Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / April 2005

My Hitec 3 Channel Ranger has given up the ghost.  Pity really, I've just
bought a new high torque servo for it.  Having looked at suitable
replacements, I rather fancy the Futaba 2PL which is also 40Mhz but AM not
FM like my old Hitec. Excuse my ignorance, but would my servos still work
with an AM receiver of another manufacture?  Am I right in thinking that the
servo is not AM/FM dependant and should work as long as the plugs can be
made to fit the RX.  Also, what advantage does FM actually bring?

Although the Hitec Ranger III is still available, I'm a bit reluctant to buy
another as its the second one that's failed in three years!

Thanks

Dennis