Module: A removable/replaceable plug-in unit used in most complex computer radios, containing all frequency control
equipment, including the crystal and all tuned components. Changing channels or bands on a modular radio requires only
changing module. Changing crystals WITHIN a module to change the channel of the module itself is against FCC
regulation and is not recommended. To use your transmitter on a different channel you simply purchase another module
on that other channel and the radio is now properly tuned and safe and easy to use on that other channel as well. The 3PK
uses a new, specialized module, the PK, which can transmit not only in PPM and PCM but also HRS..............................7
MXMD: Mix mode. See mix mode, Programmable Mixes ................................................................................................40
Narrow-Band: A radio with a 20 KHz band width. All Futaba radios produced 1992 or later and all Futaba FM, HRS and
PCM radios ever produced are narrow band.
Navigate Timer: See Timer.................................................................................................................................................30
New User Menu: See Level Selection ................................................................................................................................12
NiCd: NiCd, Nickel Cadmium battery. Rechargeable batteries that are typically used as power for radio transmitters and
receivers. See Caring for your NiCd Batteries....................................................................................................................49
Nitro (Nitromethane): A fuel additive that increases a model engine’s ability to idle low and improves high speed
performance. Ideal nitro content varies from engine to engine. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s instructions for best
results. Nitro content in fuel is indicated by what percent of the fuel volume is nitro.
No.: Number. In timer, number of laps stored and ready to display. See Timer. ................................................................30
NVALM: Number of times the navigation alarm went off, indicating you exceeded your desired run time. See Timer. ........30
Nylon gears: Drive gears within a servo made of nylon. Nylon gears show slower wear than metal gears, but are more
prone to failure due to severe vibration or physical shock to the servo.
Offset: Option in programmable mixing. Amount off center to adjust the mix. See Programmable Mixes......................40
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): PCM systems use digitally encoded signals to minimize interference and provide today’s
most advanced R/C control. See MOD-MODE. ..................................................................................................................16
Peak Charger: This type of charger will eliminate the guesswork. When the battery is fully charged (peaked), the charger
reverts to a maintenance charge rate, which will not damage the pack.
Peak: This is the point at which a battery will no longer accept a charge, and converts the energy to heat. This is damaging
to the battery pack, and potentially hazardous.
PM1-A: Programmable mix 1, rate A adjustment: See Programmable Mixes. ..................................................................40
PM1-B: Programmable mix 1, rate B adjustment: See programmable Mixes...................................................................40
PM2-A: Programmable mix 2, rate A adjustment: See Programmable Mixes. ..................................................................40
PM2-B: Programmable mix 2, rate B adjustment: See Programmable Mixes....................................................................40
Pot Calibration: See Adjuster.............................................................................................................................................45
PPM: Pulse Position Modulation. Commonly referred to as “FM”. Modulation of “FM” receivers such as R133F. .......16
PRAL: Pre-alarm, desired time is approaching, beeps once every second until alarm time is reached. See Timer. .........30
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