stick left/right = rudder.

Bill Harris · Oct 27, 2009, 06:20 PM

Good, then it won't be anything too different from what I'm used to.

Thanks,

--Bill

spongjim · Oct 27, 2009, 09:44 PM

Bill where are you in Al?

Jim

Bill Harris · Oct 28, 2009, 10:06 AM

I'm near Jasper, Jim. Been following your "Central Alabama Ships and Subs" group, planning to contact you when I finish my boat. Y'all still float at Lake Purdy?

--Bill

HelloMoto · Oct 28, 2009, 04:55 PM

Pro's are the tray format which suits boats and subs as it makes playing the switches very easy. Expandable with more functions than you'll ever need.
Con are price, and its a non computer set. Get the FC16 instead.

Oct 26, 2009, 09:41 PM	#1
jaguar75 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 343	Radios What are the pros/cons of the Robbe/Futaba Navy-14 radio ?

Oct 27, 2009, 08:12 AM	#2
Skip Asay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 177	"What are the pros/cons of the Robbe/Futaba Navy-14 radio ?" What does the answer below have to do with the question above? "SL PRODUCT REVIEW http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...t=912056&page=4" Skip Asay

Oct 27, 2009, 10:42 AM	#3
RussCA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 132	A BIG con would be the cost of the system, very expensive compared to the 2.4 Ghz systems now for the same money, however a Pro would have to be how expandable the system can be, i recently purchased one and also a 8 prop expander and it has way more than i need.. Also i have the twin stick set-up for use with a 4 screw 6' battleship I also like the fact that it's not too complicated and no computer readout

Oct 27, 2009, 11:27 AM	#5
JWLaRue Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 32	Since John asked the question in the r/c sub forum, we should assume that a comparison to 2.4GHz systems isn't valid since they cannot be used in this application. -Jeff

Oct 27, 2009, 01:53 PM	#7
Bill Harris Shrug... Join Date: May 2000 Location: Backwoods Alabama Posts: 2,931	The Moderationator moved these first two posts from the earlier Sombra thread. Think of the old game of musical chairs... My experience with aircraft is to get as much radio as you can afford. I started with a 4-channel non-computer radio andwent to a 6ch 'puter radio and then an 8 channel. A "computer radio" is great because it has multi-model memory, it can mix channels very exactly, and it will set the servo travel, the servo endpoints and the servo control "feel" for each channel. I am having one of my JR 8103 aircraft radios converted over to 75 mHz (or rather, the exchangable RF module). Quickie question about channel assignments an marine radios, surface and submarine boats. I am used to the left stick controlling throttle and "yaw" (aircraft rudder), and the right stick controlling pitch (elevator) and roll (ailerons, 'turns'). How are the channels assigned with boats? --Bill

Oct 27, 2009, 02:31 PM	#8
CG Bob KC8WPF Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Euclid, Ohio, United States Posts: 2,450	Generally on subs, the left stick controls throttle and ballast tank, the right stick controls rudder and dive planes. Depending on the surface runner, rudder is usually on the right stick and throttle on the left. However some guys run multi drive motors and will use the left stick for the port motor and the right stick for the starboard motor. Here's the setup for my model of USCGC TAMAROA: left stick up/down = throttle; left stick left/right moves fire monitor left/right; right stick left/right = rudder; right stick up = fire pump on; right stick down = horn. I use a slightly different set up for a German S-boat (E-bopat or PT): left stick up/dopwn = center motor; right stick up/down = port & starboard motors; right stick left/right = rudder.

Oct 27, 2009, 06:20 PM	#9
Bill Harris Shrug... Join Date: May 2000 Location: Backwoods Alabama Posts: 2,931	Good, then it won't be anything too different from what I'm used to. Thanks, --Bill

Oct 27, 2009, 09:44 PM	#10
spongjim jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: alabama Posts: 225	Bill where are you in Al? Jim

Oct 28, 2009, 10:06 AM	#11
Bill Harris Shrug... Join Date: May 2000 Location: Backwoods Alabama Posts: 2,931	I'm near Jasper, Jim. Been following your "Central Alabama Ships and Subs" group, planning to contact you when I finish my boat. Y'all still float at Lake Purdy? --Bill

Oct 28, 2009, 04:55 PM	#12
HelloMoto Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 170	Pro's are the tray format which suits boats and subs as it makes playing the switches very easy. Expandable with more functions than you'll ever need. Con are price, and its a non computer set. Get the FC16 instead.