Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

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Thoraptor
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Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

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Hi folks,

I notice you recommend a cable on your site for the Tx.
Does this cable work with a Spectrum DX8?

What is the best cable for the DX8 Transmitter?

Regards
Thoraptor
fdnyfish
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Re: Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

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Looking for a DX7 cable. can anyone help?
bagman349
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Re: Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

Post by bagman349 »

The GWS USB FMS Cable for JR works on
DX7 and DX8 just fine here.
Thoraptor
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Re: Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

Post by Thoraptor »

Hi Bagman 349,

Thanks for your prompt reply.

Is the cable you are suggesting the one suggested on this website - on the support page?
I clicked on that link and it showed a cable with a USB plug on one end and a round plug on the other.
USB is OK, but the round plug would not fit into the Spectrum TX.
The socket on the Spectrum DX8 TX is of a stereo Jack Plug or as a Phone Plug (in USA) or TRS(tip ring sleeve) type, probably 3.5mm
Can you point me to the website of the lead you are suggesting

Regards
Thoraptor
bagman349
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Re: Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

Post by bagman349 »

Hi Thoraptor,

Yes I used the cable suggested on the website for JR Radios.
I bought my cable from (www.allerc.com) part # FSM002B GWS Simulator cable USB to JR.
this cable has a USB connector on one end and a 3.5 mm round mono (one black stripe) plug
on the other end.
ON a DX7 this plugs into the jack labeled D.C.S. and on the DX8 this plugs into the jack labeled Trainer.
This cable works on both my DX7 and my DX8.
I don't think a stereo plug will work (that plug would have two black stripes on it)
I have found that most things intended for JR radios will also work for Spektrum.
I hope that helps

Best of luck Bagman349
Thoraptor
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Re: Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

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Thanks Bagman349,

Will now go ahead and order the cable

many thanks
Thoraptor
alexstjo
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Re: Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

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COuld you please let me know if this worked for you? I have a DX8 also and would like to use Heli-x on my mac
Thoraptor
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Re: Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

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Yes the cable works fine. I am using a Windows system. No idea about the Mac.
Sorry about the delay.
Thoraptor
jumna
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Re: Which cable fits Spectrum DX8

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I happen to already have a GWFSM002 cable lying around. Is there any chance this could be used for a DX8 Tx? It isn't showing Tx inputs in Heli-X, but I'm wondering if anyone has found a way to get it to work. It has the mono plug. Thanks.
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