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What Radio system to get?
M11
  12% (6)
M8
  2% (1)
3PK
  18% (9)
3PKS
  20% (10)
Aggressor CRX
  2% (1)
Aggressor SRX
  6% (3)
3PJ
  0% (0)
MX-3
  2% (1)
EX-10 Helios
  4% (2)
Other
  34% (17)


Total Votes : 50
(last vote on : 4/26/2008 12:26:15 AM)
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What Radio system to get? - 7/27/2006 3:54:50 PM   
TheLinkster



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Status: offline 		I think its time for me to get a new radio system that I can use with all of my R/C's. So whats the best System for under $200? BTW I have the M11 and 3pk's listed because if they get enough votes ill save for one of those.


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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/27/2006 4:10:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		I would personally get the JR XS3. That is the stock system on an LST/2, and you can find em on Ebay through chop shops or from guys that upgraded to PCM radios for cheap. You can get an XS3 with a receivers for <$100 all day on Ebay, and find a spare receiver for each truck for an additional $30-40 (synthesized, RS300 or RS310).

FM, multi vehicle, synthesized, what more do you need? I love that radio set personally. Tons of adjustment, easy to use.

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/28/2006 1:27:18 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ko EX-10 radio . I switched to one a while back and love it . All/more features you need , great model memory , feels good in my hand . I would go with a radio what feels comfortable to you , not what others tell you . Nothing worse than buying a new radio and end up not liking it .

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/28/2006 1:29:26 AM   
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FM, multi vehicle, synthesized, what more do you need?



2.4 Ghz

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/29/2006 1:50:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nomadio Sensor gets my vote, Own one, wants nothing else(Except a Nomadio Stick Radio, when they get around to that...)

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/29/2006 9:56:39 PM   
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Status: online 		I would say to get the Futaba 3PK super. The 3PK is a proven radio with tons of features that are very useful for racing or backyard bashing. Not only that, you can upgrade the 3PK to 2.4Ghz with a Spektrum tx module.

As far as another radio if the 3PK isnt within your scope, I would suggest the Nomandio Sensor. I would take this radio as my 1st choice if it were'nt for its steep price and the existing problems with its telemetry.

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/30/2006 12:43:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'm a Nomadio convert, I have 6 of my 22 vehicles currently running on it. I switched from the 3PK and although I've always used Futaba, the Nomadio blows it away....

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/31/2006 6:40:58 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hopefully Ill be able to get a Nomadio (There is going to be a cheaper version of the Sensor).
BTW theres an add at the top of the page for the Nomadio Sensor with out the sensors for only $269 is that a good deal?

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/31/2006 6:45:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you do not want the sensors , what`s the sense of buying a Nomadio then . Buy a Hitec and put Spektrum module in it . Unless your racing , I`d just get one of the radios on your list .

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/31/2006 10:07:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		What's the use?
Having a fast computer updateable radio that blows all other radios away...
Then you can add sensors later

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 7/31/2006 10:10:44 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Doahh

What's the use?
Having a fast computer updateable radio that blows all other radios away...
Then you can add sensors later


You sure seem to be pushing a radio you don`t even have .

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 8/1/2006 6:15:03 PM   
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I like it's features... it's a very nice radio... I had a chance to use one and it's very comfortable even with the tight tension on the wheel and trigger

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 8/2/2006 6:21:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		HONESTLY, if you are willing to spend 200 dollars (which i was in the same boat) then i HIGHLY suggest on buying the nomadio brown box special. its wayyy better than spektrum and it has some awesome features, the 275 deal doesnt include the sensors, but later on down the road, you can always purchase them then. after using all different types of radios/receivers, this is the ONLY way to go, and its an awesome deal as of right now. i know its 75 dollars more than what you were willing to spend, but its well worth it, JMHO. i raced with the spektrum ordeal for 3 months now, i have to honestly turn the damn thing before i even hit a turn, it has a delay, NOT like the nomadio, its spot on every time.

at this place, it costs 275 dollars shipped to your pad, which is awesome considering most places charge 10 to 20 dollars for shipping and in certain states they charge tax and most places initially charge more. here is the link:

http://www.rcbuggyshop.com/index.php?main_page=index

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RE: What Radio system to get? - 8/2/2006 4:24:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		The tension on the Nomadio isn't bad, I actually like it... Let me add one thing.... I was partially disabled in a car accident and have loss of strenght and continual numbness in my hands from a neck injury. If I can use it with the increased tension over my 3PK, anyone can.... Hahaha.... For me, the radio has brought a little enjoyment back, it just feels right using it... Not that I don't love my 3PK....

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