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johnstoys
10-13-2005, 04:03 PM
OK, this one’s got me stymied……

Have been looking at some entry-level 2 channel radio systems and was pretty close to settling on the Futaba 2PL. Looks like a pretty decent radio w/some nice features at that price range.

The confusion is with the receiver that comes with the 2PL (the 142JE). It appears that this particular Rx may NOT a BEC Rx. Looking at Tower and some other R/C sites, it’s a little fuzzy as to whether it’s BEC or not. Amazing to think that the 2PL, which is the newer of their 2-channel systems, would not have a BEC Rx.

Anybody shed any light on this? Thanks.

rczmjls
10-13-2005, 05:31 PM
The R142J isn't BEC. I've had the same doubt some time ago (you can search this forum for the thread).

If you're using a BEC capable ESC you can still use the receiver because it accepts power through the channel connectors.

BR,
MS

johnstoys
10-13-2005, 06:41 PM
Thanx for the reply and good point about using a BEC-capable ESC. That does make a difference. I think I'm gonna go ahead and order the 2PL. :)