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Laker67 · 09-13-2010, 10:59 AM

Just curious what people would choose between these two radio's. I have the chance to get a EX5 for the same price as as 3E. I have been looking alot at radio's and for the money I don't think these would be to bad.

jkwrangler08 · 09-13-2010, 05:04 PM

I've got the KO radio and so far I really like it..

It takes some getting used to the 5 position 3rd channel (since you only need 3 of those). I set pos 1 and 5 to the same as 2 and 4.

The receiver is super small (although a little taller as the leads come out the top).

It does have a longer antenna than some radio

and it does require digital servos to work properly... Non-digital servos have a really hard time centering..

had mine for over a year and I run 3 rigs off of it.. I do have a cheap Tactic DSM 2 channel for my rigs that don't need a 3rd channel as the Tactic receivers are $25 vs. $70. I've seen it for $180 plus 2 receivers from RPP.. Almost makes it worthwhile to pick another one up as a spare and then I'd have 2 more receivers...

ion · 09-13-2010, 05:07 PM

I've got the 3E and have had no problems with it.

K_B · 09-13-2010, 05:13 PM

The EX-5 has a 7-model memory and the DX3E can only be set to one model at a time. The EX-5 also has an LCD readout (although a little confusing to read) and the 3E does not. The EX-5 has a 5-position 3rd channel and the the 3E is only a 3-position (not that most people need a 5-position switch).

Laker67 · 09-14-2010, 03:00 PM

Thanks guys, I went with the KO Radio. I got a decent deal on it used with 2 recievers. So thanks for all the input.

Manning · 09-14-2010, 06:02 PM

You will like it. I just got one a few weeks ago, and am happy with the purchase.

09-13-2010, 10:59 AM	#1
Laker67 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ogden Posts: 93	DX3E or Ko Propo EX5 Just curious what people would choose between these two radio's. I have the chance to get a EX5 for the same price as as 3E. I have been looking alot at radio's and for the money I don't think these would be to bad.

09-13-2010, 05:04 PM	#2
jkwrangler08 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 491	I've got the KO radio and so far I really like it.. It takes some getting used to the 5 position 3rd channel (since you only need 3 of those). I set pos 1 and 5 to the same as 2 and 4. The receiver is super small (although a little taller as the leads come out the top). It does have a longer antenna than some radio and it does require digital servos to work properly... Non-digital servos have a really hard time centering.. had mine for over a year and I run 3 rigs off of it.. I do have a cheap Tactic DSM 2 channel for my rigs that don't need a 3rd channel as the Tactic receivers are $25 vs. $70. I've seen it for $180 plus 2 receivers from RPP.. Almost makes it worthwhile to pick another one up as a spare and then I'd have 2 more receivers...

09-13-2010, 05:07 PM	#3
ion Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Carson City, NV Posts: 453	I've got the 3E and have had no problems with it.

09-13-2010, 05:13 PM	#4
K_B I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,048	The EX-5 has a 7-model memory and the DX3E can only be set to one model at a time. The EX-5 also has an LCD readout (although a little confusing to read) and the 3E does not. The EX-5 has a 5-position 3rd channel and the the 3E is only a 3-position (not that most people need a 5-position switch).

09-14-2010, 03:00 PM	#5
Laker67 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ogden Posts: 93	Thanks guys, I went with the KO Radio. I got a decent deal on it used with 2 recievers. So thanks for all the input.

09-14-2010, 06:02 PM	#6
Manning RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lowell, Arkansas Posts: 1,307	You will like it. I just got one a few weeks ago, and am happy with the purchase.

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