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Radio - JR & Spektrum DSM > DSX9 (UK 9303) 2.4GHz NEWS ?
 
 
9387ASH
Elite Veteran
Location: UK

H-nutz, all things are possible.... its easy enough to extend the cables & re-route them.
12-17-2007 11:43 PM
 
 
Helinutnz
Elite Veteran
Location: below 42 South

ah ok so they are not directly soldered to a board. I haven't taken the back off and looked yet. thanks Mac man

Jonty...no i have the US version...the 9303. the TH and the rudder dual rate switch on the right and the flight mode/trainer switch on the left.

The dsx 9 from HKG is way cheaper than buying another 9303 from the states....like about $200 cheaper after customs charges for us (from the no servo $629 USA version) and comes with four servos you can sell. I just have to get used to a digital trim on the throttle where I really like the analogue trim on the 9303. Otherwise it's the same. I dont know what power output they have but I guess it's the less power one....I suppose you wont have to wear lead sheilds around your balls for that one.
12-18-2007 04:09 AM
 
 
Mike Moore
Senior Heliman
Location: Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset UK

I've been told that the DSX9 should be available in the UK very soon ?
Please don't get too excited. I'll believe it when I see them ?
I also read that they will be available at the same time as the Aroura ...lol.
We live in hope !
04-15-2008 07:50 PM
 
 
Jonty
Veteran
Location: London

Yep, just has a call from a dealer. I understand it has arrived and should be with dealers next week (fingers crossed of course). I think poor old mac-man will be busy getting everything ready for delivery.
04-15-2008 08:20 PM
 
 
Jonty
Veteran
Location: London

They will be also priced at 549 pounds from one dealer. I bit of an increase from the 9X2 but I really need a radio!
04-15-2008 08:24 PM
 
 
Mike Moore
Senior Heliman
Location: Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset UK

Yeah, I've seen them now at a few main suppliers.
Early next week is what's been said ?
I can't believe the price of £549.95 !!!
That's rather alot more than expected and I'm not sure if it was worth the wait now ?
It was said that they would be around the £450 mark. £550 is quite a bit more.
I'll be looking at Futaba again I think ?
Oh well.
04-16-2008 03:53 PM
 
 
Vale
Heliman
Location: England

Yes

I have also been waiting for this transmitter as i am moving to spain and feel it would be more appropriate to change to 2.4ghz.

I have watched the news/websites mainly macgregors i'm in UK.

constantly delayed touted sep/oct 2007 then feb/mar now finally and hopefully apr.

and prices of £450.00 were being banted around & now i checked midland helicopters (supreme UK ripoff merchants !!) and other websites in the UK.

now saying £550.00 no SERVOS.....


WHY WHY WHY DOES BRITAIN DO THIS...

and then start bitching that people are buying abroad for 2 GOOD reasons:-

1) BEING CHEAPER

2) Better Packages (just check ebay £407.00 plus carriage for a DSX9 plus 4 x hitec mg65's).

it really is a no brainer.

IF people in britain were not being constantly Ripped off we would buy british.

many thanks vented my anger!!!!

CALM!!!

This is now becoming an obsession!
04-16-2008 03:59 PM
 
 
Mike Moore
Senior Heliman
Location: Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset UK

£550 with NO SERVOS !!!
I didn't notice that ! ...I think I was blow away by the price !!!
Yep, it's no wonder we buy abroard.
04-16-2008 04:03 PM
 
 
Helinutnz
Elite Veteran
Location: below 42 South

bend over and grab your ankles boys.

Price comparison entered in NZD. DSX9 with no servo's

UK price.....$1375 NZD

NZ price.....$915 NZD

USA (1)......$786 NZD

USA (2)......$686 NZD

No freight or shipping....prices current online right now. USA (2) is a sale price. Now thats a max diff of $689 NZD or around 100% more. (about 276 pounds) Bet you shipping doesn't cost that much but then you boys are also screwed by the power of the US sets too.

For the price difference the NZ boys should just buy from NZ and get a local warranty. $686 plus $50 ship plus GST is about $828. About $87 saved but for that amount it's not worth it in case there are any problems.

I am glad I don't live in the UK and do this hobby.....Sorry Jonty.
04-16-2008 10:50 PM
 
 
Jonty
Veteran
Location: London

I am sad
04-17-2008 09:23 AM
 
 
Vale
Heliman
Location: England

Hi Helinutnz

Are u taking the proverbial or wot mate

we in the UK get shafted by everyone on a daily basis if not government then local government then the rest of the world.

Wonderful country swear by it...

sorry totally & utter lie swear at it again & again & again.

unfortunately because of BMFA rules/regulations or being VERY cynical... in cahoots with manufacturers/government let's get ANAL let's overprice goods in the UK.

If USA Radio systems are not compatible because of the 500mw against EU 100mw then why can JR make radio systems in Japan that they are then not compatible in the UK ???

I say Japan as my 9xII say's made in japan.

No one has given a proper answer and i don't trust the info being given by macgregors (UK JR importers) as they have a vested interest in inflated prices.

another reason i don't trust macgregors even more so now is i had been in contact for the last 4 months upto 2 weeks ago and the price was £450.00.

GRRRRRR!!!!

This is now becoming an obsession!
04-17-2008 09:23 PM
 
 
Helinutnz
Elite Veteran
Location: below 42 South

Nah I feel sorry for you guys. I spend a lot of time up In the UK. I'm usually there once or twice a month. Converting things to NZ dollars is unwise as it shows how expensive it is. Somethings aren't too bad but I imagine you need to earn a reasonable amount to do this hobby easily up there. Even if you do import the GOVT hooks into you for another 17% VAT. Only expensive to us from the outside maybe as we don't earn pounds?

Still the only thing I have bought from the UK was some model sunglasses...a few mags and a quick UK swash (which by the way leaves no question as to the quality that the UK supplier turns out...they really are excellent quality parts)

In fact the whole world is depressed financially at the moment....If the media would STFU the problem may go away!
04-17-2008 10:00 PM
 
 
Climax
Veteran
Location: West London, United Kingdom

Just as a correction, US sets are not 500mw. They only produce twice the output power of a UK compliant set.
04-17-2008 11:20 PM
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Slartybartfast
Senior Heliman
Location: Somewhere in England

Quote 
If USA Radio systems are not compatible because of the 500mw against EU 100mw then why can JR make radio systems in Japan that they are then not compatible in the UK ???

Sorry, thats a bit disjointed and hard to figure out what you are trying to say

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I say Japan as my 9xII say's made in japan.

Huh ??


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No one has given a proper answer and i don't trust the info being given by macgregors (UK JR importers) as they have a vested interest in inflated prices.

Yes and no..... if prices are high then no-one will buy them.... so no dosh for the directors !

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another reason i don't trust macgregors even more so now is i had been in contact for the last 4 months upto 2 weeks ago and the price was £450.00.

I think you will find that the prices were an estimate. Since then the yen has fallen, fuel has gone up etc etc. The delivery costs will have risen all adding to the bill.

Anyway, the £620 is the RRP but you show me a model shop that is selling it at that price ! Inwoods, Al's Hobbies are doing them for about £470 - £480. Have a look at Horizon's site, their RRP is $1000 (equating to £502.47, add Duty & VAT and you would be looking at around £635. As it is, they sell it at the discounted rate of $630 which again would be just over the £400 mark once duty & VAT is added.

Even if you bought it in from the Far East, Fleabay is showing about £350 + 30 for postage. Assuming you got away with fraud (thats what it is) thats 380 quid. Parcel farce will probably charge you a processing fee to get it to you... about 20 quid ?

Lets assume that you didnt get it past HMC&E.... the 350 is now £444 aprox. Anything goes wrong with it ?? back it goes to Hong Kong, Singapore or Taiwan. You have to pay to send it back, any repair work MAY incur duty & VAT !!

Is it really worth it when you can get it from the major players in the UK ?
04-17-2008 11:47 PM
 
 
Helinutnz
Elite Veteran
Location: below 42 South

oh my god.

RRP is just an over inflated figure to try and trick most buyers and some are so gullible they think they are getting the greatest deal ever. Who cares about RRP.....it's never the figure anyone pays.
04-18-2008 01:02 AM
 
 
Climax
Veteran
Location: West London, United Kingdom

As mentioned in an earlier post, the Yen has significantly fallen in value.

Since last August it has dropped approximately 20% in comparison to the UK Pound - this certainly won't have helped the price...
04-18-2008 11:45 AM
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9387ASH
Elite Veteran
Location: UK

And that the DSX9 UK version will cost more than the others because of the CE testing costs needing to be spread out.

Testing is not cheap.... £4 - 6K is typical for the UK, Japan I believe is much more than that !!
04-18-2008 11:54 AM
 
 
steph
Key Veteran
Location: Hampshire England

I have always been a JR man always liked there logic upuntil the Dx7 i used a pcm10x

I was waiting for the Dx 9 or the jr 12 but now i will probally stay with my Dx7 and look around for my next TX probally look at futaba.

The world is round you can run but you will always end up where you started from
04-18-2008 07:40 PM
 
 
digger123
Senior Heliman
Location: suffolk .uk

i was waiting for the jr dsx9 but the price has put me right off to expensive.im tempted to get a spectrum dx7 but i use a jr 9xii now i know the programming on it like the back of my hand and dont know if the spectrum is a jump backwards in its programming eg no 140 ccpm and only 7 channels.the other option like my flying mate has done is to get a futaba handset..
04-18-2008 08:50 PM
 
 
Mike Moore
Senior Heliman
Location: Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset UK

How many people have been waiting months now for the Macgregor/JR DSX9 to finally become available here in the UK only to be told that it is now going to cost £549 with NO SERVOS !!!???

Several moths ago many of the main stockists were taking pre-orders on this exciting new radio with an estimated retail price (inc. VAT) price of £400/£450, this was for a full system combo (transmitter/reciever/4x servos/etc).

I have been told that many customers have now cancelled their pre-orders, myself included, this being due to the unexpected price increase.

I did hear that due to the cost of putting this radio though CE certification for UK use, Macgregor has passed this cost on to the retailers/stockists and the many potential customers. If this is the case, why should we have to brunt the cost ?

We all want to be flying legal UK CE certified radio equipment. This matter only makes people look more at buying from outside the UK.

If you have been looking forward to becoming the proud new owner of the new DSX9, but have now been put off by the current price, please add your comments. Maybe Macgregor will take note and adjust the pricing of this great new radio ??? I have been in contact with them and are waiting for their reply ? ...Watch this space !

I guess we can only live in hope ?

Mike.
04-19-2008 12:39 AM
 
 
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