31-May-2017, 06:03 AM
I joined a race last year where all the pilots were forced to use the tramp HV. We got a "free" vtx along with the entry fee. After using these vtx's for a year, I thought I would share my opinion about the vtx.
The cons:
The vtx itself is quite large, I had trouble fitting it in some of my pod builds.
The unit itself also gets quite hot, make sure you don't put it close to any devices that can melt.
If not installed properly or glued the pigtail antenna can easily pop off during flight or a crash
The pigtail antenna is very thin and can be damaged easily.
It's more expensive than a vt03 from banggood.
The pros:
channel management is simplified using the "wand" or telemetry connection via transmitter
The tramps are the only surviving vtxs I have from last year. They outlasted all my banggood vtxs and even fx799 series vtxs
In case of a bad crash the vtx antenna sma connector might tear off turning the unit into garbage. The tramp's pigtail can easily be swapped out with a new one.
vtx signal is great for group flying, there's little to no channels bleeding if everyone ran a tramp.
adjustable power output
can and should be powered directly from lipo.
To this day, I would say this is my favourite vtx to use. I've heard complaints about the tramp changing channels when it gets hot while sitting idle. I decided to experiment and see if this is true. Check my video here:
Here's a test from rotorgeeks showing the changing channel issue:
Maybe someone here can explain this issue. I'd also like to know what everyone else's experience is using a tramp hv.
The cons:
The vtx itself is quite large, I had trouble fitting it in some of my pod builds.
The unit itself also gets quite hot, make sure you don't put it close to any devices that can melt.
If not installed properly or glued the pigtail antenna can easily pop off during flight or a crash
The pigtail antenna is very thin and can be damaged easily.
It's more expensive than a vt03 from banggood.
The pros:
channel management is simplified using the "wand" or telemetry connection via transmitter
The tramps are the only surviving vtxs I have from last year. They outlasted all my banggood vtxs and even fx799 series vtxs
In case of a bad crash the vtx antenna sma connector might tear off turning the unit into garbage. The tramp's pigtail can easily be swapped out with a new one.
vtx signal is great for group flying, there's little to no channels bleeding if everyone ran a tramp.
adjustable power output
can and should be powered directly from lipo.
To this day, I would say this is my favourite vtx to use. I've heard complaints about the tramp changing channels when it gets hot while sitting idle. I decided to experiment and see if this is true. Check my video here:
Here's a test from rotorgeeks showing the changing channel issue:
Maybe someone here can explain this issue. I'd also like to know what everyone else's experience is using a tramp hv.