Linear Mix: A mix that maintains the same relationship of master to slave throughout the whole range. Ex: a mix from
one flap servo to another flap servo at 100% causes the 2nd servo to follow the first servo' s movement exactly through
all points of travel. See
Programmable mix
.
Lithium battery: see
Backup battery
.
LOW BATTERY
warning: Transmitter's battery is below a safe flight voltage. Recharge immediately. See
Error messages
.
Low rate: see
D/R, EXP.
Master: The primary control. See
Programmable mix.
Mechanical gyro: Uses a mechanical gyroscope (like a child's toy gyro) to sense change of angle. See
Gyros.
MHz: Megahertz. Unit used to express frequency.
Mix, mixing rate, mix offset: see
Programmable mix.
MIXER ALERT
warning: Notifies user that a mix is activated which is not considered desirable for engine startup. See
Error messages
.
Mode: Definition of which channels are assigned to which
S
TICK
movements. All 7C radios shipped in the US are Mode
2, with elevator and aileron on the right
S
TICK
. To change mode, please visit
www.futaba-rc.com
.
M
ODE
/P
AGEBUTTON
: Control button on radio's face used in various parts of programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
MODEL COPY
: Used to duplicate the settings of one model already in memory into a second model memory. Often used
to set up 2 similar models, or make a copy of a working model to experiment with new setups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MODEL NAME
: Gives each model memory an 6-character name for easy recognition. In
MODEL
submenu. . . . . . . . . .27
MODEL RESET
: Restore all data in a single model memory to defaults, including name and model type. See
RESET
.
MODEL SELECT
: Choose the model memory you wish to modify or fly. In
MODEL
submenu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
MODEL TYPE:
Select the type of model the aircraft is, including airplane and 6 heli types.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Neckstrap: Optional strap to suspend transmitter during use. Futaba stock # FTA8. See
Accessories
.
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Ni-Cd: Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery. Typically used to power transmitter and receiver. See
Battery care
and charging
.
NiMH: Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery. Newer battery technology than Ni-Cd. Longer run times but more specific
peak charging requirements. [Require a (zero) delta peak charger labeled specifically for use with NiMH batteries.]
NORMAL(N):
Trainer mode that does not give student radio the computer programming features of the master radio. See
Trainer
.
NT8S: Standard transmitter battery pack. See
Accessories
.
NULL
(--): Not assigned or never changed. Ex: a mix which has a null switch assignment is always active, and can never be
changed in flight (turned off) no matter which switch is moved.