Foxpro Remotes
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Varminterror
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Some of the models share the same remote, but to be honest, there is no model that they offer with larger keys than the Hellfire. I have a Spitfire, a Hellfire, and a Shockwave, the Spit and He11 have basically the same size, and both are larger than the Shockwave's keys. A buddy has the Wildfire, and another has a Fusion - none have bigger keys, not substantially so anyway. The Shockwave keys (is that the T1000 remote?) are actual buttons, instead of simple pressure pads, but they're not any larger. Whether you're having trouble reading them, or using them with gloves, there's really no advantage for any given foxpro remote.
possumal
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I can't agree with that, Varminterror. Maybe I am not following what you said. The TX1000 is by far the easiest to read and very simple to operate. The TX-500 and 505 is easier to read than the TX-9. The upper end units all employ FHSS technology which is by far the best as far as range and reliability goes. Any of the units that use a particular remote can share that remote, but they won't work with other models.
Varminterror
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I'd say you're not following what I said, because you didn't really disagree with me. I never said a word about being able to read the screen, and he didn't ask about the screen either - he didn't really ask about being able to read anything, for that matter.
His post doesn't say anything about the screen (nor ask about remote range or FHSS), it just says he wants a larger remote with larger KEYS. I'm sitting at my workbench with a Spitfire's TX24, a Hellfire's TX-9, and a Shockwave's TX-1000, the SCREENS are better and better in that order, but the KEYS aren't any bigger - again, he asked about the keys.
He didn't say whether that was about being able to read them, or about being able to use the keys through gloves, so I didn't assume either. I just answered with my honest opinion - the keys aren't any bigger or smaller on any foxpro remote than another.
His post doesn't say anything about the screen (nor ask about remote range or FHSS), it just says he wants a larger remote with larger KEYS. I'm sitting at my workbench with a Spitfire's TX24, a Hellfire's TX-9, and a Shockwave's TX-1000, the SCREENS are better and better in that order, but the KEYS aren't any bigger - again, he asked about the keys.
He didn't say whether that was about being able to read them, or about being able to use the keys through gloves, so I didn't assume either. I just answered with my honest opinion - the keys aren't any bigger or smaller on any foxpro remote than another.
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possumal
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Don't you think that the keys on the TX1000 are easier to punch? Snowcamoman has fully tested one in Alaska in weather that would make a polar bear shiver and it has proven to be a far superior remote in all aspects. I think the TX1000 is easier to operate in every way conceivable. None of this may mean anything to all users.
Your post's last sentence does mention reading the remote, using gloves, etc..
Your post's last sentence does mention reading the remote, using gloves, etc..
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Varminterror
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Originally Posted By: possumalDon't you think that the keys on the TX1000 are easier to punch? Snowcamoman has fully tested one in Alaska in weather that would make a polar bear shiver and it has proven to be a far superior remote in all aspects. I think the TX1000 is easier to operate in every way conceivable. None of this may mean anything to all users.
Your post's last sentence does mention reading the remote, using gloves, etc..
I'm not criticizing the TX-1000 in the least. LOVE that remote, love the Shockwave. Love my Spitfire, Love my Hellfire, Loved my CS24B, loved my Scorpion, and would love to have a Truck-Pro.
I've only played with my Shockwave remote a bit in gloves so far, the preset buttons on the side are way easier to to hit, which is a huge advantage over the other remote styles. Iv'e had a little trouble with "double keying" the smaller buttons on the remote face though, not a lot of issue, but a little. I mostly end up playing the wrong sound because I double key "play" when I'm trying to scroll up or down. They're smaller keys and closer together than the other remotes, I gave my honest experience with it based on what has happened for me. I think it's a huge step up over the remote used on the Prairie Blaster's 1 and 2 for gloved use, but in terms of key size, nothing I have said is wrong - they're smaller and closer together than the TX9 and TX24.
My last sentence in my last post DOES mention reading the keys and being able to hit them with gloves on - the text is about the same size = not easier to read the keys, and the keys are smaller and closer together, so as I mentioned, I've had issues double keying.
You can defend the remote all day, but you're taking my comments all wrong, and I really feel like you're arguing for the sake of arguing at this point. Nothing I have said is wrong, whether you like my statements or not, and the fact that it's a better functional remote doesn't really change the fact that it's not easier to read the keys, and that the keys are smaller and closer together, so SOME OF US USERS might have issues with double keying when wearing gloves. I love my Shockwave, love the advanced remote, love the features, love Foxpro. But to the question - are the Keys on one remote bigger than others? - my answer is true - the TX1000 keys are smaller and closer together than the TX9 and TX24.
Your post's last sentence does mention reading the remote, using gloves, etc..
I'm not criticizing the TX-1000 in the least. LOVE that remote, love the Shockwave. Love my Spitfire, Love my Hellfire, Loved my CS24B, loved my Scorpion, and would love to have a Truck-Pro.
I've only played with my Shockwave remote a bit in gloves so far, the preset buttons on the side are way easier to to hit, which is a huge advantage over the other remote styles. Iv'e had a little trouble with "double keying" the smaller buttons on the remote face though, not a lot of issue, but a little. I mostly end up playing the wrong sound because I double key "play" when I'm trying to scroll up or down. They're smaller keys and closer together than the other remotes, I gave my honest experience with it based on what has happened for me. I think it's a huge step up over the remote used on the Prairie Blaster's 1 and 2 for gloved use, but in terms of key size, nothing I have said is wrong - they're smaller and closer together than the TX9 and TX24.
My last sentence in my last post DOES mention reading the keys and being able to hit them with gloves on - the text is about the same size = not easier to read the keys, and the keys are smaller and closer together, so as I mentioned, I've had issues double keying.
You can defend the remote all day, but you're taking my comments all wrong, and I really feel like you're arguing for the sake of arguing at this point. Nothing I have said is wrong, whether you like my statements or not, and the fact that it's a better functional remote doesn't really change the fact that it's not easier to read the keys, and that the keys are smaller and closer together, so SOME OF US USERS might have issues with double keying when wearing gloves. I love my Shockwave, love the advanced remote, love the features, love Foxpro. But to the question - are the Keys on one remote bigger than others? - my answer is true - the TX1000 keys are smaller and closer together than the TX9 and TX24.
possumal
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Varminterror, I don't mean to argue at all. Maybe neither one of us expressed ourself clearly. The buttons are arranged differently which may be interpreted by some as better, some may think worse. Snowcamoman's testing in the cold of Alaska indicates the obvious advantages from my point of view. Personally, I don't really have any problems seeing or operating any of the remotes, with or without gloves. I don't use heavy gloves though so that may make a difference. I don't see how anyone can operate any of the remotes with heavy gloves, but I am sure some people wear them anyway. Sorry if you took anything I said as arguing for the sake of arguing. I never do that on forums. I try to help people in any way I can, and I am sure you do the same.
Varminterror
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Originally Posted By: possumalVarminterror, I don't mean to argue at all. Maybe neither one of us expressed ourself clearly. The buttons are arranged differently which may be interpreted by some as better, some may think worse. Snowcamoman's testing in the cold of Alaska indicates the obvious advantages from my point of view. Personally, I don't really have any problems seeing or operating any of the remotes, with or without gloves. I don't use heavy gloves though so that may make a difference. I don't see how anyone can operate any of the remotes with heavy gloves, but I am sure some people wear them anyway. Sorry if you took anything I said as arguing for the sake of arguing. I never do that on forums. I try to help people in any way I can, and I am sure you do the same.
No harm, no foul.
I do actually wear one heavy glove - I'm a Kansas kid, we only get "kinda cold" a few times a year, but I hunt up north quite a bit, and I look like the freakin michelen man when it gets below zero - I wear a glove on my left hand when shooting right handed, and end up running my remote with that hand.
It's a great remote though, and the Shockwave is an amazing machine.
No harm, no foul.
I do actually wear one heavy glove - I'm a Kansas kid, we only get "kinda cold" a few times a year, but I hunt up north quite a bit, and I look like the freakin michelen man when it gets below zero - I wear a glove on my left hand when shooting right handed, and end up running my remote with that hand.
It's a great remote though, and the Shockwave is an amazing machine.
possumal
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I am fortunate that I don't have a lot of trouble out of cold hands or feet. I wear the light cotton gloves with the sure grip palm and fingers. It it gets extremely cold and I am on stand longer than usual, I might slip my hands inside an exterior pouch on my pullover. I never put anything heavier than that on my right hand as I want to be ready to operate at any time.