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hlpressley · 11-24-2006, 12:42 PM

Hey guys I a just acquired my first Clod based rig therefore I just found the need for 4ws. I have seen several of you guys using the modded TQ3 but I was wondering if this is the best option for the money. I will more than likely be getting one from The Crawler Store if I don't find one here. This rig will be used in the comps so I want a good radio that will perform they way it should. I am not rich by no means but I am not affraid to spend some money to get what I need for everything to be right. I guess what I am asking is what would you guys reccommend? Once again if the TQ3 is the way to go that is fine but I just want to be sure. Thanks for the help in advance.

wallaz · 11-24-2006, 12:54 PM

I like my Futaba Skysport FM systems which have been modded for ground frequency. Twin sticks so 4 channels.
I have forward/reverese and rear steer on the left stick and front steer on the right stick.

4link4eva · 11-24-2006, 01:53 PM

Nice, how do you mod them for ground use?

wallaz · 11-24-2006, 02:00 PM

It came that way from the LHS

Reflection · 11-24-2006, 05:07 PM

Have you looked at the UTQ3 from RCP Crawlers? A little higher than a regular ol TQ3 modded for indy rear steer but it gives a couple different options as well. If I was gonna buy a new radio right now and wanted to go on the cheap,I'd probly end up with the UTQ3 from RCP Crawlers

pigeonfarmboy · 11-24-2006, 08:02 PM

Yeah it really depends how much you can afford or how much you care about dealing with frequency conflicts. If you're going to be competing I would really consider getting at the very least an FM based system. The M11 is of course a high-end radio but it's money well spent and has a 3rd channel knob that's useful for rear steer.

Thanks for the RCP recommendations Raptor!

redbeard · 11-24-2006, 09:14 PM

^^ I agree with pigeonfarmboy

One problem i see with the TQ3s is ther are only 6 channels on 27Mhz AM, and if there are 7 guys with TQ3s.......driving 2 trucks at the same time. The other problem is the lack of EPA, specially if you're going to run digital servos. I really like my DX3

hlpressley · 11-24-2006, 09:42 PM

Thanks guys I will be doing some competing here in the SE so I guess I will be looking to something else besides the TQ3. If you guys make a reccomendation I would appreciate the full name of the radio so I can search for it on Tower etc. Thanks again!

christoleher · 11-24-2006, 10:09 PM

i suggest the 3pk. it has everything u need for 4ws. and u can follow the instructions on this website. http://craftlab.net/epage/elibrary%203pk.htm

redneckracer1979 · 11-24-2006, 10:19 PM

I run a JR XR3 not the I model but the older radio and it works great for rear steer. It is also a 75 mhz FM radio

redbeard · 11-24-2006, 11:46 PM

Spektrum DX3 from Horizon Hobby. It appears that there is a newer version called DX3.0 it looks slightly different than the DX3.

zBigBadWolf · 11-25-2006, 03:42 AM

I have been using nothing but JR XR3s for years and they are the biggest bang for the buck radio I've come across. 3 model memory, 3 channel, EPA, throttle adjustments, etc. You can get them for pretty damn good price (under $60) on ebay with an Rx if you watch.

hlpressley · 11-25-2006, 08:17 AM

This one ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...9519&rd=1&rd=1

or this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...3156&rd=1&rd=1

or neither? Thanks

zBigBadWolf · 11-25-2006, 08:21 AM

Either of those are good radios but I thought you were on a budget? You can pick up an Xr3 for half that.

BTW, look at the DX3 and look at an XR3 and tell me what they have in common.

hlpressley · 11-25-2006, 08:33 AM

Well I want a nice radio but I don't want to pay for something I don't need. I will be using this radio in the comps so I would like to have something that is comp worthy. Thanks for all the help as I am completely lost when it comes to the electronics side of this hobby.

pigeonfarmboy · 11-25-2006, 11:33 AM

Get any of the following radios and you'll be set.
-Airtronics M8 or M11
-Airtronics MX-3
-Futaba 3PK
-Spektrum DX3 (Probably the best value. Not having to even think about frequency crystals is a godsend @ comps.)
-Spektrum DX6 (If you don't mind using sticks. I prefer sticks for 4WS)
-JR XR3 or XS3

4link4eva · 11-25-2006, 12:00 PM

Maybe (definantly) I'm a bit slow, but whereabouts on the XR3 transmitter is the 2nd steering control?

zBigBadWolf · 11-25-2006, 03:56 PM

A thumb switch, full left or full right

hlpressley · 11-25-2006, 05:51 PM

I hope the Spektrum DX3 is a good one because I just bought it.

hlpressley · 12-09-2006, 08:12 PM

OK guys I am back looking for help! LOL

I bought the DX3 but decided to go with something 4 channel for the Clod so the DX3 is for sale in the classifieds. What would you guys reccommend for 4 channel? I have been looking at the DX6 and this one
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXEUM1**&P=ML

What do you guys think? Thanks for the help.

11-24-2006, 12:42 PM	#1
hlpressley Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 456	4ws Radio Hey guys I a just acquired my first Clod based rig therefore I just found the need for 4ws. I have seen several of you guys using the modded TQ3 but I was wondering if this is the best option for the money. I will more than likely be getting one from The Crawler Store if I don't find one here. This rig will be used in the comps so I want a good radio that will perform they way it should. I am not rich by no means but I am not affraid to spend some money to get what I need for everything to be right. I guess what I am asking is what would you guys reccommend? Once again if the TQ3 is the way to go that is fine but I just want to be sure. Thanks for the help in advance.

11-25-2006, 08:21 AM	#14
zBigBadWolf Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 248	Either of those are good radios but I thought you were on a budget? You can pick up an Xr3 for half that. BTW, look at the DX3 and look at an XR3 and tell me what they have in common. Last edited by zBigBadWolf; 11-25-2006 at 08:23 AM.

11-24-2006, 12:54 PM	#2
wallaz Landy mad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newcastle, England, UK Posts: 425	I like my Futaba Skysport FM systems which have been modded for ground frequency. Twin sticks so 4 channels. I have forward/reverese and rear steer on the left stick and front steer on the right stick.

11-24-2006, 01:53 PM	#3
4link4eva RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: In England, looking for the threadlock... Posts: 1,150	Nice, how do you mod them for ground use?

11-24-2006, 02:00 PM	#4
wallaz Landy mad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newcastle, England, UK Posts: 425	It came that way from the LHS

11-24-2006, 05:07 PM	#5
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	Have you looked at the UTQ3 from RCP Crawlers? A little higher than a regular ol TQ3 modded for indy rear steer but it gives a couple different options as well. If I was gonna buy a new radio right now and wanted to go on the cheap,I'd probly end up with the UTQ3 from RCP Crawlers

11-24-2006, 08:02 PM	#6
pigeonfarmboy Official Scale Nazi Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monticello, IL Posts: 1,240	Yeah it really depends how much you can afford or how much you care about dealing with frequency conflicts. If you're going to be competing I would really consider getting at the very least an FM based system. The M11 is of course a high-end radio but it's money well spent and has a 3rd channel knob that's useful for rear steer. Thanks for the RCP recommendations Raptor!

11-24-2006, 09:14 PM	#7
redbeard Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tweaking my shaft Posts: 278	^^ I agree with pigeonfarmboy One problem i see with the TQ3s is ther are only 6 channels on 27Mhz AM, and if there are 7 guys with TQ3s.......driving 2 trucks at the same time. The other problem is the lack of EPA, specially if you're going to run digital servos. I really like my DX3

11-24-2006, 09:42 PM	#8
hlpressley Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 456	Thanks guys I will be doing some competing here in the SE so I guess I will be looking to something else besides the TQ3. If you guys make a reccomendation I would appreciate the full name of the radio so I can search for it on Tower etc. Thanks again!

11-24-2006, 10:09 PM	#9
christoleher Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 123	i suggest the 3pk. it has everything u need for 4ws. and u can follow the instructions on this website. http://craftlab.net/epage/elibrary%203pk.htm

11-24-2006, 10:19 PM	#10
redneckracer1979 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hartford Posts: 27	I run a JR XR3 not the I model but the older radio and it works great for rear steer. It is also a 75 mhz FM radio

11-24-2006, 11:46 PM	#11
redbeard Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tweaking my shaft Posts: 278	Spektrum DX3 from Horizon Hobby. It appears that there is a newer version called DX3.0 it looks slightly different than the DX3.

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11-25-2006, 03:42 AM	#12
zBigBadWolf Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 248	I have been using nothing but JR XR3s for years and they are the biggest bang for the buck radio I've come across. 3 model memory, 3 channel, EPA, throttle adjustments, etc. You can get them for pretty damn good price (under $60) on ebay with an Rx if you watch.

11-25-2006, 08:17 AM	#13
hlpressley Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 456	This one ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...9519&rd=1&rd=1 or this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...3156&rd=1&rd=1 or neither? Thanks

11-25-2006, 08:33 AM	#15
hlpressley Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 456	Well I want a nice radio but I don't want to pay for something I don't need. I will be using this radio in the comps so I would like to have something that is comp worthy. Thanks for all the help as I am completely lost when it comes to the electronics side of this hobby.

11-25-2006, 11:33 AM	#16
pigeonfarmboy Official Scale Nazi Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monticello, IL Posts: 1,240	Get any of the following radios and you'll be set. -Airtronics M8 or M11 -Airtronics MX-3 -Futaba 3PK -Spektrum DX3 (Probably the best value. Not having to even think about frequency crystals is a godsend @ comps.) -Spektrum DX6 (If you don't mind using sticks. I prefer sticks for 4WS) -JR XR3 or XS3

11-25-2006, 12:00 PM	#17
4link4eva RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: In England, looking for the threadlock... Posts: 1,150	Maybe (definantly) I'm a bit slow, but whereabouts on the XR3 transmitter is the 2nd steering control?

11-25-2006, 03:56 PM	#18
zBigBadWolf Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 248	A thumb switch, full left or full right

11-25-2006, 05:51 PM	#19
hlpressley Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 456	I hope the Spektrum DX3 is a good one because I just bought it.

12-09-2006, 08:12 PM	#20
hlpressley Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 456	OK guys I am back looking for help! LOL I bought the DX3 but decided to go with something 4 channel for the Clod so the DX3 is for sale in the classifieds. What would you guys reccommend for 4 channel? I have been looking at the DX6 and this one http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXEUM1**&P=ML What do you guys think? Thanks for the help.

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