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T-80RF user’s guide 

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Identifying transmitter components 

Antenna 

Carrying handle 

Battery condition indicator 

Left stick 

Power switch 

Neck strap hook 

Trims 

 

NiCad battery charging jack 

Servo reversing switches 

Function switches: mixing, tri-rates 
and positive/negative shift 

Crystal cover  

Note:

  Look here for your 

transmitter’s channel number 

Right stick 

Summary of Contents for T-80RF

Page 1: ...ocomputer FM radio control transmitter User s guide Note Read this manual carefully before operating this product FMA Inc 5716A Industry Lane Frederick MD 21704 Sales 800 343 2934 z Technical 301 668 7614 www fmadirect com ...

Page 2: ...reversing Switches conveniently located on the front panel change the direction of servo rotation This enables you to install servos and linkages in the best mechanical configuration then simply change a switch to obtain the correct direction of motion Tri rates Tri rates set by a switch on the front of the transmitter desensitize controls while you are learning to fly beginners tend to over contr...

Page 3: ... Follow them carefully Do not operate your radio control transmitter within 3 miles of a flying field Even at a distance your transmitter can cause interference Do not operate radio controlled models and equipment in the rain or at night Protect all electronic equipment from exposure to rain water high humidity and high temperatures Discard batteries in accordance with local waste disposal and rec...

Page 4: ...rying handle Battery condition indicator Left stick Power switch Neck strap hook Trims NiCad battery charging jack Servo reversing switches Function switches mixing tri rates and positive negative shift Crystal cover Note Look here for your transmitter s channel number Right stick ...

Page 5: ...e batteries for 24 hours Then before each flying session charge the batteries for 10 to 12 hours Caring for NiCad batteries NiCad batteries if properly maintained will provide long life About once per month you should fully discharge NiCad bat teries then fully charge them This helps prevent NiCad memory effects which can lead to lower capacity and false indications of proper charge level Tip Afte...

Page 6: ... Positive shift receiver JR Airtronics Sanwa Up on Note If your flying wing or V tail aircraft is equipped with an electronic mixer set T 80RF mixing to off CAUTION Be sure to check and if necessary change the Mix switch when you use the transmitter with a aircraft having a different control configuration For set Mix switch Conventional controls ailerons elevator rudder or electronic mixer in airc...

Page 7: ...ion when you move the transmitter s elevator stick all the way up or all the way down 9 Using the table below set the tri rate to match your skill level If you are a beginner ask your instructor for advice the instructor may want to test the aircraft at 100 then select a different setting before letting you control the Setting up the radio system continued Note At this point don t use the transmit...

Page 8: ...tion use a small flat blade screwdriver to change the position of the corresponding channel switch in the Reverse section of the transmitter s front panel Check control movement again Setting up the radio system continued Conventional controls Rear view Rear view Roll control aileron channel 2 Roll right Roll left Rear view Rear view Pitch control elevator channel 1 Pitch up Pitch down Rear view R...

Page 9: ...nel 3 Idle Full speed Rear view Rear view Roll control channel 2 Roll right Roll left Rear view Rear view Pitch control channel 1 Pitch up Pitch down Rear view Rear view Roll control channel 2 Roll right Roll left Rear view Rear view Pitch control channel 1 Pitch up Pitch down Note Stick movements and control throws shown on these pages are exaggerated for clarity Nor mal flying requires only smal...

Page 10: ... contain range check distances After starting the engine and before taking off check the con trols again Engine vibration may reveal loose connections or other radio system problems If the radio system doesn t per form perfectly stop the engine and correct any problems Conducting a radio system preflight check CAUTION If you are at or near a flying field ob serve frequency control rules and comply...

Page 11: ...ance by FMA Inc or an authorized FMA service station Limits and exclusions This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser who uses this product in its original condition as purchased in strict accordance with the product s instructions Units returned for warranty service to an FMA service center will be accepted for ser vice when shipped postpaid with a copy of the original sales rec...

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