FUTABA’S REVOLUTIONARY 14MZ RADIO SYSTEM OPENS A NEW ERA IN RC FLYING

Fly RC is thoroughly testing the new 14-channel Futaba 14MZ so that we can bring you a full report on its capabilities. We are impressed. The functionality of this new radio is robust and groundbreaking.

The 14MZ crosses a significant threshold: it is more than just a tool that connects the pilot to an airplane; it is a multi-media system that facilitates the flying experience.

Look at the control surface diagrams below—this only hints at the multi-channel mixing capabilities of the new 14MZ. Here are a few of its most notable features:

• Dual internal processors: Windows CE for all input, programming and audio-visual functions; Futaba Custom Processor handles all flying functions
  
  
• Frequencies are synthesized and can be remotely set using the transmitter
  
  
• “PCM Generation 3” offers faster response and 2048 resolution, twice that of PCM 1024 (PCM 1024 and PPM modulation also supported)
  
  
• Music can be played (Windows Media), and voice commands can be assigned to switches, e.g., “flaps up”
  
  
• Lithium battery powered; 30 built-in model memories
  
  
• Sound, images and additional model memories are stored on a 32MB compact flash card
  
  
• Software upgrades available by updating the included compact flash card.

Look for detailed coverage of the 14MZ in our February issue!
— the editors