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MtnMan210 · 08-18-2009, 10:19 PM

It's about time to upgrade from my tq3 to a better 4 chanel radio and reciever. This will be for my AX10. So I'm looking for something to that has a forward/revrese, left and right for the front wheels, left and right for the rear wheels, and 3 position to operate a dig unit.

will something like this work for what I need
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXMYL6**&P=7

or can someone point me in a better direction. I need to keep my budget around $100

Charlie · 08-19-2009, 12:05 AM

The information listed says it only has ATV/EPA settings for Ch 1 and 2.... This could make setting up rear steer or dig difficult.

EPA (end point adjustment) ATV (adjustable travel volume) are the same thing, they let you "turn down" how far the servo goes.

This is very important for steering, dig and rear steer, otherwise you need some sort of spring doohicky, or servo saver thing, that will basically flex, or bend, or "give" when you try to move the Servo past where the steering/dig move. It's very rare to find a dig/steering setup that uses the "full range" of the servo. This is the basic need for a more expensive radio.

For the long haul, you'll be much more pleased saving up some more money.

The Spektrum DX6I sells at the shop I work at for $169 and will have all the "settings" that you need. I'd recommend that if you're looking for a good budget Stick Radio with more then 3 channels.

ALso, techincally speaking, the FCC says you're not allowed to use Airplane Radios for driving cars/trucks/boats. Cause if a dude is flying his plane around where you crawl, you can send his plane into someone's head and kill them....

So for the sake of safety and good manners.... don't use an aircraft radio in your truck.

You'll get a few guys on this forum that will recommend the Futaba 4PK, and yes, it's an awesome radio, but way more then $100. :(

kasper · 08-19-2009, 07:49 AM

If you got the cash get the futraba 4pk she is pricy but its the last radio you will ever have to buy

nodnarb81 · 08-19-2009, 10:50 AM

Have not had it for long but I like my DX6i alot. $199 with receiver from Horizon Hobbies and they will modify the throttle stick to return to center for you for free.

Failedabortion · 08-19-2009, 11:00 AM

nomadio react

2500hdon37s · 08-19-2009, 11:19 AM

try to get a used specktrum, wish i would have bought that dx5i (i think) for $45! brand new!

TLTRyan · 08-19-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Failedabortion

nomadio react

X2

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...re-Transceiver

moes670 · 08-19-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Failedabortion

nomadio react

X3 Be warned you will need to replace the battery as the stock one is pretty weak or prepare to charge it before use everytime. I just bought 2500 NIMH AA cells with solder tabs and built my own.

This radio will do what you want and a bunch more for a decent price.

Both myself and the kid run this radio and are very happy with it. Will bind with DSM1 spektrum recievers also

if you have another rig that only needs 3 channels.

shadowrejects · 08-19-2009, 05:11 PM

well, the most channels i got on one of my remotes is for a heli lOL! my blade Cx2 came with a LP5DSM radio, spektrum, its nice holds up to 5 channels, it looks like the futaba one for highlifts LO!L

chip cross · 08-19-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Failedabortion

nomadio react

..... is a P.O.S., save your money and get the Futaba 4PK.

samaruki · 08-19-2009, 09:08 PM

Futaba 4PK

whanzich · 08-20-2009, 09:28 AM

If you want a 4 channel that's good but but lacks any company customer service and it fairly cheap go with the React. If you want the best and can afford it go with the 4PK. IMO

robertrocha6 · 08-20-2009, 12:52 PM

4PK is my vote. It has more adjustability then any radio.

jamesdicken · 08-20-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moes670

X3 Be warned you will need to replace the battery as the stock one is pretty weak or prepare to charge it before use everytime. I just bought 2500 NIMH AA cells with solder tabs and built my own.

This radio will do what you want and a bunch more for a decent price.

Both myself and the kid run this radio and are very happy with it. Will bind with DSM1 spektrum recievers also

if you have another rig that only needs 3 channels.

x4,

rock addict · 08-20-2009, 05:41 PM

airtronics m11, I will be flamed for this but its dsss system is far superior to spektrum or fasst.the connection between you and vehicle is unmatched.

shadowrejects · 11-10-2009, 03:48 PM

spektrum LP5DMS is awesome

08-18-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
MtnMan210 Rock Stacker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Here and There Posts: 54	What 4 Channel Radio to get It's about time to upgrade from my tq3 to a better 4 chanel radio and reciever. This will be for my AX10. So I'm looking for something to that has a forward/revrese, left and right for the front wheels, left and right for the rear wheels, and 3 position to operate a dig unit. will something like this work for what I need http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXMYL6**&P=7 or can someone point me in a better direction. I need to keep my budget around $100

08-19-2009, 12:05 AM	#2
Charlie Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hobbywing Posts: 552	The information listed says it only has ATV/EPA settings for Ch 1 and 2.... This could make setting up rear steer or dig difficult. EPA (end point adjustment) ATV (adjustable travel volume) are the same thing, they let you "turn down" how far the servo goes. This is very important for steering, dig and rear steer, otherwise you need some sort of spring doohicky, or servo saver thing, that will basically flex, or bend, or "give" when you try to move the Servo past where the steering/dig move. It's very rare to find a dig/steering setup that uses the "full range" of the servo. This is the basic need for a more expensive radio. For the long haul, you'll be much more pleased saving up some more money. The Spektrum DX6I sells at the shop I work at for $169 and will have all the "settings" that you need. I'd recommend that if you're looking for a good budget Stick Radio with more then 3 channels. ALso, techincally speaking, the FCC says you're not allowed to use Airplane Radios for driving cars/trucks/boats. Cause if a dude is flying his plane around where you crawl, you can send his plane into someone's head and kill them.... So for the sake of safety and good manners.... don't use an aircraft radio in your truck. You'll get a few guys on this forum that will recommend the Futaba 4PK, and yes, it's an awesome radio, but way more then $100. :(

08-19-2009, 07:49 AM	#3
kasper I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: appleton Posts: 2,067	If you got the cash get the futraba 4pk she is pricy but its the last radio you will ever have to buy

08-19-2009, 10:50 AM	#4
nodnarb81 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rainbow City, AL Posts: 184	Have not had it for long but I like my DX6i alot. $199 with receiver from Horizon Hobbies and they will modify the throttle stick to return to center for you for free.

08-19-2009, 11:00 AM	#5
Failedabortion Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 848	nomadio react

08-19-2009, 11:19 AM	#6
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	try to get a used specktrum, wish i would have bought that dx5i (i think) for $45! brand new!

08-19-2009, 05:11 PM	#9
shadowrejects Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 721	well, the most channels i got on one of my remotes is for a heli lOL! my blade Cx2 came with a LP5DSM radio, spektrum, its nice holds up to 5 channels, it looks like the futaba one for highlifts LO!L

08-19-2009, 09:08 PM	#11
samaruki Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Beach Posts: 296	Futaba 4PK

08-20-2009, 09:28 AM	#12
whanzich Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 17	If you want a 4 channel that's good but but lacks any company customer service and it fairly cheap go with the React. If you want the best and can afford it go with the 4PK. IMO

08-20-2009, 12:52 PM	#13
robertrocha6 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 46	4PK is my vote. It has more adjustability then any radio.

08-20-2009, 05:41 PM	#15
rock addict Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: other side of the track,the bad side Posts: 241	airtronics m11, I will be flamed for this but its dsss system is far superior to spektrum or fasst.the connection between you and vehicle is unmatched.

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11-10-2009, 03:48 PM	#16
shadowrejects Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 721	spektrum LP5DMS is awesome

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