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Hey guy's i'm wanting to start playing the rc thing and i have a question on a radio.Would this radio be ok to start with. I don't want to lay alot of money on a radio system and find out i don't want to stay with the hobby.So what about this radio?comments please.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-ct6b-r6b-radiosystem.html
http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-ct6b-r6b-radiosystem.html
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Hey guy's i'm wanting to start playing the rc thing and i have a question on a radio.Would this radio be ok to start with. I don't want to lay alot of money on a radio system and find out i don't want to stay with the hobby.So what about this radio?comments please.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-ct6b-r6b-radiosystem.html
http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-ct6b-r6b-radiosystem.html
I never skimp on the radio as this is the heart of your RC experience. I would recommend something like a Spektrum DX6i which is a base level but still very capable radio.
Brand name radios will have a better resale if you decide the hobby is not for you. You might find it impossible to sell the radio you mentioned as a used item.
Another good one is the FrSky Taranis, but this has a steeper learning curve.. FrSky is a different brand to Fly Sky which is the one in your link.
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+1 on the Taranis.
Very impressive radio, a "Game Changer" in my opinion, but a little on the Geek side. Lot's of videos and info out there for those who are not afraid to learn.
The last time I was this impressed by a radio was the old Ace Micropro 8000, another "game changing" radio. Probably not the best choice for a beginner, better to get a plain jane Spektrum DX6 so others can help you at the field.
Very impressive radio, a "Game Changer" in my opinion, but a little on the Geek side. Lot's of videos and info out there for those who are not afraid to learn.
The last time I was this impressed by a radio was the old Ace Micropro 8000, another "game changing" radio. Probably not the best choice for a beginner, better to get a plain jane Spektrum DX6 so others can help you at the field.
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That radio is very limited. If you are still flying in 6 months, you will have tossed it and bought a better radio. Seems almost all radio thread leave out Aritronics. They make great stuff. They have a 6 channel radio that has a lot of features. An 8 channel that the only real complaint is no expo on rudder.
As stated with the cheaper radios, there will very little if any help when things dont work. There is a lot of support in the forums for the 9x. I guess I am almost through my 3rd year with it. Never a glitch, hiccup, brown out, loss of signal. There are a bunch of threads on moding this radio on rcgroups. There is an open source firmware that you can install.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-th9x-r...nel-radio.html
I have really thought about the Taranis. It looks nice and has a ton of features. Not sure it would be good for a first radio?
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As stated with the cheaper radios, there will very little if any help when things dont work. There is a lot of support in the forums for the 9x. I guess I am almost through my 3rd year with it. Never a glitch, hiccup, brown out, loss of signal. There are a bunch of threads on moding this radio on rcgroups. There is an open source firmware that you can install.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-th9x-r...nel-radio.html
I have really thought about the Taranis. It looks nice and has a ton of features. Not sure it would be good for a first radio?
Buzz.
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Hopefully you'll be happy with your purchase, jayseas. It should be a good radio system for flying foam aircraft. You may find that having to connect it to a computer to change the mixing or reverse a servo could prove inconvenient. The receiver has only a single short antenna lead, so it may not provide a reliable connection with larger models, models with internal combustion engines (gas or glow), or models using carbon fiber construction.
Flying radio control is even more fun than you think it's going to be; I believe your Flysky FS-T6 will open up a whole new passion for you! Let us know if you have any additional questions.
Flying radio control is even more fun than you think it's going to be; I believe your Flysky FS-T6 will open up a whole new passion for you! Let us know if you have any additional questions.
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The Fly Sky T6 has a digital display and no need to hook up to a laptop or desktop. The CT6B is the one you have to plug into a computer.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-t6-6ch-radio-lcd.html
For $55.00, I have though about getting one just to see how good or bad it is. I do like that you have on screen programing.
jayseas, give us a report when you get it and let us know what you think.
Buzz.
http://www.hobbypartz.com/79p-t6-6ch-radio-lcd.html
For $55.00, I have though about getting one just to see how good or bad it is. I do like that you have on screen programing.
jayseas, give us a report when you get it and let us know what you think.
Buzz.
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Most established brands are good quality and offer service if needed, a visit to the local hobby shop is the best way to compare different Tx handling and quality. It all depend on your budget and what features you need the radio for.
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If you need a display just buy another one. Most radios are made in China anyway..