Spektrum radio and receiver gripe.

[biggman100]

Why does Spektrum make it hard to find out what receivers pair with their radios? I have an SLT2, and I can't find anywhere what non 2-N-1 receiver will pair with it. I want to use that radio with an HPI Blitz I'm building for a teenager to use, and, can't even figure out which 2-N-1 brushed or brushless ESC matches it, let alone what stand alone receiver matches it.

 

[DavidB1126]

It's a SLT radio so any spektrum SLT protocol receiver will (should) work. Like the SLR300 (SLT) and SR315 (SLT and DSMR, on newer models/firmware)

 

[biggman100]

It's a SLT radio so any spektrum SLT protocol receiver will (should) work. Like the SLR300 (SLT) and SR315 (SLT and DSMR, on newer models/firmware)

I emailed Horizon about it, so now it's just a matter of waiting a week for a reply. I don't want to buy a bunch of different receivers and find out they won't work with it.

 

[DavidB1126]

I emailed Horizon about it, so now it's just a matter of waiting a week for a reply. I don't want to buy a bunch of different receivers and find out they won't work with it.

Yea I agree. Horizon isn't that good these days on that aspect. Haven't really used their radios before but I hate when they have a part and it's literally the same part but 5 different P/Ns. Super confusing. Or they discontinue one part and make a new one but it's the same part just different P/N.

 

[9x19]

Some hints here:

https://jennysrc.com/search?type=product&q=slt2

 

[biggman100]

I actually got a quick answer back from Horizon. It's compatible with the SLR300, SR315, SR215, SRX200, and, oddly, the Tactic TR325, but, Spektrum receivers are expensive. I can get a radio and receiver from Jenny's for less than the price of a Spektrum receiver.

 

[KnowAir]

I actually got a quick answer back from Horizon. It's compatible with the SLR300, SR315, SR215, SRX200, and, oddly, the Tactic TR325, but, Spektrum receivers are expensive. I can get a radio and receiver from Jenny's for less than the price of a Spektrum receiver.

I refuse to buy any Spektrum just for that very reason, receivers are grossly overpriced. I know they make good radios and receivers but I’m just not paying what they charge. Sure I’ll use the RTR stuff till something fails, then I swap in a FlySky receiver and toss the radio in a bin.. bin’s getting pretty full. TRX too.

 

[biggman100]

I refuse to buy any Spektrum just for that very reason, receivers are grossly overpriced. I know they make good radios and receivers but I’m just not paying what they charge. Sure I’ll use the RTR stuff till something fails, then I swap in a FlySky receiver and toss the radio in a bin.. bin’s getting pretty full. TRX too.

The only thing I like about TRX, if you have the TQi radio, it works with multiple vehicles. I currently have one bound to a drag slash, using a TQi receiver, and an HPI Jumpshot SC, using a TQ receiver, but, both of those trucks are actually hers.

 

[xjtorc]

Just FYI for future sake, the e-mail Horizon sent you was just a regurgitation of info easily found on the product page and the manual for the transmitter on the Spektrum website:

https://www.spektrumrc.com/product/spektrum-slt3-3-channel-slt-transmitter-only/SPMRSLT320.html#

Except the e-mail should have mentioned to be careful when buying SR215s and 315s because the older generation that most hobby shops still have in inventory are not dual protocol.

 

[biggman100]

Just FYI for future sake, the e-mail Horizon sent you was just a regurgitation of info easily found on the product page and the manual for the transmitter on the Spektrum website:

https://www.spektrumrc.com/product/spektrum-slt3-3-channel-slt-transmitter-only/SPMRSLT320.html#

Except the e-mail should have mentioned to be careful when buying SR215s and 315s because the older generation that most hobby shops still have in inventory are not dual protocol.

That info is for the SLT3. I was trying to figure it out for the SLT2, and that info isn't anywhere on the product page for that radio.

 

[PonkyKong]

Once you go flysky you buy rx in 4 packs for 50 bucks.

 

[biggman100]

Once you go flysky you buy rx in 4 packs for 50 bucks.

For my trucks, I have a Radiolink RC4GS and a HotRC CT-8A. The Spektrum is for her sons truck.

 

[PonkyKong]

For my trucks, I have a Radiolink RC4GS and a HotRC CT-8A. The Spektrum is for her sons truck.

Grab a cheap 5 or 7 channel from amazon. Or even the Meus. Good little gift. Save the pain of 45 dollar rx. Spektrum was great once. Not worth the extra cost for receivers for me.

 

[biggman100]

Grab a cheap 5 or 7 channel from amazon. Or even the Meus. Good little gift. Save the pain of 45 dollar rx. Spektrum was great once. Not worth the extra cost for receivers for me.

Jenny's has the Traxxas TQ with receiver for $25+ tax and shipping, so I'm probably just gonna do that. As for the Meus, it's actually the exact same radio as the HotRC CT-8A.

 

[PonkyKong]

Jenny's has the Traxxas TQ with receiver for $25+ tax and shipping, so I'm probably just gonna do that.

Amazon sometimes has the Meus radio and receiver for about the same price. The 6 channel would cost about the same. In USD. I do like the TQlink app. Its cool.

 

[biggman100]

Amazon sometimes has the Meus radio and receiver for about the same price. The 6 channel would cost about the same. In USD. I do like the TQlink app. Its cool.

For him, it's better to keep it simple. He is autistic, and if it's too complicated, he gets frustrated with it, so, I try to keep his radios basic and simple.

 

[PonkyKong]

For him, it's better to keep it simple. He is autistic, and if it's too complicated, he gets frustrated with it, so, I try to keep his radios basic and simple.

Ahhh. Smart. Those TQis are way too expensive at the store. Found that autistic kids really enjoy RC.

 

[biggman100]

Ahhh. Smart. Those TQis are way too expensive at the store. Found that autistic kids really enjoy RC.

Traxxas stuff is way overpriced for what it is.

 

[PonkyKong]

Traxxas tax is too rich for my blood.