Radio advice
 

Ok here it is im looking to get away from dig switches and all that but im a college kid and on a tight budget so no futabas yet (although i would if i could) but im lookin to spend about $100 or less for a good 4 channel radio. Pistol grip or stick dosen't matter i just would like to hear what people would suggest and their experiences with them. Thank you

Re: Radio advice
 

hacked gt3b/c, radio and hack kit total around 75 bucks to your door

Re: Radio advice
 

+1....great "bang for the buck".

The hacked GT3B is the cheapest, the hacked GT3C is a bit more. Extra RX's are ~$10 ea depending on how many channels you get.
The hack gets you 8 channels plus a lot of programming options."thumbsup""thumbsup"

Click on "OverkillRC" in my sig.
There is also a support thread in this section.

I run a hacked GT3B on a dual ESC 2.2 MOA. A lot better than the "servo dig" I started with and a little better than the Futaba 3PM-x & WantAmix I went to next.

Yes I've heard good things about it but I have a couple of questions. Is it hard to operate and program? Also is it dependable and what upgrades available on the overkill rc website are suggested?

Re: Radio advice
 

Programming is not too bad, it's a little different than the Futaba 3PM-x & 4PL we have here as well.
Mods, I would suggest the VR (voltage regulator) mod, you get longer battery life, even with the 8 AA's.

I've run my hacked GT3B for a little over a year, this includes comps and practice time at home.
I've yet to have an issue. I do have the steering bearing kit, but have not seen a reason to use it yet.

You should be able to order a hacked radio, with whatever mods you want done, all at once.
If you also get the programming cable, you can do firmware updates down the road.