Radio for brushless vehicles

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by squeeforever

Personally, I would go with the React. It's just a better radio...

That's what I hear...but I don't like the way Nomadio's telemetry operates. The sensors are not as easy as the Spek to install and they are more prone to being knocked out of alignment in a crash (mainly the rpm sensor because it uses a heavy magnet instead of a reflective decal like the spek). The react does have an integrated telemetry screen (big plus), but it is small and difficult to read.

There are plenty of upsides...faster signal communication and a lot more adjustability. It also has the ability to store like 40 models where the Spek can only store 4.

[ssspconcepts]

Originally Posted by glassdoctor

I recomend checking out the new 2.4ghz radios from Futaba and Airtronics... similar to the Spektrum and Nomadio DSM radios. Pretty loaded but not as pricey as buying the top of the line + DSM to go with it.

I'll second that...

All the radios that have been mentionend here have every function you'll ever need. And a few you'll never use. I've owned a 3PK, MX-3S, M8, DX3, Hitec CRX and EX-10 Helios. I like the EX-10 a lot better than any of the others. It's not about functions and screensize, but the way it feels when you use it and how accurate it feels. The Spektrum and Nomadio radios (yes, I've tested but not owned a Nomadio) are together with the MX-3S radios I'd never buy again. Spektrum and Nomadio put all their money in technology that you can easily add to the EX-10. The wheel feels less accurate and the grip isn't very good at all. Nomadio React has the same case as an old Multiplex radio. I also prefer to have a radio with a module system because I also need 27mhz for mini-z racing.

The best radios in the market (3PK, M11 and EX-10) will always be better than cheaper Futaba, Hitec, Airtroinics/Sanwa, Spektrum and even the Nomadio.

So if i can get a 3pk for the same price as a dx3, i should get the 3pk; it will be a better decision in the long run, correct. I agree that the "cheaper" radios do feel cheaper, but one thing i noticed about the dx3 is that the throttle travel and steering travel are less precise feeling than even my OLD futaba magnum.

[squeeforever]

Thats one thing I love about my M8. Its very precise, throttle and steering.

The only thing I don't like about buying the 3pk is that it is a discontinued model (which is why I can get it kinda cheap), but the new model(3PKS) does not have any upgrades that I find worth the extra cost to me. I have come to realize that the way a transmitter feels in your hand and being comfortable with it is more important than smaller functions, since it is your hands that are doing the driving, not the controller.

[jollyjumper]

so far i love my sanwa exzes plus ( stick based on the m11).
it feels great. but i hear an m11 is top heavy.

[squeeforever]

My M8 is top heavy, so I would imagine that the M11 is aswell. Especially if you add a LiPo battery to them.

[tallyram]

i just bought a 3pks and put a fasst module in it. gigantic upgrade from a dx3! the throttle and steering are so precise. way more features than i could ever expect to use, but it feels good in my hands. so far i'm impressed. highly recommend it!

Originally Posted by elegal

The only thing I don't like about buying the 3pk is that it is a discontinued model (which is why I can get it kinda cheap), but the new model(3PKS) does not have any upgrades that I find worth the extra cost to me. I have come to realize that the way a transmitter feels in your hand and being comfortable with it is more important than smaller functions, since it is your hands that are doing the driving, not the controller.

I wouldn't worry about the fact that the 3PK is discontinued. I assume that the warranty is still the same. There's one very very important thing you have to remember if you buy the 3PK/3PKS - don't buy the first version of the Spektrum system for it. Get the Spektrum Pro version or Futabas Fasst system. They had a lot of problems with the first generation of Spektrum modules for the 3PK/3PKS.

The "old" 3PK is still an excellent radio. The top drivers where I live use it, and they could easily afford to buy the 3PKS if they wanted to.

Squee still uses his M8, also an excellent but discontinued radio. Don't worry - the 3PK is an excellent choice.

I ended up buying the 3PK, and I am way more impressed with the throttle and steering "feel" than that of the DX3. The Futaba FASST system is just their version of 2.4ghz, correct?

Fasst and Spektrum are basically the same thing. 2.4ghz but there might be differences in latency. Check out www.spektrumrc.com and www.futaba-rc.com.

Enjoy your new radio :)

[squeeforever]

Originally Posted by furu

Squee still uses his M8, also an excellent but discontinued radio. Don't worry - the 3PK is an excellent choice.

Thats cause I can't afford a new React or Sensor right now. :p

[BrianG]

I still love my Spektrum. Although the only comparison I have is against the stock Traxxas TQ3 radio. Anything is an improvement over that (except it did fell nice in my hand) :)

[zeropointbug]

BrianG, i want to get a DX2.0 for my truck. I can get it for $189 CAD, so it's alot less expensive than other good radios.

How DOES it compare to stock radio? :032: