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08-18-2015, 09:47 AM | #1 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbus
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| Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
I'm building a Wraith kit and I don't think my 15-year-old FM transmitter is going to cut it. What would you recommend for an entry to mid-level 3 or 4 channel radio? As this is my first RC in 12 years, I hardly need pro features, but would I be happy with a Spektrum DX4C or Futaba 3PL? DX4C DSMR 4CH Tx w/SR410 (SPM4200W): Spektrum - The Leader in Spread Spectrum Technology FutabaŽ 3PL 2.4GHz FHSS 3-Channel Computer Radio Are there other transmitters I should consider? What should I look for? I'm budget conscious, but don't mind spending a little more if the features are worth it. |
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08-18-2015, 10:08 AM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester, NH
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
DX4C will work well with your crawler.
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08-18-2015, 10:18 AM | #3 |
I joined the Band! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Earth
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
The 3PL is what I went with when I upgraded from the RtR short course remotes, I bought a second one for my crawlers. Although it's a 3-channel radio, it has an odd feature that allows you to use the included 4 channel receiver to implement 4-wheel steering and keep the third channel available for something else. It's got more features than I need but it's not overly complicated and it's Futaba quality. Also seems to be easier on the batteries than my other 2.4 and older FM and AM radios.
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08-18-2015, 10:32 AM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
I suggest you get a hacked flysky. I ordered mine from overkillrc.com. I got the GT3C.
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08-18-2015, 10:39 AM | #5 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbus
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
Futaba vs Spektrum--is one brand better than the other, or is this just a matter of personal preference?
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08-18-2015, 10:44 AM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Mt. Juliet, TN
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
Save yourself the worries of glitching and buy a Futaba. I use a 3PMX and my only complaint is the cost of the receivers but in the nearly two years I've used it with multiple crawlers I've never once had an issue.
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08-18-2015, 11:05 AM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wijnandsrade, NL
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
People around me had some glitching issues with Flysky. Personally: no experience. But i am very happy with my Radiolink RC4G. Bought it at Asiatees and i find it to be a very reliable radio for $65,-
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08-18-2015, 11:11 AM | #8 |
I joined the Band! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Earth
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler? I've read a lot of complaints on Spektrum (receiver incompatibility, unbinding issues, range issues), they're not all bad and knowing which receivers work with the new Spektrums helps, but I prefer the 20 years of 100% reliability I've gotten from Futaba.
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08-18-2015, 11:13 AM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pewee Valley, Kentucky
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
What's your budget?
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08-18-2015, 11:32 AM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbus
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08-18-2015, 11:39 AM | #11 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pewee Valley, Kentucky
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I have been thinking about adding a temp sensor to my high dollar brushless motor which would be nice to have. | |
08-18-2015, 11:45 AM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh-ish vicinity
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
The Airtronics MT-4 fits into your budget ($180 from Tower after coupon) and is one of the best radios on the market. It has all the features you could ever use and rock solid signal reliability. Telemetry is nice for monitoring your motor temp and battery voltage just by looking at your radio. The downside of all Airtronics radios is the receiver cost (but there are 2 waterproof versions available). |
08-18-2015, 11:54 AM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Taylors Falls just hanging with the MNRCRC crew.
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
IMO the Futaba 4PL is very user friendly and very dependable probably the best value to function radio available. I've have two that have been heavily used and abused without any issues of any kind. Its just a solid performer and easy to use. I also have a Spektrum DX3R for years its worked flawlessly as well but I'm not a fan of the function selector wheel its sloppy and just seems like a weak point. The pistol grip to trigger distance is way to large for comfort IMO and the receivers are also over priced unless you buy Hobbykings orange ones. Good luck a radio is a very important piece of equipment you'll have for a long time so buy the best one you can afford they get better as the price goes up. |
08-18-2015, 12:31 PM | #14 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: alberta
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler? Ive run a dx3c and a dx4s for the last 3 years now the 3 in a scx10 and the 4 in my tf2 lots of water and mud and have never had a glitching issue.
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08-18-2015, 01:18 PM | #15 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Grimcity, On
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
Dx4c offers very little adjustment when using its aux channels in 2 or 3 pos. It just won't work with a 3 pos winch control. Futaba may cost more, but offers up a lot of features. Flyskys made all sorts of glitching at the last comp I went to. Annoying, felt relatively rtr compared to dx4c and above. I have no interest in the flyskys, and while it fits budgets I wouldn't ever recommend one. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk |
08-18-2015, 01:31 PM | #16 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary - in the Great White North
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
+1 on the Airtronics MT-4. Fits my hand better than the Futaba. I've got 2. Great radios.
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08-18-2015, 02:14 PM | #17 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arkansas
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
I love my 4PLS. I chose it over the Spektrum because I didn't really care for the click wheel thing.
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08-18-2015, 02:37 PM | #18 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester, NH
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08-18-2015, 03:05 PM | #19 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Grimcity, On
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08-18-2015, 07:17 PM | #20 |
Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Deerfield Beach
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| Re: Best mid-level radio for a crawler?
I've only ever used Futaba. You can pick up a 3pm for cheap.
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