Futaba Trainer Cable (Buddy Box Cable) 2.8m

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Great value, but wires don’t last

Apr 17, 2025

I am using these cords to make a square to round cable to connect an old FM transmitter to a new FASST or FHSS Futaba transmitter for training new pilots. Works fine, but the cables develop a short after a while of use, the cable quality isn’t all that, but it was enough to train three pilots. For the cost they are great. The square connector can be found with a jr plug separately that I disassemble and resolder. The short occurred where the round connector attaches. Will try to be more careful not to rest the transmitter on the cord and see if that helps.

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crap

Sep 27, 2020

its crap

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Rubbish lead

Sep 27, 2020

it does not work as stated by previous reviewer as the plugs are incorrectly wired

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Jun 26, 2015

heavy and long, good price

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Feb 04, 2014

to make student teacher (trainer) does not work
and also the "DTN" function does not work
the pin are joined in the following way:
1 - 1
2 - 2
3 - 3
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 6
and not good, does not work
to make it work you have to cut the cable and connect the poles
1 - 1
2 - 3
3 - 2
4 - 4
5 - 5
6 - 6
I did it and now it works

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Oct 05, 2012

This training cable is for older futaba sets. I puchcased to join my 8FG with a 6EX but they use square plugs. gave to a fellow flying with older radios