Need help choosing radio
 

Right now I have a Traxxas 2.4ghz radio. I think its time for an upgrade as I have 3 rc's that I would like to control from one radio. what Inexpensive radio would have at least 10 model memory and good features for racing?

I was looking in more high brands (airtronics,Futaba,etc...)

No Flyskys

If you try to look for the higher brands, your practically going to get the exact thing that you have right now. I know you said no Flysky's, but I have my GT3B, and love it to death. Not to mention the <$10 receivers...

Flysky all the way.

I think the Futaba 4PL is the best radio for the money right now. $220 isn't exactly cheap but you do have 3 cars and RX are inexpensive compared to Airtronics, Spektrum, and the 3PK and 4PK RX.

What cant you use your TRX radio to control more than 1 car ?

Cheers

Ditto - I know the 2.4 Trx Link like I have controls more than 1 car....

I have a fly sky gt3b, but I have had alot problems with it. The steering trim is all screwed up. If I center it then turn to the left, it doesn't center. I know its not the servo as I have tried 2 different servos with the same results. Yes the Traxxas Link can have more model memory, but for me I don't want to pull out the manual everytime I wanna switch rc's. Plus I want something with a screen

Why would you need to pull out the manual ?

You simply bind the transmitter to the car you want to use, takes all of a minute

Cheers

The button code, Im sure no one can memorize that huge thing :lol:

I just want to upgrade from the stock radio

I just sold my FlySky GT3B but to be honest, I didn't have a good reason to sell it. It worked great and the range was amazing. Anyways, I just bought a Futaba 4PL on here and it is pretty awesome. The trigger is smoth, the wheel feels amazing, and it has every setting you could want. It also has 4 channel receivers so you can use it for crawlers if you're into that. It also has a lap timer/counter which is pretty awesome.

I went through the same process some time ago, trying to decide on a radio which wouldn't break the bank but have some nice high end features.

I bought myself a Spektrum DX3C system which comes with a SR300 3ch receiver. http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Surface-Radio

The receiver is small enough to fit into a TA05 between a standard size servo and motor. The transmitter has 20 model memory and all the usual stuff like epa, str & thr rates and exponential. Additional SR300 receivers are $50 each. http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rface-Receiver

So far I'm loving the radio for it's light weight (only 4AA batteries), compact size, features, 3 different pistol grip sizes and adjustable wheel tension.

Cheers
Rob.

The 4PL is an awesome radio... I was going to buy my son one to replace his Futaba 3PJS FM radio, however with the Futaba 4PKS free receiver promotion it just made sense for me to buy the 4PKS and give him my 3PKS for him to get into a 2.4g TX.

The nice thing about the 4PL is that it doesn't break the bank, RX are reasonable and it has many of the features that the 3PK and 4PK radios do. It would be the only radio I would buy under $250.

what radio?
 

I am seeing Hitec SRX(10 model memory) around with a spektrum module and rec for $60 shipped. You will find much better customer service and radio quality. I buy a $20 lipo and swap them, my son has a CRX(20 model memory) and it gives you a radio you'll charge twice a month, and has all the adjustments and abs brakes. Futaba & airtronics have many nice models too.