Manual for the FrSky TANDEM X18 & X18S dual-band telemetry radio with ETHOS operating system.
FrSky TANDEM X18 & X18S is a dual-band telemetry radio with an ETHOS operating system and a built-in TANDEM RF system. It supports ACCST D16, ACCESS, and TD receivers, and includes a rear Lite version module bay for external devices.
Specifications listed include dimensions of 200*192*95mm, weight of 687g without battery or 820g with battery, up to 24 channels, and a 480*320 backlit touchable LCD. The manual also covers hardware layout, switch positions, navigation controls, model creation, and Ethos Suite updates.
| Dimension | 200*192*95mm (L*W*H) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 687g (Battery Excl.) / 820g (Battery Incl.) |
| Operating System | ETHOS |
| Internal RF Module | TANDEM |
| Number of Channels | Up to 24 channels |
| Operating Voltage Range | 6.5~8.4V (2S Li-battery) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C~60°C (14°F~140°F) |
| Operating Current | [email protected] (typ.) |
| Charging Current | ≤1A ±200mA |
| USB Adaptor Voltage | 5V+0.2V |
| USB Adaptor Current | >2.0A |
| Backlit touchable LCD resolution | 480*320 |
| Compatibility | ACCST D16 & ACCESS & TD receivers |
| Internal NAND FLASH | 128MB (X18) / 512MB (X18S) |
| Battery compartment size | 87*41*19.5mm (L*W*H) |
The radio bootloader must be version 1.2.0 or newer.
The battery compartment size is 87*41*19.5mm (L*W*H).
The X18 has 128MB and the X18S has 512MB.
Up to 24 channels are supported.