Hitec flash 5X or Futaba 6YG, what do you recomend?
02-21-2003, 02:09 AM
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Hitec flash 5X or Futaba 6YG, what do you recomend?
OK so I flew the fire bird II and I like it, but thinking ahead I would like to get a kit so that I get the building experience and the radio system that I could use with most planes (electric, slow, park fliers, glow, gliders etc).
I'm undecided for which of the two to pick
Futaba 6YG:
6 Channels
analog radio I think (if I'm wrong please let me know)
$159
or
Hitec flash 5X:
5 Channel
Computer radio
$169
both come with reciever, bateries, and servos (unless I missread the ads).
Do I want to start with more channels or a computer radio?
Will I need all 6 Channels, i don't know.
What do people around here prefer?
and if you have a different radio in the same price range to recomend please do so.
I'm undecided for which of the two to pick
Futaba 6YG:
6 Channels
analog radio I think (if I'm wrong please let me know)
$159
or
Hitec flash 5X:
5 Channel
Computer radio
$169
both come with reciever, bateries, and servos (unless I missread the ads).
Do I want to start with more channels or a computer radio?
Will I need all 6 Channels, i don't know.
What do people around here prefer?
and if you have a different radio in the same price range to recomend please do so.
02-21-2003, 02:35 AM
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Hitec flash 5X or Futaba 6YG, what do you recomend?
OK Just Read the description of the RD6000 and sounds like this is very good deal for $189.
any comments on this radio?
any comments on this radio?
02-21-2003, 02:56 AM
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Welcome to the hobby!
To be honest these are all fine radios for what you mentioned... I have used the 5X (Hitec) and it is pretty slick for the price, it has digital trims and is relatively easy to program-
Having said that- If you can get the Airtronics RD-6000 (Sport?) for $189- DO IT!
I HAVE NOT FLOWN with this radio but the evidence is here- do a search for RD-6000 and you will find many experienced pilots that prefer this radio to other more expensive systems**
Keep us posted,
james
Having said that- If you can get the Airtronics RD-6000 (Sport?) for $189- DO IT!
I HAVE NOT FLOWN with this radio but the evidence is here- do a search for RD-6000 and you will find many experienced pilots that prefer this radio to other more expensive systems**
Keep us posted,
james
