Spektrum DX3S or DX3R?

[ReV:-O]

By the sounds of it, the telemetry seems like a bit of a gimmick apart from the temp sensor, but hey, i can always just use my manuel temp gauge.

I've been doing some research, and one of the big issues is range. With my Spektrum DX3 (the first one) that I use at the moment, range drops after about 100 meters. Since I mainly bash, I drive WAYYY out till I can barely see it, and end up running after it since i've got out of range. Some commented on the DX3S's range to be not as much as the DX3R's for some reason. I think this might be my turning point to go with the DX3R

[whitrzac]

if anyone is up for a good laugh, take a DSM1 radio, turn the wheel to full lock, wait for the servo to go to full lock, then let go of the wheel...



if you need to stay spektrum get the 3r, but you could get the KO ex-5 with 2 tiny RXs for $180.

[ReV:-O]

Originally Posted by whitrzac

if anyone is up for a good laugh, take a DSM1 radio, turn the wheel to full lock, wait for the servo to go to full lock, then let go of the wheel...

I don't get it

[cornolio]

i have two friends who keep having range problems with the dx3s.they read the manual and it says only up to 200 ft

[Slowkrawl]

I know I know, your looking at spektrum radios...But....

I now run a futaba 3pmx on my 5b. For some reason the baja's just HATE spektrum radios. I have never tried it, but I have heard from several people that they get 1000ft at least with the futaba stuff. Plus the 3pmx is only $180. The radio does feel kind of cheap in your hand, but it is a fairly simple radio that just works really well.