Ace Micropro 8000 2.4 conversion with the new XHT FrSky

[Classicpilot]

Which FrSky rx's would work best with this setup?
I am going to order the newer XHT conversion kit for my 1994 Ace MP8K
I actually have 3 MP8K but one is on HAM band and I am a HAM operator so I may just leave it as is!
If this new conversion XHT works well, I will convert one of my other MP8K radios.
I build nd fly 3 meter sailplanes, and RC scale , ws just wondering which FrSky receiver would work well?
I do not need the telemetry function, but I see the XHT is so equipped.
I prefer the simple way the MP8K programs over other Tx's.

 

[Wayne]

This family will be your best bet:

FrSky ACCST Receivers

FrSky's new Telemetry system has many new exiting features. Starting off with the new Taranis Transmitter that brings never before seen power to the radio market at an incredible price point. The Taranis easily outperforms radios costing 5 times more! Now add FrSky's revolutionary Smart Port...

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Just make sure your module and the receivers are on the same firmware version. Pretty sure the XHT is shipped with V1, but the receivers are mostly shipping with V2 these days. When you order, just tell us what firmware you would like and we can burn that on there for you.

Telemetry is nice to have, your module will beep if the range is getting weak for any reason. Good feature to have. You won't be able to use much of anything else in the telemetry, but that one alone may save a plane for you.

 

[sande005]

Which FrSky rx's would work best with this setup?
I am going to order the newer XHT conversion kit for my 1994 Ace MP8K
I actually have 3 MP8K but one is on HAM band and I am a HAM operator so I may just leave it as is!
If this new conversion XHT works well, I will convert one of my other MP8K radios.
I build nd fly 3 meter sailplanes, and RC scale , ws just wondering which FrSky receiver would work well?
I do not need the telemetry function, but I see the XHT is so equipped.
I prefer the simple way the MP8K programs over other Tx's.

Keep us updated on the build - how installed, what you had to modify/add/tweak etc. I have 2 MP8K's One an updated Silver Seven) and an MS2K (on Ham, also) that could use dusting off....(and lots of Frsky receivers!)

 

[Classicpilot]

Keep us updated on the build - how installed, what you had to modify/add/tweak etc. I have 2 MP8K's One an updated Silver Seven) and an MS2K (on Ham, also) that could use dusting off....(and lots of Frsky receivers!)

I have three MP8K radios.
One on HAM 53 Mhz + 72 Mhz switchable.
Two more MP8Ks on 72 Mhz .
I want to try converting one to 2.4 first and see how it goes before
converting the other one.

 

[Classicpilot]

This family will be your best bet:

FrSky ACCST Receivers

FrSky's new Telemetry system has many new exiting features. Starting off with the new Taranis Transmitter that brings never before seen power to the radio market at an incredible price point. The Taranis easily outperforms radios costing 5 times more! Now add FrSky's revolutionary Smart Port...

alofthobbies.com

Just make sure your module and the receivers are on the same firmware version. Pretty sure the XHT is shipped with V1, but the receivers are mostly shipping with V2 these days. When you order, just tell us what firmware you would like and we can burn that on there for you.

Telemetry is nice to have, your module will beep if the range is getting weak for any reason. Good feature to have. You won't be able to use much of anything else in the telemetry, but that one alone may save a plane for you.

Wayne I also have a Futaba 6FGK with a FrSky DFT plug in module.
NO Rxs at the present time, what would work best with it?
Thanks,
Ed

 

[Classicpilot]

I have three MP8K radios.
One on HAM 53 Mhz + 72 Mhz switchable.
Two more MP8Ks on 72 Mhz .
I want to try converting one to 2.4 first and see how it goes before
converting the other one.

I have 8 1/4 scale airplanes to install Rx's in.

 

[Wayne]

Wayne I also have a Futaba 6FGK with a FrSky DFT plug in module.
NO Rxs at the present time, what would work best with it?
Thanks,
Ed

DFT, this is going to be rather limiting for you as that is a pretty old module:

FrSky Vintage Receivers

The FrSky V8 series of 2.4gHz radio system components.

alofthobbies.com

The X8R is the only one that can give you some telemetry. You will need to follow the directions that come with that receiver to bind in D8 mode.

 

[Classicpilot]

Thanks Wayne,
I don't need the telemetry.
Just a couple of rxs
Probably place an order in the next few days.

 

[Craigasoarus]

I also have a question related to this thread. I have a couple of MP8k's and one has the DHT module I purchased from ALoft years ago. I also have the XHT module I have never used. Would it be a good idea to switch the DHT to the XHT? Thanks for feedback. I also have one transmitter on an XPS module that was my original MP8K from 1990 and first conversion.
Craig

 

[Wayne]

XHT will be easier to find receivers for these days.. But if you have all you need and it is working well, I'd just leave it as is.

 

[Craigasoarus]

XHT will be easier to find receivers for these days.. But if you have all you need and it is working well, I'd just leave it as is.

Thank you again Wayne for your help.