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Old 02-23-2003, 11:53 AM
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What radio would you prefer and think is better? The M8, 3pj, or the 3pk. I'm just asking because I want to know which is better, even though I'm going to get an M8
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Old 02-23-2003, 12:23 PM
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Why do you get the M8, if it's not the best?

Then again, how is "best" defined? The best, is the one that suits a persons needs !

One important thing about TX's are the grip test. If the TX aint fitting nicely into your hand, it aint the best for your needs !
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Old 02-23-2003, 12:44 PM
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I'm just wondering jeez, what the heck is your problem. I'm getting the M8 because it's the what i can afford on my BUDGET! My friends have the 3pj and the 3pk and i just wanted to see which of the three are good and what's everyone's opinion about them. CHILL OUT
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the M8 is far easier to use, ive owned a lot of top end radios and found it about the best for my needs, although I liked the EX 1 about as much.
I found the M8 had more room for my hands, but my thumb was still a tight fit on the drop down.
Futabas I find too much of a pain in the butt to use, and just feel weird in the hand.
Plus look at the instruction manual for a 3PJs, and an M8 and you will soon realize that the M8 is a better choice unless you enjoy spending a lot of time reading about the button configs you have to press to get your radio to do what you want.

If I dont buy another M8 though, im buyin a KO Mars R if I can find a good price on one
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KO--- I think he was referig to cole..... I say KO all the way!!!!!!
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If novak would only get off ther assets and make a KO friendly switch!!!!!LOL
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Yes i was reffering to cole, but now it's over. I am getting an M8, but the whole point of this thread was to see everyone' opinion on the controller I posted, because my friend has a 3pk and the other is getting a 3pj. So the reason is that we want to see which one is better and if it was worth getting it, or it it was just waste of $$200+! I'm sorry for the misunderstanding! and KO, i didnt reffered to you. I reffered to cole because of what he posted.
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Originally posted by Cole Trickle
Why do you get the M8, if it's not the best?
this is what i was reffering to.
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I've got a Hitec Lynx FM in our T-Maxx and this was my first Radio. Just not enough adjustments for me.
For our On-road cars we exclusivly use the Futaba 3PDFM's. I am contemplating buying a 3PK or the new JR synth Radio. Would depend on the Model memory and Crystal compatability. I want to be able to Drive all of my cars and trucks with ONE Transmitter.
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Originally posted by NeO-pRo-3
What radio would you prefer and think is better? The M8, 3pj, or the 3pk. I'm just asking because I want to know which is better, even though I'm going to get an M8
Since you are buying the M8, The 3PK is MUCH better!!!
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M8 ...KO's too small for most hands, and the 3pj and to a lesser extent the 3pk just feel weird.
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