Futaba 7C 2.4GHz Heli R617FS 4-S3152

Product Review

The Futaba 7C is one of the most affordable yet most functional 2.4GHz computer radio systems on the market today. The 7C is a system that offers much of the 9C's set-up versatility matched to 4-channel ease of use, what more could you want? Like all other Futaba computer systems, it offers Dial n' Key simplicity for programming, and the 2.4GHz FASST system for an unparalleled RF link. Other 7C features include R617FS FASST 7-Ch Receiver, 600mAh 4.8V NiCd Receiver Battery, Four S3152 Digital High Torque Servos, NT8S600B 600mAh 9.6V NiCd Transmitter Battery, Switch Harness w/Charge Cord and a black Futaba neck strap. If you are not totally convinced that this 2.4GHz system is right for you, please take a peek at the features and specs ? that?s all the more you will need to do!

Product Features

Futaba's FASST (Futaba Advanced Spread Spectrum Technology) shifts very quickly virtually eliminating signal conficts and interruptions unlike other 2.4GHz systems that only stay on one or two frequencies Dual antenna diversity enables FASST system to automatically and seamlessly select the best reception between the two antennas built into the receiver ensuring that the aircraft stays under constant control of transmitter regardless of altitude Newly designed Dial-N-Key jog dial with joy stick

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(1 customer review)

Incredible deal, powerful and easy to use, November 13, 2011

Adam Jerome White (Scottsdale, AZ, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Futaba 7C 2.4GHz Heli R617FS 4-S3152 (Toy)

The 7C is probably as complex a setup as anyone would need for their helicopter. The exceptions would be professionals, and scale modelers. The 7 channels give you the option for a TX controlled gain on your Gyro, and a TX controlled Governor on your heli. The built-in awash types come ready for most awash setups, and will configure to support ALL swash types. All the functions are assignable to the different switches. The manual gives examples and common switch assignment, but I suggest you write a cheat sheet until you are very comfortable knowing what switch does what. You don't want to start your timer by pulling a switch to find out it enabled throttle hold while you weren't ready and 8 feet off the ground, etc.

Now, a word about Best Services, the supplier. They sell everything, the prices are good, but you will see they list the RX battery included on this product, which is not true. When mine arrived I let them know and their response was to contact the...Read more