Which radio should I buy?

[bl-is-future]

i had the mx-3 too. Great radio just not 2.4 but since you dont care about that you are good to go. I only switched because i do a lot of meets and the frequency board was getting pretty full. for the 50 over budget the 3pm fasst is really great. I have a 3pk but the 3pm uses the same technology just not all the bells and whistles on the tx itself.

IMO
could get you by easily - mx-3
future proof and only 50 over budget - 3pm fasst
also dont forget the 3 easy pay from tower so it doesnt hurt your wallet all at once.