FM vs. 2.4ghz

[pedeboi364]

Hey all, first post here for me, just a quick question. I'm looking at 2 radios, both futaba 3pm, but which is better for a hard basher?? also, is 2.4ghz rly worth the extra $100?? thnx!! o, btw ill be using the radio for brushless e-revo, stampede, rc18t, and vintage kyosho optima

[What's_nitro?]

They way you drive (bashing, racing, etc.) doesn't really dictate what radio you should use. The 2.4 has a few advantages over FM, though. It rejects most electronic interference (ESC, motor, BEC), and typically has a longer range. If you do ever race, the 2.4 will be worth it because you don't have to wait for your "channel" to open up. I have the Futaba 3PM FM and it's a great radio. I have noticed that it will glitch a bit when it's farther away due to the signal/noise ratio being lower. I also have the Spektrum DX3.0, which is a 2.4 radio. I don't ever see interference when I use it. No matter what range I'm at.

[Arct1k]

Yes 2.4 is worth the extra - You can get a used DX3/3.0 for $120ish

[pedeboi364]

...holy muffins that was fast...looks like its the 3pm 2.4ghz (im ordering from tower) unless theres a dx3.0 fs on this forum... thnx all

[What's_nitro?]

Holy muffins....hmmm. I've never tried those, are they any good?

[snellemin]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Holy muffins....hmmm. I've never tried those, are they any good?

They are a bit better then fluffy muffins.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

Holy muffins....hmmm. I've never tried those, are they any good?

Hmm, all of the muffins I have "sampled" have holes. Sometimes the holes are a bit too big for my liking....

Originally Posted by snellemin

They are a bit better then fluffy muffins.

Nothing better than a puffy muffin, I am always excited to see that!

[Arct1k]

PM sent ;)

[_paralyzed_]

I've never had a problem with fm. To me it's like buying a neu over a medusa. You can spend more, but both will do the same job. I can see the simplicity of not changing crystals, but for the extra $100 for 2.4, I could change a lot of crystals. A synthesized fm like my good 'ol trusty jr xr3s is crystal less anyway. Definately go fm over am, but, IMO, it is not worth the money to switch. At the same time, if I won the lotto I'd go 2.4

[JThiessen]

Hey, welcome to the forum. This place will cause you to bleed your wallet dry in no time flat....

I sent you a pm on a Futuba 2.4 I have that I was going to put up for sale.

[tedo]

Originally Posted by JThiessen

Hey, welcome to the forum. This place will cause you to bleed your wallet dry in no time flat....

I sent you a pm on a Futuba 2.4 I have that I was going to put up for sale.

I'm interested in the Futaba. My hate my spektrum...

JThiessen, your inbox is full. PM me.

Ted

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by tedo

...My hate my spektrum...

Why? I've had the DX3, DX3.0, and now the DX3r, and they are all great. I've sold the DX3 and am keeping the DX3.0 for when someone wants to bash with me and need an extra radio, but the DX3r has everything I need in a radio and then some! The 30 model memory is nice too. Just curious what issues you've had.

About having too many features in a radio: It's better to have more features you think you need in a radio and never use them than to have a feature and not have it built-in.

About the muffin/cupcake thing: You guys are too much (esp linc)! I just thought it was funny because "Cupcake" is the g-rated term my g/f uses for her, well, you know. .

[What's_nitro?]

Linc, there are extra letters there. You do realize that, right?

[_paralyzed_]

I like to frost muffins.

[mikey09120]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I like to frost muffins.

then it becomes a cupcake...