Originally Posted by
LittleTreeGuy
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.
The only other remote I'd consider over the Futaba 4pv would be the Sanwa Mt-44 or the Sanwa MT-s. But I believe in the long run you'd spend much more on Sanwa receivers. So the Futaba would be the way to go. And if you're at all serious about staying in the hobby, definitely splurge for the 4pv and leave the 3pv for entry level.