A Natural Evolution
Spektrum launched the 2.4GHz RC revolution. Since then millions of hobbyists
the world over have come to embrace 2.4GHz technology as the way to race and
fly. Spektrum leads the way yet again with DSMX™; the world's first wideband,
frequency-agile 2.4GHz signal protocol and the most advanced spread spectrum RC
technology to date.
DSMX is a natural evolution of DSM2™ technology that is the result of several
years of development. It builds on what has come before and takes DSM to the
next level of robustness, reliability and efficiency without leaving current
DSM2 users behind.
To find out if you qualify for the DSMX radio add-on program, click here.
A Solid Foundation: Wideband DSSS
The foundation DSMX is built on is the same foundation as DSM2™ - the superior
on-channel interference resistance and coding gain of wideband DSSS. Compared
to the wideband signal of a DSM2 or DSMX™ system, the narrow-band signal of
other 2.4 transmitters is more likely to suffer crucial data loss in the event
of on-channel interference. Think of wideband 2.4 as a river and narrow-band
2.4 as a stream. It takes much more interference to stop a river than it
does to stop a stream.
The big reason wideband is so robust is coding gain. Essentially what this
means is that the unique coding in a DSM2 or DSMX wideband signal allows
it to be heard well above the noise of surrounding 2.4GHz signals without requiring
any more power. In fact, a Spektrum wideband signal can achieve as much as 3X the
range of its narrow-band competition using the same amount of power.
The 'X'-tra Benefit of Agility
What DSMX™ adds to the tried and true wideband technology of DSM2™ is the
extra interference protection and faster reconnection times of frequency
agility. But DSMX isn't just another frequency hopping system. It is wideband agile.
DSMX frequency shifts are coordinated using the most advanced FHSS algorithm
ever seen in an RC application. Unlike other FHSS transmitters that all hop in
the same fixed patterns, every DSMX transmitter has its own unique frequency
shift pattern calculated using its GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). And each
pattern uses just 23 channels in the 2.4GHz spectrum.
By adding the agility of unique frequency shifts to the superior interference
resistance of a wideband signal, and limiting those shifts to a smaller portion
of the 2.4 band, DSMX transmitters provide on-channel interference protection
that is simply second to none. The result is quicker reconnection times and
superb response in the noisiest 2.4GHz environment.
3D Spread Spectrum
In addition to its wideband DSSS foundation and smarter FHSS protocol, DSMX™
users will enjoy a third dimension of signal protection that DSM2™ users have
always enjoyed. Only Spektrum full-range receivers offer the patented advantage
of MultiLink™ dual-path redundancy. When combined with the superior wideband
power and frequency agility of DSMX, MultiLink gives RC pilots the fastest,
most reliable 2.4 RC technology available in any signal environment.
To learn more about the advantages of MultiLink, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Just How Good is DSMX?
In multiple tests, 100 DSMX™ systems were operated simultaneously for extended
periods of time. During these tests not a single case of RF link loss, latency
increase or control degradation was experienced or recorded.
Is DSM2™ and DSMX equipment compatible?
Yes. DSM2 transmitters are forward compatible with DSMX receivers and DSMX
transmitters are backward compatible with DSM2 receivers. And because DSM2
and DSMX share the same wideband DSSS foundation, all Spektrum users will enjoy
superior range, speed and precision whether they're using DSM2 equipment, DSMX
equipment or a combination of both.
Are DSM2 transmitters eligible for a DSMX add-on?
Yes, but DSM2 users who rarely, if ever, fly in big events or
other "noisy" 2.4GHz environments may find the DSM2 equipment they
have now is all they will ever need. The difference DSMX makes is
only apparent when hundreds of 2.4GHz systems are in use at once. To see if your
transmitter is eligible for the DSMX add-on, please visit
horizonhobby.com for more details.
Does DSMX have ModelMatch™ and ServoSync™?
Yes. DSMX will provide users with these and the many other exclusive Spektrum
advantages they already enjoy with DSM2.