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Radio - Futaba FASST > Ended up going with a 14MZ 2.4!

Red-Rx7
Senior Heliman
Location: Olathe, KS - USA

I was looking at the 12Z and ended up getting a 14MZ.

I am not sure if it is really needed or not, and is most likely overkill for what I will be doing. I am most excited about the number of channels. I like gizmos and gadgets, and it will be fun to be able to have the control to operate them all remotely if desired.

Currently, I have three helicopters (Raptor 50 V2, Raptor 50 Titan, Pantera 50 (Scale MD530). Really, the only one that is furthest along in being built at the moment is the Pantera 50 for the scale fuse of the MD530.

The extra channels and programming functionality will make it easier to control some of the gadgets like the scale lighting system, switch glow, gv1 governer, and remote starting system.

I only hope this radio will last me...

04-27-2008 03:04 AM

Henrik Engert
Veteran
Location: Round Rock, TX

Congrats!

I just got the 12Z 2.4Ghz system....It was enough for me and my wife...

/Henrik

04-27-2008 04:40 AM

Four Stroker
Veteran
Location: Atlanta

It's a hobby. Get what you want. No excuses required.

04-27-2008 04:49 AM

I3DM
rrProfessor
Location: Israel

I agree with Four Stroker.

and i own a 14MZ.

Team pilot for RJX, Helidirect, Logictech, ThunderPower, Fromeco
www.liorzahavi.com

04-27-2008 10:12 AM

HOMEPAGE

Trooper Sam
Veteran
Location: Perris, California - USA

My buddies don't get it, but I love my 14MZs.

Trooper Sam

We do not do this to save money, we save money to do this-TheRickster

04-27-2008 06:16 PM

Greg McFadden
Key Veteran
Location: Spokane Valley, WA

congrats, you lucky (insert swearing here)

I love my 12, and would get a 14 if I could...

The silence often, of pure innocence persuades, when speaking fails

04-27-2008 06:38 PM

Four Stroker
Veteran
Location: Atlanta

I have an old friend who bought two (2) 14 MZ's because he wanted them! I have another acquaintance who bought two so he would have a buddy box for his kid. Transmitters last a long time.

04-27-2008 08:44 PM

Trooper Sam
Veteran
Location: Perris, California - USA

I bought my first 14MZ used back in 2006, still paid a pretty penny for it. Not too long ago, Finless Bob decided he wanted to sell his, and I couldn't pass up the deal he offered to me.

I have been using his radio as a buddy box, and it's nice to know I have a spare should I need to send mine into Hobby Services.

Trooper Sam

We do not do this to save money, we save money to do this-TheRickster

04-27-2008 11:13 PM

Ace Dude
Elite Veteran
Location: USA

You only live once!

04-27-2008 11:30 PM

wings19
Senior Heliman
Location: Traverse City, MI

Love my 14MZ!!

Nick
If the wings are travelling faster than the fuselage, it's probably a helicopter

04-28-2008 12:36 AM

HOMEPAGE

Parsifal
Veteran
Location: Singapore

I just did the exact same thing. Started out thinking about buying the 12fg, then thought, you know, i may as well buy the 12z since i buy radios once every 7 or 8 years or so...

Got to the store and some how ended up walking away with a 14mz Fasst system.

No regrets whatsoever. Its fantastic. Certainly more radio than i'll ever need, but who cares?

Regards,

Pars

04-28-2008 07:34 AM

HOMEPAGE

human213
Senior Heliman
Location: malibu

Albert Einstein

...said...

"I am very easy to satisfy...

I am always satisfied with the very best".

No one ever lost sleep from the joy of that...
(FX-40 with custom sticks owner)

michael

Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.

04-28-2008 08:12 AM

steph280
Key Veteran
Location: Irvine, California

My last 9ZHPS lasted close to 10 years. So I figure if 14MZ can last me another 10 years, that's only $200 a year plus whatever I get in resale. Certainly worth it. And I wouldn't have to post thread about "what did I miss by not getting what I wanted in the first place?"

04-28-2008 06:14 PM

Four Stroker
Veteran
Location: Atlanta

I still have and intend to use my 9VHP - new battery, new pots, new antenna. Also have a 9Z and 12Z. When Futaba figures what they are going to do instead of 2.4 GHz, I will buy one of those also.

04-28-2008 07:22 PM

Hotwings
Key Veteran
Location: Florida, Port Charlotte and West Palm Bch.

i love my 14Z, changed it to 2.4 and it's great. Ron

Please cancel my clearance, I have the field in sight.

04-28-2008 09:43 PM

LARKS
Heliman
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Yay! My 2.4Ghz 14MZ arrives tomorrow!

04-29-2008 01:41 AM

LARKS
Heliman
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Well, here it is...