good radio?

[jhautz]

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.

[BrianG]

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.

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by BrianG

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

[BrianG]

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!

[neweuser]

Originally Posted by BrianG

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?

[BrianG]

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!

[neweuser]

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!

[BrianG]

No problem!

[phildogg]

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

[neweuser]

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

[phildogg]

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

[Procharged5.0]

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.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by Procharged5.0

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).

[Procharged5.0]

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.

[phildogg]

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