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TESTING, TESTING | R/C System

Rear of case has bulges that allow a comfortable, secure grip of the transmitter. The internal layout is very clean and all cables are well supported.
Access to the Tx internals is by removing the seven recessed Torx screws.

QUALITY
While the high-end sets scream quality,
existing users might think that introducing
a plastic cased transmitter may demean the
brand. But this is not the case; the plastic
mouldings are very crisp, and the
transmitter exudes an air of solidity and the
screen, switches and sticks all have a quality
feel. Plus, it is possible to get the transmitter
with the main case in black, red, blue or
yellow with a black fascia.
The set isn't short changed on switches
and rotary controls either, being provided
with a total of six switches, three two-way, The two yellow wires are the 2.4 GHz aerials at 90 degrees to each other
two three-way and one momentary, plus for transmission diversity. The spring coil in the black block is Jeti's new
four rotary controls, two of which are generation 900 MHz aerial, which can provide redundant backup
mounted close to where side sliders would transmission if the appropriate satellite is connected to the receiver.
normally be positioned, useful for flap
operation if a continuous control is required.
The trims are the cruciform buttons, like the
rest of the DC/DS series of transmitters, and
similarly, programming is via a 3D dial and a
couple of buttons. The display is a 3.5-inch
colour, backlit, high-resolution 320 x
240-pixel screen, with various user selected
colour options.

Like the more expensive Jeti Tx's, the gimbals incorporate digital hall position
Images can be imported and selected as part or the display or as sensors, but are now of plastic construction. They are fully adjustable as per
a background image. the metal ones in the high-end transmitters and indistinguishable in use.
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