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newtoy · 05-06-2010, 12:56 PM

I am looking to up grade my radio to 2.4 ghz.
I need it to be 3ch for dig or winch. I will only be running a crawler and possibly a scaler and a short course truck

would you go with a

Futaba 3PM-X
Airtronics MX-3 Sprt
Airtronics MX-3X 2.4Ghz
Spectrum DX3.0 DSM

or is there something else out there that I should consider.

indiana mudcat · 05-06-2010, 01:10 PM

You should add the KO PROPO EX-5UR to your list, same price as the 3PM-X and as a bonus it comes with a second rx (the rx's are tiny also). I've used the KO since they came out last fall and love it, used a 3PM-X for about 15 minutes last weekend and liked it also. Not sure which of the other radio's you listed have three pos. third channels, which you'll need for the winch and dig. There's also the DX3E for $99, but only works for one model.

doors4u · 05-06-2010, 04:43 PM

Interested to see peoples opinion as well. I am in the same position. I am leaning towards the 3pmx for the 4ws mixes as I have a super as well.

shadowrejects · 05-06-2010, 04:46 PM

id say screw those and get a traxxas 2.4 5 channel radio for only 75$

klabeaume · 05-06-2010, 04:47 PM

3pm mx

James003 · 05-06-2010, 05:46 PM

I had the dx3e and loved it. I now have the dx3r. I see alot have the 3pmx and it looks like a really good radio. If $200 was my max budget i'd go with the 3pmx for sure. The dx3e was great and I liked it except that it only has 1 model memory.

If you get access to the for sale section I also see good radios come up for sale quite often.

newtoy · 05-07-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by shadowrejects

id say screw those and get a traxxas 2.4 5 channel radio for only 75$

5 channel Traxxas how does that work?

JeremyH · 05-07-2010, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtoy

5 channel Traxxas how does that work?

It's only a 4 channel....and it's not $75:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWET6&P=7

Lately, I've been using the Nomadio React and am fairly impressed. They can be found for under $200:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248297
or
https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...c=ns&pn=NOM111
But, that is without the Transceiver. These radios will bind with older Spektrum Rxs, but for use of the 4th channel, you'll need the Nomadio Transceiver.

DIZZE004 · 05-07-2010, 08:48 AM

The 4 channel traxxas has a 5 channel receiver and I believe I read a post where someone on here is going to make the 5th channel usable. I don't have one, but I am leaning towards this so I can run dig, winch and lights remotely.

newtoy · 05-07-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyH

It's only a 4 channel....and it's not $75:
Lately, I've been using the Nomadio React and am fairly impressed. They can be found for under $200:
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248297
or
https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...c=ns&pn=NOM111
But, that is without the Transceiver. These radios will bind with older Spektrum Rxs, but for use of the 4th channel, you'll need the Nomadio Transceiver.

I had not considered a 4 channel but for that price I will have to read up on it. I am not sure when I would ever need a 4th channel but it might be cool to have.

STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER · 05-07-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyH

It's only a 4 channel....and it's not $75:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXWET6&P=7

it is if you have an old TQ radio to trade in....

the futaba 3PM is also a nice radio, i had it in the FM version, my only gripe with it was that the screen was kind of hard to read and understand....

JeremyH · 05-07-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtoy

I had not considered a 4 channel but for that price I will have to read up on it. I am not sure when I would ever need a 4th channel but it might be cool to have.

I dont use them all for most of my RC's...but I do use the 4th channel on my Super. IMO, the best thing about the Nomadio React is that it is completely programmable....from your computer!

oldhippie · 05-07-2010, 07:56 PM

imho the 3pm x is the best bang for the buck crawler radio out there right now! The KO is a close second more for dealer support than anything. If ya need more the dx6i or 6ex will do about anything or if ya are cheap the dx6 park flyer.

Fordx4Ranger · 05-08-2010, 12:45 AM

cant go wrong with the 3pmx. i am running it for my bully comp rig and my honcho scaler. the only downfall to it is that recievers cost 80-90 bucks and are not as small as the spectrum ones

newtoy · 05-08-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordx4Ranger

cant go wrong with the 3pmx. i am running it for my bully comp rig and my honcho scaler. the only downfall to it is that recievers cost 80-90 bucks and are not as small as the spectrum ones

wow that is and expencive receiver.

05-06-2010, 12:56 PM	#1
newtoy Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ST. George Posts: 117	best 2.4 ghz under 200.00 ?? I am looking to up grade my radio to 2.4 ghz. I need it to be 3ch for dig or winch. I will only be running a crawler and possibly a scaler and a short course truck would you go with a Futaba 3PM-X Airtronics MX-3 Sprt Airtronics MX-3X 2.4Ghz Spectrum DX3.0 DSM or is there something else out there that I should consider.

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05-06-2010, 01:10 PM	#2
indiana mudcat RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: reelsville Posts: 1,871	You should add the KO PROPO EX-5UR to your list, same price as the 3PM-X and as a bonus it comes with a second rx (the rx's are tiny also). I've used the KO since they came out last fall and love it, used a 3PM-X for about 15 minutes last weekend and liked it also. Not sure which of the other radio's you listed have three pos. third channels, which you'll need for the winch and dig. There's also the DX3E for $99, but only works for one model.

05-06-2010, 04:43 PM	#3
doors4u Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Idaho Falls Posts: 281	Interested to see peoples opinion as well. I am in the same position. I am leaning towards the 3pmx for the 4ws mixes as I have a super as well.

05-06-2010, 04:46 PM	#4
shadowrejects Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 721	id say screw those and get a traxxas 2.4 5 channel radio for only 75$

05-06-2010, 04:47 PM	#5
klabeaume RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: union Posts: 1,657	3pm mx

05-06-2010, 05:46 PM	#6
James003 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arvada Posts: 783	I had the dx3e and loved it. I now have the dx3r. I see alot have the 3pmx and it looks like a really good radio. If $200 was my max budget i'd go with the 3pmx for sure. The dx3e was great and I liked it except that it only has 1 model memory. If you get access to the for sale section I also see good radios come up for sale quite often.

05-07-2010, 08:48 AM	#9
DIZZE004 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FOLSOM Posts: 15	The 4 channel traxxas has a 5 channel receiver and I believe I read a post where someone on here is going to make the 5th channel usable. I don't have one, but I am leaning towards this so I can run dig, winch and lights remotely.

05-07-2010, 07:56 PM	#13
oldhippie I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 20 miles southeeast of downtown Sacramento Posts: 2,373	imho the 3pm x is the best bang for the buck crawler radio out there right now! The KO is a close second more for dealer support than anything. If ya need more the dx6i or 6ex will do about anything or if ya are cheap the dx6 park flyer.

05-08-2010, 12:45 AM	#14
Fordx4Ranger Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Golden, CRAWLERADO Posts: 491	cant go wrong with the 3pmx. i am running it for my bully comp rig and my honcho scaler. the only downfall to it is that recievers cost 80-90 bucks and are not as small as the spectrum ones

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