Looking to upgrade radio any recommendations
03-01-2009, 02:05 PM
#17
OK so the big difference between the 3s and the 3r is dsm2 and telemitry. Is there a major difference that I'll notice? Telemetry sounds cool but I don't push the envelope with tuning, that I'm concernered with constant monitoring of temp.
03-01-2009, 02:19 PM
#18
seen interference with DMS1 systems never with DSM2.
constant temp monitoring is usefull really just for break in.
dont really understand why spektrum made 3s with just DSM1. it also looks very cheap.
for cheap radios get the new Airtronics MX3 or if u think you will need channel mixing get Futaba 3PM. Did have 3PM and liked it except receiver size. spektrum or airtronics receivers are way smaller. fitting 3PM receiver in mugen was interesting. cant imagine fitting nomadio receiver.
Nomadio radios are cool, but they look cheap and receivers are quite big.
Mid range - DX3R all the way. It does not have some highend features like servo speeds but most people can live without it and the display is great.
High end 4PK. M11 is just too heavy and big for my liking.
constant temp monitoring is usefull really just for break in.
dont really understand why spektrum made 3s with just DSM1. it also looks very cheap.
for cheap radios get the new Airtronics MX3 or if u think you will need channel mixing get Futaba 3PM. Did have 3PM and liked it except receiver size. spektrum or airtronics receivers are way smaller. fitting 3PM receiver in mugen was interesting. cant imagine fitting nomadio receiver.
Nomadio radios are cool, but they look cheap and receivers are quite big.
Mid range - DX3R all the way. It does not have some highend features like servo speeds but most people can live without it and the display is great.
High end 4PK. M11 is just too heavy and big for my liking.
03-01-2009, 02:20 PM
#19
Well the telemetry pack is only 70 bucks so there has to be a performance difference with the dsm2. I mean the 3s is 249 with 2 receivers and telemetry and the 3r is 319 with no telemetry or second receiver. There has to be a reason for the difference
ko propo....
03-01-2009, 02:44 PM
#23
Futaba. Pick your flavor, 75MHZ or 2.4, 3pk or 4pk, Fasst or Spek. Alot of different options.
I have a 3pk with Fasst. Got nothing to wine about here. Just the rumor of over heating, but thats more over loading your box with other electronics or running on 7.4 volts. Those both create a substational amount of heat. And they dont like heat.
I have a 3pk with Fasst. Got nothing to wine about here. Just the rumor of over heating, but thats more over loading your box with other electronics or running on 7.4 volts. Those both create a substational amount of heat. And they dont like heat.
03-01-2009, 02:48 PM
#24
seen interference with DMS1 systems never with DSM2.
constant temp monitoring is usefull really just for break in.
dont really understand why spektrum made 3s with just DSM1. it also looks very cheap.
for cheap radios get the new Airtronics MX3 or if u think you will need channel mixing get Futaba 3PM. Did have 3PM and liked it except receiver size. spektrum or airtronics receivers are way smaller. fitting 3PM receiver in mugen was interesting. cant imagine fitting nomadio receiver.
Nomadio radios are cool, but they look cheap and receivers are quite big.
Mid range - DX3R all the way. It does not have some highend features like servo speeds but most people can live without it and the display is great.
High end 4PK. M11 is just too heavy and big for my liking.
constant temp monitoring is usefull really just for break in.
dont really understand why spektrum made 3s with just DSM1. it also looks very cheap.
for cheap radios get the new Airtronics MX3 or if u think you will need channel mixing get Futaba 3PM. Did have 3PM and liked it except receiver size. spektrum or airtronics receivers are way smaller. fitting 3PM receiver in mugen was interesting. cant imagine fitting nomadio receiver.
Nomadio radios are cool, but they look cheap and receivers are quite big.
Mid range - DX3R all the way. It does not have some highend features like servo speeds but most people can live without it and the display is great.
High end 4PK. M11 is just too heavy and big for my liking.
Why do i need servo speeds as a feature and what is it?
03-01-2009, 04:29 PM
#27
I like the M8 old school better than the m11 which i think is heavy.
Dx3r is suppose to be good so would say run that or
get you a 3pk from futaba it is bitchin radio also
03-01-2009, 07:01 PM
#28
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Truth, I've got my hand over both ex1 ur and helios recently. Both have a nice feeling, I liked the little strip of rubber on the trigger . They looks like a good alternative to more popular brands
03-02-2009, 07:57 AM
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M11 is cheaper than the DX3S. Currently $299 on A-main with DSM.
If you want an inexpensive radio with Spektrum (ok, not the TM name Spektrum) Airtronics has one for $169 on A-main. Forgot what it is called though, sorry.
If you want an inexpensive radio with Spektrum (ok, not the TM name Spektrum) Airtronics has one for $169 on A-main. Forgot what it is called though, sorry.
03-02-2009, 08:04 AM
#30
then you dont need it 
high end radios can limit servo speeds which can be helpful in onroad cars if you have very fast servo and have trouble with oversteer. (or buy slower servo )
in offroad I can live with exponentials
high end radios can limit servo speeds which can be helpful in onroad cars if you have very fast servo and have trouble with oversteer. (or buy slower servo
)in offroad I can live with exponentials