Old Futaba Radio

[NitroDad]

Does any one know where I can get two 7ch concept radios updated? If not there going into the trash. They still work, but I need new recivers and stuff. Anywho.

[sscherin]

Does any one know where I can get two 7ch concept radios updated? If not there going into the trash. They still work, but I need new recivers and stuff. Anywho.


Talk to these guys

http://www.radiosouthrc.com/

[aeajr]

Radios have become so inexpensive it is probably not worth updating that radio. Better off getting new stuff.

I use an old Conquest FM for a buddy box and to run a flight simulator.

[moster]

I NEVER saw a futaba conquest radio "fail" the AMA narrow band requirement (AM, FM gold stickered or not). As a matter of fact, with the exception of the 6 volt model of the tower hobbies tan metal box radio, i have yet to see a decent crystal controlled radio not meet the requirement (wal-mart / radio shack RC not considered decent by my standards).

You may , however, run into problems.
1) if you fly at a club you may have people complain that the radios dont have a "gold sticker". Please note: It is not "illegal" to operate a radio that is not "gold stickered"! Because you do not have a "gold sticker" means you havent had it checked. By history of the conquest radio, I would say you have a 99% chance it is within the narrow band spec. Like with my car, if it runs good, gas mileage is good, and check engine light is not on, I could tell with almost certainly, it will pass emmissions ...with or without a state emission sticker.


2)By the time you buy all the pieces (servos, new batteries ect) to use it, it probably wont be cost effective.

[huck1199]

Moster,
Do you think my Tower System 500 AM Gold Case 6 ch 9.6 volt (8 cells) radio would pass the gold sticker test? It is circa 1983 and still functions perfectly. Thanks