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**Which Radio? -** 11.11.2005, 12:14 AM

I have 4 trucks. All of which have brushless systems in them. I am wanting to upgrade to a better radio system. Maybe something sysnthesized. I want to be able to run it on all my trucks. But I still want to be able to use other transmitters with the other trucks in case I have friends over. What is the best way to do this.

1. Rustler- GTB 5.5 (This I run the most0

2. Rustler- SS5800 (Run it sometimes-usually there for friends to drive or family0

3. Emaxx- HV-Maxx(Here and there, not to often.)

4. Stampede- 8s/MGM80(Work in progress)

These are my trucks , what is the best way to get FM in them but have the ability to run them separately. My main focus is to be able to get one radio in my hand for all cars while still having backup radios when I have company. Does this make since? Thanks in advance.

crazyjr · 11.11.2005, 08:40 AM

It makes perfect sense to me. I use a JR XS3 with two rs 300 synthesized recievers and a Futaba mag jr fm with one stock reciever and three novak XXL recievers so i know where you are going. my suggestion would be to get a JR XS3 radio for you and pick up a few JR XR3i's with different crystals so your friends can run with you, but you can run any by changing your frequency on the XS3

MetalMan · 11.11.2005, 10:45 AM

I run a MX-3 (non-synthesized) that I have 2 receivers for to run 2 cars. It has a 5-model memory, so it would fit what you are looking for (except the synthesized part). FM receivers can be gotten for $43 brand new including a crystal.

coolhandcountry · 11.11.2005, 11:44 AM

I run a futuba 3 pm. it has the 10 model memory. I like it. But there are better and worse.

11.11.2005, 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by crazyjr
It makes perfect sense to me. I use a JR XS3 with two rs 300 synthesized recievers and a Futaba mag jr fm with one stock reciever and three novak XXL recievers so i know where you are going. my suggestion would be to get a JR XS3 radio for you and pick up a few JR XR3i's with different crystals so your friends can run with you, but you can run any by changing your frequency on the XS3

Those XR3i's aren't cheap. I really don't want to dump alot of extra into something that won't be used that often. What is the cheapest FM TX/RX system where the RX will work with the XS3's TX.

crazyjr · 11.11.2005, 03:27 PM

The only ones that work with a JR XS3 is the XR3i. You could go with the Novak XXL and get a bunch of Futaba mag jr fm transmitters, but you need the futaba crystals and JR crystals so that will not be cheap. There is not a cheap way to set this up unless you are really lucky on ebay

11.11.2005, 03:56 PM

So one XS3 and 3 XR3i's. That is pretty dang expensive.

coolhandcountry · 11.11.2005, 04:11 PM

I have the futuba 3 pm fm. I want to run more than one truck with mine. What rx can I get to run with it? Sorry for the jacking bigair

Batfish · 11.11.2005, 04:28 PM

bigair78 - I sent you a PM.

coolhandcountry - I would suggest you check out the Hitec HFS-03MM. It's a 3-channel 75mhz FM receiver that Hitec says is "universal". With Airtronics crystals, I have used 4 of these receivers in many different vehicles and never had a problem. Chances are you just need Futaba crystals. They are the least-expensive 3-channel receiver I was able to find when I bought my 4.

06:20 PM

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Originally posted by crazyjr
The only ones that work with a JR XS3 is the XR3i. You could go with the Novak XXL and get a bunch of Futaba mag jr fm transmitters, but you need the futaba crystals and JR crystals so that will not be cheap. There is not a cheap way to set this up unless you are really lucky on ebay

I thought any airtronics FM receiver would work with the XS3. Who knew matching radios was this tough.

nbcaznmaster · 11.11.2005, 06:28 PM

i'll trade my jr xs3 for one of ur bl systems (except ss5800)

squeeforever · 11.11.2005, 06:41 PM

will you ever stop, ncbazn. you already got one. give it up already.

crazyjr · 11.12.2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by bigair78
I thought any airtronics FM receiver would work with the XS3. Who knew matching radios was this tough.

I have no experience with Airtronics, but everything i've heard about radio's in generalsays you can't cross brands except novak and the hitech HS recievers

coolhandcountry · 11.12.2005, 01:11 PM

I am going to try out the hitec. If it works great. If not oh well. I have to get back to you all on this. Thanks batfish.

RC-Monster Mike · 11.12.2005, 10:48 PM

I am pretty sure airtronics/KoPropo and JR are all compatible. I have all three, so I will give it a try tomorrow.