Radio Recommendations
 

Been away from the hobby for 15+ years and getting back into it. Looks as if quiet a bit has changed with radios as well as some new players in the game that weren't around when I was involved in the past.

What is everyone's recommendations for radios? When I was racing 15+ years ago i was using a Spektrum DX3R and I know a lot has changed from there. Not looking to break the bank but looking for something with newer technology and is able to grow with me as I get back into the hobby.

What’s your budget? There are some good radios out there but they can be a bit pricey.

Would like to stay around the $300 mark but willing to up it a bit for a good higher end used unit if ones out there.

Futaba 4PM and the Sanwa MT-44 are a bit in your range. Bothe have a fast response system but for that you need special servo's. Still with normal digital servo's both can still provide a faster response than the old DX3 and todays cheaper systems.

Maybe the Flysky Noble is within your range

The Sanwa MT-44 is discontinued but they have theThe MT-5 now. The Futaba 4PM plus is a really decent radio but if you go that route make sure you get it with the R334SBS receiver. It’s $339. but it’s a much better receiver than the 304SB. Futaba also has the 3PV which is more geared for RTR upgrade radios but is a really good radio and like Roelof mentioned the Flysky Noble is supposed to be good, but I can’t comment on it. Check these out. Read reviews and specs, etc. https://www.amainhobbies.com/transmi...s-trucks/c3540 Amain has coupon codes so that will help get the price down a bit.

Noble nb4+

Noble has become the most popular system in my area by a long shot.

Been seeing quite a few Flysky's around here as well. Held one and it seemed a bit heavy but the price range is on point and thinking the weight might be something you'd get use too after a few uses.

some drivers remove the battery base plate to remove weight as a personal preference, there's a separate battery in the handle as well and that's more than enough, I have also taken the base plate and used it as a USB power supply to charge my cell phone at amusements parks, etc.

Buy a used Sanwa 12S or 12S RS radio, fantastic radio.

If your a Nerd, the Radiomaster MT12,

If you can find it used maybe within the range of the 300 budget, new for sure not.

And if you just want to drive that is de lat one I would advise.

Another vote for the Radiomaster MT12. I have the TX12 and they are really easy to setup contrary to what the naysayers state. My bet is the people stating that the Radiomasters are difficult to setup don't actually have any hands on experience with a Radiomaster product. The Radiomaster can be super easy to setup, the setup procedure is similar to my Sanwa MT12 or it can get super complicated if you want to take a deep dive into programming custom functions, adjusting throttle/steering trim, end points, dual rate, etc... is no different than any other radio I have used, it's simple. There are two big upsides to the Radiomaster, at $149 it's cheap and the 4n1 is compatible with just about every protocol out there so there will never be a need to buy a specific brands receiver and if you decide to purchase an RTR you can bind and drive and have all the adjustments you'd ever want/need without having to swap the receiver.

Here’s a $20 raffle for a nb4 pro+

https://truthmotorsports.com/product...podcast-raffle

I have pretty much every radio and in that price range I would say the NB4+ is going to be the right choice for most people.