Futaba 2.4 ghz systems

[niblick]

For people using this new gear, surf over to the Futaba site at:

http://2.4gigahertz.com/techsupport/service-advisory-tm7-7c-6ex.html

to view today's advisory concerning the problem with the GUID and measures to resolve the situation.

[Striker]

Good find Bud, thanks for sharing.

[covanant]

Anyone know if there will be a "Test center"here in Ottawa?
Dont really feel like loosing my gear for 3 months.

[Soclarke]

Richard at Discount Hobbies has requested the tester. No word on when he'll receive it yet but I'll put a post here when I know.

[niblick]

Futaba's advisory now lists a bunch of hobbyshops in the U.S. and Canada where radio equipment can be tested for the GUID problem. Unfortunately, Ottawa isn't on the list at this time. Hopefully, this will be remedied shortly.

[Dynamic Man]

We have requested at test set up also.

The problem is there are so many shops that want one and only so many fixtures. Cost is not an issue.

Looks like HOBBY HOBBY in Mississauga (sp) is our closest one and I'm not sure they really have one yet, but are listed. and will get one first.

I don't know how big a problem Futaba has but they are working as hard as they can to resolve it.

Fred

[niblick]

Futaba has added some new material (serial number ranges) to their 2.4 ghz advisory. Users of these systems should have a look.

[Dynamic Man]

Yah they have serial numbers but very large group.

Basically if it was manufactured in 08 or inspected 07 unit you are OK.

If not you have to worry.

I hope we can get the testing stations so we can sleep at night LOL

Fred

[Dynamic Man]

I just pulled out all my FASST systems (6) and tried all veriations, turned each rx on with 1 tx and and went thru all the systms.

if I had 2 on the same channel I think I would have found it.

All systems worked as claimed with no interaction between them.

The sales lady at Great Planes said they have found 1 system in North America They have sent out 100 test stations and have been in use for 2 weeks or so and haven't found any more units She stressed that it was very very rare and we should not worry.

Futaba is being very active to make sure there are no problems.

Fred

[Dynamic Man]

GOOD news, Our sales rep from Futaba called me today to tell me our test unit is going to ship on Monday.

If all goes well we will be able to test your Futaba 2.4 GHZ FASST system by Friday (Feb 15) or the next Monday at the latest.

So don't send your system back yet, we should be able to test for the faulty equipment in a week or so..

I will keep you informed here or call Dynamic Hobbies for any news and updates

Thanks
Fred

All Futaba 2.4ghz equipment bought from us or elsewhere will be tested free of charge.

[Tom Hastie]

Okay... now things are making a little more sense. I think THIS is the reason why we haven't seen a FASST vertion of the 9C yet:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LNUEW6&P=G

Looks very interesting.

Tom

[Neil]

Just to let you guys know we have gotten our 2.4 tester from Futaba.

So if you are worried about your setup come on in and we will test it for free.
Does not matter if you bought your radio from us or not.

Neil Coulombe
Dynamic Hobbies
613-225-9634

[Dynamic Man]

We have received our FASST tester

We are now able to test your Futaba 2.4 GHZ FASST system and already have tested and passed a few customer radios plus all our stock.

So don't send your system back, we will test for the faulty equipment. It takes about 3 minutes most of that is finding the tester.

Even if you did not buy your equipment from us. Bring it in for the piece of mind.

NO CHARGE

I will keep you informed here or you can call Dynamic Hobbies for any news and updates

Thanks
Fred

[idengw]

We have received our FASST tester

We are now able to test your Futaba 2.4 GHZ FASST system and already have tested and passed a few customer radios plus all our stock.

So don't send your system back, we will test for the faulty equipment. It takes about 3 minutes most of that is finding the tester.

Even if you did not buy your equipment from us. Bring it in for the piece of mind.

NO CHARGE

I will keep you informed here or you can call Dynamic Hobbies for any news and updates

Thanks
Fred


How about 8CH Fasst transmitter module and receiver?
OK I know I called you guys already....just being impatient :)

Wisnu

[Dynamic Man]

Wisnu, your TX mod and RX is scheduled for the end of Feb.

We've seen it push out before, but I think they have it together now :)

Fred

[covanant]

Had mine tested today,pretty painless.Thanks to the guys at Dynamic:D

[Mark Winstanley]

Hey Fred; I will bring mine back in June, can you test if for me then?

Mark.

[Dynamic Man]

Sure, Only $10 for out of country support. Just kidding.

Are we going to see you this summer lots of fun flys planned ?

Fred

[Mark Winstanley]

I want to make sure I get to the Rally of Giants at Arnprior this year as it is a historic occassion (first time in Canada for this event). I am looking forward to seeing everyone there

Mark.