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what are the pro's and contras of bying a 2.4 Ghz transmitter/receiver system? because i think my old transmitter or receiver is a bit to weak for my new esc or engine, is that possible?
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Cupooterluvr
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There are no cons to using a 2.4 system, other than the potentially high price. Range is amazing, you get no interference, no crystals, usually computer radios... The list goes on.
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thanks man. and do you know any good brands?
neobart
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As much as I like my Nomadio, there seems to be allot of confusion as to weather they will be supporting them in the future, and I cannot recommend one right now.
Spektrum DX3R, Futaba 3PK FASST are good choices. I don't now how the Futaba feels to hold, but the Spektrum is crazy light and only uses 4 batteries.
Spektrum DX3R, Futaba 3PK FASST are good choices. I don't now how the Futaba feels to hold, but the Spektrum is crazy light and only uses 4 batteries.
Cupooterluvr
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I like my Airtronics MX-3FHSS. It's light, has alot of features, and has the lowest price of all the 2.4 systems. 18 model memory too.
CharliesTheMan
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Yeap you can buy the Futaba 3PM FASST brand new for only around $170, whereas the 3PK will run closer to $350-$400. I think the Futaba 3PM is one of the best systems out there for the money. I have a 3PK and 3PM, and I use the 3PM more when out messing around because I'm not so scared of damaging it lol. The airtronics that cupooterluvr mentioned is a great system as well, and it similar to the 3PM. They each have some features that are better than the other one, so you would need to see which one fits your needs the best.
I talked to a guy that I'm going to be going to crawling comps with a few days ago He has the Spektrum DX3R, and he's getting 25 hours out of a set of regular AA batteries, and it only uses 4 of them, where the rest of them use 8. I use rechargeable battery packs though and I just plug the transmitter into the charger before I'm going to use it.
I talked to a guy that I'm going to be going to crawling comps with a few days ago He has the Spektrum DX3R, and he's getting 25 hours out of a set of regular AA batteries, and it only uses 4 of them, where the rest of them use 8. I use rechargeable battery packs though and I just plug the transmitter into the charger before I'm going to use it.
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Brushlessboy
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The DX3R is very light a oh so easy to use. Since its your first 2.4 you'll probably go, "holy crap" at the apparrent technical stuff its got. But once you see what everything does it takes about 4 seconds to change anything, while you're racing, with a simple roll of your thumb.
Not to mention that binding transmitter to receiver also takes about 6 seconds.
The 3PK is great too, but is the size of a compact car with a handle.
Not to mention that binding transmitter to receiver also takes about 6 seconds.
The 3PK is great too, but is the size of a compact car with a handle.
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I don't know what your budget is, but I have the Airtronics M11. It's big, it's heavy, it's expensive, but the guy at the hobby shop told me I could probably get HBO on the screen.
The features are endless, the read-outs on the screen are amazing, both numerical and visual graphs. When I got it, I wanted the best I could find, and one I wouldn't be looking to replace. I actually chose it over the Nomadio.
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I LOVE my 3PK. It's the only type of Tx I've had aside from RTR AM systems but I'm really glad I spent the money on it. The only downside is that it is relatively heavy and I find that my wrist begins to get achy after extended use (like a long session of VRC practice). That might have someting to do with the fact that I'm always sitting down and my position is much differnt than if I would be standing. I can't remember my wrist ever getting achy after a hour of bashing outside.
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One thing that I like about the 3PK is the user interface. When I first got mine I had only been into RC for a few months, and the settings and options scared me. I didn't know what a lot of stuff meant. Well, I read the first few pages of teh instruction book and learned something VERY useful. Here is it:
The Futaba 3PK has three different operator modes. You can choose from beginner mode, a more advanced mode, and the completely advanced mode. Each mode progressively offers more options and settings. So when I was a beginner and I chose the first mode, I only had to deal with the basic options and settings that I WANTED to deal with, and nothing else. I didn't have to wade through a bunch of muck that I wasn't going to use, all of which could have been confusing. As I learned more about the radio and what the settings meant, I was able to choose modes that allowed more and more settings and now I run in the third, fully advanced mode, although I don't even use but about 1/4 of the options.
Another things with the 3PK, the instructions are great. Like I said, I was a bit intimidated at first with all of the options and buttons. The manual is GREAT, I can't say enough good things about it. When you get the manual, you just start on the first page. It takes you through the options and what steps to do. It tells you EXACTLY which buttons to push and explains what every option does. The first thing it does is allow you to choose that option that I mentioned in the paragraph above. Once you've chosen that, it walks you through the steps to change each setting while telling you exactly what buttons to push.
I went from being intimidated to learning how to change anything that I needed to change in about 30 minutes.
The Futaba 3PK has three different operator modes. You can choose from beginner mode, a more advanced mode, and the completely advanced mode. Each mode progressively offers more options and settings. So when I was a beginner and I chose the first mode, I only had to deal with the basic options and settings that I WANTED to deal with, and nothing else. I didn't have to wade through a bunch of muck that I wasn't going to use, all of which could have been confusing. As I learned more about the radio and what the settings meant, I was able to choose modes that allowed more and more settings and now I run in the third, fully advanced mode, although I don't even use but about 1/4 of the options.
Another things with the 3PK, the instructions are great. Like I said, I was a bit intimidated at first with all of the options and buttons. The manual is GREAT, I can't say enough good things about it. When you get the manual, you just start on the first page. It takes you through the options and what steps to do. It tells you EXACTLY which buttons to push and explains what every option does. The first thing it does is allow you to choose that option that I mentioned in the paragraph above. Once you've chosen that, it walks you through the steps to change each setting while telling you exactly what buttons to push.
I went from being intimidated to learning how to change anything that I needed to change in about 30 minutes.
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I did a bunch of research and just got a dx3r, well fedex says it just got dpopped off
!!!! It seems like a good product with solid support. I'll give a more detailed review in a couple days.
!!!! It seems like a good product with solid support. I'll give a more detailed review in a couple days.
wow..so whats best for my needs? i have a revo 3.3 and have FOC only be using steer/forward/breaking..is there a big diffrence between the 3.0/2.0? or same..just 3 ch thats all..
but that DX3R looks sexy...is that a good buy?
thanks
Cupooterluvr
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The only difference is that the 3.0 has 4 model memory (2.0 has 2) and the 3rd channel. My neighbor has a DX3r and it is indeed a sexy radio lol. It's hella light too. He let me use it once. It's really easy to adjust.
yeah your right its mostly for someone thats race on tracks..good thing they didnt have them in stock today at my LSH or i would of got it...just going to go with the 2.0 spektrum then..thats a good radio with good range right..
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