Best kids radio?

Old 11-11-2014, 08:07 PM
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Getting back into the sport with my 10 and 8 year old. RC cars and boats. Don't need anything with all the bells and whistles just something that will handle 1-3 cars/boats. Saw a Futaba with no antenna. That would be nice not having to worry about breaking that off. Open to any ideas and brands..

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Old 11-11-2014, 08:43 PM
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This one might suit you, and it's not that expensive.

http://www.airtronics.net/index.php/...fh2-radio.html
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Old 11-12-2014, 05:17 AM
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I believe the cheapest you're going to be able to get for a name brand radio is going to be $100. My son uses my Spectrum radio and has YET to drop it I know there are cheaper radios from hobbyking.com but I don't have any experience with any of those.
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I use the hobbypartz gt3c it is very light and comes with rechargable lipo works fine has 10 model memory i think cant remember for sure but for 50 bucks cant beat it i have 2 one for me and one for the kids i used to have an airtronics m8 i like this one just fine check it out
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The airtronics MX-V is a nice radio.
I got it on sale for $80 in the past from hobby people.
Wait for thanksgiving sales and I think they will do it again.
Even at $90, there is still no radio better than this one.

I also came across this one from Hobby King.

http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...ol_System.html

"What does TS3t stand for?
TS means TrackStar;
3 means 3 Channels and;
t means telemetry"

Looks promising but not sure about quality...
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I believe the GT3C has issues with the power button?

I would avoid radios that feel overly fragile or that people have had issues with (ie breakages with general use) such as the 4pl/s

The Sanwa MX-V is a good starter and tough as nails.
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THANK YOU very much.. All great options. Will let you know which way I go. I think I'm most excited that I wont have to worry about carrying around a tackle box full of crystals! Yes its been that long! LOL....

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a good basic radio is the axial ax-3. The tqi is decent too. Both can be found on ebay cheap
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