Originally Posted by Grassy
My friend has just brought a KO Helios about 5 months ago and i have felt it it is probably the most ergonomic radio i have ever picked up he also runs a lithium battery in it so it is SUPER LIGHT and the menu looks really easy i just got my 3pk about a year and a bit ago so i wont be buying anything new anytime soon
but i quite like the 3PK i also run a lithium pack in it which makes it lighter but i think you get used to it after a while anyway
cheers
Chris
the best "feeling" radio in the hand in my opinion is still the ko propo mars, or mars R. it has the same features as the helios, but a smaller frame, and less overhang on the front lower part of the radio. The screen is a simple design that doesn't chew up batteries (ie my VXR lipo lasts about 2 months without a charge) and the button system is simpler, and easier to use than the helio's clicking wheel system. There is no figeting with the buttons on the old mars like there is with the helios.
also, the old mars or Mars R is alot cheaper, and if you are using a spectrum the speed advantage/response time that the helios has over the Mars R is lost anyway.
if the grips on your radio are too small, use tennis racquet grip tape on the handle.