{"product_id":"frsky-tandem-x18-black-dual-band-ethos-radio","title":"FrSky Tandem X18 Dual-Band ETHOS Radio - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe FrSky Tandem X18 is a lightweight, ergonomic dual-band telemetry radio designed for pilots who want the advanced capabilities of ETHOS combined with comfortable handling and versatile RF connectivity. The X18 features an integrated TANDEM 900MHz\/2.4GHz dual-band RF system, supporting simultaneous dual-band TD operation for long-range control, telemetry and low-latency performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts refined case features rounded hand grips, a flat base for improved stability when standing, easily accessible switches and sliders, four standard stick trims plus two additional trims, and high-precision Hall-sensor gimbals with metal panels. A colour touchscreen, custom buttons, momentary switches, haptic alerts and voice outputs provide an intuitive control experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X18 also incorporates 128MB of built-in flash storage while retaining the internal TF card slot, plus a Lite-type external module bay for additional connectivity options. With ETHOS at its core, the Tandem X18 provides a powerful and flexible operating environment with touch and non-touch display modes, multi-language support and LUA script capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in TANDEM 900MHz \/ 2.4GHz dual-band RF system\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimultaneous 2.4GHz and 900MHz TD operation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-range control with telemetry and low-latency performance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports ACCST D16, ACCESS and TD receivers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 24 channels\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eETHOS operating system\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour 480 × 320 backlit touchscreen LCD\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch and non-touch display operation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-precision Hall-sensor gimbals with metal panels\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced ergonomic case with rounded hand grips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat base for improved stability when standing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 standard trims plus 2 additional trims\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-reach top switches and sliders\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 front quick-mode custom buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 rear momentary buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaptic vibration alerts and voice speech output\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128MB integrated flash storage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal TF card slot\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLite-type external module bay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C charging\/recharge system for 2S Li-ion battery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed PARA wireless training system\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-language support\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLUA script support\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware\/software and factory version detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRC aircraft pilots looking for a modern ETHOS transmitter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-range model aircraft applications\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilots using FrSky TD, ACCESS or ACCST D16 receivers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilots who prioritise transmitter comfort and low weight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced aerobatic, scale and sport aircraft\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilots wanting simultaneous dual-band 900MHz\/2.4GHz TD technology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilots requiring flexible telemetry and control options\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers wanting an external module bay for additional devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FrSky Tandem X18 combines an ergonomic 687g transmitter design with a powerful TANDEM dual-band RF system and ETHOS operating system. 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