Guys anyone heard or used this radio,

It has capabilities of being used on a 4 Wheeler RC Vehicle - A RC Airplane - A RC Heli...

What can be better than this, you get a 8CH Radio capable of driving A RC Car, RC Airplane & RC Heli...

I believe its having self centering on both sticks and no rachets.

Interesting, did not know about this so far.  So when used with an airplane or a heli (instead of a crawler/car), would the throttle range be only half of the usual range of stick movement ?

My brother drives a car around with his simple 4ch air radio, with some trim settings to handle to brakes.

Here are the product details I found on www.Airtronics.net website:


Product Description.

Airtronics RDS8000 8 CH 2.4G Crawler SurfaceTx/Rx Only RDS8000

This is the RDS8000 Crawler Edition from Airtronics with 1 receiver.

The RDS8000 Crawler Edition is a full-featured 8-channel system designed for use with your RC Rock Crawler. Both sticks are self-centering. A top-quality digital radio, the RDS8000 is noted for its ease-of-operation and programming. The included owner's manual and the ability to use both basic or advanced program menu makes the computer easy to program.

Includes transmitter battery, dual charger, and switch.

The RDS8000 Crawler Version retains its standard aircraft radio features:

The RDS8000 is a full-featured 8-channel system, packed with capabilities for all types of aircraft. A top-quality digital radio, the RDS8000 is noted for its ease-of-operation and programming. Helicopter, fixed wing aircraft and sailplane pilots will all benefit when using the standard features of the RDS8000.

Whether flying a basic model or one that requires advanced features, the RDS8000 can do it all! One of the key features of the RDS8000 is the ability to use both basic or advanced program menu.

The RDS8000 makes programming easier by allowing you to turn off any programming screen not required. Because it uses Airtronics' FHSS 2.4GHz communications technology you never have to worry about an 'open frequency'. Fly any time with confidence.

The new 92824 8ch 2.4 GHz Receiver is a perfect match for the RDS8000 transmitter. Once binding is complete, it is almost impossible to interrupt the communication between them.

Includes transmitter battery, dual charger, and switch. Does not include servos or receiver battery.

Note: Mode 2 has the throttle with ratchet on the left. (Item 751700) Mode 1 has the throttle with rachet on the right (Item 751701). The Crawler version is Mode 1 with no ratchet - Both Sticks self-center.


Basic Features

Model Type selection
10 Model Memory
Data Reset
Stop Watch
Digital Trims
Servo Reversing on all channels
LCD Transmitter Voltage Meter
High Capacity Transmitter NiCds
Adjustable Stick Tension and Length
Dual Rate on Elevator and Aileron channels (Plus Rudder on Helicopter)
Center Adjustment on all channels
Large Screen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
End Point Adjustment on all channels


Advanced Aircraft Features

Exponential
Aileron Differential
Trim Memeoy
Landing Differential
Trim Authority (STEP) for digital trim
Crow
Model Naming (3 Letters)
Dual Rate Alarm
Failsafe / Hold
Menu Options
Receiver Battery Failsafe
Flap to Elevator Mix
Low Battery Alarm
Throttle to Elevator Mix
Integral System Timer
Rudder to Aileron Mix
Data Copy
Aileron to Rudder Mix
Flaperon Mix
Rudder to Elevator Mix
Spoilron Mix
Elevator to Flap Mix
Elevon Mix
Switch Reversing
V-Tail Mix
2 Compensation Mixers
Throttle Cut
Click
Delta Mix
Dual Elevator Mix


Advanced Helicopter Features

Stop Watch
Exponential
Servo Reversing
Fail Safe
Dual Rate Elev, Ail and Rud
Throttle Cut
Servo Centering
Model Naming (3 Letters)
End Point Adjustment
2 Compensation Mixers
Throttle Curve (5 Point) in all Flight modes
Integral System Timer
Revo Mix (3 Point) in all Flight Modes
Trim Step
4 Flight Modes
Switch Reversing
Gyro Sensitivity Adjustment in all Flight Modes
Data Copy
Pitch Curve (5 Point) in all Flight Modes
Model Select
Click
Model Type
Battery Fail Safe
Data Reset
Dynamic Trim Memory
Basic ON/OFF
Swash Plate Type
Option Menu

Its available for $219 directly from Airtronics with a Sanwa reciever.....Dont have funds right now, else I'd buy this one...

Quote from: chokxxi90210 on October 06, 2010, 07:18:05 PM
directly from Airtronics with a Sanwa reciever.....Dont have funds right now, else I'd buy this one...

Airtronics Inc is owned by Sanwa Japan......Airtronics is their brand name for USA.

Karthik - If you are familiar with this radio, can you answer my question about the throttle range while used with planes/helis ?

Or does one have to hold the throttle stick down manually before take off  and after landing ?