New RX/TX recommendations…

[ck_32]

Been out of the game for about 5 years now. Am building a little basher. I called my local hobby shop for a cheap but good rx for my Airtronics MT-4.

They told me that’s old tech and they have new style RX/TX and the RX they sell aren’t backwards comparable with the MT-4 architecture.

They told me they have a MT-4 equivalent combo (I forgot to ask what brand) RX/TX for $99 with telemetry with the new style. Which would be nice being airtronic RX is around $80 still.

So just so I can have some comparable. What are some good RX/TX set ups that are good with some features but won’t break the bank. Closer to $100 the better. But I’d also like telemetry if possible.

Also if anyone can explain the new technology and architecture and why newer stuff doesn’t work with the MT4 freq

 

[pug]

If you would like to keep the TX, you can most likely get a new RX. Read this article to get all of the specs and find what RXs are compatible with your TX.

 

[WickedFog]

For $40, you simply cannot beat a Flysky GT3B. The Rx's for them are dirt cheap as well, like 5 for $35. It has a 10 model memory, but can be modded with firmware that adds a lot more, and a lot more features to it.

If tou want a 6 channel, the GT5 would be my choice. I use one for my crawlers. It has 4 wheel steering capability also, and is a great radio for cheap. Rx's are a tad pricier for it though, but still not too bad.

And welcome to the forum, in case I missed your intro thread

 

[nino]

I like my GT5s. Used Radiolink before that, and although the programming/mix options were great, never really liked the ergonomics, or the ugly bulky design.

 

[Xraycer]

Another big vote for Flysky! I still use my first one from 10 years ago.

Basically, the new technology did away with crystals in the receiver and transmitter. You just have to bind a receiver to the transmitter. Once, bond you should be able to use this around other rc people without any signal interferences.

 

[WickedFog]

Another big vote for Flysky! I still use my first one from 10 years ago.

Basically, the new technology did away with crystals in the receiver and transmitter. You just have to bind a receiver to the transmitter. Once, bond you should be able to use this around other rc people without any signal interferences.

I watched an RC airplane demolition derby that had like 100 airplanes flying around running into each other. That would have been hard to do with the old technology I think.

 

[pug]

I just got a Radiolink RC6GS V2, no idea how it’ll be longterm, but I will find out!

 

[Xraycer]

I watched an RC airplane demolition derby that had like 100 airplanes flying around running into each other. That would have been hard to do with the old technology I think.

Airplane demolition derby? Well, that can't last very long! There's no such thing as a mid-air fender bender

 

[Chubaka]

Airplane demolition derby? Well, that can't last very long! There's no such thing as a mid-air fender bender

I seen a few dog fights. Where I am, it is usually 10 or 15 foam planes duking it out. I've seen it go over 5 minutes.

 

[ground_zero298]

My flyskys replaced my futabas. Gt5 w/rx for $80 is a hell of a deal. Then $21-23 a pop for extra rx’s. Never used the 3 so I can’t comment on that one.

 

[Xraycer]

I seen a few dog fights. Where I am, it is usually 10 or 15 foam planes duking it out. I've seen it go over 5 minutes.

Ariel dog fights and demolition derby are 2 very different things, no?

 

[WickedFog]

Airplane demolition derby? Well, that can't last very long! There's no such thing as a mid-air fender bender

Well...

 

[Xraycer]

Well...

Well....that was cool!

 

[WickedFog]

Well....that was cool!

There are other vids of that competition on that channel. I have watched a few of them. It looks like it would be a lot of fun for those of us that can't fly

 

[Xraycer]

There are other vids of that competition on that channel. I have watched a few of them. It looks like it would be a lot of fun for those of us that can't fly

True that!