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What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 2:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have a simple Futaba 2 Ch. FM radios with a micro receiver that I'm planning on using for my boat, but was wondering if there's an advantage to shelling out a couple hundred for some 2.4 ghz model.

sooo, with that said, what are you guys using so I get a rough idea of what I should get, if anything at all!

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 2:47 AM   
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Status: online 		Futaba 3PM FASST 2.4Ghz
no problems what so ever, and outstanding range.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 2:51 AM   
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Status: offline 		Futaba Tx - 3PMX and Rx R603FS - 2.4g

Knowing that no one is on your frequency. Converted all my planes and heli's to 2.4g also(Futaba). Had glitches on FM radios that resulted in crashes. No problems with my BJ55 when I had JR FM radio, but its still in the back of your mind.....

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 2:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		yah! that's exactly why i'm considering changing over. I don't want some guy to be walking by with something and all of a sudden my boat goes haywire or something.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 5:45 AM   
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Status: offline 		I found an airtronics M8 with 2 receivers on FM channels for $60 on my local craigslist....worth it? or should i just save up for a 2.4ghz?

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 6:45 AM   
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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 8:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		M11 on 2.4 GHz here. I've had no issue with range or interference.

The M8 can have the module swapped out to their new FHSS 2.4G system. 60 bucks for an M8 isn't bad at all if it's in good condition.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 6:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		jr xr3 with r 135 recevers FM never had a glitch or range problems my nerve have always run out before the range of the radio (always have fresh batt installed before every outing )

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 6:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		4PK FASST for me and a 3PKS FASST for my wife...the security in transmission and control for a 20 lb, 40-50MPH missle is well worth it for any spectators' safety and my hard-earned $. I have watched a friends boat hit the shore WOT and heard of another whose boat went WOT into a dock...both TOTAL LOSSES. Thanks goodness no one was hurt.

I was planning on picking up a 3PM FASST when I stumbled onto a 3PKS that was hardly used for cheap with some 1/4 scale servos...

Spend the extra $$ and you will never be dissapointed or disgusted with the purchase...I promise.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/12/2009 8:39 PM   
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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/13/2009 4:40 PM   
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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/14/2009 12:32 AM   
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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/14/2009 9:03 AM   
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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/18/2009 9:48 PM   
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ORIGINAL: magnum57

3PK FASST 2.4Ghz. One control system for all my RC's. Awesome set up. The range is unbeatable. PB's and EKG kill guards in all my rigs

   Hey Mag 57 ....
   What do you mean by PB's ???  thanks !!!! SK.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/18/2009 11:57 PM   
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Status: online 		I'm switching to a 3PMX with the FS receiver soon, I have my Enforcer outfitted with the below right now!

The EKG “Engine Kill Guard” is a new product designed by; Frank Ackinno and Tony Castronovo of Warehouse Hobbies Inc
prompted by a overseas customer to produce a device that is actually mandated in Europe, that will shut a gasoline ignition down in the event of low radio (receiver) batteries or worse a complete loss of power.

"Overtemp Kill Guard" New! from Enforcer Mfg Co.
Easy to install device attaches to your Zenoah water jacket as shown. Connect the black coil tap wire to one terminal and the second terminal to the engine block. Designed to stall the engine if water jacket temperature exceeds 180 degrees F.

and

"Radio Safeguard"
New for 2008, Micro Fail-Safe. Automatically throttles your engine down in the event of a radio signal "glitch" or signal failure. Combine this with the new Enforcer "EKG" and you will all but eliminate any potential radio failures.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 12:44 AM   
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ORIGINAL: spoolinaww

I'm switching to a 3PMX with the FS receiver soon, I have my Enforcer outfitted with the below right now!

The EKG “Engine Kill Guard” is a new product designed by; Frank Ackinno and Tony Castronovo of Warehouse Hobbies Inc
prompted by a overseas customer to produce a device that is actually mandated in Europe, that will shut a gasoline ignition down in the event of low radio (receiver) batteries or worse a complete loss of power.

"Overtemp Kill Guard" New! from Enforcer Mfg Co.
Easy to install device attaches to your Zenoah water jacket as shown. Connect the black coil tap wire to one terminal and the second terminal to the engine block. Designed to stall the engine if water jacket temperature exceeds 180 degrees F.

and

"Radio Safeguard"
New for 2008, Micro Fail-Safe. Automatically throttles your engine down in the event of a radio signal "glitch" or signal failure. Combine this with the new Enforcer "EKG" and you will all but eliminate any potential radio failures.

Hey Spool....   thanks for the info. I just wasnt sure of what PB meant.  I appreciate the info!!!! SK.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 2:08 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Dan S

Futaba 3PM FASST 2.4Ghz
no problems what so ever, and outstanding range.

Dan.



I'm with Dan on this one
I've switched over to this Radio and love it.. Nothing like the feeling of having a built in failsafe !! Also no worry about frequency conflicts and the range is incredible !! Save your $ and go the FASST route.. Tom H.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 2:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		   Hi Tom,
     What receiver would you recommend with the 3PM ???? I'm sure there's a marine secific one !!??    thanks !! SK.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 2:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have JR Synthesized stuff in my boats now but I want all FASST stuff
due to no job all this past summer things stayed that way
I do have Fasst systems in both my wife and I's Baja'a and love them both they are awesome

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 2:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		Tom & M/B ,
    I was just on Tower Hobbies and the Futaba 3PM is discontinued!  DOes anyone know of another place that might have these ???
             thanks for the info !!!! Steve K.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 3:03 PM   
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Status: online 		the 3PMX is the new release with more options and comes with a Rx that is ready for marine use also
I upgraded the rx to the R603FS to get the "dad" operation also

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 4:44 PM   
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ORIGINAL: spoolinaww

the 3PMX is the new release with more options and comes with a Rx that is ready for marine use also
I upgraded the rx to the R603FS to get the "dad" operation also

   Thanks Spool .... so the R603FF is good for the boats ??? SK.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 4:47 PM   
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Status: online 		everyone that I have talked to said that the FF version rx works just fine, I just wanted that little extra something with the FS rx option

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 4:59 PM   
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Status: online 		Futaba Fasst 2.4 Ghz , excellent radio for the money.

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RE: What radios are you guys using? - 11/19/2009 5:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		is the fs more for marine or just other options ???

   With a chance of getting yelled at here .....is Spektrum any good ???

       I have a chance at a DX3R  for 150 bucks .....is this worth it or no ????
                         Thanks,,,  Steve K.

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