In search of cheaper Tx module + receiver combo for Turnigy 9XR Pro: 9XR Pro + Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2)

[R Raval]

Hi All,

Just sharing my findings and insight:

Inspired by our last discussion on purchasing a decent transmitter for myself, I went ahead and purchased a Turnigy 9XR Pro without the module (http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=74316). 

And also as suggested by you all, the two options that can provide cheaper module and receiver combo as discussed were OrangeRx and FrSky. However, I found that Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2) (http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=28452) was still cheaper than both of them. So I wanted to find a transmitter module compatible with Turnigy 9XR Pro and that can bind with Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2). Initially I could not find any. I also asked HobbyKing and they told me that there was no module that did the job.

As I was searching through their products I came across a DSSS module for Turnigy 9XR Pro Radio. 

http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__62716__Turnigy_DSSS_2_4Ghz_Transmitter_Module_For_9XR_9XR_Pro_JR_Configuration_.html

In the comments and feedback section I read that this module did bind with the Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2). Even if Hobbyking denied this, I risked ordering these. When I received them, I connected the receiver with the drone and the module to 9XR Pro. I followed the binding procedure and to my surprise I was able to bind the two together. I also managed to fly the drone with 9XR Pro + DSSS module + Turnigy 9X 2.4GHz 8Ch Receiver (V2) receiver. 

So in my experience this combination worked. I still wonder why Hobbyking denied this.

Thanks and regards,

Raj

[Norro]

Yes the frsky d4r-ii is £12 instead of £7 but the frsky/orangerx offer a range of better features and it is much lighter, I would still recommend getting one of them and not just going on price.