spectrum Dx18 or jeti transmitter

[arefim]

Hi guys: I would like to buy a new transmitter and I'm debating to get Jeti or spectrum Dx 18.I'm flying only helicopters.Any suggestions or recommendation.Is jeti easy to use?.all my previous experience is on spectrum Dx8.
Thanks

[chrisansilver]

There is no comparisons between the two. Jeti makes a very nice well built versatile radio and is miles ahead on technology and will last a lifetime. If you are wanting to buy the best buy a Jeti. I think it would be impossible to out grow a Jeti.

[Groucho_]

You're asking this in a Jeti forum... The replies are going to be quite biased...

That being said, if price isn't a factor in making your decision, the Jeti TX should be your choice.

If price is a factor, then the Jeti TX should also be your choice if you can afford it...

[Puttputt maru]

If your debate is DX 18 and Jeti than the first post answered that already

I am an ardent fan of Jeti but if you fly helicopters only, then it is a bit of overkill. Lots of radios that will do what you need for helicopters.

That being said, overkill means you will get voice activated alarms, messages of any kind you would like as to the status of anything you like, voice assignment to tell you what switch does what. A telemetry echo system that is second to none as of now. A radio that will make everyone at the field want one. A radio build like a tank (see https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=559068 ). A radio that will be ready for any future demands especially since Jeti is very attuned of what customer ask and responds to it very quickly

[mrc3]

So I fly mostly Heli's but some planks too. I am in the midst of converting from DX8/Spektrum to Jeti. As stated, this is a Jeti Forum so the answers will tend to be biased. But I'll try to be objective:

Advantages to DX8/DX18:
- Easier to find somebody with a Spek radio if you want to do a buddy box setup.
- Vibration alarms
- Somewhat easier and more intuitive to program. Lots of people available to help.
- Ability to fly BNF Horizon products.

Advantages to Jeti - Everything else (construction, flexibility, capabilitys, telemetry)

With regards to the programming. EVERYTHING seems to be configurable on the Jeti, which is great, but also adds complexity. The Menu structure is not intuitive (in my opinion)

Mike

[Puttputt maru]

Ability to fly BNF Horizon products

That is the one reason that I have kept my old JR 10X. But some have used the hobbyking orange Tx to use the Jeti with them

[chenlixyz]

I will choose Jeti over Spektrum for the following reasons:

- Hall sensor sticks
- Voice alarms
- Great telemetry functions
- The LCD screen is on upper half of the Tx. It mean the screen won't be blocked by neck strap.

If you are looking for budget choice, try FrSky Taranis. It is less than $200, but coming with OpenTx software, which gives you even better features in some area IMO.

[Seasick78]

No need for vibrations alarms when your radio talks to you.

[Carapau]

No need for vibrations alarms when your radio talks to you

In my opinion there is still a need for the vibe alarm as often when the machines are operating close in I cant hear the telemetry unless I am using a headphone which just gets in the way.

Anyway, having both a DX18 and a Jeti therefore hopefully providing an unbiased opinion, the question is soo easily answered. The Jeti knocks the socks off the DX18 in almost every regard. The only three advantages of the DX18 over the Jeti are:

Vibe alerts- I really miss these on the Jeti
Weight- the DX18 is a fair bit lighter (not that the Jeti's weight is an issue at all)
BnF- You cant fly the Horizon Hobby BnF models

In every other regard the Jeti is in a completely different league to the DX18 but then so is its price. In life though, you pays your money and take your choice.

[marcosp]

Risking being pedantic, you are comparing a toy made by a company with a very bad history regarding bugs, bad track record with its 2.4 system whose sole aim is to be price leader, to a top of the line system with solid 2.4 technology, best in class telemetry, aiming for the best without charging premium like Futaba. Carrots and apples my friend. I am biased with fundamentals.

[felborn]

Originally Posted by marcosp

Risking being pedantic, you are comparing a toy made by a company with a very bad history regarding bugs, bad track record with its 2.4 system whose sole aim is to be price leader, to a top of the line system with solid 2.4 technology, best in class telemetry, aiming for the best without charging premium like Futaba. Carrots and apples my friend. I am biased with fundamentals.

Oh come on, they don't make toys nor do they have a history for bugs. The dx8 was pretty bad, but that's about it. They have great radios with the best interface out there by far, very good support and everyone has one so easy to get help. That said Jeti is miles ahead of the competition on most everything. The only thing I don't like is the price and all aluminium case. Hopefully a cheaper 9 channel more standard radio is coming

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[mkovalcson]

Originally Posted by felborn

Oh come on, they don't make toys nor do they have a history for bugs. The dx8 was pretty bad, but that's about it. They have great radios with the best interface out there by far, very good support and everyone has one so easy to get help. That said Jeti is miles ahead of the competition on most everything. The only thing I don't like is the price and all aluminium case. Hopefully a cheaper 9 channel more standard radio is coming

Sorry, but I never liked the interface on my DX8 at all. My JR 11X had a much better user interface. I've never gotten used to Futaba's so I can't comment on it, but the DS-16 made a lot of sense very quickly and I like it far better than anything I've seen to date.

Spektrum radios definitely look like puffed plastic toys and are a bit cartoonish in style. Futaba's look very business like. JR is in the middle. Jeti also looks very businesslike which I appreciate.

[marcosp]

I truly believe they think they are in the toy business. And they do have their long history of bugs. Did you check the updating problems the DX18 had? The binding problems? For some people not spending an additional 4 or 5 hundred is enough reason to cope with the lower quality. Nothing wrong with that, it's probably an intelligent purchase. I think you can do that for mid range radios or lower, not once you decide on a top of the line product.

It's a generation of companies born or grown under the revolution of asian low costs. A bit of western tech and design and off you go. They sell a ton, they grow and then they mature and start trying to combine cheap products with a bit better quality. Asians learn and start copying so they must innovate the same way as the companies they once competed against. Align is a perfect example of this as well. Nothing wrong with them, they just are what they are and it's true the biggest market is there.

I don't like Spektrum and I don't choose it, and there's good reasons for that too. If you ask me, for a radio you either buy a $400 dollar one and replace it every 2 or 3 years or choose one that lasts anywhere from 5 to 15 years, buy once and buy best.

[Puttputt maru]

Originally Posted by marcosp

I truly believe they think they are in the toy business. And they do have their long history of bugs. Did you check the updating problems the DX18 had? The binding problems? For some people not spending an additional 4 or 5 hundred is enough reason to cope with the lower quality. Nothing wrong with that, it's probably an intelligent purchase. I think you can do that for mid range radios or lower, not once you decide on a top of the line product.

It's a generation of companies born or grown under the revolution of asian low costs. A bit of western tech and design and off you go. They sell a ton, they grow and then they mature and start trying to combine cheap products with a bit better quality. Asians learn and start copying so they must innovate the same way as the companies they once competed against. Align is a perfect example of this as well. Nothing wrong with them, they just are what they are and it's true the biggest market is there.

I don't like Spektrum and I don't choose it, and there's good reasons for that too. If you ask me, for a radio you either buy a $400 dollar one and replace it every 2 or 3 years or choose one that lasts anywhere from 5 to 15 years, buy once and buy best.

marcosp I do agree with you exception: the 15 years part. Yes I do buy best, and I am lucky I can, but I know something else will come along that will tickle my fancy before that time comes. I will be sorry sometimes i.e. when I switched from my beloved JR 10X to a 12 X but I will change my Jeti one day when something better or perceived as better will come along.

[tribe3]

Originally Posted by Puttputt maru

...but I will change my Jeti one day when something better or perceived as better will come along.

Yeah me too; the DS-17 !!

[marcosp]

Yeah, that's true, nowadays companies try to push us to change as quickly as possible. Double reason to go with Jeti which offers a robust and durable product with amazing flexibility and constant software improvements.

[BKF]

Originally Posted by arefim

Hi guys: I would like to buy a new transmitter and I'm debating to get Jeti or spectrum Dx 18.I'm flying only helicopters.Any suggestions or recommendation.Is jeti easy to use?.all my previous experience is on spectrum Dx8.
Thanks

Another option might be the DX9 that's coming. It's got some features of the DX18, adds voice alerts, wireless buddy boxing (probably only with other DX9's), and a wireless programming ability that they'll likely start using to program FBL units and more down the road (I'm guessing). Best thing is the MSRP is only around $400.00 (and on sale would be cheaper!).

Some day, though, I'm sure I'll wind up with a Jeti! Just can't afford it now... and that DX9 is looking pretty nice as an interim transmitter.

[Seasick78]

Jeti radios wireless buddy box also.

Think of it this way... 2 DS-16's for the price of one 18MZ. :p

[tribe3]

Originally Posted by marcosp

Yeah, that's true, nowadays companies try to push us to change as quickly as possible. Double reason to go with Jeti which offers a robust and durable product with amazing flexibility and constant software improvements.

Marcos, congratulations on your third place on the speed World Cup !! And it was with your DS-16?


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[desertstalker]

Originally Posted by Seasick78

Jeti radios wireless buddy box also.

Think of it this way... 2 DS-16's for the price of one 18MZ. :p

and 4 DX9s for the price of a Jeti...

It is a very expensive radio, great features but still expensive. Great if you can afford it, me I will stick with my "unreliable" DX8 (that I have had exactly one issue with that was fixed in less than a week) and a jetibox profi for telemetry (since the spektrum stuff still cant manage to deliver mAh consumed) now that little box is good value .