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BgJonson79

07-13-2018 07:20 AM

Radio recs - returning to racing

I've been out of racing for about six or seven years now and am about to get back in now that some dirt oval and road courses have opened up near me. Radio choices have seemingly exploded since my hiatus. I think I have it narrowed down to three or four choices:

Futaba 3PV
Spektrum DX5C
Sanwa MX-6
Sanwa MT-S (reach radio)

The first three are about $110 to $130, but the MT-S is $200 or so. Also, as folks have noted, Futabas seem to be out of stock all over the place and are getting tough to get. So, are there any to avoid on this list, or any that are must-haves?

Thank you,
Shawn

urnotevenwrg2

07-13-2018 07:38 AM

I am not a fan of Spektrum. Futaba was distributed by Hobbico, which are no longer around. Hopefully Futaba stuff will start to be easier to find soon.

Of those listed, I would go with the MT-S.

BgJonson79

07-13-2018 07:54 AM

If there are any I've missed in the sub-$200 category I'm all ears. Thanks!

dave-man

07-13-2018 12:31 PM

Futaba 3PV Possibly
Spektrum DX5C NO
Sanwa MX-6 Yes
Sanwa MT-S (reach radio) Yes

I used to run Spektrum back in the day. I switched to Futaba and eventually Sanwa and have never looked back. Maybe things have changed but I am really happy with my Sanwa.

EbbTide

07-13-2018 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave-man (Post 15260883)

Futaba 3PV Possibly
Spektrum DX5C NO
Sanwa MX-6 Yes
Sanwa MT-S (reach radio) Yes

I used to run Spektrum back in the day. I switched to Futaba and eventually Sanwa and have never looked back. Maybe things have changed but I am really happy with my Sanwa.

I agree with Dave here. Granted the Futaba is a great system, they are currently trying to find a new US distribution channel so finding receivers and parts could be a hassle for a while. Sanwa at the moment is definitely the way to go.

Bikerbob

07-14-2018 10:58 AM

Why no Ko propo on here? Price point? So all of these are sub $200 us??

James

BgJonson79

07-14-2018 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bikerbob (Post 15261264)

Why no Ko propo on here? Price point? So all of these are sub $200 us??

James

yup, all less than 200 USD.

BgJonson79

07-15-2018 06:02 AM

Would the LF1850 LiFe pack fit in the MTS?

billdelong

07-15-2018 10:49 AM

Supposedly Futaba USA is going to start shipping product out as early as this coming week, more info here:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...-USA-Interview

This would probably be the brand that I would personally go with given the budget constraint, however I don't currently run Futaba, I have been racing with Graupner for the past 2.5 years, it's a solid system too with Rx's as low at $25 after discount though initial cost for the system was $250.

RazorRC

07-15-2018 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BgJonson79 (Post 15260733)

Futaba 3PV
Spektrum DX5C
Sanwa MX-6
Sanwa MT-S (reach radio)

I currently own all 4 of these radios (yes, really) and the MT-S kills the other 3, it's not even close.

BgJonson79

07-16-2018 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RazorRC (Post 15261947)

I currently own all 4 of these radios (yes, really) and the MT-S kills the other 3, it's not even close.

Heh, after your MX-6 review I figured that'd be my best bet!

BgJonson79

07-16-2018 03:14 PM

Ordered my MT-S and other stuff today. Thanks for the opinions!

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