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| by Rahman |
Date Added: Tuesday 24 January, 2012 |
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To get the manual for this T/R click the link bellow:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=manual+of+t4eu
This is a search engine page. The link for the manual is on the top. when you click it, the manual downloads to the bottom of the browser. After that you have the choice of saving it or discard it.
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| by Robert |
Date Added: Saturday 07 January, 2012 |
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Amazed !!!, ordered late Monday night, process Tuesday, arrived Wednesday, now that's what I call service
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| by Bob |
Date Added: Saturday 07 January, 2012 |
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Not 'used in anger' yet but seems fine on basic test. The bind was very simple. Certainly looks VFM.
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| by Larry |
Date Added: Saturday 10 December, 2011 |
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Obtained 4 complete TX/RX sets and worked first time, binding etc. Only thing is that thr receiver is rather larger than expected compared to the Frsky Receivers, for fitting into a Chip Tray Hovercraft!
I will find room. A bit of a waist, as I am only using 2 Channels, rudder control and Ducted fan speed controlling Thrust !
Rob, thanks for the excellent delivery time.
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| by Graham |
Date Added: Sunday 13 November, 2011 |
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Excellent bit of kit, just upgraded my old model yacht ,
Works very well on the local pond,2.4Ghz on a buget .Well done Giant Cod.
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| by Jack |
Date Added: Thursday 10 November, 2011 |
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i use it for my combat robot and it stands up well to a hit, has good centering, and it is very easy to set up and use
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| by Rodney |
Date Added: Tuesday 01 November, 2011 |
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As yet haven't been able to try out as still building boat. I bought this because of extremely good value and glowing reviews. Certainly looks good gear and the delivery certainly 1st class, ordered Sunday received email to say dispatched 3:30 Monday and received Tuesday morning, excellent, thank you!
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| by Roy |
Date Added: Thursday 20 October, 2011 |
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My previous unit has proved to be excellent - easy to bind and very reliable so I have just bought two more, one for myself and another on behalf of a friend. Superb value and they work extremely well in our steam locomotives. Excellent service from GC - received the day after ordering.
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| by robin |
Date Added: Friday 07 October, 2011 |
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Ordered late on the 4th, despatched on the 5th, and recieved on the &th October.
Was led to believe that cosmetically these units were cheap and nasty, but not so. The case is crisply moulded in decent quality plastic, the shiny trim is a bit naff, though, the sticks and switches move smoothly, likewise the trims, with a distinct centre detent.
Thu unit is light weight, even with batteries in, and is easy and comfortable to hold.
I was supplied with the R7EH receiver, which is smaller than the one shown in the product listing.
Binding was simple, once I'd solved a problem with the correct orientation of the power and servo connectors, with the help of the guys on the forum here.
Is it worth the asking price? Definitely!
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| by Eric |
Date Added: Tuesday 27 September, 2011 |
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as always very fast service easy bind works fine in my boats good value for the price
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| by andrew |
Date Added: Thursday 15 September, 2011 |
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Ok Quick delivery although receiver was just bouncing around inside the bag,
Its cheap the price and the product and I wasn't happy with mine ! when connected up to normal servos they kept wandering checked with another set and they were fine , so sent back for a refund
refund was done promptly so I cant complain about that ! although the experience has cost me over £6 in postage, I would not fly a plane on one of these. Oh the mixing switches in the back were invisible in the set I received ! and the power switch cover kept falling off !
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| by Dave |
Date Added: Thursday 08 September, 2011 |
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this is the second combo I have bought and they are both great. easy to bind and economical battery life
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| by Terry |
Date Added: Tuesday 06 September, 2011 |
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Over fifty hours now in model boat with this excellent package.
see myweb.tiscali.co.uk/norcimradiocontrol/whatsnew.htm
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| by Bob |
Date Added: Thursday 01 September, 2011 |
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thanks rob this is best on the market for the price i have been changing my boats over one at a time never had any problems.easy to set up,brillant delivery servise ,keep up the good work and thank you very much regards bob or should i say (scratchbuiltbob)
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| by Jack |
Date Added: Wednesday 24 August, 2011 |
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This combo is an excellent piece of kit. I have now got 2 sets and they work well with ample range. They come without instructions which can be downloaded. Delivery was very quick and the price is as cheap as chips. Well done 'Giantcod'.
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| by John |
Date Added: Sunday 21 August, 2011 |
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Excellent service. Ordered the transmitter and receiver on Friday morning, arrived at 11am the next day. Although it was mode 2 it was a very simple operation for me to change to mode 1, took me a few minutes. Very good value for money. Many thanks.
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| by alan |
Date Added: Friday 15 July, 2011 |
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exilant itam fast post (HOW DO THAY DO IT ) put in my boat went like a dream.good buy 40mhz helo 2.4
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| by nathan |
Date Added: Wednesday 06 July, 2011 |
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Just tried it with my boats great range a few of my club members are interested because of the great price and value for money.
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| by Stephen |
Date Added: Monday 04 July, 2011 |
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Used a few times now and have no complaints at all. It's simple and easy to use and seems to have great range. Iv'e been flying a dynham hawk sky and have sent it up almost out of sight with no issues.
For the money involved you can't really beat it.
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| by Emma |
Date Added: Sunday 03 July, 2011 |
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Good value for money ...Tx Combo basic yet has all the functions needed for a 4 channel model ... no frills but who needs them on a small ic , park fly or indoor model . would I recomend it ...... Yes would I use it .....Yes Good for you GC good value at a low price...
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| by richard |
Date Added: Tuesday 28 June, 2011 |
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I bought this set when my club acquired the use of a new field conveniently close to me, but with potential 35Mhz conflicts with another club nearby. The Tx and Rx look well made, and the bind process was very quick and simple when I had sorted out the correct servo connections. I flight tested it today and was delighted to find that it is a great improvement upon my old 35Mhz Futaba Skysport 4. In 20 minutes of flying it was completely glitch free and gave full control to the limits of my vision. Great value and service as ever!
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| by Keith |
Date Added: Friday 10 June, 2011 |
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Excellent bit of kit at an exceptional price. Does the job, why pay more!. Very quick delivery from GC. Many thanks
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| by Geoff |
Date Added: Thursday 26 May, 2011 |
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Great service and value. No frills outfit that most fliers need. If you want to look good (?) spend a lot more ! Buy one.
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| by Bert |
Date Added: Tuesday 24 May, 2011 |
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Very swift delivery ordered sunday evening online arrived tuesday morning how good is that. This is the second one ot these I have bought am very satisfied with the first one no problems with it at all and for the price cannot be faulted.
cheers Bert
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| by Barrie |
Date Added: Thursday 19 May, 2011 |
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Excellent service - I had a problem, I tried to set everything up with my computer running and the transmitter was affected by the Wi Fi. Once Graham told me to switch off the computer binding took a few seconds and now I'm very happy. I'm going to write a review for our model boat club magazine - it's an excellent low cost system worth every penny.
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| by Raymond |
Date Added: Sunday 15 May, 2011 |
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Terrific delivery time, 'I could not believe it'. In less than 24hours of ordering it was delivered with 2 extra receivers. All work perfectly,apart from the loose spring in the tranny, soon fixed. Excellent value, will be using you again, many thanks.
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| by Raymond |
Date Added: Wednesday 11 May, 2011 |
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Brilliant. A Tx and 3 Rxs for less than the price of an Rx from a famous make. All bonded up instantly and seem to be working perfectly. Intend using it in boats initialy and if that all works OK will try in a simple aircraft. Thanks Rob yet another show stopper.
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| by keith |
Date Added: Wednesday 11 May, 2011 |
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Ordered Monday and it arrived tues morning...excellent.
thought it was broken but it was only stick tension spring had come off.put spring back on,moved rachet and flicked switch...Mode 1.
Both RX,s bind with no problems.
Got to ask about mixing switch.
excellent service so far.
And no frills products at best prices.
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| by thomas |
Date Added: Saturday 23 April, 2011 |
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i will be dealing with giant cod from now on the service is first class never had mail order that arrive before the email fast very also i eagerly await the arrrival of the 2.4 transmitters
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| by John |
Date Added: Saturday 09 April, 2011 |
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Purchased Radio Link 2.4 combo,with some other items.everything arrived at the speed of light,
and well packed, the items are going in a R/C Boat, not on the water yet so will give further update
on how everything works at a latter date.
The TX combo looks very good and excellent for the price, being new to R/C, the guys at Giant Cod
have been very helpful.
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| by Roy |
Date Added: Friday 25 March, 2011 |
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Received goods the day after ordering in good condition but no box or instructions but this is understandable for cost reduction.
Put batteries in TX and connect RX to servos and power source (with the RX label side up the top pin is signal and bottom pin is negative/earth), switch on TX then RX press the button on the RX with a pen for 5 seconds and binding completed OK all appears OK
Thank you Rob for your excellent service the product is great value for money
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| by Nigel |
Date Added: Monday 21 March, 2011 |
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Ordered Thursday afternoon, was at home when I got back from work on Friday!
Fitted batteries and servos, binding to the transmitter was simplicity itself, all working in a matter of minutes. Excellent way back into R/C after 20 years
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| by David |
Date Added: Wednesday 09 March, 2011 |
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Fast delivery, I received the transmitter before I received the email to say it had been dispatched to me. had these set up in my boat the same day and worked extremely well with adequate range, only problem I had was getting channel 2 and 4 working on the receiver.
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| by Roy |
Date Added: Tuesday 08 March, 2011 |
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We have several of these in the group, and they work faultlessly. I personally rate them as better than spektrum, higher quality build and easier to bind. Value for money goes without saying.
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| by Bob |
Date Added: Monday 07 March, 2011 |
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hi recieved on friday fast delivery,well pleased all ready in my boat.just going to test today thank you.i will buy again good product regards bob.
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| by kelvin |
Date Added: Thursday 24 February, 2011 |
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Ordered monday 1900 received wednesday what a turn around
Does what it says on the ad, once you find the bind button on the receiver ,next to the ariel ,
it is tiny and inside the case use a cocktail stick to press it in,
Only one drawback no manual to tell you where things are, and how they operate.
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| by gerald |
Date Added: Friday 18 February, 2011 |
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what good service you get from giant cod, my set arrived the day after the order was placed. also i had a small query about the reciever which i e-mailed to them, i recieved a reply the same day. THANK YOU Giant Cod.
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| by henry |
Date Added: Friday 18 February, 2011 |
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Product received in really short time, in excellent condition, quickly unpacked, and fitted with batteries, connnected battery pack, servos, switched on bound the set, everything working as required, it took a whole 10 mins, I wish that I had known about this set before I bought a SPECTRUM (That let me down and was ditched) Well done for supplying a really good product at a super price, it does just what I needed it for,
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| by Scott |
Date Added: Friday 04 February, 2011 |
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Excellent Budget start to 2.4 Ghz.
Order on the monday evening, arrived at work wednesday morning.
Safely packaged and well protected, it looks and has all the features listed in the description.
Bound first time, not only to the supplied Rx, but also the seperate 6channel 2.4 Ghz Rx i purchased too.
Ergonomic, and with a good feel to both the sticks and trims.
EXCELLENT value for money.
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| by david |
Date Added: Monday 24 January, 2011 |
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This combo works as well as any much dearer budget combo's, range is good responses are good. Superb value for money like all the G. C. products I have bought over the last 4 years. Where else can you get a 2.4 ghz receiver for under a tenner.
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| by Max |
Date Added: Saturday 15 January, 2011 |
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Excellent value for money, I am in 4 model boat clubs who have about 30 of these units in use. NO PROBLEMS with any of them they are perfect for the job.
Ordered Friday delivered 10am Saturday WOW!
If they ever do go faulty in the future its easier to replace them at the low price they are.
Keep them in stock PLEASE.
I need two more receievers, awaiting your stock to be replenished.
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| by Richard |
Date Added: Saturday 08 January, 2011 |
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Received mine yesterday 7th Jan 2011
excellent value-for-money for a basic Radio Control Unit
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| by Harry |
Date Added: Monday 03 January, 2011 |
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i bought one of the old style ones, t4u and a rx they worked perfectly in a combat robot. then i bourght a new rx which worked for a while then stopped i told giant cod and they replaced it then the replacement failed, these were after the t4eu came out. i recomended these to my freinds and they both got the t4eu both their rxs failed and were replaced and then they failed again. my origanal tx/rx are still flawless and one of the rxs with the side pins is working well.
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| by Grzegorz |
Date Added: Thursday 30 December, 2010 |
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PERFECT PRODUCT, PERFECT PRICE AND PERFECT DELIVERY TIME. THANK YOU
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Friday 26 November, 2010 |
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I purchased 5 of these for 5 small combat robots. The units themselves are fine and for the price, the build quality and and performance is better than expected. Binding is easy and the range is very good or at least I had no problems with range I was never more than 3m away from the receiver. The robots all worked together as they were supposed to.
So why only two stars?
They got a thorough testing running for a total of 70 hours over 8 days. One problem is that very occasionally the signal would drop between the Tx and Rx and the only way to get it back was to cycle the power to the Rx.
While this in itself is a problem, a bigger headache for me was that I found in some places, I could not get the Rx to recognise the signal from the Tx on power up. They were bound fine but when I would power up the receiver to try to connect, the receiver would never get a good signal. This was in a small exhibition hall. If I moved 40m away from where I was set up, they would connect and I could move back and they would stay connected until the transmitter was turned off (or the occasional signal drop I mentioned earlier). I tried everything to locate the source of interference. I even turned off all power to the building. I had my Spektrum stuff at the same location and it never even hiccuped but I expect nothing less. Even with the building powered off, no wifi or any other signals transmitting and with the receiver and transmitter antennae touching, they would still not connect. Move 40m away and we're up and running. I can only imagine that the power output was too low to overcome the signal to noise ratio. It drove me mad for a week. That's why they got two stars.
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| by sean |
Date Added: Sunday 17 October, 2010 |
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got my first 2 flights with my new tx, works as advertised. but as i get a ton more throw than my dx5 alot of my planes need the DR mod big time. my tomhe su37 had a hardly there roll rate on my dx5 on this tx its like 6+ rolls a sec wow... my dx5 got 2 if that. im gonna tweak the servo holes till i get a good compromise. with this tx i could have got away with just tailerons but had to add ailerons to get a roll rate with the dx5, with out em it did one roll in like 3 secs, eek.
so with the mod this should be a better set than the dx5, i just wish the rx was smaller, i think i will strip the case off, it weighs a ton and feels more heavier than the rx its self
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| by Anthony |
Date Added: Monday 11 October, 2010 |
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Fantastic value and quality, highly recommended. Thanks Rob
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| by Nicholas |
Date Added: Saturday 02 October, 2010 |
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After discovering the joys of 2.4 GHz with my RC planes, I bought 2 of these for my son and I to use with our boats. At this price the kit represents excellent value for money and is easily configured. Solid signal lock and no control problems experience across 4 RXs. Would have given it 5 stars only GC’s packing leaves a bit to be desired – one TX arrived damaged but to GC’s credit it was replaced with no hassle.
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| by ron |
Date Added: Wednesday 22 September, 2010 |
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Used all year in a parkfly, range fine, taken to the limit of my eyesight, 100% reliable, and the tx & rx cheaper than the last speky rx i bought.
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| by SUSAN |
Date Added: Monday 20 September, 2010 |
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Range tested to 1100m at ground level, lost connection and rebinded in 5 seconds when back within 1100m range.
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| by Stan |
Date Added: Sunday 19 September, 2010 |
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Product arrived first possible delivery, looks good, design is good, fantastic range. Just one small niggle, the right hand stick gimbal was out of its pivot point on arrival. but after a few minutes investigation, I managed to ease it back into position. Could have been dislodged during transit or may have been manufacturing fault. Fortunately no problem to correct. More than pleased with the quality and price. Shall be ordering more and would recommend. Well done Giantcod !!!
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| by John |
Date Added: Friday 17 September, 2010 |
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I can't praise Giantcod too highly. I ordered this transmitter on Tuesday. It arrived on Wednesday(I live in the Scottish Highlands), returned same day because of faulty throttle stick. Received replacement on Friday which is working well. I'll be back.
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| by philip |
Date Added: Thursday 16 September, 2010 |
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An excellent budget entry level 4 ch non computer set.
The ability to swap the tx from mode 2 as supplied to mode 1 is a plus. however mine arrived with the mode switch on the circuit board in the mode 1 position and the sticks set for mode 2. slightly confusing at 1st as ch 1 & 3 where on the right stick and ch 2 & 4 on the left. problem solved by opening the case (4 screws) and flicking the switch to mode 2.
Another un advertised function is the mix switch (accessible through a small hole in the bty compartment on the left) that mixes ch 1 & 2 for elevon models or if you sail boats it can be used for differential steering on twin prop models using 2 esc's.
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| by John |
Date Added: Tuesday 07 September, 2010 |
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The actual package arrived 2 hours BEFORE the email notification of despatch arrived. No complaints on speed of delivery!
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| by Max |
Date Added: Tuesday 07 September, 2010 |
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Quick service and delivery. Great item no problems all the clubs I am in are using these. Cheap and reliable. JUST THE JOB!!!
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| by Philip |
Date Added: Saturday 04 September, 2010 |
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fast service, cheap as chips and works straight out of the box. As a boater I was straight inside and removed the ratchet, made a new spring arm from thick plasticard using the other stick spring arm as a template, fitted a spring from an ancient futaba attack TX and hey presto! Note, change both springs to get the same "feel" on both sticks. A bit fiddly to do, but half an hour or so and the job was done.
Binding of a three Rx's went fine.
Most of my model boat club has converted to these radios, no bad comments from anyone!
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| by Andrew |
Date Added: Friday 03 September, 2010 |
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Good information, fast service and it does exactly what it says on the tin. I knew what I was getting and its better than expected. It arrived in a fitted EPS box and i was expecting it "loose"
The Tx is solid and well made, the stickers saying F4U are covered in a (badly fitting) outer sticker saying G4U and YinYan radio.
The post supporting the throttle ratchet had broken off at some time, and was rattling round inside - no problem, as I want it on the other stick! The breakage is not surprising as the pillar is very thin, and putting a tight self-tapper into it will cause it to either split or break off.
So very pleased with goods and service - I will be back
andrew
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Thursday 02 September, 2010 |
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ORDERED AND RECEIVED NEXT DAY, AND GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY, I WILL RECOMEND IT TO MY FRIENDS
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| by Terry |
Date Added: Monday 23 August, 2010 |
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Ordered at lunch time,arrived next day! Excellent service. Installed and working in a boat within minutes. Servo reversing switches very handy and used. Now several hours sailing with rock solid control and literally out of site range. The Tx is very comfortable to hold with the sticks perfectly positioned under the thumbs. Joystick movement is super smooth and centring excellent. The throttle stick ratchet is light and gives thirty positions, perfect for aircraft. Smooth ratchet trims too. The 95 milliamp current of the Tx should give around 20 hours of use from NH batteries.
Hey....no more checking who's on what frequency, no more bent aerials, no more washing line pegs, no more box of crystals, no more waiting for a frequency, no more poking some one's eye out...Just join the crowd and switch on! This is leading edge R/C technology at a fantastic price. No second thoughts at all about buying this one!
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| by Chris |
Date Added: Sunday 22 August, 2010 |
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Arrived very quickly, slight damage to case of Tx & RX had been previously attached to something as remains of used double sided tape were still on it, but minor niggles considering the price!
Up and running at home in boat on two channels within minutes. Not tried on water or with other channels yet. but very pleased so far and have ordered a further Rx
Thanks you
Chris
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| by Stephen |
Date Added: Friday 13 August, 2010 |
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I am well pleased with the price and quality of this unit. I was able to download a small manual from the maker which gave me the information I required. I can not fault it.
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| by Graham |
Date Added: Thursday 12 August, 2010 |
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No frills, just a bargain. If you want a fancy box with instructions in 20 languages look elsewhere. If you want a simple 4 channel 2.4GHZ system this is it. Delivered next day (upset the memsahib as she's still waiting for her book from you-know-where ordered just before this). From unpacking to changing the mode, binding the RX and fitting into the boat took all of 8 mins. It would have been quicker but I dropped the spring when swapping it over - doh.
Next up is getting another one to leave as mode 2 for my IOM. Any museum want a FM40 system with 2 sets of crystals?
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| by Thomas |
Date Added: Wednesday 11 August, 2010 |
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Fantastic service and fantastic price. These sets are so simple to set up and use. no need to spend a penny more for a basic 4channel system. If you think you want one handset for all models why not have at least one of these and fly, sail, motor with friends -- if you have any!
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| by denis |
Date Added: Monday 02 August, 2010 |
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received by return of post'
Set up with no problems for use in boat Highly reccomended
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Saturday 31 July, 2010 |
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This is the second transmitter and fifth receiver I have bought and all have arrived next day and worked perfectly. I still can't believe the price.
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| by Tom |
Date Added: Friday 30 July, 2010 |
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Quite disappointed. I got sent a t4eu unit instead of the t4u everyone has raved about previously. Like many many others my receiver just wont bind however i don't have a second or third receiver to try. I have sent it away to their repair place so i hope to get a repaired one soon. LOOK AROUND THE INTERNET before buying one of these. i see very few reviews showing this problem as the t4eu transmitters have only just surfaced.
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| by David |
Date Added: Tuesday 27 July, 2010 |
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For a 2.4Ghz set at this price you simply cannot go wrong. Great value does exactly what is expected without knobs and bells. I bought this set with 2 rx and the first works well in my tug, 2nd rx will go into another project; no more messing about changing crystals! Thanks Giant Cod.
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| by David |
Date Added: Sunday 25 July, 2010 |
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bought one of these sets as a first foray into 2.4 Ghz very pleased with the delivery the set went into my new fast electric boat took it to the lake for a straight from the box test it passed with flying colours so easy to set up
When i came back from the lake first thing that i did was get on the net and order two more receivers
these promptly arrived and will be going into a new project that is on the slipway
Thanks GIANTCOD for a nice product at a very reasoable price
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| by Thomas |
Date Added: Saturday 19 June, 2010 |
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Have bought 3 transmitters and 11 receivers, tried them all in various models, to date only 1 receiver would not bind in for me, but this was my fault, I sent it back for repair and it was found to be working perfectly.This 2.4 system is so convenient I can take 2 or 3 boats with me and only 1 transmitter. wonderfull value can recommend to any one.
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| by John |
Date Added: Wednesday 09 June, 2010 |
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This product is fantastic. Excellent value for money and works like a dream. Would highly recommend. I am a member of Colwyn Bay Model Boat Club and will be recommending this to all the other members there.
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| by THOMAS |
Date Added: Tuesday 08 June, 2010 |
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first class servise great value will buy again in future well done
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Tuesday 08 June, 2010 |
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This is my second one so I must be pleased. Excellent value for money and ideal for driving 16mm steam locos that only need a few channels. Many thanks Rob for getting a winner!
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| by William |
Date Added: Friday 23 April, 2010 |
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Recieved my 2.4 ghz set to day .good fast service.thank goodness no more long antenna very neat set. Will recommend it to my friends and anyone who will listen. Thanks again for a very swift service
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| by Alan |
Date Added: Tuesday 13 April, 2010 |
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Ordered on Sunday, delivered 9am Tuesday.
Took less than 2 minutes to have it working
Excellent piece of kit !
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| by Dave |
Date Added: Saturday 10 April, 2010 |
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Order placed very late Wednesday and delivered sometime Friday, very good service.
Effective packaging.
Funny thing is the rig says FM Frequency Modulation on the front! I did not notice that on the images. Its not a problem as I know its 2.4G since a/ it says 2.4G elsewhere and b/ you cant bind FM!.
I'll get to static test it Sunday.
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| by nicola |
Date Added: Monday 05 April, 2010 |
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not impressed the first reciever i got with 2.4ghz radio didnt work the second reciever worked but only for a couple of flights the model in question is an indoor foamie now i cant phone rob as hes away in china so that dosent help much i think they were having binding issues ive bought the set again but in mhz that way there shouldnt be any binding issues
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| by Franco |
Date Added: Saturday 03 April, 2010 |
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Hi
I have bought this item and installed in a little foam plane to prove all,i flyed for 5 minutes whitout problems,suddenly i lost all control at 70 meters of distance and 20 in height,the plane is precipitate slowly and crashed. When i reach it ,all controls operate good
Unsuitable for planes.
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| by alan |
Date Added: Saturday 13 March, 2010 |
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cheap as chips with absolutely no frills but works.
wanted it for a boat so throttle ratchet removed, then one of the other 'see saws' was removed to use as a pattern.
push pattern into plastercine to create a mould then fill with epoxy, once set remove plastercine and drill the hole at end, then make small groove to hold spring at other.
raid an old ball point pen for a spring and with a bit of a fiddle you're converted! centred sticks both sides but hopefully the bits will be available some day anyway...
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| by robert |
Date Added: Friday 12 March, 2010 |
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a cracking system for the money, i use mine on a live steam locomotive with no problems at all !!
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| by John |
Date Added: Thursday 11 March, 2010 |
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Really pleased with quality of transmitter, fantastic value.
I am using cheap rechargeable NiMh batteries. My Futaba charger fits into the charging socket.
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| by David |
Date Added: Sunday 07 March, 2010 |
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What a great basic box of tricks for little money.Looks similar to some of the old Futaba transmitters.
It was ordered on Sunday and delivered on tuesday reciever fitted in to my yacht and we went sailing.This great value for money its £10 cheaper than a small Spectrum receiver and you get a transmitter for free.
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| by David |
Date Added: Monday 01 March, 2010 |
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These systems are great except I have had two separate systems stop working when they got cold, though they worked fine again when they had warmed up. If you are planning to use the equipment right round the year, then I can not recommend this system. With that one caveat, the transmitter/receiver combination works very well.
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| by Bob |
Date Added: Friday 26 February, 2010 |
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Ordered 15.00hrs yesterday received 09.30 today brilliant service, just what Iwanted thank you
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| by Jonathan |
Date Added: Thursday 25 February, 2010 |
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ordered 2 of these for my dad and me, so he could start flying gliders. just the job for a pair of techno-phobes! basic kit but works great. have since bought another receiver for a tenner and a couple more cheap servos. all delivered bang on time and at a great price. good work, Rob!!
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| by odilon |
Date Added: Friday 05 February, 2010 |
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Took me exactly 4 minutes to pull my 40Mhz installation from my boat, install the receiver, pair it and trim it....great value for money. Utterly no frills, and not the most attractive-looking of transmitters, but it does the job admirably. Fabulous swift delivery - ordered wednesday night, arrived friday morning. At this price I bought a spare rx as well.
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| by shelah |
Date Added: Tuesday 05 January, 2010 |
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Top points for this very basic 2.4 radio,just this job for my son,s 1/5 touring car(fg) it,s his first car so like all of us starts at the bottom
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| by christopher |
Date Added: Thursday 17 December, 2009 |
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It's got 4 channels and mixing for elevons. There is no model memory or fancy computer controls but everything seems to work fine and it costs 27 quid.
There are apparently some simple modifications most model makers should be capable of doing involving adding a few resistors and a variable resister to provide dual rate and there appears to be easy access to solder points for custom battery packs, although i haven't yet worked out the required voltage yet and so am using cheap duracell AAs.
The plastic casing feels reassuringly solid despite the horribly cheap looking fake metal veneer highlights.
I took a picture of mine which is available here;
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/834/picture106newrcc.jpg
anyone who wants to use it can.
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| by ROBERT |
Date Added: Monday 14 December, 2009 |
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FAST SERVISE AND GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY, I WILL RECOMEND IT TO MY FRIENDS
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| by art |
Date Added: Sunday 13 December, 2009 |
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Order given 10.00am friday..deliverd 12.00pm saturday excelent service..although the radio is basic very easy to bind I was sailing a model on our lake 2-00 pm ..the range was excelent and no problems with the set at all...excelent value and as a introdution to 2.4ghz you can not go wrong.. well done Giantcod,,,,
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| by DAVID |
Date Added: Tuesday 08 December, 2009 |
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On recommendation from other club members, ordered 2 radios. They arrived in a couple of days . The radios do exactly what is says on the tin, and are ideal for boats, where complex multi channel sets are not needed. The only problem now is getting enough of them! Excellent service.
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| by Trefor |
Date Added: Saturday 05 December, 2009 |
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I haven't used the system yet, but according to fellow members of the Model Boat Club, it is a good 2.4ghz system and real value for money.
Delivery was great - less than 24hours from despatch to delivery
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| by gary |
Date Added: Thursday 03 December, 2009 |
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In a word fantastic, ordered on Tuesday arrived this morning. Cant beleive the price for this item, build quality great, basic but hey so is the price.
Will do the trick on my scale warship and some. Thanks
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| by David |
Date Added: Thursday 03 December, 2009 |
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Learned about this tranny through Modelboat Mayhem,and as soon as the new supply came through,I hastily ordered one. Next day delivery was faster than I had expected. It only took moments to set it up too,a really good bargain right enough,I'm very pleased with it.
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Wednesday 02 December, 2009 |
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A month ago I purchased a Transmitter and 3 receivers and I'm very pleased as it has done all I have asked of it. As it used to control steam locos (16mm) the number of channels I need is minimal but it has proved ideal for my use and very easy to set up and use. Most impressive for the price.
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| by TREVOR |
Date Added: Sunday 15 November, 2009 |
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I managed to test-out the set in my fast ic boat today at a much larger lake than I tested the electric Huntsman on last week, and found no problems with range. A rock solid link was maintained at all times. An excellent piece of kit for a small amount of money.
Trevor M
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| by TREVOR |
Date Added: Sunday 08 November, 2009 |
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I ordered this set with 2 receivers on the Saturday it arrived on the Tuesday (excellent turnaround)
Have installed both receivers in boats, 1in a fast ic and the other in a electric Huntsman.
I Tested the electric boat today with very good results, I unfairly placed the receiver for the test in a bad position, at the bottom of the boat below the waterline! and to my surprise it perfomed faultlessly with out a glitch and without encountering any range problems. the lake is reasonably large.
This is a very good value for money set and will be recomending it to other club members
Trevor M
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| by Alan |
Date Added: Sunday 08 November, 2009 |
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Bought one of these sets for a boat with a brushless motor in it. Very pleased with it, range was good and it was a easy to bind the receiver to the Tx
Will be buying another.
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Saturday 07 November, 2009 |
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Ordered a TX and extra RX and got very prompt delivery. As long as you want a basic 4 channel set and are not expecting bells and whistles this is EXCELLENT value for money. It and does exactly what it says and binding receivers is really simple and quick. Recommended.
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| by Thomas |
Date Added: Friday 06 November, 2009 |
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Learnt about this transmitter from members of the Southport Model Boat Club, ordered one next day, it arrived soon after and the price was as quoted, very good value, a bargain.
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| by Chris |
Date Added: Thursday 05 November, 2009 |
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I have now bought two of these transmitters.
It was hard to find anything to criticise about the first one. Apart from the cheap and tatty trim, the box felt solid and the sticks were smooth and first-class.
The second one, however, had somewhat stiffer sticks, and a much worse trim on one side - notchy with a scratchy feel and a definite wander at the centre point. I opened the box to see if I could improve this (I couldn't) and found that the wiring on one of the stick pots was poorly done, with only a few strands connected, and the others waving free close to other contacts.
I have probably got a 'friday build' stick here. The transmitter is fine otherwise, but it points to a lack of quality control - this is probably only to be expected at these prices. A shame, because this will mke the difference between a reasonable cheap transmitter and a great bargain....
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| by David |
Date Added: Tuesday 03 November, 2009 |
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As a budget 2.4 this set is first rate. Quick bind, good range and all the features needed for boats. I have 4 and would recomend them to anybody who is looking to switch to 2.4.
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| by raymond |
Date Added: Tuesday 03 November, 2009 |
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first rate as my last set still can not make the bind fail
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| by Mark |
Date Added: Tuesday 03 November, 2009 |
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Bought one of these a couple of months ago. Excellent value and works well in my sailboats.
Easy to transfer between models as there is no external aerial to worry about. I am going to order another couple of receivers.
Mark Allinson
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| by Michael |
Date Added: Friday 18 September, 2009 |
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Bought one to try, just ordered another four, think that says it all.
Ordered Wednesday, delivered Friday. Excellent product, excellent service.
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| by Mark |
Date Added: Tuesday 15 September, 2009 |
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What more can I say in addition to what has already been said?
Excellent quality for the price, works well, easiest bind process & only one small ariel on the Rx-no satellite Rx's etc, etc... V tail/Elevn mixer not expected & battery box has very tight connections & charging socket is Futaba compatable-I have the 6 channel set & 4 rx's & no problem with either-can't see how you can go wrong at this price?
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| by Frederick |
Date Added: Sunday 13 September, 2009 |
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It cam on time,
I took it to the pond to day sunday 13 sept with my fast elect boat it worked with out a glitch in fact i think my boat went faster today
All at the pond were interested in it and did not beleved the price i payed for it and some racers are going to buy a set,
So come on Rob get some more recivers in i am hooked on 2.4Gigs
By the way it allso has a mixer grate for boats with twin motors makes stearing easy
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| by Peter |
Date Added: Wednesday 02 September, 2009 |
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What can I say about this! Gianitcod 2.4GHz 4-Channel Mode2 Transmitter. I wish I had bought the 6 channel Tx it is such good value. (I just may get one whilst I can)
Order on bank holiday Saturday it arrived on Wednesday, changed the Tx to mode 1 (very easy to do) fitted NiCad from my old Futaba Tx as I do not like single cells then connected the battery to the Rx and connected the servos switched on both, press the button on the Rx seconds later it had found the Tx changed the servo reversing where necessary (less than 30 mins) and was out flying wed night. I already have a Futaba 2.4 GHz and for the price of a Futaba Rx you can get two Gianitcod 2.4 GHz 4-Channel Mode2 Transmitters and still get change!!!.
The quality is as good if not better than the Futaba, range I think would be out of sight if you want a 2.4 Tx-RX on a shoe string that will perform as good as a Tx costing x2/x3
Give this Gianitcod 2.4 GHz 4-Channel Mode2 Transmitter a go.
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| by Mark |
Date Added: Tuesday 01 September, 2009 |
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Received my Tx/RX in double quick time. Installed it in my 1 metre sailboat and it works a treat.
What good value for money. I shall be ordering a couple more receivers when they are back in stock.
Mark A
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| by John |
Date Added: Tuesday 01 September, 2009 |
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Bought ten sets. Very good personal service (a telephone call from Hong Kong) to sort out a problem with payment details. Six sets sold on to other members of Saltwell Park Model Boat Club Gateshead. Have just had a good weekends sailing with not one problem at three different venues. My recommendation is to try these sets instead of paying more for a two channel standard RC. Don't be put off by the binding as all you do is push a button on the RX. Will be ordering more to replace all my radios, at this price I can afford to. Because of the service I will be looking at other products from Giant Cod.
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| by John |
Date Added: Friday 28 August, 2009 |
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I bought 3 more Rx's to go with the first Tx/Rx set. same positive comments as below. my only regret is that the mechanical trim is around neutral and therefor not applicable to low / cut off throttle application on IC engines. unless someone knows better ??
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| by Michael |
Date Added: Thursday 27 August, 2009 |
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Ordered on the Sunday, arrived on the Tuesday, this radio was well packed. On unpacking I found it to be of good quality, but no bind plug. A quick call to Rob, I discoverd you do not need a bind plug (should have read the instuctions on the web site) and it is very easy to bind. Excellent product, excellent service. What more can you ask.
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| by ROBERT |
Date Added: Thursday 20 August, 2009 |
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Great set for the money took mine to North Wales Boat Rally everybody impressed several have ordered , binds extemly quick , can't fault it for basic model boat use
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| by kevin |
Date Added: Thursday 13 August, 2009 |
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Hi
just been and tried my new Giant Cod 4 Channel 2.4ghz set
absolutely glitch free, thankyou thankyou thankyou
i've nearly given up on electric flight several times over the years because of glitching on 35mhz
i put the rx in a brushless foam delta that would cut out if i flew it to the oposite side of my local rugby pitch, with the 2.4ghz rx i climbed the delta untill it was a dot in the sky and it was still going
going to order more Rxs soon :-)
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| by Paul |
Date Added: Monday 20 July, 2009 |
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I purchased two sets of this gear. The packing was more than adequate, however one transmitter had a battery cover with the centre retaining lug broken off. I fixed this with a small self tapping screw.The hole was drilled on the left hand side of the case to suit the moulding. All is now OK. I changed this transmitter to Mode 1, mechanically very simple but I expected the reversing switches to change when the small internal mode 1/2 switch was moved, but this is not a problem once you are aware of it.
The other transmitter had a slightly loose aerial. I could not fix this as the aerial fixing nut was very tight and I was afraid I might damage something. I have decided to live with it!
The lack of operating insructions could be a probem for some. The binding procedure is outlined on this site. Both sets bound OK, it is all very simple once you know where the small push button is on the receiver.
I tried out both sets in the house and both operated perfectly.
I have just flown one set and am very pleased with the control and range. I like the feel of the control sticks, no slop. The test flight was in my 60 in Electric Cub, it was quite windy but I could not wait any longer!
This is my first contact with 2.4 Ghz equipment, we want to do some RC vintage duration competitions, and it is most impressive. I do not know how a 6 channel receiver and four channel transmitter can be sold for under £26.00.
I intend to purchase another receiver when they become available.
Rating 5.
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| by mark |
Date Added: Thursday 28 May, 2009 |
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I also had to sort out the tx aerial nut's but no biggie. Performance is fine on two packs of 800mAh poundland ni-cads. The rx is well put together and compact. The servos are at full travel after 2/3 stick movement in all orientations which is weird at first. Great for a wind-up down the muddleclubs. Will buy several more rx for it. Postage is too high so 4*.
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| by mark |
Date Added: Wednesday 20 May, 2009 |
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I have used my radio for the first time today and it’s all-good. Very quick delivery not brilliant packing but did the job no damage .the radio’s aerial was lose easy to tighten but had to remove back to do so.
So flying my 72-inch electric glider tonight it was just a dot so no problem with range no interference.
I am going to buy 2 more receivers as soon as possible.
Hope this is of help. good flying to you all Mark
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| by Phil |
Date Added: Sunday 03 May, 2009 |
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Some further notes to the review below. Like all Futabas, the throttle channel needs to be reversed to control an ESC in the conventonal stick direction. In the 'Rev' position this gives 1ms with the stick pulled towards you (low throttle) and 2ms with the stick pushed away from you (high throttle). The 'Nor' position for the throttle channel (as supplied) gives the opposite.
Failsafe - I previously said that under loss of signal, the rx continues to pulse the'last known good' values. On further investigation, it only does this very briefly then the pulses stop until the signal returns. On an electric plane therefore, if the signal is lost, it will leave the controls where they were and will cut the ESC. Not specifically a failsafe as such but a safe result.
In all my testing so far 'loss of signal' could only be achieved by switching off the tx!
Phil
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| by Phil |
Date Added: Sunday 03 May, 2009 |
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I called Rob to check the pricing wasnt a mistake - how can a brand new 2.4g combo possibly give you change from £27? and frequency hopping too?
First impressions - you could mistake the receiver for a Futaba, it looks identical in size, shape and the translucent graphite colour. It has a single 2.4g antenna. Binding is simple and no bind plug is used, just a recessed receiver button. The transmitter sticks are nice & smooth, and although I've not yet tested the resolution, there was no visible steppiness, and very smooth servo movement with perfect centreing.
The transmitter uses a generic Chinese case originally intended for 35mhz, and which therefore has a redundant crystal access which has been covered with a sticky aluminium badge.
There is also a redundant trainer port hole, but no trainer (or sim) socket. The reverse switches are recessed quite a way and need to be flipped with a toothpick or something, hence you cant accidentally flip them in flight or in transport.
A nice surprise was the inclusion of a V-tail/elevon mixer, via a tiny switch in the battery compartment. This therefore makes an ideal flying wing set. The mixer gives full travel in each stick direction, rather than the half-travel which is more usual (to allow for combined elevator & aileron extremes).
A quick night-time stroll didnt find the limits of range, suffice to say it is 'plenty', I will do a better test later in daylight.
The rx output measured at exactly 20ms frames with exactly 1.00 to 2.00ms pulses with neutral at 1.50ms, so any normal servos will work just fine. The trims affect only the centre point, not the extremes of travel.
The set DOES have the CE badge so no worries over compliance.
Hopefully spare receivers will appear soon... but Robs on it, I understand.
A point made many times but worth repeating - all current 2.4 sets are proprietary, so there is no interoperation between one brand and another. These are no exception, so dont ask if the rx will bind to your Spektrum/FR/Futaba/Assan/whatever!
All in all an unbelieveable bargain at £26.95 for the combo, I'm very pleased with mine, and already its generating considerable interest down at our club field.
Cheers
Phil
philg@talk21.com , Phil_G on all the forums.
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