RadioLink R16F 16-channel receiver
The RadioLink R16F is a 16-channel 2.4 GHz receiver for anyone who needs plenty of channels and stable control in RC models such as helicopters, airplanes, gliders, multirotors, cars, boats, robots, lawn mowers and bait boats, with FHSS Spread Spectrum technology, 67-channel pseudorandom frequency hopping and up to 4000 meters of control range in the air under optimal conditions.
- 16-channel receiver for versatile RC applications
- Up to 4000 meters of range in the air under optimal conditions
- 600 meters of stable range at sea
- FHSS Spread Spectrum with 67-channel pseudorandom frequency hopping
- Supports PWM, SBUS and CRSF signal output
- Built-in real-time telemetry for, among other things, model voltage, RSSI and receiver voltage
- Built-in simulator function via Type-C connection after firmware upgrade
- Protection against reverse polarity
- Wide operating voltage range: 3–12 V
- Support for online upgrade via Type-C cable
Stable long-distance control
The R16F uses FHSS Spread Spectrum technology with 67-channel pseudorandom frequency hopping for strong interference protection and is specified for up to 4000 meters of control range in the air and 600 meters of stable range at sea; maximum range is tested in open areas without interference and can vary depending on installation, surroundings and signal conditions.
Built-in simulator function
After a firmware upgrade to V1.7, the R16F can be connected directly to a computer via the Type-C port as a PC game joystick for simulators such as TRYP FPV, AeroFly, Uncrashed, Liftoff, FPV LOGIC, Velocidrone and other open-source simulators, with no extra power supply and with both Apple and Windows computers.
Built-in real-time telemetry
The R16F has built-in real-time telemetry for the model’s battery voltage, RSSI and receiver voltage as well as built-in data transmission; together with a compatible Flight Controller in bait boat mode, the fishing spot name, latitude and longitude, distance, heading and number of GPS satellites can be shown on the transmitter’s display.
Reverse-polarity protection and wide voltage range
The R16F has protection against reverse polarity that helps prevent damage, and the operating voltage of 3–12 V also provides support for high-voltage servos.
Support for PWM, SBUS and CRSF signals
The RadioLink R16F supports several signal output modes and can be used in many different types of RC installations.
- PWM mode: The red LED is steady on and a 16-channel PWM signal is output.
- PWM + SBUS mode: The blue and red LEDs are steady on. CH1 to CH15 output PWM, while CH16 outputs SBUS.
- PWM + CRSF + SBUS mode: The blue, green and red LEDs are steady on. CH1 to CH13 output PWM, CH14 to CH15 output CRSF, and CH16 outputs SBUS.
- CRSF + PWM mode: The green and red LEDs are steady on. CH1 to CH13 and CH16 output PWM, while CH14 to CH15 output CRSF.
Subsidiary ID function
The R16F supports Subsidiary ID to assign a specific ID among several bound receivers, useful for long-distance rescue, towing, teaching and model boat or model car use – for example when one model boat tows another.
Compatible with many model types
With 16 output channels, the R16F is compatible with helicopters, airplanes, gliders, multirotors, construction vehicles, racing boats, robots, lawn mowers, bait boats and other RC models.
Support for online upgrade
The R16F supports online upgrade via a Type-C data cable connected to a computer, so new functions can be added without any extra device.
Compatible RadioLink transmitters
The R16F is compatible with RadioLink’s T-series of aircraft transmitters as well as RadioLink’s wheel transmitters according to the manufacturer’s compatibility list.
- Aircraft transmitters in the T-series: T16D, T12D, T8FB(BT), T8S(BT), T8FB(OTG) and T8S(OTG)
- Wheel transmitters: RC8X, RC6GS V3, RC4GS V3, RC6GS V2, RC4GS V2, RC6GS and RC4GS
Technical specifications
- Model: RadioLink R16F
- Product type: 16-channel receiver
- Size: 45 x 32 x 15 mm
- Weight: 17 g
- Antenna length: 205 mm
- Channels: 16
- Operating voltage: 3–12 V
- Operating current: 50 ±10 mA at 5 V
- Signal output: SBUS + CRSF + PWM
- Output frequency: 2.4 GHz ISM band, 2400–2483.5 MHz
- Spread Spectrum: FHSS, 67-channel pseudorandom frequency hopping
- Channel resolution: 4096 with 0.25 μs per section
- Compatible models: Helicopter, airplane, glider, multicopter, car, boat and robot
- Range: Up to 4000 m in the air under open, interference-free conditions
- Telemetry: Built-in real-time telemetry for the model’s battery voltage, RSSI and receiver voltage
- Data transmission: Can send back information such as latitude, longitude, distance, number of satellites and heading in real time with a compatible installation
- EXT battery input: 1S–14S, 3.0–60 V
- Online upgrade: Supported via Type-C data cable connected to a computer
- Response time: 3 ms, 4 ms or 14 ms can be selected
- Simulator function: Built-in communication program for a PC game joystick, requires firmware upgrade to V1.7
- Operating temperature: -30 °C to 85 °C
- Compatible transmitters: T16D, T12D, T8FB, T8S, RC8X, RC6GS V3, RC4GS V3, RC6GS V2, RC4GS V2, RC6GS and RC4GS
Good to know
Maximum range is tested in open areas without interference and the actual control range can vary depending on the model, installation, antenna placement, environment and signal conditions; the simulator function requires a firmware upgrade to V1.7 and a Type-C cable for data transmission, and some telemetry functions require a compatible installation and connection to the right system or Flight Controller.
