biker2006

i want to put my savage to the 2.4ghz system not sure what i should do? what one is a good buy? i also want to do servos. i want to keep it pretty cheap like 300 bucks or so thank you for any tips

JesseJames

I prefer Spektrum. Look at the DX2 or DX3. I would go with the DX3. These will be well within your price range. I would recomend a buy it now on ebay. Your servos will work with the Spektrum receiver. But if you are just looking to upgrade your servos you will have money left over.

ThunderbirdJunkie

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A DX3S is a decent radio in your budget. It comes with telemetry and all that cool stuff, too.

biker2006

anyone try the dx2s? i like the gauges you can get with it.

Cossey

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I <3 my DX3S. I have a receiver for all three of my RC vehicles, and it's nice just selecting the vehicle you wanna control w/ the transmitter and all good to go.

xerxes

stay away frum spectrum tx/rx systms. worst range of any company dat manufactures 2.4ghz systms.
futaba 3pl 2.4 isa top notch 3chnl systm. 3prka looks 2 b a promising entry lvl systm also

JesseJames

I have never had Futaba equipment. I own several Spektrum DX models, and have benn 100% satisfied. Do some review searches and see you come up with. I am sure both will come up with good reviews. It will come down to preference and budget.

xerxes

dont most spectrum systms go awol round 700ft?


but ya. personal pref & budget.


tactic 2.4 bout 74$ shippd.

no wire reciever a big plus. but a fragile tx antenna is a big turn off. only wish i knew about da tx antenaa prob b4 i bought 3complete systms :-/

Freezetron

Airtronics MX SPort is a great bang for the buck. I've also had pretty good luck with Spektrum in the past, dunno whats up with the haters, I blame user error

sparky 25

Yea been running my dx3s on my 2 nitro vehicles and on my 5t,

never had so much as a glitch at any range,

the dx3s is a good radio with an easy to use menu setup.

Umar M

i'm also thinking of going 2.4ghz, i was looking at a airtronics mt-4, i have good experience with airtronics since i own a mx-3 (fm version).
not hating here, just that i have also heard that the spektrum has low range in comparison to futaba. thats the only thing holding me back from purchasing from them. has anyone tested the maximum range of their dx3s?

Brainanator

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I like the cheap hongkong radio systems..... $20 for a 2.4ghz featureless radio, or like $50 for a 3 channel with lots of features.

Of course the spektrums are pretty sweet....

HPI_Savage_RC

I had a Spektrum DX3S and didn't like it. The range was usable but not great, and there were some issues with glitching in the presence of other sources of high frequency radio waves. I ended up selling it at a significant loss.

I then purchased a Futaba 3PM, and it has been a very reliable system. Exceptional range (Tested to 400m with no issues) and no glitching whatsoever. The only disadvantage is the requirement for 8 transmitter batteries, but as the higher powered radio transformer is very likely responsible for the increased range, this is more of a nitpick. The lack of telemetry may be seen as a problem for some, but I found it to be more of a gimmick than a useful feature.

Personally, if I were in your shoes, I'd skip the Spektrum and go right to the Futaba.

xerxes

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i jus skinnd my rf30 antena wire off so da flux hp is getn a wireless tactic 2.4 sys now

pauly187

just from my spektrum unit and my exsperence with iti can say dont do it
i have had a run away
and glitching to no end
and susposably the newer models have the same issue

Umar M

anyone tried the mx-3x? looks sweet

trickle007

I like the Futaba 3PM-X 2.4Ghz

biker2006

i have a futaba t3pm radio right now on one of the savages and i like it. i want to go to 2.4ghz to hope to be able to run longer on the batteries in the savage cause right now i am getting maybe 4 or 5 tanks before they dont work so great. i also want it cause i want to go to races more and have less problems with channels.

chonyc77

I have had nothing but great experiences with Spectrum and its the only radios i use. For my RC cars and RC planes. 

sparky 25

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