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DX18 18-Channel DSMX Transmitter Gen 2 with AR9020, Mode 2
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DX18 18-Channel DSMX Transmitter Gen 2 with AR9020, Mode 2 is a Spektrum product intended for aircraft, helicopter, sailplane or multirotor radio installations where reliable control and setup clarity matter. This page presents the practical buying information a customer needs before ordering: fit, SKU, image, category, specifications and usage advantages.
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Key Advantages
- Organized under the Spektrum transmitter and radio-control range.
- Intended for aircraft, helicopter, sailplane or multirotor radio installations where reliable control and setup clarity matter.
- Check compatibility with DSMX equipment and the exact model requirements before ordering.
- Includes local product imagery and structured specifications for easier comparison inside RC-MODEL.
- Protocol information is surfaced so customers can match the product to their Spektrum radio system.
Core Specifications
- Manufacturer: Spektrum
- Brand: Spektrum
- Product Code: SPM18100
- Product Family: Spektrum transmitter and radio-control range
- Application: aircraft, helicopter, sailplane or multirotor radio installations where reliable control and setup clarity matter
- Compatibility Focus: Check compatibility with DSMX equipment and the exact model requirements before ordering.
- Spektrum Category: Radios / Aircraft / Transmitters
- Channels: 18
- Band: 2.4GHz
- Modulation: DSMX
- Telemetry: Yes
- Receiver: AR9020 9-Channel DSMX X-Plus Receiver
- Frame Rate: 11ms, 22ms
- Model Memory: 250
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| Technical Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Spektrum |
| Brand | Spektrum |
| Product Code | SPM18100 |
| Spektrum Category | Radios / Aircraft / Transmitters |
| Product Family | Spektrum transmitter and radio-control range |
| Application | aircraft, helicopter, sailplane or multirotor radio installations where reliable control and setup clarity matter |
| Compatibility Focus | Check compatibility with DSMX equipment and the exact model requirements before ordering. |
| Technology | Voice Alerts |
| Transmitter (Tx) Battery Type | LiPo |
| Type | Advanced computer |
| Band | 2.4GHz |
| Channels | 18 |
| Modulation | DSMX |
| Range | Full |
| Telemetry | Yes |
| Resolution | 2048 |
| SD Card/Airware Capable | Yes |
| Receiver | AR9020 9-Channel DSMX X-Plus Receiver |
| Frame Rate | 11ms, 22ms |
| Model Memory | 250 |
| Rate Positions | 3 POS |
| Modes | Mode 2 |
Tags: Spektrum, SPM18100, Spektrum transmitter and radio-control range, Spektrum Catalog, Spektrum Transmitters, Spektrum Air Transmitters, Spektrum Aircraft Electronics, RC-MODEL