I currently have a Spektrum DX2e that I bought to get me into the rc surface hobby. I used to fly planes and used a DX8 for several years and loved the Spektrum brand.

With this surface radio, I did experience some glitch-ness and put in a glitch-buster and the issues went away. Maybe it wasn't the rx/tx fault, but that was one strike against it in my opinion. This radio also lacks expo and and easy endpoint adjustments. Strike two... lol.


I have been looking at the Futaba 4pv as my next radio. The 3pv would probably do what I need it to do, but all the reviews I've read say the 4 has a few more features and has a better feel to it. This will mainly be used for running an SCT, a buggy, and maybe a basher at some point as well. Who knows what else... But as with my planes, I do prefer to have just one radio. I don't really care about the telemetry... I doubt I'll use it.

Is the 4pv a good choice, or is there something else I should be looking at/considering as well? Price is a factor, and don't really want to invest more than I have to for a decent radio. Nor do I want to have to spend a huge amount on rx's for each model either.

Thanks.