what radio do you run
 

looking to get a new radio but it looks like traxas made a new one so things my be changing soon so if you had to get a new one what would you get and what do you like about the one you run now ?

4pks.

I am still running old school.
I will have to follow this one.

futaba 4pl only problem with there stuff is the receivers cost a lot

Ive got a FlySky GT2 for each of my vehicles. Couldnt beat the price of 18 bucks shipped each. They work flawlessly. They come with the smallest reciever i have ever seen. I would not hesitate to buy one again.

Spektrum DX3r..
Got em right when they came out.

Will be sellin' it with the RXs very very soon, plan to get a cheapo 2.4Ghz (doesn't have to be one with screen, for me), since I only have one car..

Spektrum DX6i- I hate pistol radios, I like lots of buttons & switches, so..

You're the only odd one out...
Not a surprise.:whistle:

Fsgtb3 !!!
and a box of 10 receivers for $40

I use a Flysky GT3-B. Great 3 channel 2.4GHz radio. Got it for $35 from Hobbypartz, though I think they went up to $40. I also bought a 3s 2200mah lipo so I didn't have to use AA's in it. It will display the voltage of the pack on the screen so I know when to charge it.
My only complaint is that there is a bit of lag at long distances, though that happens to my GT2 also.

Spektrum DX3R and DX3S

Old school here too. I use the Nomadio React.

Eurgle GT3, Traxxas TQ 2,4 Link and a Spektrum DX3C

I have a Futaba 3PL

Better than flysky and still stupid cheap
 

I run the hk-310 http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...d%5FRadio.html

I really think the gt3b looks cheap with the plastic chrome knobs and gawdy large screen.

People love their futabas (they have to, they paid more for them than my first car cost) and this radio has fhss just like futabas.

If you don't set epa's they have a 3 channel model with no computer functions for even cheaper, and a cheap non-computer 2 channel model. Receivers are under $10

I wish they were still in the RC business.

As it is my primary is a futaba 4PL. Can't be beat for the price.

I have the flysky as well, it just doesn't feel robust enough to hold up over the long run and is not near as user friendly as the 4pl.

:gasp: how does that work???

Previously a dx3 but it had shitty range, now dx3s. I have bought the hk-gt2 to sell with cars. Very simple but like Josh said - they work flawlessly.

Been running a Airtronics 3ch Receiver FHSS for 3 years now with no issues... got a Turnigy 1450mAh 3S 11.1v Transmitter Lipo for it which saves on batteries nicely...

Alien

How many models will that handle? Or, is it just a basic radio like say the old traxxas TQ? I know its 2.4g, Just asking if it's a single model or if it can handle multiple without re-binding

Im not sure how many models it will handle, maybe just one without rebinding? But for the price i just bought one for each vehicle, that way if someone wants to drive one of my rigs they can. Here is a link to them. Shipping is decently fast, and sometimes its free. http://www.hobbypartz.com/rccarradios.html

Futaba 4 PKS.

DX3S Love it...simple to program. My only gripe is the backlighting.

still using the DX3R but im looking to upgrade soon

Backlit dx3s. Love the telemetry and I already had bunch of spek receivers sooo. Also run a life 2s with diodes and poof no more aa's. Although the alkaline batteries did last forever in it it seemed to go dead at inopertune times.

Ko Propo Esprit 3 :na:

I run the Futaba 4pk, you couldnt pay me to use another radio! anyone who uses a 4pk or 4pks knows what im talking about and if you have or havent used one and you dont like it your lying to yourself because you dont want to drop the coin on one.

$500 for the initial system and $90 bucks for aditional receivers? That is totally insane. I have used one for about 20 minutes and yes it worked great! Just as good as my 18 dollar system :)

500 bucks is a bit much for me just to go straight. Now I would consider the Fat Tuba if I also owned boats, crawlers and tanks.

after break in less than a year a nomadio react of +250usd and a gt-2 from hk of 20usd ..... at this moment Im using a futaba 2pl 2.4ghz

Futaba 6EX, like Neil I also prefer sticks, and I also fly boats and planes so I love the versatility, I know Futaba also do 3 channel stick sets but both they and their receivers are more expensive, which put me off getting a separate ground radio. I love the solidity of its radio link and the feel of the set but don't like that it only has 6 model memories and the price of branded RXs although if your willing to use chinese RX they can be had much cheaper.

The HK radio has FHSS but equivalent to FASST it aint. It will hop once if switched on to a dirty channel and that is it, if a channel becomes dirty in use it will do nothing about it. Whereas FASST switches frequencies many times a second in case a channel becomes dirty, IMO the only 2.4ghz protocol that matches FASST for link solidity is Hitec/Multiplex who use a similar system but they blew it by only having a single aerial, its not so much a problem in a car, but in a boat or plane that can move in 4 dimensions you can never have a single aerial on axis all the time and worse there will always be attitudes that hide the aerial behind the metal motor or noisy ESC, Spectrum and Futaba use dual antenna diversity in air sets for a reason and Futaba even discontinued the RX603FF single aerial surface receiver for the RX603FS with dual antenna diversity, hopefully Hitec/multiplex will change too, as I would love an Aurora9 as it is not too expensive, uses stick gimbals from the Multiplex Royal evo which are the best I have ever felt at any price, 20charicter 30 model memory, and has a pre-programmed crow braking mix.

If I was just doing cars I would probably consider using lesser equipment or cheaper RXs as the worst that can happen is breaking someone's ankle, but a boat can become airborne and could potentially maim someone standing at the lakeside, and god forbid if a runaway plane made it onto a busy road, there could be many deaths, so for me £120 was not much to pay for peace of mind.

If I was buying again at the moment I would get a Futaba 8FG super, for FASST, dual antenna diversity, unlimited model memories via SD card, and ballraced gimbals.

There all good
 

Most of the radios out today are fairly desent for the most part, even the cheapo` specials. If cost is an issue for you, then why go with anything more than $50 for one. I have kept all of our original stock radios for the kids to use, but I picked up 4 Nomadio Sensor radios a while back for next to nothing, because everyone was trying to get rid of them. They all have the aluminum steering post installed, and a few custom steering wheels. I also found about 14receivers cheap along with tons of telemitry gear to go with them. Considering that they sold for nearly $500 new I feel good about what I got them for and having them in our collection. They still work great so why not. I also have a couple of DX3R's to boot, but have yet to really use them. A few guys used to love the Airtronics M11's and said that they were the best. Honestly who knows. As long as what you have works thats all that really matters. Everyone has their own comfort level and what works for some may not be so great for others. I like having the option to choose what I am in the mood for on a given day. Life is good.

I've used a bunch of different Spektrum modules in various radios and some of their radios as well. The only one I liked was the DX3s and its accompanying rx, the rest of their lineup does not perform as well IMO. The DX3s is light, but the grip doesn't fit my hand comfortably. My radio of choice is a Futaba 3pm-x FASST. Yea rx are not exactly cheap, but you can't beat the FASST signal, and I've bought used rx and have had zero issues with them as well.

Here's a new twist, looks interesting.

http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news...?storyid=11445

4PKS here, switched from DX3R some time ago and never looked back

thanks
 

thanks for all the good info I think I found the one for me http://www.rcplanet.com/Futaba_24GHz...p/futk1400.htm or https://www.ckrccrawlers.com/airtron...oa-p-3224.html I like the flysky gt3b and the new gt3c(not out yet) don't have one yet hobbypartz looks like shiping sucks over on facebook some not so happy customers anybody had good luck wiht them?