All -

RC India celebrated two years last month, and we have passed 3K members too.  On this occasion, we are offering another radio as a sweepstakes prize.

It is a Futaba T7CHP (heli model, with full aircraft capabilities) 72Mhz radio, with two R127DF 7 channel dual conversion FM receivers on channel 40.  This is a used radio, and one line at the bottom of the LCD display is not clear (you can see it in the pictures), but it does not affect its use (including seeing the trim settings for rudder and aileron).  There was no manual with it, so I have included the manual for a 7C 2.4Ghz radio, as most the information is similar between them.

Anyone who has posted at least twice on the forum in 2011 is eligible. To ensure that someone who already has radios do not keep this radio just because they were picked a winner, a token price of 2500 will be levied from the winner.  We will consider waiving/reducing this charge later on, depending on where it goes etc

The draw will be head on 1st of May, 2011.

Good luck everyone

It should go to some one who is one channel short on his radio to fly a full house control glider and loves FM transmitters, just saying

This is great !!!

not just great its awsome.......

Thx. Count me in.

Count me in. May be this is the first step towards flying...

Count me in as well.I too want this to be my next foray into the world of flying.

 

Great Anwar saab ! 

I guess everyone who meets the criteria is in by default.

Yes, no need to opt in, everyone who satisfies the 2 post condition will be eligible, except hobby stores. 

If you win and don't want it, you can opt out and we will choose someone else.

 this could be my first step towards real rc ,it is that simple that i just have to say "i am in " 

i missed last time .

Brilliant hopefully i would have my own Tx and would not have to borrow one always to fly after the 1st of may....

Awesome! Might finally get a radio!

count me in too , have just ordered a shikra from mr. sai , would be great if i dont have to borrow one to fly it 

Everyone is counting themselves in, even though they are already counted in by default. 

Anwar Bhai,
Discount of 10%from my side for the winner for purchase upto Rs5000/-. Please do mail me the winners details at
Thanks Regards
Vivek Kumar Singh
www.rcelectro.com

Quote from: vksingh on April 29, 2011, 12:07:44 AM
Anwar Bhai,
Discount of 10%from my side for the winner for purchase upto Rs5000/-. Please do mail me the winners details at

Your support/donation is much appreciated

Boo hoo, I'm counting myself out again this time. What would I do with 3 Tx's??? He he. Hope someone who really needs it, wins it. Best of luck to all the eligibile.
Doc

Count me out too, if you permit, Futaba Orig Rx Batt from my side, let me see what else i can add

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Added Pic

  aah, gr8 gr8 it seems that i'll finally stop borrowing radio every now and then...thanx a lot anwar bhai for being sooooo generous 

  great finally i get a chance to stop flying the toys! thanks anwar bhaiya for keeping such sweepstakes!

What a sweepstake

Hope some one who really needs it gets it....

Thats a great Effort Vivek Bhaiya...

count me in

Anwar Bhai,

this was brought up earlier also, no offense meant to any of the guys Bilal, Teja Etc, Etc Extra, all these names we hear only during sweepstakes, thereafter they are Gone With The Wind. Can number of posts be given some kinda weightage

PS
Gandhar please delete it if you find it too personal

While I see your point, we shall remain free on this one too.  I know people who have visit the forum as guests for months before they registered.  There are others who registered and do login daily, but did not make a single post for many months.

We wil leave it to the people to decide when they want to participate (or not)   Especially beginners who are just learning by observing.  We would rather see beginners reading and gaining knowledge, than asking questions which have already been asked many number of times !

We used to be post hungry where we wanted higher Google rankings, but that goal is pretty much achieved, and we have become the biggest RC forum in India (thanks to all of the people here).

Augustine sir:I don't think your post was too personal and I am with you on this.

BTW,I didn't see an option where I could delete posts.I don't think I'm given that option yet.(actually its good that I don't have it )

Haha Gandhar getting spoilt with power

yup.Feeling it corrupt me.

I am with Augustin Sir, though not against anyone, but yes, a lot of people just  post to win, bu never to help

there is nothing better than a free gift,? just a question , how is the winner selected?/

Quote from: augustinev on April 29, 2011, 01:09:45 PM
this was brought up earlier also, no offense meant to any of the guys Bilal, Teja Etc, Etc Extra, all these names we hear only during sweepstakes, thereafter they are Gone With The Wind. Can number of posts be given some kinda weightage

yes sir has a point , there should also be a criteria like what a person will do with this tx if he already got many

Hey Vineet,I don't see any accusations being made.I would suggest you modify your post accordingly and you don't need to defend yourself.Also,post count doesn't mean anything.

Augustine sir has a valid point.He has made it clear that he is not accusing anyone of anything.

I don't think we should go to that extent.We just don't want members coming here for the sweepstakes and leaving afterwards.

My earlier post was in general  and It will be helpful for future sweepstakes. Each time there is a sweepstake I could see this problem. Atleast in that case there would be statistics collected from several moths.

Quote from: traxxrc1 on April 29, 2011, 06:07:32 PM
I am with Augustin Sir, though not against anyone, but yes, a lot of people just  post to win, bu never to help

I guess everyone is conveniently forgetting/missing the fact that for a beginner, the best HELP is to just read the information here to learn about new things, and NOT ask questions about things already discussed (unless there is something new about the question itself).

Quote from: iamahuman on April 29, 2011, 07:19:22 PM
I don't think we should go to that extent.We just don't want members coming here for the sweepstakes and leaving afterwards.

No disrespect, but I would like to highlight the fact again that we have no coercion. People can post when they choose, and only if they want.  This is the reason why we kept the number of posts required to participate in the sweepstakes as 2, not 20.  I believe it makes people comfortable about this forum long term.

 
I know some members who don't work on computers for their day jobs and would rather be on the flying field in their free time but still manage to login to keep in touch with the latest happenings. When it comes to presents and gifts, ratings and rankings should be kept aside and rankings based on number of posts or logged in time is pointless 
 

Quote from: anwar on April 29, 2011, 01:17:38 PM
We would rather see beginners reading and gaining knowledge, than asking questions which have already been asked many number of times !

A very valid POV, instead of mindless/repetitive posts it is better to watch and learn, watch and learners too should have a chance.

Quote from: anwar on April 29, 2011, 01:17:38 PM

We used to be post hungry where we wanted higher Google rankings, but that goal is pretty much achieved, and we have become the biggest RC forum in India (thanks to all of the people here).

Cheers to that. (why don't we have a cheers smiley??)

hello


i would like to join on behalf of my friend who is searching a good radio for a long time...................................................

He is Mr. Pawar.

So plz count me  I M IN

Quote from: anwar on April 28, 2011, 04:29:00 PM
RC India celebrated two years last month, and we have passed 3K members too. 

Congratulations..... RC India.

If I get the computerised radio, at least mixing and control would be better at field and then v-tail mixing, Elevon mixing would require no mechanical way for me like below. Moreover, I can offer for demonstration & Use my radios to new members of our newly instructed BE&SU Aero-modeling  club as it is just a baby and no one of us have computerised radio for demonstration and hands on flying adjustment for those mixing.

Already donated from my side
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1.) 12 nos each (Yellow and White) 3mm Coro sheet of 6.5' x 4.5' is available. 
2.) 3.5' long joint free bamboo pieces (Used for making kite spar).
3.) 3 bottles of CA Glue of 20 gm
4.) 110 gm of Fevi-tite.
5.) 0.5" x 0.5" wooden batten for support of SPAD.
6.) Hot wire cutter (20 gm of 40SWG nicrome, 40V,5A Supply, 4A Variac, Multimeter).
7.) different depron packing (High dencity) is kept available for hot wire cuttng and finishing.
8.) 20 micron golden covering for gliders 24 Sheets (1 Dista).
9.) 200 gms of Nylon rubber band 3" for rubber gliders as well as wing fixing.
10) Printed SPAD details in coloured photos.
11) 50 watt Soldering Iron with 50 gms of solder.
12) plenty of wire. nuts, screws of diff. size.
13) Sharp knife 12mm & 25mm with 10 blade pack.
14) PCB Drill.
15) IC Vero board 5 Nos. (for separate V-tail mixer or elevon mixer if required & we can build).
16) Portable Bench Vice.
17 A few books in printed forms already shared with you.

All my equipments has kept there for use of all demonstration and use of members.
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1) LiPO, Servos (5gm & 8 gm), 2022 BL Motors, 11x4.7 & 10x6 prop, Prop saver, Hinges etc purchased from VKSingh.
2) 6Ch E-Sky Tx+Rx, LiPO Charger, Purchased from Bill.
3) 2 channel Tx+Rx with 2 brushed motor, NiCD pack & prop purchased from KPLKUM.

Therefore the UTILIZATION of the sweeptakes be maximum I think and of course, I will be very happy to win and owning this after standing on own leg of our club (after 50 members ? or wining any prize from compitition). However, Winner is winner and no matter who win, just request to give him so that he cannot use it for business (for purchasing of another, sells it).

Rohit Gupta also doing his best. He kept his cessna RTF at our club for demonstration.

Anything missing that needs (Bulsa? I hate bulsa as costly as well as imported, rather in favor of VC to use local light wood or make SPAD or buy complete kit.)

However, i don't prefer canvassing but doing here for kind consideration and grater application & Utilisation of the sweeptakes and favouring if available). Will post further after the exam of the members.

Now sharing with you another grate sweeptake as under. Link hidden for 1egality as  dont want to litter.
http://f4k3url.com/5s3pm7g

Thanks

I don't get the point of this post being here.No offence meant.

Just to consider me as a applicant.

English is a funny language...  a lot seems to get lost in translation

http://www.rcindia.org/free-donations-and-sweepstakes/rc-india-second-birthday-sweepstakes/msg59459/#msg59459

Again... no need to opt in, and no need to state YOUR need for the item.  If you win in, you win it ! And you are welcome to do anything with it, including refusing it if you truly don't have any use for it... or pass it on to someone needy that you know.

It is just good human nature to realize that there are many who would really benefit from it.

Quote from: KALYANPRODHAN on April 30, 2011, 05:02:59 AM
RohitSharma also doing his best. He kept his cessna RTF at our club for demonstration.

Kalyan Da are you referring to me? In that case my last name is Gupta not Sharma. 

Who is the winner.

Will announce it in a little bit, was working on the Reputation thingy for a while.

And the winner from 386 members is...

Swapnil 

http://www.rcindia.org/profile/?u=984

Please PM me your address/phone details.

If you wish to pass this on to someone else (since you may already have a radio), please let me know about that too, and I will pick another winner

Congratulations Swapnil. Hope u have a lot of fun with the new radio. 

He is from Nagpur; thats my home town

Quotethats my home town

And my hometown-in-Law . Congrats Swapnil...

Vishwas

PM me the address for NR47 batt pack

Thank you everyone! I'm insanely overjoyed! 
I've been saving my pocket money for ages to get started with this awesome hobby. Used to envy those cool rich kids with airplanes since I was 10. Now I can get my hands dirty too!
Been reading the forum for last 3 years, everyone's really nice. Couldn't start for lack of funds. Many thanks to Anwar sir and Augustin sir as well.
This summer is gonna be awesome!

PS: Couldn't reply earlier, been watching the news all day (Bad day for Laden...incredible day for me  ).

congratulations man.

Shall send you some motors ,charger, props, and some lipo, so that you can start off properly, some are used, some aren't, whatever comes my way. use it well

Congratulations Swapnil      

Have Saoji today  

i am missing it now, don't know where i can get in mumbai/navi mumbai ...

Anand

AFPD, G5, and Phoenix RC has left for your place today, should get it by weekend, (Speed Post)

Swapnil

Keep posting, Don't runaway 

Thank you sir     

also will it be possible for you to give me the receipt no. of speed post? as couple of times i have to go to post office to collect it

Congratulations to Swapnil and Anand...hope we will see your flying videos soon.

@ankur - i am not the winner

only swapnil

But you are getting simulators...thats a start man

congrats swapnil!

Hey congrats swapnil.

Mera number kab ayega.

Congrats Swapnil.....good wishes for happy flying...
Sandeep

Congrats Swapnil. Remember you have many people's dream in your hand now. Use it well. Hope to see more from you.

Congrats Swapnil !!!

Congrats, wow I still remember when i had won a radio and how super excited I was. I still am thankful and happily building ever after(many builds yet to be posted, damn exams)

Congrats Swapnil. Start flying with new radio.

Please also attract others to this hobby if possible.

Congrats Swapnil..
Even I am waiting for a tx /rx to start flying my almost complete Blu Baby

I envy you Swapnil ........

Congrats swapnil ! Wish you hours of safe and joyful flying 

Augustine sir, thanks for all the stuff!   
I certainly won't run away! Just waiting for my exams to end. Will start building and posting ASAP after that.
Thank you very much again!

Thanks everyone!
@Anand: Couldn't have Saoji, had mom-made noodles instead!
@Husein: I'm super super-exited too, won't be able to sleep tonight!
@KALYANPRODHAN: Of course, sir, would certainly try to attract others to this hobby. The problem is, people here tend to go for electronics and robotics as they need relatively less input and give more results.
@zonuna: Don't envy anyone. As I've come to realize, it's about enjoying and learning!

Congrats Swapnil! Hope to see your flying video soon. 

Anwar, Congrats to you too! You are doing such a awesome job for development of this hobby in India. 

congrats Swapnil....

Thanks everyone! Couldn't post anything as I had exams.

Yesterday was a double treat again! Came back home from last exam and an hour later it arrived! Never had a cooler summer!
Just waiting for the electronics to arrive now, will start building then!

Last year at sp4mm3r someone told me their computer-radio cost more than 50k and I was like "Man, this stuff isn't for people like me", and here I am holding the awesome Futaba T7CHP!

QuoteI guess everyone is conveniently forgetting/missing the fact that for a beginner, the best HELP is to just read the information here to learn about new things, and NOT ask questions about things already discussed

I'm really thankful to Anwar sir for the forum as well as the radio. Really appreciate your efforts sir, as do so many. Keep up the good work!

The charger is coming to you separately... someone (who I am very thankful to!) forgot to put it in the package

Good to see that such an awesome radio has gone into the right hands

Swapnil

Apart from the batt, sent you some electronics too, motor , 9 gms servos and of course like you asked , sim. use it well

Radio is Mhz but the manual is Ghz? 

By default or by design?

Quote from: anwar on April 28, 2011, 04:29:00 PM
There was no manual with it, so I have included the manual for a 7C 2.4Ghz radio, as most the information is similar between them.

congrats swapnil!!!!!!!!!

Anwar saab great work ! keep rocking 

congrats swapnil 

Quote from: anwar on May 15, 2011, 11:31:56 PM
The charger is coming to you separately... someone (who I am very thankful to!) forgot to put it in the package

Please let us know if you received the charger.

Quote from: anwar on May 26, 2011, 02:17:55 PM
Please let us know if you received the charger.

I'm so sorry sir, my gmail acc. didn't show updates to this topic, so couldn't reply.

Yes, I did receive the charger and also bought a 220-110 converter.
I don't understand the bit about cycling. Does it mean we have to periodically discharge and charge the batts. fully to avoid the memory effect?

And once again, thank you very much for everything!  

Quote from: rajathv8 on May 16, 2011, 02:05:05 AM
Good to see that such an awesome radio has gone into the right hands

Well, I'm pretty nervous about having such an awesome thing as I'm a newbie. And I'm not sure mine are the 'right hands' (as compared to a more experienced person). But, for this radio, I certainly have 'caring' hands.

Quote from: augustinev on May 16, 2011, 06:04:53 AM
Swapnil
Apart from the batt, sent you some electronics too, motor , 9 gms servos and of course like you asked , sim. use it well

Sir, the parcel you sent didn't have any 9 gm servos. Do the speed post guys check (and mis-place) stuff we send?

Quote from: sundaramvelar on May 16, 2011, 08:43:38 AM
Radio is Mhz but the manual is Ghz? 
By default or by design?

Well, I downloaded the original manual and it's gonna take me like 3 billion years to read and understand it!

Thanks praveen and santhosh! I've started shopping for stuff and will soon start building!