which radio between the three

[dextan22]

going to be setting up an XR10 with dual ESCs and i want dig.
there are a couple of radios avialable in my local used market, an older 4PK and newish 4PL at about the same price (roughly $180 converted)... and a brand new RC2WD XR4 for cheap. all i want is the dig functionality with the 2 ESCs... what should i get?

[boosted4lyf]

Well you can't go wrong with either futaba radios, but if you're looking to keep it cheap check into a fly sky gt3b with the losikid hack you can get the whole set up for around 70-75$ search overkill rc

[Longhair]

If you need to purchase a radio now, why not think about what you would like to do in the future.

Winches, lights, and other accessories will require extra channels if you want to do it right.

[Charlie-III]

4PL or hacked GT3B/GT3C

If you run multiple rigs (or may have multiple rigs later), the RX's for the GT3B/C are ~$7 each.

[nissan_driver24]

Hands down best radio for a crawler I have used for the last 2 years is an Airtronics MT-4 its amazing what you can do with a xr10 controlled by it.

[indiana mudcat]

Rc4wd won't mix the ESC's, so that leaves the Futuba's. Either one will fit your needs, I'd go with the 4PK.

[dextan22]

Thanks for the inputs guys. How about a used Airtronics M11?

[KBrog]

If you can get a 4PK for such a low price than thats the best bet.

[RMK]

Dont forget.... Make sure you choose a radio that is comfortable..... A badass radio is junk if your miserable holding it....

[nissan_driver24]

Originally Posted by dextan22

Thanks for the inputs guys. How about a used Airtronics M11?

The m11 was a great racing radio but anything crawling related it is horrible in my opinion. It is super heavy and bulky, also was a pain to make things work the way you want it because it doesn't have stuff like dig 4ws already built in. I would steer clear from that radio in my opinion.

[chris_snchez]

4pk if you get it for that price. But 4pl is probably easier to find that cheap. It`s a great radio you can`t go wrong with futaba. It is a very trusted brand on this website.

[dextan22]

thanks! alright, i've contacted the 4PK owner... hope the deal gets through.

[dextan22]

The 4PL was eventually offered to me at a lower price but it was the non-updated version so i passed up on it and i am expecting the 4PK to be arriving today. Thanks for all the input people!

Now time to check out Harley's 4PK tutorial.

[wurster]

4 pk or 4pl I have the 4pl and i like it alot.Had the rc4wd radio and it was not good.no end points on the 3rd or 4th channel Made it a real downer.

[damnplumber]

Don't forget that not only dig is good but mixing the two axles is most helpfull as well I'm in the same boat as you and ordered the Airtronics M-4

[Johnnysplits]

Originally Posted by dextan22

The 4PL was eventually offered to me at a lower price but it was the non-updated version

There was a software update on this?

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by Johnnysplits

There was a software update on this?

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Originally Posted by Harley

How to have your radio updated

If your radio has a sticker on the left side under the charge port that starts with "B010" or "B011" then you need to send it in to get the latest update.

To do so, package your radio up and place a note in the box with a note saying that you want the latest update software for the 4PL. Do not forget to give your name and address!

Send the radio to this address:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite #1
Champaign, IL 61822

Turn around time, not including shipping should be a couple days.

[Johnnysplits]

Ahh ok. Mine doesn't have those codes so i'm good. Thanks!!