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I'd like to hear more objective comments on the 2.4Ghz vs the 27Mhz combos usually offered.

Anyone have experience withthe bind thing?
 
i run spektrum only cuz everything lesser sucks lol.
 
The binding issues aren't near as prevalent as they used to be. For the most part, Spektrum and Futaba have taken care of those issues with recalls and whatnot. If someone does have a problem anymore, it's usually due to user error (such as not setting up the antenna correctly) or they've gotten ahold of a pre-recall receiver or transmitter. I've ran my DX3R on a SR3100 and SR3001 receiver in my crawler, sct, and even my boats and have never had an issue.

You'll have far more issues with a AM or FM system than you'll ever have with 2.4ghz. The worst issue you might have with the 2.4ghz systems is dropping a bind, but like I said, that's pretty much a thing of the past. If you do happen to drop a bind, when you have the failsafe settings set up correctly the vehicle will just stop as opposed to the old am or fm systems going apesh!t when they encounter the least interference.
 
Chip Cross said:
Futaba 4PK is the way to go broke. :D
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Fixed it for you, haha. They're nice, but too rich for my blood. I'd thought about getting one for crawling, but for the little bit of extra control I might gain, I just couldn't spend the extra $100 or so.
 
I've seen lots of issues with 27mhz used in slightly different applications (other RC apps) and have seen the success of 2mhz used in portable phones and the like. I would expect great things out of the frequency range. I'm waiting for my new spektrum radio/receiver and slash to come in to test all this.
 
Back before I took a break from rc, i used spectrum when they first came out. I never had a problem. I plan on using them again when I get the money saved
 
Boogie said:
If someone does have a problem anymore, it's usually due to user error (such as not setting up the antenna correctly) or they've gotten ahold of a pre-recall receiver or transmitter.
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Can you elaborate a little more on seting up an antenna corrrectly? And is there a way to tell if an rx is pre-recall?
 
just go dsm and get it over with lmao! it is the easiest way to roll.
 
Racer 1966 said:
Can you elaborate a little more on seting up an antenna corrrectly? And is there a way to tell if an rx is pre-recall?
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Get on Spektrums site or call horizon, there should be instructions there if you suspect it might be pre-recall. As far as setting up the antenna correctly, you just need to make sure it's not all coiled up or just stuffed in some random place on the chassis. You don't *have* to position it vertically unless you really want to or to give it just a little extra range, but it helps to at least have it in a antenna tube of some sort to keep it straight and away from the hazards of flying debris and moving parts. I cut off my antenna tube slightly longer than the exposed portion of the antenna, then stuck it in the regular antenna mount standoff on my slash. Then I took a lighter and lightly heated the antenna tube just enough that it would bend, and bent it just enough so that it would clear the body once it was clipped on. You'll notice the antennas for most 2.4 systems are shorter than am or fm antennas, which is nice because you can sort of lean them over similar to the way I'm describing and it give a neater appearance to the car or truck since there is no antenna sticking out. There's also less of a chance of the antenna getting damaged that way. I'll post a picture tomorrow morning if I can remember to take one tonight. Just be careful though, most 2.4ghz receiver antennas don't take tight bends as well as the old am or fm antenna wires.
 
Oh ok, thanks Boogie. I don't have a clue on the recall stuff, I just got my radio and then saw your post. Then I thought there might be something really special about the antenna,but just a little simple common sense is all that's really need.
 
Yup, but you'd be suprised how often people fail to use it. :eek:

"My receiver keeps losing signal"..."where's your antenna"..."coiled around the servo/esc/motor wires"..."good..."
 

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