6 channel Futaba

[Gomjaba]

Can someone suggest a 6 channel radio which is working with the Tamiya MFU (#56511 and truck is #56314+#56302)

I tried to find a decent answer over the weekend but I am kinda stuck :(

Apparently it needs analog trim. The problem is that the requirements on the tamiya site are quite vague and obviously requires previous knowledge / experience which I don't have.

What I can see on the comparison chart

http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/feature-compare.html

Is that the only Analog with 6 channels is the 6X*S

The only obvious different I can see to the 4YF (which is known to be working) is

Store Trims

Which is "NO" on the 4YF, but the 6X*S has "MANUAL" - I just don't know whether this is good or bad :)
Also the "DUAL RATE" is no on the 4YF but its yes on the 6X*S

So any help is highly appreciated :)

[shodog]

I'm curious why you want a 6 channel. The MFU only needs four. do you plan to use the extra two servos for something?

[Gomjaba]

Yes, I have a modification in mind which requires an additional servo :)

[monster_beetle]

Actually every transmitter that does not have digital trims. So you have to look at the older ones, maybe the f-14 or so.
I have the graupner mx-12, and that doesn't work properly with the MFU. Because of it's digital trims.

I don't think it will be a problem when you can store model memory or so. It is the trims that does matter.

[Old_Busted_Hotness]

The reason for analog trims is, the MFU takes trim inputs and uses them to switch on/off lights and sounds. Moving a trim slowly has a different effect than moving it quickly.

Futaba should still make the 6YF (Skysport 6) and it's an excellent radio with analog trims.