is the HI-TEC LASER 6 MODE 1 TX WITH NICAD a good radio for the price and is it a 4,6 channel radio or is it less
if u see eny other cheap good 4,6 channel radios tell me

here is the web site i want to get it from [link=http://www.inwoodmodels.co.uk/system/index.html]http://www.inwoodmodels.co.uk/system/index.html[/link]

Hitec does not make a bad radio. Therefore, it is a good radio.

Hollo Colorpilot,
Hitec makes good radios, I had the Spectra 7 channel awhile back. Since then I have owned a Futaba 8U and now recently got a Futaba 9C.
I still use Hitec servo's and recievers in most of my planes due to the great reputation Hitec has with its servo's.
Any how if your starting out buy a good 6 channel radio, even if you are only using four out of the six channels on the reciever in your plane now. The other two channels will come in handy when you step up to your more advanced plane when your flying skills improove.
NEDYOB

I agree with Silversurfer. Hitec does not make a bad radio.

BUT! If you are going to buy more than 4 channels when first starting out, I would buy a computer radio. The extra cost of 6 channels when it's not computer, just isn't worth it in my book.

I would also make sure that whoever is going to teach you flys Mode I. Not sure about you folks across the pond, but probably 95% of folks here fly Mode II. The stick functions are different between the two, so be sure!
Dennis-

I wish I learned to fly Mode-1

dose the HI-TEC LASER 6 have 6,4 channels or less

6 channels, there's also a 4 channel version. its called laser 4.
i would advise you to get a computer radio if you want a 6+ channel. Go for a Eclipse 7. You'll never need to change another radio.

IT is not a computer radio but it is a good one.
A computer radio makes setup easier.
Other than that, the one you picked is a good radio.

My suggestion is to get a radio (and trainer cord) like someone at your field who will help you solo. That way you can fly on a buddy cord with his/her help.

thanks for the hellp. the only reason i am not getting a computer radio is that i have never flown a rc plane and i am not sure whether i will stick with the hobby and i am still at school so i am a bit tight with money but if there are any good cheap computer radios out there then please tell me.

thanks for the hellp

I have a Hitec Flash FiveX and it is a very good radio with five channels.computer radio with all the important mixes. Also a good bit cheaper than the six or more channel computer radios. In my whole modeling career I have not actualy used more than four channels. [35 years]

rctrax

Or Futaba 6EXA. Complete system for $180

If you want to minimize the amount you invest to get started, then there is no reason to buy a radio with more than 4 channels. You can buy good, used, 4 channels radios (Mode II), complete with receiver and servos, on eBay for well under $100.
Dennis-

colorpilot,

What do you want to fly with this radio?

Almost any plane can be flown with a modern 4 channel radio. Unless you need something more than that, go for a basic 4 channel Hitec, Futaba, etc.

If you decide you are going to stay with the hobby, a 4 channel will serve you for a good long while, but you will eventually want to go to a computer radio. So, if you can't afford the computer radio now, stay basic.

Are you flying electics? Sailplane/Glider? Glo fuel? How many channels do you need?

There are lots of RTF electics that come with their own three channel radios. The whole RTF pack with the radio/plane/etc is under $175, and some under $150.

There are RTF Sailplane packages for under $175 including the radio.

There are RTF glo packages that are under $275 including the radio.

So, what is your objective? What are you going to fly?

Do you love building, or would you rather get the plane already built and start flying right away?

i'd just like to add something... please get a good reciever. 2 of my plane crashes [:@] are caused by using a cheapo reciever. Try to get the dual conversion ones... they provide long range as compared to single conversion rxes. hitec's range are all dual conversion with the exception of one ( i don't know which). Futaba has a lotttt of single conversions! Some work well, some don't.

Hitec's only single conversion receiver as far as I know, is the "Feather". But you confused me, because I've NEVER seen a Futaba single conversion receiver. (?? [sm=confused.gif]
Dennis-

Yes Futaba has a number of single conversio receivers, but many are no longer lead products. JR also has a number of single conversion receivers as does GWS. Not sure about Airtronics.

Do not be confused by single or dual conversion. There is absolutely no difference in range or sensitivity between them. There are differences and each has its own merits and drawbacks. Check out www.torreypinesgulls.org/Radios.htm for some of the more detailed differences.

is the Feather Receiver good then and is the GS-400 good Speed Controller

A GWS Naro rx is a better receiver.