Review: HobbyKing Orange DSM2 receiver

[@66tbird1]

I like these little Rx's too because I fly in a low noise no crowd environment. The next model up has the sat port and I fly that setup in a 2M sailplane to visual limits. Removing the shell and adding some shrink tube allows for tucking these into a small corner of the fuse. Amazing item for the price.

[@jackd1582]

Using Sat port ✓ sounds like a plan

[@Luthlan]

Great vid as always. If anyone is still watching this... I have a quick question. I want to rewire the Antenna for a little RC submarine. I will be using coax to poke the antenna through the conning tower. Is the ground plain on the bottom of the board OK to use as ground for the coax?

[@phoebehndz]

I use these on all my LOS planes. Never had a problem. Nice job Bruce!

[@cd4222]

From an old guy to another: You are pretty darn good at this! Loved your reading of the Chinglish instructions at the end!

[@inZaneSK]

I really do enjoy your reviews and such. Keep up the channel and the interesting reviews.

[@Fra42below]

these new orange receivers are very very good, compared to the old ones those who came without a case. I tried this same one on my parkzone Radian and sent it way up high in the sky without a problem, now i am using a 9ch Orange on my 80 inch sebart sukhoi 140 (1500 bucks plane) and its working perfectly there too. Bruce, its been a while since i last watched one video of yours and your KiwiEnglish still entertains me a lot, also reminds me of wonderful NZ :) :)

[@ssgtmendel]

So how about the diversity thing? I opened mine and from what i saw the antennas go through a cap each (coupled) to a CMOS switch. I presume the chip switches between antennas and uses the the one with the best signal. Just an educated guess...Bruce please confirm :)

[@chrisf5475]

These are brilliant receivers... Had them in my glider flying until it's a dot and never failed. Tested it a few weeks ago on the ground to 2.1km with stock dx6i tx... Will go further but ran out of road!

[@mikemcdick8760]

I have one of these with the satellite..I haven't used it and was wondering if the satellite would improve the range.

[@richardhall9500]

I'm having no end of trouble trying to get these things to bind to my DX8. I connected everything up today and all worked as it should. Great, I 'll go flying next day. Next day at the airfield nothing happened, no yellow flashing light at all. Turned power of the plane to ON (TX still off) and the servo moved, then hit the Bind Button and turned TX on - nothing happened, no lights came on. Dead as a Dodo. Can't figure out what's happening and why it worked ok one day but the next day it didn't want to bind. Any ideas? You mentioned something about a Brown Out on the video. If that happened how does one 'cure it"? I' m open to any suggestion. Great video Bro.

[@billjonesnation]

I have a question that I hope you can answer. I have an older Orange 6 channel DSM2 transmitter. Can these bind to a Spektrum receiver? I can't get it to bind to my AR636B in my Turbo Timber and I suspect the radio is too old. The AR636B manual says it should work with any DSM2/DSMX radio. Any ideas?

[@mikewofford2198]

I can't get my orange receiver to bind with my transmitter the light blinks and then goes out but it won't bind help also the antenna is blue the receiver with the red antenna works fine thanks for the help

[@cyclenutus]

hey Bruce, would it degrade the signal quality to use an sma extension cable to move the antenna somewhere more useful on the orangerx transmitter module?

[@dennismerino8351]

I enjoyed your video presentation of the Orange 6CHs DSM2 receiver from Hobbyking. One question I have is how critical is the placement of the receiver antenna's within the plane? I read somewhere, can't find it, that one antenna should be vertical and the other at 90 degrees. Do you have any experience with the suggested placements or lack thereof? Thank you. Dennis Merino

[@DarrenFollows]

Love the orange RX! Put them in all my depron scratch builds, a really cheap way to fly rc! Thanks for the review Bruce.:-)

[@jimcr120]

Thank you for the review Bruce and especially the humor at the end. Question: Any idea why OrangeRx puts out their own T-Six (DSM2 xmtr), a DSMX xmtr module, but not DSMX native xmtr? Or to put it another way, why not upgrade the TSix to DSMX? Thoughts?

[@petergottschalk4524]

with those short wires is the range the same as the longer wire types? i lost signal yesterday not really to far away ive put those in my costly planes and it's got me a little nervous! i dont want to loose signal in a 500 dollar plane sir! LOL

[@tonyglez165]

I wander if you can help me here .I bought the orange Rx R615 , but it does not BOUND to my FS-T6 FlySky Tx. what will be the problem?

[@sic-]

These receivers use diversity. You can see tracing back from ANT1 and ANT2, it goes through a matching cap into an RF switch IC (the black square on the furthest left), then out of the RF Switch it hits the balun matching network then into the main RF Chipset.

[@xjet]

Yes, I forgot to put that on the video. I will check to see whether it switches the antennas intelligently or whether it simply alternates between them (as some other brands do).

[@matthewbarger4592]

i have a jr 9303, FM and all my sailplanes have FM receivers. is it difficult to put one these units in or should i stick with what i got. i don't want to louse all my settings, crow, mixes, etc. lots of time spent tweaking.

[@everfreeeeee]

have u use this orangerx to pixhwak ? ( i am using spektrum radio) here is 2 question: 1) when i try to setup the failsafe , and try turn off my radio see what is the the throttle value when i turn it off ( the lowest value is 1088 when the radio is ON, when i turn it off it suppose lower then 1088) . however when i check the radio calibration page at mission planner when i turn off the radio , the throttle value didnt drop at all, it just stay at the value which when i turn off the radio. ( for example if i push to 60% of my throttle before i turn it off, i will stay there ) but the board still able to detect if lose the radio signal and failsafe will kicks in if i turn off the radio (as long as i set the failsafe value is lower then 1088) ... is it safe ? cause when i use same radio rx with PPM Encoder with my other previous build, it will drop the throttle value if i turn off the radio...will it a matter ? 2) when i arm and try to fly, seems like the throttle is kinda working delay , every time i move the throttle up and down it will move 1 or 2 second delay and wont response immediately .

[@danateel]

Bruce, I know this is an older review. I use Spektrum transmitters and I've had very good luck with the Lemon brand of DSMX compatible receivers. They have true diversity antenna receivers and satellites. I'd love to see a comparison between the Lemon and Spektrum DSMX receivers.

[@jpsalis]

which reciever would be better for a flying wing, a spektrum AR610 or this orangeRX r615x?

[@marksadler8878]

Hey! I am currently using one of these receivers. Is it possible to extend the length of the receiver antennae? On one of my models I have found that at certain angles, battery pack and motor screen the signal and reduce the range. I have tried repositioning the receiver. I get very similar results with the Orange R615x too. I am hoping to extend the antennae to avoid the issue. Any thoughts folk?

[@joecaraco7503]

Bruce, You didn't do a range test. I've used a mix of DSM2 & DSMX brands and have had no failures with the Orange brand.

[@acaone1]

Any plans to test the Lemon-RX receivers as well?

[@aaron.t438]

Hey Bruce just wanna ask your opinion, which one do you recommend more,the frsky accst or the orange tx dsm2?which one has a more reliable signal strength and range?

[@johngrimes3117]

I've used the R615, and 620 in all of my planes, for over 2 years now. I use them with my Spektrum radio. Anything from park flyers to my .46 Christen Eagle II and my 1968 Andrews Aeromaster .60. I have NEVER had any issues and the range is great. BEST bang for the buck, if you ask me! My Spektrum RX's are the only one's I've ever had an issue with.

[@boomerangfreak]

Are u also gonna review the new DSMX version of these receivers? They released em like 1 or 2 days ago, I have a Dx 6i with dsm2/dsmx so I'd gladly get the new ones if they work fine, which I assume they will if they don't wanna screw up the Orx receiver legacy

[@Rcbeacon]

This may apply to anyone using a real Spektrum TX and some other DSM2 receivers; although I've also seen good reliability from HK Orange RSM2 receivers. I've been experimenting with the Hobbyking Micro Multiwii board with a DSM2 receiver on board and a real Spektrum TX module in a 9X. On the bench there are a lot of connection drop outs, sometimes 10+ seconds to reconnect. It could be wifi interference, but the wifi around here is not that busy. It doesn't matter too much for bench testing, but I would want to proove it on the ground over a distance before flying. I have only ever used the Spektrum TX module with small BNF models before, with no problems. I recently bought a Orange DSM RX (long antenna) and satellite for range testing after we had some 2.4G reliability questions late last year at a local field field. Always range test and know your gear before flying.

[@pouncingiguana]

Bruce, Orange now has some DSMX receivers for sale at hobbyking. Could you please do a review of one? Possibly with the frequency analyzer to make sure they're actually hopping around 2.4 like they're supposed to? Here's hoping. Thanks for the great reviews!

[@Cyberdactyl]

What the range of the Orange vs a Spectrum? (with and without the sat module)

[@jackheartpersonal2072]

Once again a clear and concise demo / explanation , Thank you !

[@StefsEngineering]

Nice video! I have a question about these recievers, I did some research but cannot find any information. Does it have an RSSI option?

[@userTJ39780]

I have all spectrum receivers, but on a whim, I bought one of these for a Flite test Duster. I can control all of the elevators, ailerons, rudders and flaps, but I get no throttle. Am I setting it up wrong?

[@jackd1582]

Yep

[@accessvikas]

Hi there, can you please review storm rc rx (S603) people say they are full range. are they?

[@mchelios]

Thanks for this review. I have no radio or receiver but i need to buy budget radio and budget receiver that can handle failsafe for quad. Is this receiver the way to go? And maybe a orange radio? Or what would be better?

[@tnxmatze]

have one of them. sometimes its dont accept any tx signal. after some power on/off it works and than never failed to me. its possibly a temp problem cause i think i had this problem only in winter times.

[@Crag19]

Hey Bruce I have been using a 6 ch Fly Sky Fs-t6 it has been a stellar radio I guess new to the hobby so don't know. have you ever checked one out what do you think.

[@whitehedr]

Gotta love that Chinglish. Do you know if their are any plans to make an Orange DSMX Rx? That would be dy-no-mite if it ever happens. Love your channel, I hope you get your flight problems resolve shortly. R.O.G.

[@simonwallace699]

Great review Bruce, and it affirms my faith in the Orange line of products, especially the low voltage performance.

[@davidross4795]

Just wondering Bruce if it would be worthwhile extending the antenna length to a full wavelength to increase the range and/or give a greater safety factor against drop outs. Cheers mate love ya vids

[@mikeglamrc]

Don't know if it matters, but it looks like the solder didn't flow thru the servo wires to the top side of the PCB on all pins.

[@xjet]

No, that doesn't matter. The holes are plated right through so the electrical connection will still be 100% good. I note that the pads were *gold* plated!

[@ecwhite3621]

Bruce , I noticed the servos you were testing with are also orange. Are they a Orange RX product or another brand?

[@xjet]

They are older versions of the white 10g analog servos that sell under the "HobbyKing" brand. I like them and bought a bag of 30 some time ago because they are so damned cheap :-)

[@jamespechie8436]

What's the high end voltage it can handle. Can it run higher voltage servos

[@beetledrift]

Bruce, I see that you have one of those cheap magnetic prop-balancers in the back. How good are they? I need a prop balancers but good ones are very pricey.

[@xjet]

I got that one from HiModel and it's not really that good. The shaft/cones themselves aren't balanced -- not a good start :-)

[@beetledrift]

Ah thanks! Guess I won't be buying this one then. Maybe i'll save some money and buy the dubro tru-spin balancer instead. :)

[@sabresswords]

Thanks Bruce! I was really looking forward to your review on this and your thoughts about it... Keep on keeping on buddy!!

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[@samsonwill5572]

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[@timothyleland9005]

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[@timothyleland9005]

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[@samsonwill5572]

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[@rondoschiavoni8840]

how to swap out a e-flight coaxial helicopter receiver In an -sky coaxial helicopter 2.4 GHz receiver ??

[@servusservorumdei663]

Hey Bruce, how do you feel about the range of these guys with cPPM?

[@filipzacek2028]

I use the 6-channel Orange RX and it is a great value and works fabulously with my Parkzone Archer, just like these little receivers.

[@georgeherrera8381]

Does HobbyKing have and equivelant to the Apprentice SAFE receiver?

[@allstarsecrets]

Brand new to RC. Just purchased AXN Fltr, Turnigy 9xr based on your rec. Got orange rx module and receiver. You said in vid that DSM2 far from best option. Should I have purchased something different? Thanks for all of your great videos. Hope you get to fly again soon.

[@xjet]

I'd say that the most bullet-proof and best-value option at the moment is FrSky. I fly *all* my models (from the 100g DLG through to my 12Kg gaser and jets) with FrSky and it's never let me down.

[@2007crf450r]

as usual another great review without all the bs. just informative information thanks bruce

[@utahnl]

This orangerx receiver didn't work so well for me, it made my quad yaw and drift to random directions. I set the sub trims on the TX so that every channel reads 0 on the KK2 and after a few minutes of flying the quad starts drifting and the numbers have changed. I replaced it with the OrangeRx R620 and now the quadcopters stays nicely trimmed.

[@randallhuston1466]

The module actually does do DSMX Bruce. The light on it will blink and tell you which mode it's in once bound with the RX. Working Modes DSM2 2.4GHz Transmitter Module has four working modes. Power on the radio and the LED on the back shows the current working mode like in the below table. LED Working Mode ------------------------------------- OFF DSM2 1024/22ms * DSM2 2048/11ms ** DSMX22ms *** OSMX 11ms One flash means DSM2 two flashes mean DSMX and three mean OSMX. I've tested it against both DSM2 and DSMX and it did give the proper indication.

[@nyeager0]

Correct, and you can also change the modes by quickly pressing the bind button 3 times.

[@preauzalam3483]

Hi would a r615x work with my dx4e even though my dx4e has only 4 channels i only need the 4 channels? And my radio is dsm2 and dsmx so is the reciever Im just worried the reciever wont be compatible cause the reciever has more channels than the radio. Thanks please reply.

[@rchceramics]

Hi Bruce , can you do a video explaining different types of radio systems eg dsm2,dsmx,fast etc please, been out of the hobby for a few years and can't get my head around it all. Thank you Ryan

[@farflyer]

Thanks Bruce for your honest reviews. Can you review the FASST orange receiver for Futaba as well? I had one but hesitate to use it for larger then fomies.

[@on7rd]

hello Can you tell me how to program the failsafe mode. I want to you this in my naza quad but have to program "fail safe" with channel 5 from my JR MX12 Transmitter. Best regards Danny

[@azgarogly]

The good thing about brownout warning is You know, if there was a power problem in flight. The bad thing is, it works only on Your first flight. As it starts and stays blinking after You change You pack and fly again. Does it?

[@TignMeg]

You have to re-bind it to reset the led flash mode after a brownout warning.

[@Armattan]

The ending of this movie got me laughing out loud. In any case, nice work on the many reviews, Sir. Best, Chris

[@HolgerAp]

The antenna cables look pretty small. Is that normal, or do you solder a bigger antenna onto them?

[@TignMeg]

The antenna cable length is defined by the frequency being used, For 2.4g a full wavelength is 12.49cm which could be used but manufacturers generally use the more convenient 1/4 wavelength antenna at 3.7cm. Changing the antenna length may stop the receiver working if its not an exact wavelength, half wavelength or quarter wavelength..

[@Shervy2k]

Any chance you can review the R615X version? with dsmx. I've heard mixed reveiews about their range being fairly poor.

[@spencer1244]

+Shervy2k lol I have a review: do not buy, worked ok for 1 year and a half or so, then without letting out the magic puff of smoke, it gets hot when plugged in and doesn't work...

[@reefer2917]

That was a no load test, maybe a couple of servo's working under load not just sitting idle with a motor running, may make a difference??

[@robertdawson1475]

I've tried both the 1st Orange 6 channel Spectrum clones.1st has sat port and 1 wire other no port and 2 wires. I still can't get mine to fly out of range or glitch.My other 50.00 DSM2 receivers have glitched but using a good BEC or battery pack can prevent brown outs.

[@jackd1582]

What's the sat port do?

[@SaToMojo]

Thnx for the video Bruce. For my part i find safe to use those OrangeRX for my light foamies, light balsa & test park flyers. I would not dare try it on Helicopters or more expensive models.I tough U was gonna test a 4ch RX also, no problem. I read somewhere that it becomes DSMX if ur receiver is DSMX, not sure. ??

[@MADelectriCITY]

If it hasn't been mentioned already, I wanted to point out the flashing light is for signal loss. I am not sure that it is for low voltage situations. Also wanted to say the OrangeRx 6 channels have actually worked pretty well for me.

[@ianinter2]

A review on the newer orange dsmx receiver would be nice

[@D__x]

What SECOND led do? On mine it is do light up from time to time...

[@Barmy50]

on my orange receiver I get a RED light sometime while trying to hook up a QBRAIN to a Naza Lite and a spectrum dx6i tx. can you tell me what it means. Still cant get everything to work properly. maybe you could do a video. Many thanke Keep up the good work Tom From Kent United Kingdom

[@Barmy50]

Ok cheers.

[@kmells100]

Can you do a review on the Orange RX T-SIX ???

[@Les_Grossman]

Does anybody know if there is a way to get a CPPM signal (aka Sum PPM) signal from that thing? Would be awesome for really cheap quads...

[@topxe.]

I use that TX module in my Taranis and 9x to fly my mCPX in DSM2 mode and 130X in DSMX mode. Yes, it does work with DSMX. It's a bit annoying to change modes, you have to click the button on the back 3 times quick and there are 4 modes you have to cycle through. It has two DSM2 (11ms and 22ms) and two DSMX (11ms and 22ms) modes. I don't have any Spektrum RX that work with the 11ms frame mode so I haven't tested that but the 22ms in DSM2 and DSMX seems to work fine.

[@invisibleaznDJ]

What do you think of the new ones, with DSMX and CPPM?

[@emanuelstassar]

Hi Bruce, no range check on a receiver? I am a bit disapointed ;-)

[@xjet]

Since I have no other DSM2 receivers to compare it to, and since each transmitter brand has a different level of "range test power", a range check would be rather meaningless. Suffice to say there seem to be plenty of folk flying them without running out of range.

[@HermyH66]

I've seen some range issues with these receivers here at our field, so a range test would be great.

[@sic-]

***** You have a spectrum analyser now though. Grab a variable attenuator and bolt it to the output of a module and measure the output power. Then increase (or decrease) the attenuation to make the output power match between them. Alternatively grab a fixed attenuator to reduce the range on a module at full power and then measure the range. Finally you should measure the output power of the OrangeRx module and see what its actually transmitting at! Is DSM2 at US output power (200mW) or EU output power (100mW).

[@xjet]

Simon Chambers True... and I may do that a little later on. Most of my time is presently being taken up with finishing the diversity controller videos though :-)

[@brainless248]

Great video as always! I was thinking about getting the Orange DSM2 external module and putting it in my Taranis for messing around with bind and flys. Would you recommend the Orange one or is there a different brand that has a better form factor, since it seems problematic, as you pointed out in this video?

[@amosolson]

For what it's worth, I'm using the Orange DSM2 external module in my Taranis and it works great with my few BnF models. The mode changing that Bruce was reading at the end of the video (from the "manual") is a little annoying... it's almost easier to just re-bind each time you switch models.

[@RCShufty]

Chinglish is always entertaining, I just received my Assan Dual Receiver switch and the manual has this little gem: Dual Receiver Switch (Wireless Buddy Box System) make your R/C system more flexible and safety than before, if you understand the operate principle. It's easy to use as Training/Pilot, FPV, Co-operate Flying model, Safe control etc. we made this smart kids and you can got funnier in R/C world than before.

[@WyllSurfAir]

That Imax 9x looks cool. Do u know where i could get something along the lines of that or a ternigy 9x but on 72mhz (i fly fpv and much prefer 72 to 2.4)

[@darryldarryl9801]

Help please. I lost my happy green light on the back of my tx module. also no happy beep and no binding. in fact it does nothing at all. I did remove the back cover to evaluate how easy it would be to do an antennae mod but did nothing and put it back together, it was working after. I did not turn it on with out the antennae connected. and I treated it with as mush care as I would the antennae in my pants. I have approx. 12v coming from the 9XR pins in the module socket. I have approx. 12, 5 and 3 volts at various points on the module board. anyone have any ideas or advice? I know next to nothing about electronics but I can use a multi-meter and follow instruction.

[@turmfalcke]

Hello i got some Orange Recivers from my friends curse say got all the graupner Hot an i fly with my trusty DX6(telemetry one) so he said there you fly DSM2 and X and i put them on my 120mm P51 tryd them and boom conetrion lost to transmitter... i could save the plane by running thoward it but i range testet them end .... wat should i say now i use them vor some playing around in my room... i think i have read some where there was 2 versions of theese on park and one full but both look exaktly the seme... i dont want to lose a plan to the recever but 70€ to a 6 ch telemetry ready original recever.... uhhh

[@MrAnderson2845]

Will this work with a flysky i6 after I revert the software back to defualt or put in a ppm capable patch?

[@SirArghPirate]

Is it possible to use this transmitter module with the Taranis radio?

[@xjet]

Yes. The main reason I bought this was just in case I ever got a Spektrum BNF model and wanted to fly it using my Taranis transmitter :-)

[@lcwatchorn]

I have had trouble with the orange receivers with short antenna's, I have had receivers with the wrong length wire (nearly lost a glow model due to these rx's). I LOVE the orange receivers with the longer coax antennas, and have range tested the coax antenna receivers and get better range than Spekturm receivers.

[@HiFlyer371]

I have purchased nearly 30 of these for myself and my flying buddies and only had one bad one. The one "lemon" didn't have any Rudder output. I still used it in a small, 23 inch foam board Real Thing as a 3 channel receiver.

[@MikeDalton]

Another informative review, cheers Bruce!

[@JoelP81]

One "issue" with these receivers is that there is a failsafe that kicks at signal loss. That means if you accidentally turn off the transmitter first the motor starts to spin! Apart from that this is a great receiver!

[@rikki13a]

would these bind to a FlySky FS-T6 Transmitter ?

[@why0why0why0why]

+Rikki Hotene I'd like to know too!

[@iosxbetax]

+Cobin Bluth No, they wouldn´t, the FS-T6 uses ADHDS and the are DSM2 which is one of Spektrums protocols. But why would you even want them for an FS-T6, the FS-R6B receivers cost literally 10$ :)

[@GadgetMart]

Range test? Lost frames?

[@MrJonnymellor]

geneticallyinferior1 troll

[@xjet]

geneticallyinferior1 Where's the $1,000 you promised but failed to deliver? Scammer!

[@hotcarp12]

geneticallyinferior1 Well? Where's your youtube channel with range test and lost frame data? Seriously, I would subscribe if you could provide that kind of data. Still waiting...

[@xjet]

geneticallyinferior1 Haha... look, they're even writing articles over at CNN about Mr Inferior: edition.cnn.com/2014/02/11/tech/web/online-trolls-sadists/index.html?hpt=te_t1

[@2007crf450r]

***** lol

[@dram6262]

Bruce your Chinglish was great, I understood every word.

[@mooseagian]

was it a diversity antenna?

[@alfjodie]

There is no ppm or rssi for orange rx but you can use orange sat rx (only) with naze 32 flight controller and maybe kk2.0

[@RolexDSSD]

These are very good receivers. I would say about 5-10% are duds. I own several. Bruce can you review the *******Lemon RX********. I have a few and I have obtained killer paces on range test.

[@slebetman]

What that chinglish is saying is that if you bind the module to a DSMX receiver then it will stay in DSMX mode because it can't know what mode the receiver is using. If you bind it to a DSM2 receiver it will stay in DSM2 mode. If you switch between DSMX and DSM2 then you have to rebind. Therefore note down on paper what mode each of your receiver binds in (sometimes a DSMX receiver will bind in DSM2 mode). Admittedly I'm not directly translating the chinglish. It's what I know from browsing the RCGroups thread on the module.

[@HermyH66]

These don't buddy-box very well. I had this rx bound to a DX6i and buddy-boxed with a DX8. When flying, as soon as i took control back to my DX6i, it took a few seconds before the plane would react. Not great when you want to take over to avoid a crash. We swapped the orange rx for a genuine Spektrum AR600, and all the problems went away.

[@TheEPROM9]

I have ordered one of these with telemetry built in so I can test it with my Spektrum DX8. Got to love third party manufactures =-)

[@davidhume5732]

Hi Bruce . We ( 5 ) use Orange Rx unit in our Model Boats ( Scale type ) find then great value , Pond Range just over 250Yds. Timo2 Glasgow .

[@spocktra50]

I know a man that uses those and my word they can take a good wallop :) Nice review Bruce ,thumbs up sir :)

[@RcBuddy]

Ha ha ha, I think I have seen this man in action ;o)

[@xjet]

Strangely enough -- there were visions of monkies dancing before my eyes when I saw just how thick that orange plastic case is :-)

[@spocktra50]

He He

[@wordreet]

***** Ah yes, perhaps you need to view the instructions THROUGH the orange plastic.

[@crezzee]

So it's official, charlie can no longer blame the Orange!

[@Blisoft]

Thanks Bruce, been waiting a long time for this review, albeit as you say past its use by date. What would be appreciated is a review of this TX module and the newer Orange R800X receiver (claimed to be DSMX), and investigate the whole DSM & DSMX modes of operation on an analyser as mentioned by Topxe below.

[@JaredReabow]

I dont know if i am unlucky but i have only ever got about 200m range on dsm2/x I have has a spectrum 6x, 7xr and 5xi or whatever they were and only ever got 200m absolute max LOS

[@DarrenFollows]

Love the orange RX! Put them in all my depron scratch builds, a really cheap way to fly rc! Thanks for the review Bruce.:-)