Product Review

When you consider all of the functions that the 8J offers, along with its price point, you'll realize that this is one impressive radio. Some features you'll enjoy on the 8J include frequency-hopping security, the ability to transfer model data wirelessly between 8J transmitters, 6 programmable mixes (2 with curves), 5 helicopter flight conditions, 3-axis gyro support, 5-point pitch/throttle curves and a receiver with a full-range, dual internal antenna that can handle any application you can think of. All on-screen terms are spelled out on a backlit LCD screen. And everything is easily accessed and programmed with a jog dial and three buttons. Precision. Programming ease. Versatility. It's all here with the 8J.

 Features:

• This 8JA is the airplane version which will default to airplane settings when powered up and has a ratcheted throttle stick; it does not include servos
• S.Bus-compatible, high-voltage S-FHSS receiver with Dual Antenna Diversity
• Large (128 x 64 dot) backlit LCD display
• 8 channels (one variable knob, five 2-position switches, two 3-position switches, one momentary switch, two digital levers)
• Quick and easy programming using a jog dial and three buttons
• End point adjustment
• Dual Rate/Expo (any switch selectable)
• Servo reversing
• Sub Trim on all 8 channels
• Digital Trims
• Trim Step adjustability
• ATL (Adjustable Travel Limit)
• Failsafe on all 8 channels
• Trainer mode
• Throttle cut
• Two Count-up/Count-down timers plus integrated timer
• Model timer
• Range check mode
• Servo Monitor/Test
• Auxiliary Channel switch/level assignability
• One year limited warranty through Hobby Services beginning at date of purchase

 Airplane Features:

• Six programmable mixes (two with curves)
• Flaperons with differential rate
• Flap Trim
• Differential Ailerons
• V-tail mixing
• Elevon
• Ailevator
• Snap Roll
• Elevator/Flap mixing
• Airbrake/Landing
• Aileron/Rudder mixing
• Flap/Elevator mixing
• Gyro sensitivity
• Throttle curve (5 points)
• Pitch curve (5 points)
• Throttle delay
• Throttle/Needle mixing (5 points)
• Idle down (any switch selectable)

 Helicopter Features:

• Six programmable mixes (two with curves)
• 8 Swash Plate types
• 5 Flight Conditions (normal, idle up 1, idle up 2, idle up 3, hold)
• Throttle curve (five points/four curves)
• Pitch curve (five points/five curves)
• Throttle hold
• Hover pitch mixing
• Hover throttle mixing
• Gyro sensitivity/mixing
• Governor setting/mixing
• Hi/Lo Pitch mixing
• Offset mixing
• Condition delay
• Throttle mixing (swash>throttle)
• Throttle/Needle mixing (5 point curve)
• Swash AFR
• Swash mixing
• Electronic swash ring
• Throttle delay
• Revolution mixing

 Requirements:

• 4 “AA" batteries
• Servos

Transmitter Specifications:

• Type: 2-stick, 8-channel S-FHSS/FHSS selectable
• Current Drain: 140mA

 R2008SB 2.4GHz S-FHSS 8-Channel Receiver Specifications:

• Type: Full-range flight receiver
• Modes: S-FHSS or FHSS
• Voltage Input:8V-7.4V battery or regulated output from ESC
• Compatible Batteries: NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, LiIon or LiFe
• Dimensions:98 x 1.69 x 0.55 in (24.9 x 42.8 x 14.0 mm)
• Weight:34 oz (9.5 g)