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model info or software updates can easily be transferred and stored in the internal memory of the transmitter using either an sd card or usb connection.

which will give you up to 16 linear and two switched channels. For faster response time, you can choose FASSTest 12ch, but you will lose all but battery voltage telemetry. Of course, you can use a single receiver, which limits you to however many channels that particular receiver has available.

The radio does not use a module; instead, the signal type can be switched between FASSTest, FAAST and S-FHSS internally via the menu so it can be used with any compatible 2.4GHz receiver.

The top switch assembly cover on either side can be removed by extracting a single screw (seen here next to the rear switch) allowing easy swap outs.

Dual processors running on a Windows CE operating system control everything. Power comes from a 7.4V 3500mAh LiPo battery pack that is charged through the transmitter using a dedicated charger/ plug to prevent accidental use of an older style Ni-Cd/NiMH charger. Data such as model info or software updates can easily be transferred and stored in the internal memory of the transmitter using either an SD card or USB connection.

At the controls

A radio can be packed with bells and whistles, but what good does it do if it’s not comfortable in your hands? As soon as I opened the beautiful custom case, I knew I was in for a treat. I instantly felt that the T18MZ was a solidly built transmitter and had excellent balance. Although not a small transmitter, it’s by no means too large to fit the average flier’s hands, and whether you are a thumb or two-fingered flier, all of the switches, levers, and knobs are within easy reach.