FrSky 2.4GHz ACCST TARANIS X9D PLUS Special Edition (Mode 2) (EU) (Carbon Fiber)

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A whole new world!

Dec 16, 2018

My radio before this was a 20 year old Futaba FF6 wich has never let me down, but seeing all the new functions and the freedom, of not having to check what frequencies are free/used, of the 2.4GHz systems made me take the step to the Taranis. And no, it is actually not a very new radio but has been proven and upgraded to this "plus special edition". But since the different versions has been around for a while there's millions of helpful tips and tricks on the web and you have spare parts and upgrades available from multiple sources. It's a big and beefy radio but I don't have a problem with that. You have too many options when setting up this radio - I will never use even 10% of the functions, but they are there if you need them. For me, beeing able to choose exactly in what order the channels are used is really nice! And then we have telemetry which is a thing all by itself... Since so much of this radio is software dependant there is the thing with updating firmware and such, but everything has worked for me, and when it has not it has been my fault so... I would say the quality doesn't look or feel as good as my old Futaba (except the gimbals which are exellent!) but you get a lot for your money!

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Awesome!

Aug 17, 2017

I did some RC glider 10+ years back with a simple 4 Channel Futaba.
And 2 weeks ago, I have decided to look into Quads, and this is my very first 16 Channel radio. I received this yesterday 16th August, order was placed 8th August, one thing I noticed was that HobbyKing would generate shipping label once your order have been accepted, but they consolidate their shipments, so you will notice for almost 5 to 6 days where the status will be stuck at waiting for UPS pick up and what not, but I guess that is how they keep their freight cost low.
Anyways, on to the radio, so far so good, I made a boo boo of ordering the EU version because I wanted the EU plug but no worries mate. Downloaded OpenTX Companion 2.2 upgrade the OpenTX OS, downloaded the firmware for the X9D, flash that via the 3 finger salute, yes yes I am picking up all these jargon and I am just 2 weeks into this hobby and have not flew anything except so far, 1.5 hours on my E010 from Eachine lol..... After that I flashed the non-EU XJT firmware and we are all good, ready to bind to my non-EU FrSky X4R-SB once my quad arrives.
So far I have used the X9D with the LiftOff FPV simulator on my PC, spent around 2 hours, loving it, this thing is a beast, heavy, but I am sure I will get use to it soon enough. Best value for money and a radio that was develop around the Quad community. Love the Carbon Fibre finishing.