kh15

i want to get this airtronics mx3 radio, but i dont know what reciver to get 27mhz or 72mhz?
"There is no ABS feature with this radio" whats abs?

macnkitty2002

iTrader: (7)

are you sure its not 75 mhz? and the "ABS" means anti-lock brakes. and if you dont know what that means, it mean that the brakes pulse so that they dont heat up and melt together. very good feature.

kh15

im pretty sure
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXCHA8**&P=ML
so would i need the abs feature, i run electric?
its a great radio for the money but if i need the abs feature what another good radio with abs for under 100?

ntc3freak

abs prevents ur car from spinning if the track condition is slippery or u use a one way.i dont think have an abs radio for under 100.the futaba 3pm is a good choice and have abs plus hrs(high response signal(with optional receiver).but it sells for 120+ if im not mistaken

macnkitty2002

iTrader: (7)

you wouldn't need it for electric, but your speed control should have the ABS feature with it, most do. look at this one, good brand and it comes with a speed control.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXENN1**&P=ML

kh15

well maybe i will save up then, i wanted to get that futuba 3pm in the first place but i dident want to spend that kind of money but in the near future i plan to get a on-way and i will be racing alot this summer so i will save allittle more and go for that one!
why does the site though say for monster trucks, its also designed for on road as well http://www.futaba-rc.com/radios/futk15.html

ntc3freak

but that is an am radio man.better get an fm radio.i think there i an mx3 package that comes with an esc also

macnkitty2002

iTrader: (7)

i just did that to be mindful of the cost. if he really wants to save up, then just get and MX-3S sythensized. they always come in handy.

kh15

yea it has to be fm no question about it!

macnkitty2002

iTrader: (7)

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...p?&I=LXGPZ1&P=

this too much for you? it will be worth it in the long run. i have one myself, its great.

kh15

yea but that mx3s is out of my price range i think i will go ahead with that futaba 3pm, its good for what i will be needing it for, like local races and stuff.
but im just wandering what the synthized mean?

macnkitty2002

iTrader: (7)

synthesiszed means that the radio system does not have crystals. so lets say that you are using channel 85, and someone else is on it though. well, with a synthesized radio, you can choose and channel that is open at the touch of a button, any channel on 75 or 27 mhz, whatever you choose. it is quite convenient. you dont have to ever worry about not having an available channel, because you can use any!!!

kh15

how likey is it that someone at a race will be on the same channel as you

ntc3freak

very likely

kh15

that sucks, so if i dont get systhized i need to stock up on crystalls? how do you tell what channel your on?