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Dave - 29 May 2005 16:04 GMT

Hi All,
What are the GWS 8ch receivers like for everyday use? is the range OK? I'm
just building a trainer for my 10 yeqr old and havn't got a spare RX to put
in it. The local shop has some of the above at a reasonable price but I've
only ever used GWS RX's (4ch) in Park Fliers where range isn't a problem.
Please don't suggest eBay as things go for stupid prices where you don't
know the history. Any comments on the RX's very welcome.
Regards Dave

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Peter Seddon - 29 May 2005 17:29 GMT

Been using them on all sorts of models and (touch wood) they've never let me
down.

As with any receiver generally the smaller that it is physically the greater
the compromise in design (fewer tuned circuits and other components). So
don't expect necessarily the same performance as from a full sized futaba,
JR etc but for everyday use I would use one.

Regards Peter

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> Hi All,
> What are the GWS 8ch receivers like for everyday use? is the range OK? I'm
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> know the history. Any comments on the RX's very welcome.
> Regards Dave

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Paul McIntosh - 29 May 2005 18:16 GMT

I have been using two for several years. No range problems with my planes
(trainer and E-powered sailplane).

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> Hi All,
> What are the GWS 8ch receivers like for everyday use? is the range OK? I'm
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> know the history. Any comments on the RX's very welcome.
> Regards Dave

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Dave - 29 May 2005 19:51 GMT

Thanks Paul
I can now proceed with making a purchase safe in the knowledge I'll be able
to fly to the extent of my poor sight :^).
Thanks also for past superb service for bearings for my shuttle :^)
Dave

> I have been using two for several years. No range problems with my planes
> (trainer and E-powered sailplane).
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> > know the history. Any comments on the RX's very welcome.
> > Regards Dave

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Clive Matthews - 29 May 2005 19:41 GMT

They are as good as any. Only reservation is that on electric (particularly
brushless) you may need a better receiver to mask the glitches such as a
Schulze.
CM

> Hi All,
> What are the GWS 8ch receivers like for everyday use? is the range OK? I'm
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> know the history. Any comments on the RX's very welcome.
> Regards Dave

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Peter Seddon - 29 May 2005 20:48 GMT

My experience with Shulze and I only have subjective observations to go on
is that they are similar to GWS but give you a count of the glitches they
have detected. My feeling is that counting the glitches is a bit
superfluous.

Regards Peter

> They are as good as any. Only reservation is that on electric
> (particularly
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>> know the history. Any comments on the RX's very welcome.
>> Regards Dave

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Clive Matthews - 29 May 2005 23:12 GMT

No, they replace any gaps in the signal and have a lesser fail safe
function. On my brushless setup only a Schulze or (for twice the money) a
PCM receiver is flyable.
CM

> My experience with Shulze and I only have subjective observations to go on
> is that they are similar to GWS but give you a count of the glitches they
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> >> know the history. Any comments on the RX's very welcome.
> >> Regards Dave

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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / May 2005

Opinion please