An intelligent radio that makes programming easy
THE NEW SPEKTRUM IX12 TRANSMITTER is a perfect example of innovation and technological advancement. To start, this transmitter has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It also has programming that’s easy to tap into—literally— with a touchscreen that is an Android-powered interface. The 4-inch touchscreen makes programming this radio a snap, with easy-to-understand menus that are simple to use. You can even download the user manual and read it right on the screen.
Wi-Fi connectivity keeps the iX12 current with automatic program updates, plus it allows you to download model setups and install third-party apps. Its Bluetooth connectivity allows the use of wireless earbuds, headset, and speakers. In addition, Bluetooth makes it easy to share files, like quad setups, from transmitter to transmitter.
Ergonomics
Of utmost importance is the feel of the transmitter in your hands. The iX12 is quite comfortable and easy to hold and operate. It has nonslip rubber grips, and both sticks are adjustable in stick length and travel range. The overall weight of this transmitter is just right, and it feels balanced when you’re holding it. Working my way around the iX12 is easy to do, and when you have to use it at all-day race events, you’ll find that it is an easy transmitter to hang on to.
This story is from the March/April 2018 edition of RotorDrone.
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