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CaptainTom · **EL-Skyport Universal Radio Slave Set -** 08-21-2008, 10:34 AM

I've done some research on radio slaves, and know as much as I need to know about PW's.
My question is : Do you own the EL-Skyport Universal Radio Slave Set , and if so what is your opinion of them ??

Abel · 08-21-2008, 10:58 AM

i have a set right now on loan from HCE and have planned to give them a proper run through since theyre price point is awesome. you can get a receiver & transmitter for the price of a single pocket wizard. not too shabby..

Scott A · 08-21-2008, 11:29 AM

I have a set that I use to fire a 580 & a 430. They work very well and I haven't had a single misfire. The transmitter has a lower profile while sitting on the hotshoe than the PW. I always worried about knocking the PW off since it sticks up so high.

My only complaint is that the transmitter uses a flat watch battery and the receivers have a built in battery as opposed to the PW's which use AA I believe. I'd prefer to have a standard battery but its not a deal breaker especially when you consider the price difference.

Hope that helps,
Cheers!

CaptainTom · 08-21-2008, 11:35 AM

Thanks guys.
The price difference as compared to PW's is a big deal for me.
Their smaller size also is important because I only have so much room in the bag. I'm trying to delay buying a bigger bag, but as we all know, resistance is futile.

mooshu2 · 08-21-2008, 01:14 PM

I have a set and it works great on my 580. My only concern is that the transmitter uses a watch battery and the receiver uses internal rechargeable battery.

It was the price that “sold” me.

mooshu2 · 08-21-2008, 01:15 PM

another draw back is they can not be trigger by a Seckonic either.

CaptainTom · 08-25-2008, 03:35 PM

They just arrived (on time) even though the UPS tracking site said they are still sitting in Dallas and need to go to the Forth Worth distribution center. I even called the service line and they said they'll get here tomorrow. Of course the driver put them on my neighbors doorstep. I asked him as he was walking away if he was looking for me and he said "nope" and then a couple of minutes later he knocked on my door with the box ( the same one he left at the neighbors ) !!