We will be soon getting the SANWA/AIRTRONICS SD-10G.

Here is the preview of the radio

Great, this radio has come compelling new features.

Would you be getting the USB cable for firmware upgrade ? I think it would be a good idea to provide a service to customers where they can send in radios for a firmware upgrade.

Also could you find out if telemetry from the rx would be added as a upgrade/feature in future firmware releases ? This feature is available on hitec aurora 9.

Another thing I wanted to know was if something like "model match" in JR/Spektrum is available. There was some indication of a similar capability but was not clear, probably due to patent restrictions.

I presume all ranges of receivers are coming in too.

ETA ?

Yes the USB Cables can be bought by the customers and they can do the firmware upgrade directly online.

Some of the features are listed below:
10 Channel Computer Radio With Advanced Programming for Competition Helicopters, Sailplanes, And Powered Aircraft.
Compatible With All Airtronics 2.4GHz FHSS Aircraft Receivers
System Includes 6-cell 1500mAh Ni-MH TX Battery And Charger
Transmitter Is Compatible With Lithium 2 Cell Batteries
Full Range 92104 10Ch 2.4GHz Receiver Included
Ball Race Supported Gimbals With Adjustable Springs And Adjustable Throttle Ratchet
Unique "Direct Model Select" Allows Selection of 3 Favored Models Without Entering the Computer
Stick Mode 1, 2, 3, and 4 Are Available And Easily Selected By User (Default Is Mode 2)
Telescoping Transmitter Antenna for Increased Range When Needed. Retractable for Storage And Park-Flier And Indoor Use
5 Complete Flight Modes (Helicopter, Sailplane, and Aircraft)
Flight Modes Can Be Named
3-axis Triple Rates And Triple Expo With Unique Adjustment in Each Direction of Travel
All Switches Are 3 Position Switches
Proportional Side Sliders With Center Detent
100% Completely Assignable Switches
20 Model Memory with After-market Sanwa Card to Provide Memory for 20 Additional Models
Model Setups Can Be Shared On-line and Firmware Updates Available On-line With Use of Airtronics USB Cable and Program (available separately)
5 P-Mixes with 9 Point Curves and Graphs
Customizable Menu
Simple Wing, Swash, And Model Templates For Easy Model Setup
Easy Navigation, Spreadsheet-Like Menu For Control Surface/Swash Adjustments
Complete Trim Authority And Sensitivity Adjustments and Cross Trims
Easily Activated and Inhibited Inc/Dec Switch Allows The Pilot to Adjust Mixing Ratios In-Flight
Failsafe Programming Available On All Channels
Multi-Function Timer

Quote from: RotorZone on June 18, 2009, 10:27:05 AM
Great, this radio has come compelling new features.

Also could you find out if telemetry from the rx would be added as a upgrade/feature in future firmware releases ? This feature is available on hitec aurora 9.

Another thing I wanted to know was if something like "model match" in JR/Spektrum is available. There was some indication of a similar capability but was not clear, probably due to patent restrictions.

I presume all ranges of receivers are coming in too.

ETA ?

ETA its on its way.

Aurora is module based radio its not a full 2.4Ghz radio. Most radio manufacturers are going to stop Module based radio and also ppm radios completely.

The airtronics SD 10G has Triple rates, 9 point curves

Regarding later updates still cannot answer that as its too early but it for sure that a lot of new items are coming from airtronics.

Yes all range of receivers are coming soon.

Another demo video

What would the price range be?

Approx Rs. 25,000/-

http://blogs-modelairplanenews.com/profile_blogs/Gerry_Yarrish/&action=view&id=1019

SANWA/AIRTRONICS SD 10G 2.4Ghz is now available.

Its Price is Rs. 25000/- including duties/taxes & shipping.

Thats great will come over tomorrow to your office.  Love to see it

Damn Me!! I would have got the Radio + model directly from Mr Sanjeev, have I chosen to wait for his supply to replenish. For me its  showdown of 'Red-tapism' tomorrow at FPO ...

-Ujjwal

I received this by mail from Kartik just wanted to share it with everyone, also mentioned them to put up this for the other items so people know that alot of stuff is available at prices cheaper than when we import from the US.

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TOWERHOBBIES
The following items will ship to you from our Champaign, Illinois distribution center
LXXMY3    Airtronics SD-10G 10-Channel 2.4GHz Tx/Rx System   1       509.99
                                           125 Promotional Discount                  -125.00
In-Stock Items (reflects promotional discount):   $384.99
Priority Mail International:                               + $51.99
Subtotal (based on in-stock items only):             $436.98
Total Current Charges:   $436.98

On USD 436.98 add custom duty of 30% which is approx USD 130

Therefore total come to USD 566.98

The same is available in India for Rs. 25000/- including taxes & shipping which is USD 500/- taking exchange rate at Rs. 50/- per USD. So a saving of $67 or Rs. 3350/-

Therefore buying from India itself is cheaper than after the 25% discount coupons of tower.

This is without considering the exchange rate charges of CC, going to FPO many times, etc.

India is finally becoming cheaper than towerhobbies imports, great going.

Just keep the good work going.

With such pricing, the only reason for ordering from outside is "availability" (i.e. what is in stock).

Availability is there most of the time. Yes month or two even abroad items go on back order but people are willing to wait.

Here are some videos on the SD 10G

I am not sure about availability. I remember recent discussion with Spektrum DX7 not being available anywhere.  Someone else couldn't find Futaba 7C FASST anywhere either, a little while back. So yes, something are available, but may not be the common ones (or may be even preferred ones, for various reasons).

If the shops also offer training, that would be a great crowd puller.  I see it being executed very successfully here, which is also an additional revenue stream.

Can't speak on other brands that we do not carry as now.

Kartik

Here is a link on the helifreak.com forum some great videos for everyone especially for the Heli guys. About 9-10 videos are there

http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=166966

Kartik

Visited RCDhamaka the other day and saw the radio, one word i would sum it up with AWESOME 

It just felt great holding it. 

Need to put some money away soon for it or will apply for one HDFC CC as they have an 0% interest on it for 3 EMI months on HDFC Cards.

Quote from: rckatty on November 20, 2009, 10:23:41 PM

Need to put some money away soon for it or will apply for one HDFC CC as they have an 0% interest on it for 3 EMI months on HDFC Cards.

Ya, SD-10G is  indeed a BMW Z4 at the price of an Eclipse!! But are you sure that these 3 EMI option dont have a 'hidden' processing charge of 1000 or so ? which may translate to equivalent interest ? 

I wish RCD could give the stuff without VAT when paid by cash. 22.5K for the SD-10 would have been even more irresistible. 

Yes its 0% EMI & 0 processing charge and only on HDFC Bank CC.

Yes thats perfectly correct

Quote from: rckatty on November 21, 2009, 09:33:11 AM
Yes its 0% EMI & 0 processing charge and only on HDFC Bank CC.

Can't avoid vat as all our products are legally imported

Quote from: ujjwaana on November 21, 2009, 01:27:29 AM
I wish RCD could give the stuff without VAT when paid by cash. 22.5K for the SD-10 would have been even more irresistible. 

User review here :

http://www.rcindia.org/radios-and-receivers/airtronics-sd-10g-2-4-ghz-fhss-3/