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Old 01-06-2009 | 09:23 PM
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Hi there

I just recently purchased a Hot bodies cyclone S kit and now I am in the market for a radio and what goes along with it

Anyone have any opinions, I am looking to spend about 200 to 250 dollars

thanks Mike

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Old 01-06-2009 | 09:45 PM
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Start with the best, and get a spekrum DX3R.
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Old 01-06-2009 | 09:47 PM
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I have one!

It is a very simple radio to use with practically no learning curve.
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Old 01-06-2009 | 09:54 PM
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hmmm, i was looking at the DX2S

what are the major differences between the 2
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Old 01-06-2009 | 10:39 PM
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for about 175 i would look into the airtronics mx3fhss better than dx2 IMO
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or " http://axonracing.com/catalog/produc...products_id=33 "
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Old 01-07-2009 | 06:39 PM
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What do you think about the airtronics MX-3 as a entry level radio??
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Old 01-07-2009 | 07:04 PM
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What do you think about the airtronics MX-3 as a entry level radio??

Get the 4pk it is a great radio...
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Old 01-07-2009 | 07:10 PM
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I have a airtronics Caliber 3ps radio on 27 mgz 5 new recievers and all brand new crystals in all 6 colors and 2 sets of split frequency crystals from japan.they are awesome because nobody is ever on your frequency.also have novak tc2 speed control used 6 races.All for 150.00,
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Old 01-07-2009 | 07:40 PM
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futaba 3pm is nice and comfortable. 200$.
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DX3S would be my opinion, at only 249 bucks........ and you get 2 receievers with it!
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Old 01-08-2009 | 12:43 PM
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all of the above radios are good and will do more than most of us will need.

Good 2.4ghz Radios in the $200.00 to $250.00 range are:

Airtronics fx 3
Futaba 3 pm
Spektrum DX3.0
Spektrum DX3s

If you step up to $300 you can get an Airtronics M11

$350.00 will get you a Spektrum dx3r or a Futaba 3PKS w fasst

$450.00 will get you a 4pk

All of the above are great. There are other choices but these seem to be the most common.
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Old 01-10-2009 | 11:58 AM
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okay so here are the receivers that I am watching right now, and I will pick the one I am going to get out of these

remember I am pretty much a beginner, lol

Futaba 3PM
Spektrum DX3.0
Spektrum DX2.0

there is also a KP propo EX-10 for a great price

so in your honest opinion what do you think would be the best for me??
the car I have is electric and I will probably only have 1 or 2 cars

Mike
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all of the above radios are good and will do more than most of us will need.

Good 2.4ghz Radios in the $200.00 to $250.00 range are:

Airtronics fx 3
Futaba 3 pm
Spektrum DX3.0
Spektrum DX3s

If you step up to $300 you can get an Airtronics M11

$350.00 will get you a Spektrum dx3r or a Futaba 3PKS w fasst

$450.00 will get you a 4pk

All of the above are great. There are other choices but these seem to be the most common.
350 for a DX3R??? retail anywhere is 319.

ebay for 280
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