What radio to get that has the best options
 

What's the best radio that has a 3 position switch? What's gonna run a winch without to many mods to the winch? Total noob here. I have tried searching but obviously I'm not searching properly. Thanks for any and all help.

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GT3b
4PK, or any of the futaba
XR4
Airtronics
3 channel radio
just make sure its 3 position, meaning..spool out, stop, spool in. If its a 2 position, it will spool out, spool in...and won't stop.

I have the futaba 4pl. Love it. A cheaper option is the hacked fly sky gt3b. Search losi kids gt3b.

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Well, are you looking to run multiple rigs? Meaning is model memory important? Also what is your price range?

The dx3e is a good 3ch on the cheap but it lacks model memory
the 4pl is a nice radio but twice as much

It really just depends on what you need and how much you are looking to spend.

Another vote for the flysky FS-GT3B. I would a least give this radio a try. It's only $35 yet has many features only available in higher end radios.

Thanks for the info. Does the 4 pl have a 3 pole switch?

Technically, i don't think so. The way squatch71 refers to it though it does...the 4pl has a 3 position switch for a winch

You need any radio with a 3rd channel that has a 3 posistion switch

Alll the other stuff is icing on the cake.For instance, as already mentioned,model memory,end point adj on all channels,size, cost,rx costs,expo,# of channels,etc..

It's really up to you to decide what other features are important past the 3 channel 3 pos. transmitter

I would suggest a radio that has more stuff than you currently need.It's cheaper in the long run to buy it once and not have to upgrade later.That said, the Futaba 4pl is a great radio for the price and wont be outdated anytime soon.

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money is the biggest issue. what's the budget?
less than $100= flysky gt3b with losikid hack.
$100=$125= spektrum dx3c. (what i have)
$200 and up= futaba 4pl.

this is a small list, but these are probably the best bang for the buck radios out there right now. just remember the flysky is a good buy for the options that losikid can give it, BUT it's still a $35 dollar radio. it will not have the feel, fit, and finish of the other radios i mentioned. i went with the spektrum because i got a great deal on it and it does everything i need. IF i would have had the coin, i would have gone with the futaba 4pl. it truely is a great radio, with unbelieveable feel, fit, and finish

Thanks for all the help. Sounds like the 4pl is a good choice.

The DX3C is a nicely priced tx. If you have the money go for the 4pl. For me, the dx3c does everything I need and nothing more/less.