ORIGINAL: shanet75
Morning...Not sure if this is the right spot for this. I recently lost my escapade due to some kind of radio malfunction. I can't figure out what as I tested everything after the crash and it seems fine with a range test. Leads me to believe it was interference or something else.....I have a futaba 6exa fm system. I am looking to upgrade to 2.4. I know there are a gazzillion posts out there comparing them and peoples preferences. I am looking at the hitec optic 6 pro. Anyone have this and have any thoughts? They have a nice combo at tower with 2 receivers for 230 or 240 can't remember. My uncle/neighbor has the dx6i and sears by it, but I'm not sure which way to go. I like the futaba but the receivers are really $y...
Shane,
I have no experience with anything other than Futaba (31 years) and I love them. I've never lost a plane and that includes AM, FM PCM and 2.4. The receivers are not that much more expensive and you only need one. I've never understood the reason for needing two receivers in a plane. I would recommend a Futaba 7c and I think you won't be disappointed. By the way, if you know the person you are buying from, buying used is not bad but I am like you.........I like new.