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December 24, 2009

KO Propo EX-5UR with KR-210S receiver

KO Propo together will their UK distributor RC Disco have released a new version of the EX-5UR radio set which brings down the price of this high spec entry level radio to just under £100. The new price has been achieved by supplying the radio with a two channel KR-210S receiver rather than the two previously included 2.4Ghz 3 channel RX units. As most racers never use the third channel, the new radio set does not compromise their performance as the transmitter still has the full range of adjustments & seven model memory.

Source: RC Disco [rcdisco.com]

October 22, 2009

KO Propo America 3rd Annual Nitro GP

KO Propo America have announced the 3rd Annual Nitro Grand Prix held at Crystal Park Raceway from October 31 to November 1. The event is open to the usual range of gas on road classes, 1/8th Open, 1/8th Sportsman and 1/10th Sedan. There will be trophies for all classes down to the C-main and following qualifying on Saturday there will be raffle prizes handed out. Click here for more information on the event.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.com]

October 8, 2009

KO Propo EX-10 Eurus 2.4GHz Radio system

Due to be introduced at the Tokyo Hobby Show this weekend, KO Propo will release the EX-10 Eurus, 2.4GHz pistol grip radio which features the company’s Direct Digital System (D.D.S). This new system employs high quality communication by removing the data and time loss caused by digital to analog conversion which results in 300% better response when compared to a conventional system. A newly designed 3D trigger allows for moving the brake trigger, meaning fingers of different sizes and operation are supported. ICS Settings of the Eurus body as well as PDS series of servos and VFS series of ESCs can all be set up through the module pack using the multi setting adapter with optional cards. Expect it to start shipping in December.

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October 8, 2009

KO Propo EX-10 Eurus 2.4GHz Radio system

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March 31, 2009

KO Propo VFS-1 BMC v1.5 ESC

KO Propo America have announced the release of the VFS-1 BMC v1.5 speed controller. The new version of the VFS-1 BMC allows for setting the drag brake quickly through the button switch without connecting a PC. The drag brake can be set from OFF-10%-20%-30%-40%-50% for each model stored in the ESC and finer tuning of the drag brake can still be done through the PC via the ICS PC interface. Other features (specs) remain unchanged from the previous version. and if you have the previous version it can be sent in for an upgrade at a small fee. At the recent ROAR Carpet Nationals this speedo took the TQ spot in 1/12th Mod, World GT, Super Stock and Touring foam and took the win in World GT and Super Stock Touring foam.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.com]

March 14, 2009

KO Propo PDS-2345 ICS Digital Servo

Debuting at the toy Fair last month KO Propo have announced that their PDS-2345 ICS Digital Servo is now available. This is their new regular sized high speed digital servo designed for electric touring cars. Pricing has come down on this servo due to not having the machined heat sink, while the gears in the servo are metal with their hybrid first gear and KO’s programming capabilities. Also now available is the company’s ICS Multi Setting Adapter & Mini-Z 2.4GHz Setting Card, which allows the users of the Kyosho 2.4GHz Mini-Z to program changes of the car. Includes the hand setting adapter, card and cable.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.com]

March 14, 2009

KO Propo PDS-2345 ICS Digital Servo

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.com]

February 8, 2009

Toy Fair 2009 – KO Propo

Japanese firm KO Propo had a stand here at the show, displaying their full range of radios and servos including their new releases. The company has 3 new intermediate level servos, the PDS 2345 ICS, PDS 2511 ICS & PDS 2512 ICS, the former being a high speed servo suitable for Toruing cars, and other similar applications, and features a metal and hybrid gear set, meaning one of the main gears is plastic with a metal centre, so it is lighter but the smallest gear that could be prone to stripping is much stronger. The 2511 and 2512 are semi low profile servos, with more torque than the 2345 and have full metal gears, meaning they are suitable for use in buggies.