Radio Recommendations

[Joe M]

Well, you guys have helped me on other fronts, now I need some here.

Which brand of radio should I be looking at for a NTC3 kit that I am currently piecing together (the parts list anyway)

Trying to learn the manufacturers and which ones are good.

Also, I see the kit recommends the use od "standard" servos. Can anyone tell me the difference between standard, and non standard?

Thanks in advance!

-Joe

 

[vbgagnon]

As with everything else in this hobby the sky is the limit. If you going to do this the right way I would go with something like the JR XR3i, airtronics MX-3, or the futaba equal (not sure what it is) These all run right around $150. This may seem like alot, but they run on FM frequency and are less prone to glitching.

I'm assuming that they mean standard servo's compared to digital. Digital are more expensive and unelss your a hardcore racer I don't think you really need them.

 

[Joe M]

As with everything else in this hobby the sky is the limit. If you going to do this the right way I would go with something like the JR XR3i, airtronics MX-3, or the futaba equal (not sure what it is) These all run right around $150. This may seem like alot, but they run on FM frequency and are less prone to glitching.

I'm assuming that they mean standard servo's compared to digital. Digital are more expensive and unelss your a hardcore racer I don't think you really need them.

Well, figuring in my total initial budget, I'd say that the FM units are a little out of my price range (for now)

I'm trying to get my feet wet and learn as much as I can now.

Say my budget is in the $50-75 range for a radio, any recommendations there?

 

[vbgagnon]

Send a PM to MR Tmaxx, or check out the for sale thread, he has a good JR FM radio that he is selling and it would fit in your price range. I bought one from him and it was in excellent condition.

Here is the link to his therad https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32096

He's asking $55 shipped. You really can't beat that!

 

[Joe M]

Send a PM to MR Tmaxx, or check out the for sale thread, he has a good JR FM radio that he is selling and it would fit in your price range. I bought one from him and it was in excellent condition.

Here is the link to his therad https://www.rcnitrotalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32096

He's asking $55 shipped. You really can't beat that!

Thanks for the heads up.

I'm assuming JR is a decent brand then, and would be worthwhile even if I didn't have access to this deal?

 

[vbgagnon]

JR is a decent brand, its not the best of the best but its up there. I've been running mine for just over a month and havn't had any problems with it yet.

Also with this radio you can run more then one car with it. It has a 3 model memory so if you would ever get another car or 2 you can run with the same transponder just need to buy more recievers.

 

[Joe M]

JR is a decent brand, its not the best of the best but its up there. I've been running mine for just over a month and havn't had any problems with it yet.

Also with this radio you can run more then one car with it. It has a 3 model memory so if you would ever get another car or 2 you can run with the same transponder just need to buy more recievers.

Damn.....already sold that one.....

So, do you have any recommendations for a new unit that would fall into my price range.... :bow:

 

[FastEddy]

Keep your eyes open for another JR to come along. They are good radios for the price.

For your servos, There are 2 things to look at once you find the price you want to pay. Speed and torque. Try to find servos that are fast and have a good amount of torque. www.towerhobbys.com has all the specs listed for the servos they have on their site and makes for a good place to do research. A good price point for your car and budget will be around 25-40.00 per servo. You may find some used ones but they are pretty much used up by the time they make it to the for sale forum. IMO you will be best served to go new.

 

[Joe M]

In the interest of time, how does this setup rate in terms of quality?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCHA7**&P=0

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

I always rocked the JR and loved it. Go crystaless!

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=JRP317275

or for $50 more you can get the Pro model!

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=JRP337275

This is an investment in the hobby. You can run mutiple models off of it as it has mutiple model memory and will save you settings for each vehicle. I would look for a used XS3 if budget is an issue.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

In the interest of time, how does this setup rate in terms of quality?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCHA7**&P=0

That is a good starter radio. Airtronics is well made stuff. I would suggest against crystals as yuou have to buy a bunch if yourun with others or race so you are not the on the same fequency. That radio will do fine though.

 

[psunitro]

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=JRP334275
This is the crystal version. I have this one and has all the features you will need for some time.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGAG3**&P=0
You can get this w/o a servo and buy one to fit your needs, this is a nice radio too
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGZW1**&P=0
I dont know too much about these, but Hitec is a good name.

 

[cvec7]

A nice, cheap radio is the Futaba 2PL, I have one and have had no issues w/ it at all. It's around $80-90...

(it has a LCD screen, and all the little gizmoz and adjustments..)