Kopro Radios
 

Hi Guys and Gals,

I have been fighting a glitching problem for months now :flaming: and it appears that it is my transmitter unit. After replacing everything but the actual pistol grip unit it was still glitching severely. Used a friends radio and all my problems disappeared.


Sooo....I'm looking at getting a Kopro. Now my question is the Mars R is not to bad of a price ($190), but it isn't the latest version that is out (Helios @ $320)

What are the pro's/con's of going with the Mars over the Helios or vice versa?

Thanks for commenting.

Scott

Over at my place there are some users using Mars R.
But there are always glitching problems with some of them.
I cant tell whether its the Tx/Rx, the car or whatever.
Most of us are using Sanwa/Airtronics M8.
Its user friendly and problems coming out of it is kept to the minimal.

Just my 0.02

I was shopping around for a Helios and found a place for ~290. I don't remember now.

For some people with large hands, the Mar R grip is too small. You would have to try it for yourself as with any other radio.

I forgot to mention that you can find Helios cheaper overseas. The only downside is that if it breaks, you can't have warranty service done here.

wow.. you think that radios are expensive at 320? Here in Sweden the radios cost 3000-4000 Swedish Crowns and more which is about 400-500 bucks in todays ratings. I bought my Helios in HK for about 300 bucks including wheelextension unit and shipping at PrecisionRC.com
The prices are totally whacked up here, 80% of all the racers buy most of their stuff in HK, UK or in the States...
Whish i lived in Japan or HongKong! :cry:

At least you guy's can get good chocolate:lol:

I'll make you a deal. You buy me some Marlboro chocolate and Solstickman matches and I'll get you a Receiver:lol: :lol: :lol: :ha:

I'll trade you, i'll live in sweden, you live in the US. The US is wearing thin on me lately.

I bought my Helios at Micro Rc for $284.95 free shipping. I would suggest buy it at authorized dealers, so you can get support from Ko Propo USA.

I used 3PK and M8 before. Ko Propo is the best.

The government is wearing on me as well. What do you need. I can get the Helios for 315 locally. Poss 16 to 20 shipping

If your up for that, I'll find out what I want.:D

That's where I saw it! Do you know if they get them from the US distributor or from overseas?

Check out RcMadness.com
 

Call Chris at RC Madness in he is an authorized Ko propo dealer in Connecticut....I have gotten all my Ko radio equipment..servos, helios and recv from him at great prices...check out his website rcmadness.com or call 860-741-6501.

Cheers,

Jamie

They are authorized dealer, from Ko Propo USA.

senna555 and Aku-Man, thanks for the info. I'll check them out.

What???
 

I'm sorry to disagree. There are a few places that have better prices.

Speedworld
stormer

Check it out for your self:p
http://www.speedworldraceway.com/Wel...SpeedWorld.cfm

Nope. Micro RC has the lowest price.

Helios
 

Great controller and very well worth the money!!!

Got mine from PITSHOP at $US 250.00!:lol: :lol: He made a mistake about the price, I offered to pay extra but said "nevermind!!" Whatta GUY!!!!:blush: :blush:

the list price of the Helios in YEN is 41,500.oo dunno how to compute in your money!

Re: Helios
 

Chances are they will not make the same mistake twice. Also, I don't think they are in the U.S.

ko propo dealer
 

Hey guys I just became a ko propo dealer and am in the US. Check out the site www.rcnutshobbies.com. the radios should be up next week. Just email me for prices of what you are looking for.

RCnut, website not working.

sorry using correct grammer does not pay
 

RCNUT, What is your price for the Helios EX-10, 75Mhz?

Helios
 

The best I can do is $310.

I really like the new Helios. I paid less the 3 but not much. There is a cost. I think it's around $260 to $270.

The realt cost is buying to servo's and ESC that really use the full radio potential:cry:

lol

update on the helios
 

Hey guys, I just hear from my distributor. They are running a special on the helios. I can sell them for $280 shipped anywhere in the US. This is for the 75mhz with receiver and crystal set. I have to place an order by Monday afternoon before the limited qty runs out. Email me at [email protected] if you want one.

It really depends what you want. There is no doubt that the Helios has more features, but it is IMO very ugly compared the simplicity of the Mars R. It also depends if you think you will make use of all of the Helios' features, if not then you may aswell go for the Mars R and save yourself some wedge.

Yah I like my Mars R. I don't know what half the setting do. :lol:

Join the club!lol

the blue LED is also comes in very handy to put off drivers standing to you right on the rostrum....

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I pretty much figured out the settings but, probably only use a handful regularly.

I was fortunate enough to check out a Helios and talk to Ko Propo. Besides the sticker-shock I felt like the radio was a little awkward plus a handful and probably a good prop for "Men in Black 3".......

I still like the Mars, its simplicity and the only glitching I had was when my digital servo went south.

Purchased Mars R
 

I ended up getting a Mars R from KMW here in RC Tech. Nice radio, gonna race with it for first time this weekend.

Also ended up picking up a VFS2000 and programmer for 90 bucks. Couldn't pass it up :D so will try that this weekend as well.

Scott

Re: Purchased Mars R
 

Where did you get the VFS2000 & programmer for $90. Sounds like an awesome deal.....?

EBay. Buyers paradise :D and buyers hell :flaming:

Scott

RADIOS
 

Hey all,

I am a authorized KO Dealer so you can get the support you need if you purchase from me. I also ship worldwide.

Its been paradise for me :nod: knock on RC Wood.....

update
 

Hey guys I just got an order in from KO

I have
Helios radio on channel 90 $290 shipped in the US
KR301F receivers $85 shipped in the US

Awesome so far.
 

The Ko Propo Mars R is great so far.

Zero glitches where I have been running, where I was glitching all the time with my other radio.

Liking that VFS2000 ESC as well.

Scott

Placing Order
 

I am placing a KO order so if anyone needs anything let me know. [email protected]