Radiomaster where is the John Hopke edition?? Bardwell, MCK ...how many video reviews would it take!

Another excellent review. Thank you for all that you do for our hobby and educating us!

I ordered my TX16s directly from Radiomaster on 30 March, 2022 I paid US$46 for expedited shipping. I received an email from them on 31 March to confirm shipping. However, despite the expedited shipping, the package was not picked up by DHL until 7 April, the exact same day that I receive an email from Radiomaster notifying me of the new TX16s MkII. So my TX16s is still 8-9 days delivery away and was made obsolete on the day it shipped. Nice one Radiomaster, it sucks.

A very well planned, detailed review. Extremely well done.

Such a great in depth review for someone relatively new to the hobby. Thank you!!! I just ordered a crux 3 with Crossfire along with this transmitter and the micro V2. Hoping I am satisfied with the range and penetration now.

Wow this is what called as an review.

Excellent roundup - thanks !

loving the opening sequence

Thank you for the overview and recommendation!

Great to see this out there John! Nice review. Can't wait to pick one up!!

I was going to buy one, I like the screen, but a simple search on google and I found out too many complains about quality control, all kinds of problems and broken parts just after 6 months or less of use, guess my Taranis 9XD will continue in service

Couple of things. For some of us racers, shortening the throttle (think the old red FRSky short throw gimbal) option is a big thing. Honestly the main reason i bought the AG01 gimbals. Second, how can i get those new slider switches AND do they work with my T16s. I use these on some wings for cameras on a pan/tilt system. Thanks!

I may have missed it in your comments, but I believe the TX16S now ships with EdgeTX instead of OpenTX,which to me is a significant change. Love your videos.

a very good review of the new radiomaster tx16s

Thanks for the great video. II learned a lot on my Saturday night! Nice weekend

Nice review!

Thanks for the great review. FYI, I noticed that the link you provided to the RadioMaster website, they are showing that it comes with the foldable handle.

Excellent and deep review of this new installment of Radiomaster. What I don't understand is why neither Radiomaster, nor Jumper, nor Iflight, etc. they are able to properly combine the ELRS protocol with a full multiprotocol 4 in 1 and the option to add CROSSFIRE without extra tricks or fixes, and configured in a versatile and practical edge tx...not an "almost ready" just add this, go to this web page. every time enjoying the advantages of the new protocols they become nightmares instead of hobby objects that anyone with basic knowledge could access without much complication???🙄😏

If only they gave you this before going to market, they may have taken on board your valuable recommendation. Thank you

this is very cool, ...awesome and the way you review is very unique, and thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge, God bless you.

Excellent review!!!

When I bought your Kaos 60 I used your Radiomaster and I liked the feel of it. I currently use an NX 6 which is OK but U have just about convinced me to get a RadioMaster Tx. I am ok pilot who flys sport planes, some scale including warbirds, no interest in 3D or FPV. I understand that I can use my current Spektrum and Spektrum compatible receivers. Do I have to buy a battery for this receiver? I do not plan to do too much fancy stuff, obviously throttle cut, stabilization, dual rates, Expo, some mixing. I hope these functions are not too difficult to program. Thanks for all u do for this hobby. Wish I lived close to the flying field u now use.

I'm going to get one, I think. Considering the Ag01 gimbals. And now I can get an updated radio including those sweet gimbals.

Hi John! Million thanks for this video again 😎👍🏾. Today ive just done two flights( a full equipment maiden actually- TX16S mk2 v4 Edgetx,R88 wired as sbus,Zohd Kopilot Lite ,Bixler3), but im get upset.. 1- rssi not good, during takeoff only get around 67db. While flying around 90ft tx16s says 'rssi low' @ 52db.. the furthest ive tried is around 120ft and tx16 says 'rssi critical' and at 39db..almost lost signal. Have tried both D8 and D16 protocol on the Frsky modulation.also same.R88 rx dual antenna angled at 90deg or 180deg also same, rssi not strong and not full up to 100%. 2- 1st flight done. Manual & Balance mode is fine,if switched to RTH mode the Bixler just circling above me at 50ft+-, it wont self land to runway(as i set during power up the plane on the middle of the field).. i did adjust the Rth/Rad Pot clockwise till it stop.as illustrated in zohd manual. 3- second flight. Tried change rf protocol to Frsky,D16 8Ch.and tried both style angled antenna( 90° & 180°), still didnt get full rssi to 100 during sit on runway.just got under 77db.. Managed to fly around 100ft radius only,during last landing ive stalled the bixler and it just dive stall from 20ft height..no way to survive it😅..loll Conclusion: what is not right about it? Did i missed setup something on Tx16s that i just bought new? Kopilot unit- RTH function didnt land the plane, is it just thats all? The day before, i did try out other setups: elrs mode. Jumper Aion mini tx module & Jumper Aion mini 2.4 Rx(pwm).. only ch a.e.t.r did work, but ch5 for use the flight mode is not work..anyway i did not have access to see the Aion mini Rx pwm signal graph,as my laptop is not compatible to download the Expresslrs Configurator(mine is Windows8, popup blocked says didnt have 64-bit to run it)🤦🏻‍♂️ Or should i try my other ORX receivers tats laying around? Got a Orx R610Lite v2, a Orx NanoRx ppm rx, a JR R721 and a R921 rx sets.. Btw/: i will be need to have at least 7or8 useable channels to run also an fpv pantilt 2servo gimbal. Will someone please help me out...?😭 Ill be really appreciate your help.

Mine I bought two months ago also came with a folding handle in the box you could swap out.

Awesome video. Well explained. I do not have a tx16s yet, but soon. I'm going with the transparent one. I seen on a video that a guy turned the handle around 180. So, if I understand correctly, I can install some sort of Bluetooth and the audio will go to my earbuds?? Thanks for all you do.

Hey I need help please. My throttle is working on 90 percent it doesn't work on 99 % or 98 % it always work on 90 percent I calibrate it but still facing this issue I buy new radio and I'm a beginner plz help me

Great video and your are the master of this radio. I know you have a video of you flying a 700 size heli so this radio can do that for sure. Is there a way we could talk by phone so I could learn how to program this radio for a heli. I have the edge TX set up on the radio and I'm using the touch screen. Your help would be greatly appreciated. I currently use spectrum and they already have the mixing already setup.

The only problem I have with my TX16S is that it does not have reverse polarity protection but I'm going to add that circuit. The pots on it suck. Very cheap and wobbly, but I don't use the pots or sliders so no big deal for me. I wish they would paint the buttons so I can see what the buttons are.

great video 👍👍👍

Thank you for review, I have TX16s I want upgrade internal TX to ELRS Module from TX16S MKII ELRS Module. Do you know are they compatible?

How about a snippet video for the low volume issue.

Do you recommend the 4in1 for a beginner getting into RC planes and maybe adding elrs module in future

What are the 'sideways Y' lights (buttons?) numbered 1-6 on the top center, beneath the S1/S2 knobs? Are these an indicator for something, or a function switch of some kind?

what are the buttons 1 to 6 under the pots used for ? thankyou Ian

can someone please tell me what kind of range i can expect with the elrs version???

Hi John another very comprehensive review thank you I've got the MK1 just wondering if I put the SD card {Edge TX 2.8 }from my MK1 into the MK2 radio and upgrade the firmware will my radio setting etc be transferred cheers Phil

Oddly my M1 came with the upgraded gimbals installed.

How does the v4 gimbals compare to the mark I? Would you advise to go for the AG01 or are the plastic ones good enough in the mark II?

Great review, but how is the range of the 4 in 1 with frsky receiveres or a dmsx ?

Hi, congratulations for your very good analysis of the differences between both versions, this is indeed a deep dive... I get one question/concern about the markII audio jack. When I plug an earphone, I get a perfect sound in the earphones but there is a remaining half volume sound from the internal loudspeaker... I opened my radio and could check there are 2 loudspeakers one under the Rx module, the other one at the back of the radio close to the jack. On my radio, it seems the upper loudspeaker is not switched off when plugging in the earphones. Am I the only one ?

See…I have these gimbals on my tx16s I bought 2 months ago, they advertised the external adjustments like their a new thing and mine have them.

Great Review. I have a couple of questions would appreciate your response. Unfortunately I bought the older version early March, it was badly misassembled so had to return and finally I received a working one in the beginning of April. Now I am feeling bad since I literally purchased a brand new radio which is already outdated. Companies should be a bit more discrete on the upcoming versions. 1. Mine came with the same gimbals as these v4's (looks the same and the circuit board has mag v2.3 on it). I guess they updated it early on, they seem sensitive and center very well. 2. The S1/2 rotating buttons are somewhat stiff on mine, has much less play than your mark 1( maybe they also upgraded it in between mark 1 to ii I see that eachine version already had those). The mid indent is strong but I would say the overall feel is still worse than even an entry level radio like flyskyi6. 3. The low resolution ls/rs sucks but then with such a short travel and location of these sliders I wonder if this is a big deal. I think the additional resolution is just a result of potentiometer range. 4. The roller is running perfect on mine similar to your mk2, no matter how fast I roll, it never skips or moves in the wrong direction. But it is the old one so I don't know about longevity. 5. Do you think the improvement in the board is a must have? I am seeing some voltage oscillation while charging the 5000mah Radiomaster pack and it sags a bit. Maybe that is because of 21700 cells. Should I simply sell it, eat the loss and preorder a mark 2? Once again thank you for the detailed review.

Please suggest to Radio Master to move the momentary switch to the other side of the radio.

is it reverse polarity protected?

I have the TX16S MK2 on order, and really want to fix the low volume issue as soon as it arrives. I haven't done any file updating on a device like this. Could you do a quick how to on replacing those sound files, or if it already exists, where it is? Your videos have been extremely helpful as I get ready to dive into this new high end transmitter world.

Hope you are still following this. I have just bought a new TX16S mk2 and find the volume low. it came with latest edgetx 7.2.1 as of aug 2022. Do i need the sound file you mention?

Can you save multiple recievers on this radio? As in bind once and save to the radio, and switch between recievers (drones).

Will they provide a upgrade kit for the mark 1?

Is it possible to have 4in1 and ELRS into one TX ?

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HI, Nice video! Thanxfor putting all the effort in! Do you know if parts of the MK1 are interchangeble with the MKII? Particularly all the metal-bling alu-cnc parts I already have for the MK1 and the leather grips? Appreciate you view on this.

I literally just purchased my tx16s. So I definitely won't be upgrading my entire radio. I am interested in the s1 and s2 pits upgrade board. I don't like how wobbly they are. Question, does the charging port on the bottom of the v1 radio balance the cells powering the radio? I have the goldish cnc version with the brown straps on the sides if that matters.

Can you check what new TX16s MkII parts can be used on the original TX16s ? the pots and such seems obvius that they'll work. But could you find out if it would be opossible(With new AG01 gimbals) to use the new flat front plates on the original TX16s?

lols had a ts16 max mk2 for months.. didn't know it was a mk2 🤣

hi ,v1 have extra port for additional 2 switches ,i see that you mentioned 2 extra ,total of 4 ,my questions is it Tx20s now!?

What is RadioMaster's warranty like?

What is ELRS and 4in1 options?

Hi John, I know you have both the original T16s and the Eachine version. How does the Mk2 compare to the Eachine version, the Eachine T16s I have, has most of the improvements such as the sticks, pots, sliders etc. so I'm just curioua.

I don't have the adjustment screws on my gimbals.🙃☹😭

Did they improve the throttle ratchet feeling?

I bought the tx16 a few mths back and I have got those gimbals, at least they are adjustable. Wonder if they are the same as the ones on the eachine?

Rear speaker also not new. If you were gonna compare this new radio to one of their most recent radios it would be good to have them both so your not pointing out things as “new “ when they are not

it aint touch screen ?

I can’t imagine that this radio is cheaper than my 18sz

Is this tutorial thought for fast speaking people only? Luckily we can reduce the playback speed in KZfaq.

yes yes what is new????????????

What’s new ?