Futaba 8J 2.4GHz S FHSS 8 Channel Radio System (Heli) w/R2008SB Receiver

This is the Futaba 8J 2.4GHz S-FHSS 8-Channel Heli Radio System with an included R2008SB Receiver. The Futaba 8J has the performance and features you want, at a price you won't believe! Some of the awesome features you'll enjoy with the 8J include frequency-hopping security, the ability to transfer model data wirelessly between 8J transmitters, 6 programmable mixes (2 with curves), 5 heli 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. The included R2008SB 2.4GHz S-FHSS receiver is S.Bus-compatible and features Dual Antenna Diversity. It also comes equipped to handle high voltage applications.

Precision. Programming ease. Versatility. It's all here with the 8J, and at a price that makes it one of the most incredible values in radio control. When you consider all of the functions that the 8J offers, along with its price point, you'll realize that this is one amazing system.

System Features:

• Futaba S-FHSS 2.4GHz security (also compatible with FHSS)
• Airplane and Helicopter modes
• 20 model memory
• S.Bus-compatible S-FHSS receiver
• Wireless transfer of model data to and from other 8J transmitters
• 10-character model and user naming
• 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

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

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

Receiver Specifications:
Type: R2008SB 2.4GHz S-FHSS 8-Channel Full-range flight receiver
Modes: S-FHSS or FHSS
Features: High-voltage operation, frequency-hopping Spread Spectrum design, Dual Antenna Diversity, S.Bus compatibility
Voltage Input: 4.8V-7.4V battery or regulated output from ESC
Compatible Batteries: NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, LiIon or LiFe
Dimensions: 0.98x1.69x0.55" (24.9x42.8x14.0mm)
Weight: 0.34 oz (9.5 g)

Includes:

• 8J Transmitter
• R2008SB 8-Channel Receiver
• On/Off Switch
• Neckstrap
• Instruction Manual
  

Note: The Futaba 8J radio system is available in two different versions accommodating the needs of both helicopter and airplane pilots. This helicopter version will default to helicopter settings when powered up and does not have a ratcheted throttle stick.

This product was added to our catalog on January 22, 2019