Radio for VP dig

[Sergio Neyra Up]

Thinking about the next update of my ARTR, I want to buy the VP dig, but I need to define the radio transmitter wich is suitable for the VP dig.

I currently have a Hitec FM 3 channel Agressor Radio, but I think I can handle the VP dig all three positions whit this radio.

With a budget of between $ 100 to $ 180 bucks, wich radio do you recommend to buy

I also have the new 2.4 Ghz 4 channel Summit radio, could I put to work the VP Dig with this radio.

Thanks for your help

[rjnear]

I am using the Spektrum DX3e radio in my rig with VP Dig and this is working great for me. Since I only have one crawker I currently do not have need to radio which can store different madels. I got a great deal on my DX3e at local hobby shop, only cost me $75.00 new, I think they made mistake in marking it and I questioned the price and they said yest that is correct. Would have purchased two if they had another.

[TrailDawg362]

I'm running the DX3R with the VP dig powered by a Hitec mini servo, works great! Setup of the endpoints is key to not burning up the servo. I have mine set so that when the servo is at rest (neutral position) 4 wheel drive is engaged. When powered up, it puts the unit into rear wheel dig. It took some careful dialing in with the trim settings to get it right, but no issues once it was set. The DX3R was the first new radio I have purchased in about a decade , and I LOVE it!

[DickyT]

Originally Posted by TrailDawg362

I'm running the DX3R with the VP dig powered by a Hitec mini servo, works great! Setup of the endpoints is key to not burning up the servo. I have mine set so that when the servo is at rest (neutral position) 4 wheel drive is engaged. When powered up, it puts the unit into rear wheel dig. It took some careful dialing in with the trim settings to get it right, but no issues once it was set. The DX3R was the first new radio I have purchased in about a decade , and I LOVE it!

I use the same and love it, but that is not in his price range. A guy I crawl with uses the KO Propo EX-5 UR, it has 3 position switch for the 3rd channel and works great with the dig, and has the tiniest rx I have ever seen! They are about $180.

[C*H*U*D]

I have a Futaba 3PM which you can get for about $100 these days. Harley did a great writeup on how to set it for a 3 position dig, but my next radio will be the Futaba 3PM-X which barely makes it into your $180 budget.

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[Deezul]

that budget DX3e or futaba 3pm-x........that said I run a DX3R

[BLKXJ 96]

Futaba 3pm-x, the thing I like is the you can select one of four switches to make your third channel. This makes it real easy to use.

[SDheavymetal]

This a new radio from Airtronics that can do a DIG. MX-3X.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/751554.asp
$180.00

[jdawg53]

3PM-X
Check this out.
Futaba 3PM-MX Crawling Radio - Info and setups

[oldhippie]

Originally Posted by Sergio Neyra Up

Thinking about the next update of my ARTR, I want to buy the VP dig, but I need to define the radio transmitter wich is suitable for the VP dig.

I currently have a Hitec FM 3 channel Agressor Radio, but I think I can handle the VP dig all three positions whit this radio.

Ya could use the "linear" feature to get to freewheel but it would be hit and miss in the heat of the action. It would work fine for dig/4x4 which is all ya really need 98% of the time.

With a budget of between $ 100 to $ 180 bucks, wich radio do you recommend to buy

The futaba 3pmx is the best bang for the buck crawler radio out there right now. No question.

I also have the new 2.4 Ghz 4 channel Summit radio, could I put to work the VP Dig with this radio.

It does have a 3 position switch but no eps so yes ya could use it with careful linkage setup, a servo stretcher
http://www.servocity.com/html/180o_servo_stretcher.html
or some modding for epas.

Thanks for your help

Good choice on the VP dig and ya can get it running with what ya got.

[Sergio Neyra Up]

For all of you help me

[lowandslow2]

Futaba 3PMX I'm in LOVE with this radio cheap with all the nessasary functions!

[whitejc4]

look for a used DX3R

[chase1deer]

will a dx3.0 work also,,

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by lowandslow2

Futaba 3PMX I'm in LOVE with this radio cheap with all the nessesary functions!

+1....except for the cost of receivers........(I'm converting all my Futaba Magnum Junior crystal radio stuff over to the 3PM-x, but slowly due to RX costs......)