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legion1capone · 05-04-2009, 08:01 PM

What would you say the best 2.4ghz 3 channel radio is for under $200?

team3six · 05-04-2009, 08:05 PM

Well I would say the the Spektrum DX3.0 myself. But i personally have been looking at the RC4WD radio receiever combo and I have so far heard alot of good things from people with it. Might be a possibility since it is set up for crawler use.
http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/product_...roducts_id=615

BigB_117 · 05-04-2009, 08:09 PM

You might be able to find a used Spectrum DX3 for under $200.

I would avoid the DX3.0 unless you don't need the 3 position 3rd channel.

Otherwise save a little more and pickup a DX3R. You can get them in the $260-$280 range if you shop around. I love mine. It's light, easy to program, 30 model memory, and it runs forever on just 4 AA batteries.

PEDEcrawlerguy · 05-04-2009, 08:39 PM

DX6i... bought mine for $179 i think. 6 channel, fully programmable, 10( i think) model memory

legion1capone · 05-04-2009, 09:37 PM

Any benifit from getting a Spektrum DX3.0 over a Futaba 3PM? They seem to be about the same.

Spektrum:
http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/D...rodID=SPM20310

Futaba:
http://2.4gigahertz.com/systems/futk2020.html

So the DX6i will work with the crawler no problem? Can it adjust the throttle curve and things like that?

legion1capone · 05-04-2009, 10:27 PM

Or the RC4WD big offroader 2.4ghz radio?

http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/product_...roducts_id=616

chrisjlittle · 05-05-2009, 12:36 AM

I think the 3PM is a better radio than the dx3.0. You can have a 3pos 3rd channel switch (a bit awkward, but better than the DX3.0) really good 4 wheel steer mixing etc. Besides that, the 3PM is a bit cheaper than the DX3.0. Really the 3PM is highly underrated, it's a really nice radio.

CRAZYACE63 · 05-05-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisjlittle

I think the 3PM is a better radio than the dx3.0. You can have a 3pos 3rd channel switch (a bit awkward, but better than the DX3.0) really good 4 wheel steer mixing etc. Besides that, the 3PM is a bit cheaper than the DX3.0. Really the 3PM is highly underrated, it's a really nice radio.

X2 on these points. There are guys on the 1/5th scale forum that use this radio and it works great for them. I have the DX3R and haven't had a problem. A little out of the price range. Go for the 3PM you won't be dissapointed.

TattooKenny · 05-05-2009, 12:50 AM

Spend the $ and get a DX3R

stianl · 05-05-2009, 08:15 AM

I would prefer the Fasst from Futaba, in stead of spectrum. But i dont like the menu on the Pm, so I'd go for the 3PK. I love it, and it does work on boats as well, without any interference.

88_Pathy · 05-05-2009, 08:22 AM

I have a airtronics MX3-FHSS. Great radio so far. Haven't used the 3rd channel yet. No glitches and very smooth responce.

ubbb69 · 05-05-2009, 08:28 AM

3pk good sales on them now. Only better radio out is the 4pk.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXLXS5**&P=0

rocresq · 05-05-2009, 09:37 AM

dx3r ultimatehobbies has for $269

Arct1k · 05-05-2009, 10:14 AM

Thebarnfloor has the DX3r 259 just add to cart to get real price

dieselfuel · 05-05-2009, 10:16 AM

Dx3!!!

i got mine in ebay with 2 receivers for $150, its one of the best radios ever.

grimgard · 05-05-2009, 12:44 PM

RC4WD has the best deal.

Big Offraoder 2.4ghz TX & RX $80.00 3 channel 3rd channel is 2 position

Lots of positive feed back on this TX

http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/product_...roducts_id=616

GSRswapandslow · 05-08-2009, 10:21 PM

i run a 3pm...and although the menu kinda sucks...it's REALLY hard to beat for the price, and the glitch free FASST setup is amazing! It's years beyond what my am and fm radio's were!

GSRswapandslow · 05-08-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubbb69

3pk good sales on them now. Only better radio out is the 4pk.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXLXS5**&P=0

that's cheap because it's only FM not 2.4ghz

ubbb69 · 05-08-2009, 11:12 PM

Yeah i am not to worried now that everyone is on 2.4 i never have an issue with channels.

mkyhmltn · 05-09-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by team3six

Well I would say the the Spektrum DX3.0 myself. But i personally have been looking at the RC4WD radio receiever combo and I have so far heard alot of good things from people with it. Might be a possibility since it is set up for crawler use.
http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/product_...roducts_id=615

I just ordered one of these, will post up how I like it when it gets here.

05-04-2009, 08:01 PM	#1
legion1capone Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 453	Best 2.4ghz 3 channel radio What would you say the best 2.4ghz 3 channel radio is for under $200?

05-05-2009, 12:44 PM	#16
grimgard I joined the Band! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,024	Big Offroader RC4WD has the best deal. Big Offraoder 2.4ghz TX & RX $80.00 3 channel 3rd channel is 2 position Lots of positive feed back on this TX http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/product_...roducts_id=616

05-04-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
team3six www.team3sixrc.com Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scalerville Posts: 4,506	Well I would say the the Spektrum DX3.0 myself. But i personally have been looking at the RC4WD radio receiever combo and I have so far heard alot of good things from people with it. Might be a possibility since it is set up for crawler use. http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/product_...roducts_id=615

05-04-2009, 08:09 PM	#3
BigB_117 RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 1,525	You might be able to find a used Spectrum DX3 for under $200. I would avoid the DX3.0 unless you don't need the 3 position 3rd channel. Otherwise save a little more and pickup a DX3R. You can get them in the $260-$280 range if you shop around. I love mine. It's light, easy to program, 30 model memory, and it runs forever on just 4 AA batteries.

05-04-2009, 08:39 PM	#4
PEDEcrawlerguy Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: clearfield Posts: 678	DX6i... bought mine for $179 i think. 6 channel, fully programmable, 10( i think) model memory

05-04-2009, 09:37 PM	#5
legion1capone Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 453	Any benifit from getting a Spektrum DX3.0 over a Futaba 3PM? They seem to be about the same. Spektrum: http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/D...rodID=SPM20310 Futaba: http://2.4gigahertz.com/systems/futk2020.html So the DX6i will work with the crawler no problem? Can it adjust the throttle curve and things like that?

05-04-2009, 10:27 PM	#6
legion1capone Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 453	Or the RC4WD big offroader 2.4ghz radio? http://www.rc4wdstore.com/2/product_...roducts_id=616

05-05-2009, 12:36 AM	#7
chrisjlittle RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: BV Posts: 1,170	I think the 3PM is a better radio than the dx3.0. You can have a 3pos 3rd channel switch (a bit awkward, but better than the DX3.0) really good 4 wheel steer mixing etc. Besides that, the 3PM is a bit cheaper than the DX3.0. Really the 3PM is highly underrated, it's a really nice radio.

05-05-2009, 12:50 AM	#9
TattooKenny Who's your Daddy-0! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Augusta Posts: 5,009	Spend the $ and get a DX3R

05-05-2009, 08:15 AM	#10
stianl Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 96	I would prefer the Fasst from Futaba, in stead of spectrum. But i dont like the menu on the Pm, so I'd go for the 3PK. I love it, and it does work on boats as well, without any interference.

05-05-2009, 08:22 AM	#11
88_Pathy Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cen Cal Posts: 148	I have a airtronics MX3-FHSS. Great radio so far. Haven't used the 3rd channel yet. No glitches and very smooth responce.

05-05-2009, 08:28 AM	#12
ubbb69 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mid Mo. Posts: 544	3pk good sales on them now. Only better radio out is the 4pk. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXLXS5**&P=0

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05-05-2009, 09:37 AM	#13
rocresq Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Clemente, CA. Posts: 531	dx3r ultimatehobbies has for $269

05-05-2009, 10:14 AM	#14
Arct1k Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In the basement... Posts: 473	Thebarnfloor has the DX3r 259 just add to cart to get real price

05-05-2009, 10:16 AM	#15
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,032	Dx3!!! i got mine in ebay with 2 receivers for $150, its one of the best radios ever.

05-08-2009, 10:21 PM	#17
GSRswapandslow Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2006 Location: Taylorsville Posts: 348	i run a 3pm...and although the menu kinda sucks...it's REALLY hard to beat for the price, and the glitch free FASST setup is amazing! It's years beyond what my am and fm radio's were!

05-08-2009, 11:12 PM	#19
ubbb69 Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mid Mo. Posts: 544	Yeah i am not to worried now that everyone is on 2.4 i never have an issue with channels.

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