Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Radio and Electronics
Need help choosing radio >

Need help choosing radio

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Need help choosing radio

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-05-2011 | 02:38 PM
  #1  
romian14's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Elite
iTrader: (110)
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,865
Default 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
romian14 is offline  
Old 11-05-2011 | 02:51 PM
  #2  
Bugger234's Avatar
Tech Regular
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 363
Default

Originally Posted by romian14
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.
Bugger234 is offline  
Old 11-05-2011 | 03:08 PM
  #3  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 377
From: S.E. Mass.
Default

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.
Steve. is offline  
Old 11-05-2011 | 03:10 PM
  #4  
Tech Master
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,465
From: Melbourne, Australia
Default

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

Cheers
crusey_aus is offline  
Old 11-05-2011 | 04:17 PM
  #5  
Tech Lord
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 11,530
From: Houston, TX
Default

Ditto - I know the 2.4 Trx Link like I have controls more than 1 car....
Duster_360 is offline  
Old 11-05-2011 | 04:45 PM
  #6  
romian14's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Elite
iTrader: (110)
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,865
Default

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
romian14 is offline  
Old 11-05-2011 | 09:25 PM
  #7  
Tech Master
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,465
From: Melbourne, Australia
Default

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
crusey_aus is offline  
Old 11-05-2011 | 10:37 PM
  #8  
romian14's Avatar
Thread Starter
Tech Elite
iTrader: (110)
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,865
Default

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

I just want to upgrade from the stock radio
romian14 is offline  
Old 11-05-2011 | 11:55 PM
  #9  
HEADSHOTPUNK's Avatar
Tech Adept
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 114
Default

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.
HEADSHOTPUNK is offline  
Old 11-06-2011 | 01:53 AM
  #10  
ta04evah's Avatar
Tech Elite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,523
From: Sydney, Australia
Default

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.
ta04evah is offline  
Old 11-06-2011 | 07:08 AM
  #11  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 377
From: S.E. Mass.
Default

Originally Posted by HEADSHOTPUNK
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.
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.
Steve. is offline  
Old 11-30-2011 | 09:52 AM
  #12  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (78)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 307
Default what radio?

Originally Posted by romian14
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
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.
btrukr is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.