Jr Xs3

[RobH]

I've been thinking hard about the JR XS3 (75mhz FM synth radio). I'd really like to buy a radio once and not switch back later for something better.

I've heard nothing but good things about this radio. I read the review on rccaraction.com and I read your comments on similar posts about it. I can't find any reason not to make this my radio. The whole synth thing has me hooked and it appears to have a lot of nice features it shares with the XR3.

I want to put it in a 1/8 scale buggy. I don't think the 85oz metal gear steering servo will work well in a buggy for racing. My gut says I'm going to have to upgrade to 100oz or better.

Can anyone think of a good reason not to get the JR XS3 (aside from a steering servo)?

Also, the lowest price I can find on this radio is $239. Is that the rock-solid, bottom-line price or do you guys know of a place I can grab one for cheaper?

-rob

 

[nitro dave]

I got mine locally for $209. Where did you check for it? I'll see if I can dig up a site that has em cheaper. I can tell you Rob that this will be one purchase that you wont regret. Especially if you start to race when you get your buggy.

 

[RobH]

I have not even asked my LHS about it. Maybe he can get it cheaper. I'll check that out Dave.

I found the $240 price on ebay and several other hobby stored on the web:

http://www.hobby-warehouse.com/jrxr3syn3cha.html

http://zoomshobbies.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=7267

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3126264993&category=19168

 

[nitro dave]

I'll see what I can find. Most places have em for 239, but sometimes you can get em for a little less.

I found one here http://www.littleshopofhobbies.com/temaxx8.htm for $209.00. It is located down the page a bit. I personally have never used this vendor, but depending on shipping vs paying tax locally it might be worth it, if you can find it locally for that price.

 

[mjime714]

I got it for $199 plus tax at my lhs. Call Elite Hobby Shop I think they do shipping, but after the shipping and tax, I dont know how much it will be.

The only reason I would not buy this radio is because it does not come with digital servos. :yes: This radio is awesome. I cannot find anything except its a little difficult to get used to all the settings if you have never used a radio with all those settings. Some of them are harder to set than other radios. End points for example is adjusted by setting a number. The higher the number, the further the travel of the servo. On my friends Airtronics, I dont know which model, he just has to turn the wheel or pull the throttle and hit a button and the end point is set. A lot easier.

Mike

 

[TWIZTIDNINJA]

Hey rob that little shop of hobbies is about 15 min. away from me if you can't find it local to you and if he charges alot for shipping I could see how much I could ship it for then maybee I could get it and ship it to you

 

[nitro dave]

digital servos would take it out of the 200 price range, so for the price and what you get, it is hard to beat right now. It does take a little getting used to, but with the manuals help and a little time its all good

 

[mjime714]

I would love digital servos. This radio is almost or as fast as the Futaba 3pk when used with digital servos.

 

[WoodiE]

I've had the JR Xs3 now for about 2-3 weeks and have yet to use the darn thing. It sure is a pretty paper weight.



Man I gotta get this savage put back together

-WoodiE

 

[mjime714]

Damn WoodiE. How could you sit on new toys like that. The first thing I do when i get a new toy is bust it out and play. I get all excited to buy it, and then take it home to have it sit? Naw man. I couldn't do it. Too much temptation to play with it.