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Graupner Radios

stangflyer

I like 'em "BIG"!
Do not get me wrong I fly JR 10sx11 and 12x. Both old but have been absolutely rock solid, just do not like there new radios from JR. But all the discussion on all different makes of radio but nobody has mentioned Jeti why???
Really can't say. A couple of my friends bought the 16 last year. They say they like the Jeti. But there are a lot of needless bells and whistles. Unless you're going to run 674 servos and 79 rx's, it really doesn't do anything any more spectacular than JR, Futaba and most definitely not Hitec. Yes, it was an exaggeration on servos and rx's. I think the price tag is reflective of the name. But as I said, John and Parker say they really like the radio.
 

Bhughes

70cc twin V2
Ok, so here we go. I have run the Hitec Aurora and X9 for about six year now. Prior to that, strictly Futaba. As time went on, I wanted more features than the Hitec offered at the time. Bought two JR XG11's. First one, I just could not get the feel of. Back to Hitec. Bought a second JR XG11. Pure junk. Every time I shut the radio off, it would lose everything in the memory and I had to reprogram my models. Back to The Hitec X9. Again, I ventured out and purchased a Graupner MZ24. Pretty radio. Loaded with tons of bells and whistles that I figured were cool, but would never use. After a month, I couldn't stand it. Strange hits and weird issues that couldn't be explained. All setups on all planes remained the same except for the rx. Back to my Hitec X9 and have been at peace sense. My son also bought an MZ24. Originally, it seemed fine. Until two weekends ago. Took out a brand new never flown Pilot Yak, 87". After about one and half minutes, the plane completely was gone, lost, out of control. By sheer stupid luck, we were able to coax the girl home and get her on the ground with a perfect landing. We re-maidened it this past weekend with his original Hitec Aurora. Same exact setup other than radio. Not a single glitch. Flew three flawlessly perfect flights. Last weekend, He lost his big 43% PAU Edge. She's damaged pretty good. But completely fixable. Which he will do this winter. Why? The MZ24 was in that plane and it was like someone just simply reached over and turned the ignition off. All components from that plane will be going in his 129" TOC Yak. Radio? Yeah, not on your life. Back to Hitec for him as well.

In summation? Don't waste your time or your money. As far as I am concerned and my thoughts? I wouldn't give .10 cents for another Graupner. My son and I will stay with our Hitec radios. Later this year Hitec is releasing a brand new flagship with more features than anything on the market. We will be getting the new Hitec when it is released.

Your the first person I've heard of my self personally with a failure. I follow four mz24 threads on various forums. Sorry to hear about it. I've flown the mz 24 for three years 10 rx's so far from park flyers to 100cc. Never once had a glitch and find the radio faster then the competition. Telemetry built into the Rx is awesome never have to worry about the voltage of my flight packs
 

Fred Pan

30cc
I am still thinking how to get a MZ-24 Pro from overseas, since there is no way to buy In China, by the way, i am usig the MZ-24 now.
 
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