Futaba 3pk

[Lessen]

Does anybody have either of the 3PK models? If so how do you like it and what's the difference between the PCM model and FM model?

 

[Maskale]

I have the 3PK and i like it, it has alot of cool features and can do just about anything, you will have to use digital servos though. and the futaba digital servos i got were abit expensive, i thought.
I do support my LHS but i could have saved about $90 just on the servos if i had got mine through servocity.com,

 

[Lessen]

servocity.com
I'll keep that in mind. Which model do youhave the FM or PCM version?

 

[Maskale]

I have the FM, but i think you can switch what mode you want. Give me a few and i will check

 

[Lessen]

sure, thanks

 

[Maskale]

OK got the radio in hand now, dont have the manual with me, but on the radio you can change your modulation from PPM, PCM and HRS. I use the HRS. When i first took my buggy out with this radio and the servos i could not control it because the steering was just to fast, just a little turn of the wheel and the buggy would dart of in that direction. With the radio though i was able to adjust the steering exponential so that it was not as sensetive around nuetural, and that made all the difference, i also turned down the speed of the servo just a bit till i get the used to it.

 

[Lessen]

cool. Thanks a lot. I been thinking about that radio for a while for my project. But I jus don't understand the big difference between the two models they make. There's only like a $20 difference in price. but it seems like the more expensive one isn't really achieving anything better, besides it doesn't come with that new High speed/response receiver.

 

[Maskale]

I am not familar with both models, but the 3PK that i got is FM 75MHZ and came with the High Response System receiver. The reciever model is R203HF.

 

[Lessen]

Yep, that's the one I've been thinkin about

 

[Maskale]

Hope you get what your are looking for and it works out.
I am happy with mine and like i side the HRS and digital servos are really fast.