Spektrum DX4S Thread

[MitchellY]

Check it out! Just released! Doesn't look like it has dual ESC mixing....



Spektrum DX4S 4-Channel DSMR Radio System (SPM4000)

[AlexG]

I believe it has dual esc mixing, in the spec there's pre-set mixing and 4 wheel steer, that would be stupid from spektrum to not include the dual esc mixing.

[AddictedtoRC1]

Originally Posted by AlexG

I believe it has dual esc mixing, in the spec there's pre-set mixing and 4 wheel steer, that would be stupid from spektrum to not include the dual esc mixing.

Stupid yeah, but surprising no.

[Devil Inc]

What is this? 2 User-defined, programmable mixes - I'm know little about advanced settings on radios, wouldn't that be what you'd use for dual ESC?

[KBrog]

Just found my next radio!

[RcBro]

A Futaba 4PL is still cheaper at $250 and you can get good futaba RX's for $30. Another thing to consider is futaba actually has team drivers on this forum (Harley) and any and all questions can be asked and answered via the radios sub forum. Spektrum doesn't have that, nor do they support the crawling side and sponsor events like futaba does.
I use to be a fan of spectrum but its simply gone down hill. The fact they still use that cheesy selector wheel in the back is surprising after so many people have broken there.

[EverettY]

Ya well this is the S series... So maybe they'll make a good DX4R Pro with Drop down wheel... I'd still go with a 4PKS-R over whatever they come out with....

[KBrog]

Haters!

The 4PL is one of the most uncomfortable radios. The only other option is the way over priced 4PK's.

The DX3R's are a great radio and comfortable too.

I cant wait for this one to come out. DX4R with a drop down wheel would be better though.

[stephpar]

Has there been any talk confirming a dx4r?

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[blakeski]

i have both futaba 4pl and the spektrum dx3r... i love the dx3r.. the interface is so easy to yuse.. im not a tech savy guy and just messing around with the radio was easy to figure out.. i bought the 4pl just to have 4 ch. on my scalers.. its a good radio but i dont like the feel in my hand.. and when your switching radio for each class is annoying... i will be getting the spektrum gear for sure!!

anybody want to buy a 4pl??

[MitchellY]

Originally Posted by EverettY

Ya well this is the S series... So maybe they'll make a good DX4R Pro with Drop down wheel... I'd still go with a 4PKS-R over whatever they come out with....

And you'd still go for a 4PKS-R even though you have absolutely no idea what the 4 channel speky would look or be like? Sounds like you're assuming to much

Spektrum Radios in general are all way more comfortable compared to Futaba radios... I'll be getting this radio for sure!

[RPP Hobby]

They look pretty good to me. Pre Order yours now. Add to Cart for price Looks like a ETA to US Dec 3

Spektrum DX4S 4-Ch DSMR Radio System

[AddictedtoRC1]

I was a Spektrum guy for years. I now use an Airtronics MT-4. Fit, feel, weight and options are awesome. I don't see myself going back to Spektrum. IMO they came in too late. I had one if the first DX3S models and it held up, but their new radios just seem cheap in quality.

[josh6575]

No dual esc mixing again! Also more updateable sd card crap without any up dated that are actually made. Love the comfort of their product but the development and empty promises are a bummer.

[KBrog]

Anyone ordered one yet? Looks like they are in stock at horizon.

[RcKirb]

Originally Posted by KBrog

Anyone ordered one yet? Looks like they are in stock at horizon.

Just received mine yesterday ..an early christmas gift from my lovely girlfriend..sweet looking radio for sure it ..feels great in your hands, nice and light ..never really spent much time with it last night as i had new rims and tires, and shocks to put on my scx ..but i have a novak m2 to gear up tonight for my crawler so I will let yas all know if and what it can do with proportional dig

just a couple pics i took







new sr410 receivers are nice and compact and have a smaller footprint

[badhoopty]

i wonder if it has momentary switch functionality.

[CiLyX]

Can I use my winch on channel 3 or 4?

[RcKirb]

Originally Posted by CiLyX

Can I use my winch on channel 3 or 4?

Yes you sure can my friend ..either channel would work a winch

[JokersWild]

Originally Posted by AddictedtoRC1

I was a Spektrum guy for years. I now use an Airtronics MT-4. Fit, feel, weight and options are awesome. I don't see myself going back to Spektrum. IMO they came in too late. I had one if the first DX3S models and it held up, but their new radios just seem cheap in quality.

I'm with ya on they are too late. They were asked about this back when 3r came out and said no. Made a bunch of cheap sided radios between then and now. Truthfully used 3r 4pk and mt4. If I had to pic it would be my gt3b. 100 into radio and mods.... Smaller water proof rx and $7 for 3 ch and $10 for my 8ch.

If spektrum was smart they would have came out with a 6ch and then would have been safe..... It would have made the other companies go hmmmmm.