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01-22-2008, 04:58 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in a house
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|  Which radio are you running? Which is most cost effective?
Well I tried to do everyone a favor and do all my research by searching but all these threads are making my head spin. This is easy, which radio are you running, what do you like about it/dislike about it. What are your post purchase recommendation? That's about it on this end. Your replies are greatly appreciated! Tune everything out and Keep Crawlin'! -Greg
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01-22-2008, 05:02 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bozeman
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I all depends on how deep your pockets are, alot of people lately are running the new spektrum dx-3r with good results, I personally picked up a discontinued JR R-1 and I really like it, you just have to read the manual 3 times
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01-22-2008, 05:05 PM
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| Official Cook of the ECC   Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawthorne, Florida
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I'll give the same answer I have the other 3 times I have answered the same question...... Futaba 3PDF |
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01-22-2008, 05:11 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in a house
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Well the IRS is about to make my pockets a little bit deeper which is why I am looking at radios but I am not the kind of guy that will spend an extra $100 just because something is the latest and greatest hottness (just look at my closet  ). But I think that the 2.4 ghz technology is the angle I want to go unless someone wants to convince me otherwise. Oh, currently I am not running rear steer or dig but having the option of that 3rd channel would be nice. |
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01-22-2008, 05:48 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ON THE "EDGE"
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get the dx3r. ultimate hobbies, 269 for the system. 320 everywhere else.
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01-22-2008, 06:02 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Green Bay
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dx3r is by far the coolest radio out. its alittle more money but the features are awesome.
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01-22-2008, 06:04 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cannon Falls
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| maddjack I've got the spectrum 3 channel and two vehicle capabilities, and i love it.  |
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01-22-2008, 06:04 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hopkinsville
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Nomadio React. 4 channel pistol grip. Unbelievable programming possibilities. Yea, it's a bit weird lookin' and it's a few extra coin, but it's worth it in my book. |
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01-22-2008, 06:04 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Joliet
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DX3/R... Always easy to figure out and have good support.
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01-22-2008, 06:18 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FLAGSTAFF
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01-23-2008, 08:23 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denverish
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I'm running a JR XS3 I picked up used off ebay for $65 with an RS310 reciever. Never glitches, has three channels, does everything I could possibly want (except have a fourth channel for rear steer and dig at the same time). I'm really happy with it.
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01-23-2008, 11:47 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in a house
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thanks for the info everyone. That is a nice price from ultimate hobbies i must say. As for buying stuff on ebay, I have been screwed more times than not so I am a little tentative about that route. But those prices look nice!
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01-24-2008, 08:19 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denverish
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Bummer. I've never had a problem. I should probably go knock on something wooden....
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01-24-2008, 08:22 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FLAGSTAFF
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01-24-2008, 12:28 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Louisville
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I have used to use an Airtronic MX-3. There is a write up on here explaining a cool 3rd channel mod. I switched to a 3PKs and really like it. Not cheap though.
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01-24-2008, 05:42 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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01-24-2008, 05:46 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: raleigh, nc
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I just got a Futaba 3PM and played with alot of the settings based on a post here for setting up the 3rd channel for rear steer. I haven't run the truck yet but it should work out pretty well. The buttons/switches are in very easy to use locations. I got the radio from Tower $110... here is the post: Setting up Futaba 3PM for 4ws Last edited by rcktpwrd; 01-24-2008 at 05:48 PM. |
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01-25-2008, 12:43 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: lacey
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DX3R, by far the best radio in my book... Easy as pie to program, I only had to look in the manual once, just to see what all it could do! I do agree that it is a little spendy, considering for $30 bucks more you can get spectrums dx7, which is a stick radio, but with 7 channels and virtually unlimited programming. if your a stick man, get the 7. Pistol guy? get the 3R. |
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01-25-2008, 06:11 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp.
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I use a JR XS3 with a 310 receiver. Works awesome |
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02-08-2008, 01:51 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in a house
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I just found a Futaba 3pm-fs for $75. I think I am going to jump on it.
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