Futaba 3PV radio system education

[332_RC]

Could someone educate me on the Futaba 3PV radio system? Does it support a Futaba only receiver? Does it support more than one model? Does the one in the giveaway include a receiver? I have many Spektrum radios, & a few other brands. Thanks in advance.

 

[DavidB1126]

Does it support a Futaba only receiver?

Yes, most transmitters only support their brand receivers (minus the newer Radiomaster MT12 which does multi protocols)

Does it support more than one model?

Yes, 10 models

Does the one in the giveaway include a receiver?

@WoodiE can answer that
Most likely it will I'd imagine

 

[332_RC]

How does the Futaba compare to the Spektrum DX6C? I've read the DX6C is less than desirable, but decent & Futaba is really good.

 

[DavidB1126]

How does the Futaba compare to the Spektrum DX6C? I've read the DX6C is less than desirable, but decent & Futaba is really good.

never had/used any. Futaba (the 3PV) is a bit outdated imo. But its quality stuff so thats why its pretty pricey. On the Spektrum side, not sure. But I heard the same, Spektrum isn't that all desirable.

But its quality stuff so thats why its pretty pricey.

But, lets also compare it to FlySky, with the NB4. You get more for your money with Flysky (NB4) than you do with Futaba (3PV) Edit: that comparison would do better if we were talking about a 4PM or Futaba 4 series of controllers (4PLS, 4PK, 4PX, ect)
But hey, free radio if you win. In my mind, I wouldn't care what radio it was as long if it works for me.

 

[WickedFog]

The 3PV is Futaba's entry level radio. If I were to compare it to anything, it would probably be the Flysky GT5. Though the GT5 has more model memory (20), and is 6 channels. Both have ABS (automatic braking) which might be helpful for 2wd models, but the GT5 also has a gyro. Both the GT5 and 3PV have a 4ws function, with the 3PV having channel mixing capabilities.

Futaba is a great radio though. They were my goto radio back in the day. Nowadays, the Flysky stuff is just too good, and much cheaper for me to consider buying a Futaba. Maybe if I was racing. But the 3PV is just too pricey for me, and the receivers are a lot more expensive for it.

 

[paytonimusrex]

The 3PV is Futaba's entry level radio. If I were to compare it to anything, it would probably be the Flysky GT5. Though the GT5 has more model memory (20), and is 6 channels. Both have ABS (automatic braking) which might be helpful for 2wd models, but the GT5 also has a gyro. Both the GT5 and 3PV have a 4ws function, with the 3PV having channel mixing capabilities.

Futaba is a great radio though. They were my goto radio back in the day. Nowadays, the Flysky stuff is just too good, and much cheaper for me to consider buying a Futaba. Maybe if I was racing. But the 3PV is just too pricey for me, and the receivers are a lot more expensive for it.

i’m trying to piece together everything I need for my first build and venture back to the hobby and racing, would I be fine getting the 3PV or is there better options for similar price point?

 

[Greywolf74]

How does the Futaba compare to the Spektrum DX6C? I've read the DX6C is less than desirable, but decent & Futaba is really good.

Futaba and Sanwa are pretty much the top of the line brands and both brands have everything from entry level to "lets launch the next space shuttle" high end lines and radios in between. Personally I think they are better than Spektrums ground radios.

 

[332_RC]

I appreciate all the input. I have several Arrma rigs with SR315 receivers & would like to have one radio. My K6 4990 I'm running a Max6 G2 & the 50kg servo on 8.4v. I've read, correct me if I'm wrong, they don't hold up to 8.4v long.

 

[332_RC]

I read up on the Futaba 3PV radio. It only will bind to Futaba receivers. If the link up above, if I followed it right, a receiver is included. One thing I found about the 3PV is you can of course set end points but also re-center the servo horn where you want it. Others may do that, I'm not sure. My standard Spektrum won't do the re-center. I always set end points after a servo install. I couldn't find that a Spektrum DX6C would do that. It might, not sure.

After further research, it's called sub-trim, to re-center the servo. The Futaba 3PV & the Spektrum DX6C will both do that.

 

[RustyUs]

I hope Futaba hasn't cut back on their quality with the 3PV price almost going into mid level. My 3PM is eighteen years old, and I would buy another Futaba in a heartbeat. Just look at the features of any radio that you are thinking about buying. If they meet your wants/needs... put it on your wish list and compare.