Q On Old Futaba

[mongoose1983]

Hi everybody.

I got this old japanese Futaba radio just yesterday. I searched for the manual at the Futaba site, but it was not available. Furthermore, I got their e-mail saying that this model never made it to the States. Here's the picture of it. What is this thing at the top right corner, a third channel or what? If so, do you believe it would work with a newer 3-channel Futaba receiver? Please help me with any info.

Thanks in advance and y'all have a great weekend!

EB

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[terry.sc]

It is a 3 channel radio, I used to race with the 2GLX, the top spec version of this and the best radio you could get in 1984. If it is working it will work with modern receivers just fine.

The manual for the two channel version is here

[mongoose1983]

It is a 3 channel radio, I used to race with the 2GLX, the top spec version of this and the best radio you could get in 1984

Thanks, Terry. Just one more Q. If I get me a new receiver, will this thing be able to control the High Lift truck?

Have a great Friday night!

EB

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[terry.sc]

Yes, in theory it can control a High Lift as the third channel can operate the gearbox, but the third channel is just an arm on a potentiometer it doesn't centre so it will be hard to find second gear easily. You will have to put some kind of mark on there to help you position it properly in the centre.

[mongoose1983]

Yes, in theory it can control a High Lift as the third channel can operate the gearbox, but the third channel is just an arm on a potentiometer it doesn't centre so it will be hard to find second gear easily. You will have to put some kind of mark on there to help you position it properly in the centre.

Thanks so much, Terry.

What a great new! I got two old Futaba radios just yesterday in exchange for a ten-dollar watch. Now I'll ty to find a receiver for it.

You have a great weekend, pal.

EB

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