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Radio - JR & Spektrum DSM > DX7-two questions about models
 
 
stickyfox
Key Veteran
Location: Troy, NY, US

I recently found out that there is an airplane version and a heli version of the DX7. After a bit of searching I was able to glean from various web sites that the difference involves two things, switch locations and throttle ratchet. I was hoping someone could explain it a little more succinctly.

1: Which switches are involved, and where are they located in each version?

2: Is the throttle ratchet the only other difference? i.e., Is the software otherwise identical?

I mostly fly helis, but I also want to do basic, non-3D flying with planks, so I ordered the heli version. Right choice?

-fox
01-01-2007 Over year old.
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BarracudaHockey
rrMaster
Location: Orange Park FL

Right choice. The software is identical and you want the smooth throttle. I use my 9chp for airplanes, gliders and helis.


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Rum95
Senior Heliman
Location: Puerto Rico

Check out the manual, it has pictures of both radios...

http://www.modelflight.com.au/manua...ktrum_dx7_z.pdf
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stickyfox
Key Veteran
Location: Troy, NY, US

Thanks. It was pretty subtle but I found what you're talking about. Same switches with different names.

-fox
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AirWolfRC
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Location: 42½ N, 83½ W

Different switches actually.
The switch in the upper left corner
is a 3 position Mode switch for the heli model
and 2 position Gear switch for the airplane model.
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sharam
Elite Veteran
Location: Northern California

I am using the plane version on my helis and as everyone said, those are the differences.

If you don't like the rachet on throttle/collective, you can unscrew the back and then replace the little throttle bracket (comes off by unscrewing two small screws) with an alternative one they give you in a small plastic packet (also contains servo hardware) that comes with the radio. This make the left stick pretty smooth.
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stickyfox
Key Veteran
Location: Troy, NY, US

Airwolf: thanks, that's what I'm looking for.

-fox
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