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Helicentrik · 11-19-2013, 06:28 AM

I'm changing over from a 12FG to 18MZ. I've noticed the switches have been moved around. Is this done because of customer feedback or some other reason. Can anyone tell me of any other major changes. This really is a nice radio.

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RC Mike · 11-19-2013, 08:03 AM

Not sure about the 18MZ but the newer Futaba radios (8FG super and 14SG) all have the new switch arrangement. It’s now the same for helicopters and airplanes. I think that is the new industry standard. I really like the new switch arrangement since I fly helicopters, airplanes, and sailplanes.

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Helicentrik · 11-19-2013, 08:40 AM

I agree I think throttle hold on the side of the throttle is good, and I think I'll get used to it

RC Mike · 11-19-2013, 09:51 AM

You can assign any switch to any function so it really does not matter what the default is.

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rctintin · 11-19-2013, 05:40 PM

You can also move any switch to any place as well. So if you want the momentary switch on the back RH corner, you can. If you want a 2 way switch front LH corner, you can.

There is a single screw in the centre of the shoulders, undo that, and each switch plugs into sockets. You can move them around.

Helicentrik · 11-20-2013, 02:35 AM

Hi guys I am aware that you can move the switches around and assign the function. What I meant to say is are most people just going with the new switch arrangement. I know it is personal preference.

11-19-2013, 06:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Helicentrik Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006	18 MZ switches I'm changing over from a 12FG to 18MZ. I've noticed the switches have been moved around. Is this done because of customer feedback or some other reason. Can anyone tell me of any other major changes. This really is a nice radio. Thanks

11-19-2013, 05:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
rctintin Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2009	You can also move any switch to any place as well. So if you want the momentary switch on the back RH corner, you can. If you want a 2 way switch front LH corner, you can. There is a single screw in the centre of the shoulders, undo that, and each switch plugs into sockets. You can move them around. __________________ TDRx2, Synergy N7/E7se/N5cTT, Align 450L/550/700e/700n, Gaui NX7/NX4, , Goblin 700/Black Nitro, Futaba 18MZ/ V-Control All on V-Bar's and S-Bus. #0095

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11-19-2013, 08:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
RC Mike Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Illinois, USA	Not sure about the 18MZ but the newer Futaba radios (8FG super and 14SG) all have the new switch arrangement. It’s now the same for helicopters and airplanes. I think that is the new industry standard. I really like the new switch arrangement since I fly helicopters, airplanes, and sailplanes. .

11-19-2013, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Helicentrik Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006	I agree I think throttle hold on the side of the throttle is good, and I think I'll get used to it

11-19-2013, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
RC Mike Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Illinois, USA	You can assign any switch to any function so it really does not matter what the default is. .

11-20-2013, 02:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Helicentrik Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006	Hi guys I am aware that you can move the switches around and assign the function. What I meant to say is are most people just going with the new switch arrangement. I know it is personal preference.

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