FUTABA R607FS User Manual

How to Get the Best Performance from Your Futaba ® 2.4GHz
FASST™ Aircraft Receivers
Every R/C pilot learns by experience what methods work well for installing and
maintaining radio equipment. At the same time, we also want our aircraft to have the
advantage of up-to-the-minute technology...which means that every now and then, we
must master some new techniques.
Spread spectrum radio technology offers the perfect example. When Futaba
introduced 2.4GHz FASST radio equipment, R/C hobbyists quickly jumped to the front
of electronic technology’s cutting edge. Not surprisingly, those new, state-of-the-art
2.4GHz receivers have significant differences compared to old 72MHz units. So it’s time
to change a few old habits.
Below are some recommendations for updating the way you install and maintain radio
gear. Make them a part of your routine, and you’ll enjoy the best performance from your
2.4GHz FASST radio gear.
1. Don’t wrap your FASST receiver in foam.
Protecting your receiver from vibration by wrapping it in foam used to be a “must”.
Not so with 2.4GHz FASST receivers. Unlike 72MHz equipment, they’re not as
vulnerable to vibration. Using less foam lets them operate cooler — which is a plus for
all electronics.
Tip: To keep the receiver cooler use small foam blocks (like standoffs) so that there is
an air channel around the receiver.
2. Shade your model from sunlight when not flying.
Clear canopies expose the radio compartment to direct sunlight which results in
additional heat in the model interior. This causes no problems during flight, but makes
shading your model on the ground very important. Cover the canopy with a white towel;
or better yet, park your airplanes in the shade. This will help keep the electronic
components cool.
Tip: It is important to note that lighter covering colors will absorb less heat whereas
darker colors will absorb more heat.
3. Mount your FASST receiver away from heat sources.
We had to avoid mounting 72MHz receivers near anything that might produce RF
noise. That’s not as much of a concern with 2.4GHz FASST receivers — you should
instead make sure that you’re mounting the unit in the coolest part of the radio
compartment.
Stay away from the muffler exhaust, battery packs, regulators or any other heat
source. We also recommend that you use the receiver’s long, narrow side as its base

FUTABA R607FS Specifications

General

Brand	FUTABA
Model	R607FS
Category	Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Best Performance for Futaba 2.4GHz FASST Receivers

Don't wrap your FASST receiver in foam

2.4GHz FASST receivers are not vulnerable to vibration like older 72MHz equipment, reducing the need for foam.

Shade your model from sunlight when not flying

Shading your model from direct sunlight on the ground helps keep electronic components cool, as direct sunlight increases interior heat.

Mount your FASST receiver away from heat sources

Mount your 2.4GHz FASST receiver in the coolest part of the radio compartment, away from heat sources like mufflers or battery packs.

Battery F/S Function

Range Check the Radio

Transmitter Module and Receiver Compatibility

FCC Information

Repair Service

Installing the TM-7 Module and R607FS Receiver

Attachment of the Module

Procedure for safely installing the TM-7 transmitter module onto a Futaba transmitter, ensuring power is off.

Antenna of TM-7

Guidance on positioning the TM-7 transmitter module antenna for optimal signal transmission and avoiding signal degradation.

Easy Link

Instructions for linking the TM-7 transmitter module to the R607FS receiver using the unique ID code for operation.

Receiver Installation

Recommendations for installing the R607FS receiver, focusing on antenna placement and protection from vibration.

Operation of the TM-7

LED indication

Explanation of the LED status indicators on the rear of the TM-7 transmitter module for operational feedback.

F/S (Fail Safe) mode setting

Details on how to set or cancel the Fail Safe function for enhanced model control and safety.

De-activating the F/S (Failsafe)

Procedure to turn off the failsafe setting by pressing the F/S button while powering on the transmitter.

Re-Arming the F/S (Failsafe)

Steps to reactivate the failsafe function by pressing the F/S button while powering on the transmitter.

F/S position setting procedure

Guide to setting the failsafe throttle servo position by re-linking the transmitter and receiver.