Re: Airtronics RD8000 RF Question, Opinions?

The RD8000 manual is downloadable from

According to page 25 of the RD8000 manual, the transmitter has a modulation select menu that allows you to use "other brand" receivers. This means it is compatible with Futaba. This is right in the middle of the section describing the various settings for each model memory, so I have to conclude that the modulation is saved with each individual model.

Thanks for the correction, I learn something new all the time. A while back, before they came out with the RD 8000

I upgraded from Airtronics to a JR 8103, every bit of the Airtronics stuff worked without having to even move servos around on the receiver, with the exception of the charger anyway.

-- Eric Kler Fubar Hill -

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I assume the RD8000 is a revised version of the RD6000 which saved the selected modulation (Futaba or AIrtronics + or - shift) in the memory for the specific model. In other words, once you set if for the plane, you do not have to reset it unless you reset that memory location. It will drive any FM RX except PCM which is limited to Airtronics. I suspect it will not talk Multiplex, but since I don't have one of those and have no intention of getting one, I don't worry about it.

Once you program your RD8000 for a particular model you would not have to switch the modulation. The Mod is stored in the model memory. All you would have to do is remember to select the right model.

Yes, I was aware that the 9C radios were only 9 channels in PCM mode, and a switched channel at that. All I need really is a 5 channel, so perhaps the Hitec is worth another look. I like the glider option with the 555 RX and the HS81's, better fit my style of planes (smaller!) My old Futaba 7UAF is in the shop for a tune-up (10 years old and never a problem till last month). Daze