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Old 09-30-2018 | 02:51 PM
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I have a 3pv and is losing its binding . It verys from 2 min to days. So I'm thinking of picking up a spectrum dx5c. I know I'm more less a beginner- intermediate driver. Would spectrum 5c work for onroad racing or is way too slow? Thanks

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Old 10-01-2018 | 12:03 AM
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I'm using a DX4c.. it works. It's old. The 5c is nice. Go for it. That said... lots of people are futaba and sanwa fans. They have their reasons... I've had just one disconnect with my spektrum models.
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Spektrum is notorious for losing bind for on-road
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Old 10-01-2018 | 04:39 AM
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I have and currently are using the Spekturm DX5C an d I have not had any issue with it.
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Old 10-04-2018 | 06:47 AM
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Urban, its not too slow... 5C is a solid radio at a great price. May not have all the little ergonomic things, screen is little smaller, but for $125... good deal. "notorious" - if anyone knows someone using current Spektrum equipment and having that type of an issue - please, please contact me. Would love to know about it, see it and resolve it, because in the year I have been here I have not seen it.
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Old 10-05-2018 | 06:58 AM
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I have 3 Spektrum radios and use them for on-road and off-road, and in over two years of racing, have never had any unbind from a vehicle (maybe I should knock on wood). The 5C is a great radio for the price.
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Old 10-05-2018 | 07:00 AM
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Because the binding is receiver related I would sugest to buy a new receiver.

If it is within warranty then get warranty!
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Old 10-05-2018 | 10:21 AM
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Because the binding is receiver related I would sugest to buy a new receiver.

If it is within warranty then get warranty!
no warranty .I have 4 receivers all do it. DHS and t-ffsh
Had a spectrum dx3c before 3pv. When I changed over to futaba my lap times improved 2-3 seconds
But don't like how fataba is bound to receivers as well.
I would like guys to chime in on there dx5c. For onroad. Is it fast enough? Maybe I should make the jump to dx5pro? Toget the 5ms. But hate to spend double if c works just as good?
I'm going to race this weekend and maybe try other guys radios
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If you are racing, IMO, the Pro or R versions are what you should get.... Even if you consider yourself intermediate today, you might not consider yourself intermediate in a few months.
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Old 10-08-2018 | 02:38 PM
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On a side note... we have done blind testing with drivers of all different levels. Only 2-3 could actually tell the difference between 5.5ms and 11ms. Even with 1/12 modified cars, which are pretty quick and responsive vehicles.
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