good radio?
 

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...rodID=SPM20200

lmk
phil

Very good radio.. i use the new dx3.0 which is identical.. glitch free running with no crystals.. highly reccomended:D

I cant say anything bad about it. I use the original DX3 and now run a Spektrum Module in my Airtronics radio. The Spektrum stuff is good. I have actually converted everything I own to Spektrum. No more AM or FM for me. I love the fact that I can turn my radio on anywhere without fear of screwing up someone else, and I can run without fear of interfearance from someone else's radio.

It only has a 2-model memory. For me, that wouldn't work (I'm going on 9 RC cars/trucks soon). That's something to take a look at, though.

That's probably the primary reason I'm looking at the Nomadio. My Spektrum DX3 only holds 3 models. :( I'll probably keep the Spektrum receivers though (they are small) since they can work with the Nomadio system.

Arent the new dx3.0's supposed to have 4 model memories? I wouldnt need more than that since i probably wont have more than 4 trucks.

Spektrum Rx works with Nomadio Tx!?!?!?!

Really? Is that for sure or just a speculation cuz they are both 2.4mhz radios?

how much better is spectrum over fm radios?
phil

I like it much better. Once you bind the rx to the tx there is no possibility of crossing signals with anyone. That is the biggest selling point for me. Plus I never have any glitching. To me this is the way it is supposed to be.

Also the built in failsafe works really well just in case you have a battery go dead or something.

I think they get a lot more range (not sure but i think i read in the RC action that they can go like five football Fields long not sure though) but defiantly farther distance no crystals, no changing channels, small, and my favorite short antenna which usually means you only need a small antenna usually not even tall enough to come out of the body on a monster truck. My friend has a micro spektrum receiver and the antenna wire is 2 1/2 inches long. I am also converting to spektrum. The sown side is model memory but if your like me and only have like 5 cars and the other two are on different radios it all good.

If model memory is the hinge pin for you, just buy a higher end radio with more model memory and then get a Spektrum module for it. Not as cheap, but it get you you high end radio features and the spektrum benefits. Thats what I am doing. I have a M11 w/ Spektrum Module.

That's what the Nomadio radios are for :027:.

true

So you can have the Nomadio radio and get the spektrum set up to hook to the radio and you are all good with adding more than 24 models?

Yes, it does. Just go to the Nomadio.net support forums and do a search on Spektrum and you'll get a few hits. From what I've read, you have to be using the beta version of their PC app, unless that is changed. Also, there is potentially more latency and less power.

The frame rate for Nomadio 75MHz, for Spektrum it's 50MHz. Convert that to time, that's a difference of about 700us.

The power difference is 10mW for the Spektrum and 100mW for the Nomadio, depending on the RF laws for your country. Good for range, bad for battery runtime (but it won't be that much different since we are talking mW here).

These figures are from briefly browsing the forum posts, so there may be a little more to it than that. So basically when a Spektrum module is used with a Nomadio receiver, you lose some advantages, but the performance is the same as if you were using a full Spektrum system. So, if you are happy with the Spektrum system performance, you won't lose anything.

Wow, that is sweet! Kinda make it a little less painfull if I ever want to make the switch from Spektrum to Nomadio. Not having to replace all of the recievers right out of the box is a big deal in my book.

Has anyone tried the Spektum Rx with a Nomadio? Id be curious to get some first hand feedback on how well it actually works.

I haven't tried it yet, but the Nomadio is my next radio purchase. The multiple model memory and "tank mode" (very very cool!) are the two reasons why I want it. Personally, it's physically ugly, but whatever. It'll match its owner. :)

The Spektrum receivers are smaller, especially the micro one. Makes many others seem gargantuan by comparison. I aready have three receivers and it would by a PITA to replace them now, especially since I made customized locations for them.

Frankly, it was quite smart of Nomadio to offer support for its rival. Offers an upgrade path and lets the user migrate slowly.

Hey Brian, just a general question. Which rx do you use, and do you have a link just so I can check one or two out? Thanks

I use the the regular Spektrum receiver and transmitter set, with a couple extra receivers for my other vehicles.

This is the regular receiver bundled with the package.

This is the newer micro receiver, very small and light!

It looks like you don't need to select a channel? It must program to your radio? If that's the case, if you get a new radio, can you reprogram it?

Yeah, when you get a new receiver, you have to bind it to your radio. Tehnically, you are really binding the radio to the receiver. This is a simple process which involves pushing a couple of buttons while you turn the unit on. This procedure also sets the failsafe throttle and steering positions. You just have to move the throttle/steering where you want them to be during failsafe while you bind it. Gets a little tough to do cause you need more than two hands though...

And no, no crystals. That's the best part!

I use the JR XS3, not too bad, it does the job. But I could use a little more sensitivity. Eventually, someday, I'll get the nomadio I think and the spectrum set up. But that's way down the road! LOL Thanks Brian for the clarification! And yes, crystals suck axx!

No problem!

ordered my new radio today.. went with the spectrum dx2.. looking forward to getting it..
phil

Good job! Got a link to what it looks like? I don't think I've seen one.

oops I meant dx2 and there is a link on the first page..
phil

If the Nomadio transmits with 100mW and the Spectrum with 10mW the transmission power difference is significant. We do wireless systems here at work constantly. We've noticed significant performance differences between the systems operating at 35mW and 50mW. The 50mW systems routinely outperform the lower wattage models. These systems operate in the 500 - 900Mhz and in the 2.4GHz bands.

The power thing can be misleading. For one thing, a wireless network has to travel through walls, etc and has to compete with noise generated from multi-GHz pc's. A R/C radio is line of sight since most of us can't see through walls and other obstacles. :p Plus, it's a lot less noisy (RF) outside - or at least the concentration is not as high.

Don't forget, the Nomadio is rated for 100mW depending on what country you are in. I'm not sure about US FCC laws, but that output might be cut back to meet the legal limit.

I've had my Spektrum about as far as I could see comfortably. Once you get so far out, you lose perspective anyway.

I'm not trying to justify the Spektrum vs the Nomadio (especially since I want to get one), I just want to make sure people don't get the wrong idea and think the Spektrum is not a good radio, because it is. I would keep it if it had more model memories and a few more bells and whistles (like exponential steering, tank mode, etc).

I undertand & agree.

The wireless I do is not computer related (not in my division anyway). I do wireless audio & video transmission both indoors & out. Outdoors you typically have less interference & in return much greater range.

Steel, Brick, Glass, water, and human bodies are great absorbers of RF. Then you have to worry about RF interference which is another lengthy topic.

I know the Spectrum to be a quality radio. Both are nice but offer a different feel and feature set.

got the radio today.. will have it in the truck on sat. ready to run abit..
phil

hey phil ! good to hear that you got a new radio plus its a spektrum! I just purchased a 3PK Futaba for a $160. Pretty cheap. Hopefully that will fix my problem of the that braking incident. I bet you wont have anymore radio interferance.

yeah thats what I'm hoping for.. lmk what you come up with aswell.
phil