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05-04-2015, 10:07 PM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Isanti, MN
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| Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
I've been running my now ancient (7 year old) TLT based Gopher tube framed rig off of an even older 27mhz AM radio that came RTR with my Losi XXX-T over a decade ago. I think it's time to upgrade. I am looking at getting a 2.4 ghz pistol grip radio and receiver combo. I am thinking I should go for a 4 channel as I plan to eventually get a scaler kit and eventually have a winch on it, and maybe a 2 speed tranny. I want my new radio to be able to handle whatever might come up needs wise down the road. I have pretty much ruled out driving comp rigs at this point as things have escalated a lot since I took a break from crawling 5 or so years ago. Practically all the comp rigs in my state's group have about $1K invested in them at least. There is no longer a sportsman comp class for lesser rigs, just pro comp, and then 2.2 and 1.9 scalers. I also prefer scalers anyway. It's easier to find fun terrain to drive on, and I would like a rig I can take a hike with. So, basically I need a 2.4 ghz 4 channel pistol grip radio and receiver combo who's 2 extra channels can run a winch, 2 speed tranny, or anything else I am forgetting (post up suggestions). I looked around and saw there are several to choose from, but I've been away for a while and could use suggestions as to what is trustworthy at this price level. |
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05-04-2015, 11:20 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wiscasset, ME
Posts: 623
| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
Get a hacked flysky gt3b from losikid. $50 I believe. You can program up to 8 channels. With the appropriate RX. https://overkillrc.3dcartstores.com |
05-05-2015, 02:36 AM | #3 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
Their unavailable right now, but yes best choice for that price, can't go wrong.
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05-05-2015, 04:14 AM | #4 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
Glad to hear your moving forward again T-man. I've heard nothing but good things about the Flysky radios sold by Lossikid @ Overkiil RC and the price is amazing for the features vailable. |
05-05-2015, 06:45 AM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wiscasset, ME
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
This is what I use. Turnigy GTX3 AFHDS 2.4ghz 3 Channel Radio System You can hack these the same as the Flysky. Same guts internally. There is a thread explaining the differences between the GTX3 and the GT3B. I've had no problems. You can buy whichever one you want and hack it later. FLY SKY FS-GT3B Digital 3-Channel 2.4ghz TX & RX LCD Transmitter & Receiver If you want the GT3B link. |
05-05-2015, 07:27 AM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh-ish vicinity
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
A hacked GT3C/GT3B is the best for future expandability since it has the option for so many channels and the extra receivers are cheap. I prefer the GT3C to the GT3B for the lighter weight and lithium battery. A good off-the-shelf option is the Spektrum DX4C (the version without the AVC receiver), not as flexible as the Flysky system but its 4 channel and available at most hobby shops for $99.
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05-05-2015, 10:52 AM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Isanti, MN
Posts: 289
| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
I think I'll look at the getting the GT3C. I like the rechargeable battery it has. They are out of the 8 channel receivers at the moment, so I will either wait to order, or see if they will sell me one when they come in, but with the discount I could have gotten by buying it bundled with the radio since it wasn't available at the time.
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05-05-2015, 11:05 AM | #8 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wiscasset, ME
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$ FlySky 2.4G 6-Channel Receiver (R6B) for CT6B 6-CH TX Six channel is in stock. If that helps. |
05-05-2015, 11:10 AM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Isanti, MN
Posts: 289
| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
I'm having second thoughts about one of these hacked radios. I went to losikid's profile page and several people were complaining of failures of the radios. Also, I don't think I will be needing more than 4 channels any time in the near future, and in a year or two I'll be out of college and have a well paying career, so if I really needed a crapload of channels I could upgrade then. I doubt I'll have the money to create a rig that uses more than 4 channels before then, and I don't need stuff like a mixer for a moa rig as I have no plans to have an MOA rig. Anyone have experience with this radio? RC4WD XR4 4-Channel 2.4Ghz Transmitter & Receiver |
05-05-2015, 11:38 AM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh-ish vicinity
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
I wouldn't have a second thought about the GT3C, you run the same risk of having a Flysky radio fail as you would any other radio. All the guys I run with have at least 1 hacked GT3C they use on a regular basis, some even have 2 or 3 of them for their kids.
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05-05-2015, 02:16 PM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wiscasset, ME
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
I have 2 Turnigy radios. Both hacked, by myself. I have no issues. Cheap, and even if you don't hack them, they're still 3 channel. |
05-05-2015, 04:00 PM | #12 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia
Posts: 235
| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
The Spektrum DX4C's have really small trigger's, so if you have large hands, they are not comfortable to use at all, but the Flysky has an excellent trigger that is big enough to suit larger hands which is great.
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05-05-2015, 04:14 PM | #13 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$ Quote:
BTW, any radio can and some do fail whether it's high dollar name brand or not. EDIT: At the price of this radio, buy two so you have spare. | |
05-05-2015, 07:30 PM | #14 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oakridge
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
I have 2 GT3C radios and a Futaba 4PL. Both GT3Cs are hacked, one I bought hacked, and are you ready for this, The other my wife hacked!!! I use both of them while the 4PL sets on the shelf. You will be missing the boat if don't go with the Skyfly radio. For the price you won't find a better radio!!!!!!!!!!! |
05-06-2015, 08:08 AM | #15 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Isanti, MN
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
Okay, I guess I will go for the GT3C after all.
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05-06-2015, 08:51 AM | #16 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oakridge
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$
You will like it!
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05-06-2015, 12:14 PM | #17 | |
Got Worms? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Golden, CO
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$ Quote:
I recommend buying them off ebay or hobbypartz. FlySky 2.4G 8 CHANNEL AFHDS RECEIVER | |
05-06-2015, 12:25 PM | #18 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Isanti, MN
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$ Quote:
Edit: I looked over the guide for installing the programming port, and it looks like something I can do just fine. I've done simple circuit board soldering like this before. I was worried it was more complex, but it isn't. I think I'll look at ordering a radio with the latest firmware but no programming port, and then buy the port+programmer kit separate. I know only ones with the port installed are in stock, but I can wait. I'll have to look into what it takes to mod the power switch as I might be able to do that too. 2nd Edit: Looked into it and found that buying the programming kit, and the radio separate of amazon is about the same cost as buying the pre-programmed radio without a port installed. I read up on the power switch and that is an easy fix I can do. I have all the necessary tools and supplies for it. Last edited by theTman; 05-06-2015 at 12:56 PM. | |
05-06-2015, 01:47 PM | #19 | |
Got Worms? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Golden, CO
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$ Quote:
Due to limited inventory and website inventory tracking, I'm not currently offering the programmer with the radio. Very, Very few people order the radios with a programmer so I have omitted that option for afew months. Also, due to having to order radios in bulk from china. I'll only be stocking the option with programming port. The extra money I make off these radios has been going towards repaying my personal bank account for some recent investments and getting a much better customer support system up and running. I need to get another 30-40 radios sold before I'll bring back the more economic version of the already modded radios. $100 bucks is already a great bargain compared to other radios on the market. If you want to save afew bucks and want a programmer. Buying a radio and a kit will do it. Here's a preview at the future support support system. Still have a month or two of writing kb articles. They are very in depth and contain pretty much all of my knowledge about adjusting parameters on the new firmware. I'll also have plenty of articles written on modding procedures, info, tips, etc. And articles helping out with my other products. | |
05-06-2015, 03:47 PM | #20 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Isanti, MN
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| Re: Need help choosing a 2.4 ghz Tx/Rx combo under 100$ Quote:
I'll see about getting on the backorder list for the programmer. Edit: There, I just put in an order for a programmer kit. Last edited by theTman; 05-06-2015 at 04:03 PM. | |
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