Futaba 7C 7ch 2.4 GHz FASST Airplane Radio w/4 S3004 Servos

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 S3004 Ball-Bearing 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)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Perfect 2.4 GHz RC system, December 9, 2011

Thomas L. Clark - See all my reviews

= Durability: = Fun: = Educational:

Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)

This review is from: Futaba 7C 7ch 2.4 GHz FASST Airplane Radio w/4 S3004 Servos (Toy)

The hardware works perfectly - as I expected. The transmitter antenna however is loose. It will not stay in the recommended vertical position. It just flops down flat. I have opened up the back of the transmitter to adjust the spring tension on the joysticks as described in the owner's manual. While I was in there I paid particular attention to why the antenna was so loose. It is a rather simple plastic mechanism of a plastic shaft fitted through an plastic hole. I'm not sure if it is a tolerance problem or if a wavy washer was omitted or what, but I think a couple of wraps of dental floss will tighten it up.

As for the manual, everything is in there but it seems to be written for the user who already has extensive background knowledge of these systems. If that describes you, the manual will be fine. In my case I'm still learning, so I really need a bit more explanation of what all these advanced features actually do, and why I should or should not use them. That isn't...Read more