In Episode 4, Michael and Jay have a guest caller. Mike Barsolu joins the Hosts of the park flyer podcast to discuss the types of digital radios they currently use. Mike gives details of the Frsky Taranis X9D and how he uses the new open source firmware to program the radio to his specifications. Michael gets a chance to interview Larry Martin out at the park on his recommendations on a radio for the new park flyer. Please feel free to comment on your radio and what you like about it. Enjoy the show!
Show Notes:
EP4 – Radio
Intro:
01:00 – Our guest Mike Barsalou is introduced
07:10 – Mike B. talks about telemetry with Taranis X9D
09:30 – What makes a good radio?
13:55 – Wireless buddy box
16:44 – Larry Martin is interviewed about radios for beginners
19:10 – Discussion on firmware of Spektrum/Taranis radios
24:50 – Best value for the price
27:40 – Competition is good
18:25 – Should I build your own?
23:00 – Buying local or online?
30:30 – Range of Spektrum/Taranis receivers
35:30 – Failsafe setup
38:05 – Frsky receivers can be upgraded
40:00 – Price Spektrum vs Taranis
41:25 – Open source software +/-
51:30 – Horus x12 radio
57:00 – Other capabilities of Taranis radios
1:03:40 – Closing remarks
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