What radio do you use?
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I'll admit it, I'm a Futaba fanboy. I've ran several brands in the past ranging from AM, FM, and 2.4Ghz and without a doubt my favorite is certainly Futaba radio systems. In my experience, you're better off spending a little extra cash for a really nice system that will suit your needs for a long time then trying to worry about saving a buck and replacing it all the time.
The quality of the radios, feel, range, and support are top of the line in my opinion. I have a Futaba 4PL and don't see myself getting another radio for a very long time. If you don't need 4 channels then the 3 channel Futaba 3PL makes a nice radio as well.
Spektrum makes nice radios as well, however I ran into some interference issues when running my large scale RC's which went away after moving to Futaba. If you don't have any plans getting into 1/5th scale, then Spektrum is another brand to check out.
As for Fly Sky, I have seen others say they use them and like them but for me I just can't get myself to trust an "inexpensive" radio system on my RC's as I have to much money in them to chance.
The quality of the radios, feel, range, and support are top of the line in my opinion. I have a Futaba 4PL and don't see myself getting another radio for a very long time. If you don't need 4 channels then the 3 channel Futaba 3PL makes a nice radio as well.
Spektrum makes nice radios as well, however I ran into some interference issues when running my large scale RC's which went away after moving to Futaba. If you don't have any plans getting into 1/5th scale, then Spektrum is another brand to check out.
As for Fly Sky, I have seen others say they use them and like them but for me I just can't get myself to trust an "inexpensive" radio system on my RC's as I have to much money in them to chance.
bry73
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A Spectrum DX4C is a very capable Radio that has a 20 model memory also and would be able to be bound to your ECX, Vaterra, and Losi 1/10th scale cars that already have a DSM2 / DSMR receivers. I currently use a DX4S and it has 30 model memory and capable of mixing for 4 wheel steer and motor on axle rigs.
Rcnut14
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Ive veen using the it4 for quite some time now. I love it. The first ones nad a few bugs, but they have all been worked out. Its a very capable radio, and it feels very good in the hand.
I will always love spektrum, but i just camt justify the price for a new one (at least not with the features it has)
I will always love spektrum, but i just camt justify the price for a new one (at least not with the features it has)
AbdoSnowMan
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I have Spektrum, Axial's rebranded radio, FlySky and Airtronics 3ch.
The range on the FlySky is great and no quality issues. It's just a bit heavier because it takes 8 batteries.
I like my Airtronics too, but an extra receiver costs almost as much as the radio.
The range on the FlySky is great and no quality issues. It's just a bit heavier because it takes 8 batteries.
I like my Airtronics too, but an extra receiver costs almost as much as the radio.
rob5059
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Spectrum DX4R Pro, and the Best radio I have ever owned. I have had a Futaba 3PMX, and hated it. It was a bulky radio and just did not feel good holding it. I also tried a Flysky GT3C; radio worked fine but it felt really cheap
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I have the FlySky GT3C and for a simple RC I can't see why you would need anything more expensive than this. Sure it feels a bit cheap, but it has a rechargeable lipo (just plug in the provided mini-usb lead in a computer or a wall adapter), expo, end point adjustment, trim, model memory, dual rate, low voltage warning (for the TX that is).