How can i tell if a 4ch stick radio will work?

[BEELZEBOB]

still somewhat of a newb here.

my dad used to have a RC plane like 10 years ago.

he has a 4 ch stick radio, and apparently my friend does too.

im using a 2ch AM that came with an RC18 right now for my AXIAL.

ive been looking into digs, and would prefer not to have to buy a new controller.

HOW would Bob determine weather or not either of these 4ch stick controllers would work, let alone be worth it?

[bassguitar]

Do you like a stick controller? Are you going to be able to drive with it or is it just going to piss you off? Me personally, I'd never be able to drive with a stick radio, but there are lots of guys that do. If you have the receiver for that older radio, then try it out. Just hook it up to a battery, a motor, and a servo. Just move the servo from channel to channel and see if it works on each channel.

[JeremyH]

A 4ch controller will work with your dig. You only need a 3ch radio for that, however, is it was said, using a stick controller is MUCH different than a pistol grip. Make sure that you are comfortable with this first.

[Robb]

A non-Spektrum airplane radio (like you dad's 10 year old radio) is a no-no for ground use.

[BEELZEBOB]

yea.

i fond a used 3channel tras/recev. for $30.


new ones from around $100.

i can eat that some day.

gotta buy a new charger first. (DYnamite sux)

[Terranaut]

Originally Posted by Robb

A non-Spektrum airplane radio (like you dad's 10 year old radio) is a no-no for ground use.

Just to clarify that a little, I believe the point Robb is making is that different frequencies are allocated for 'air' and 'ground' use, and you should never use one for the other, or vice versa, no matter whether it is a stick radio or a pistol style.

2.4GHz spread spectrum systems are not an issue, anything goes.

Cheers.