Smoggyboy

I have been using a very basic 4 channel Futaba. I would like to bye something mid price range to use as my first choice radio. I don't fly heli's, but my ambition is to fly multi-function Scale Warbirds someday.

Would like to know,

Best Radio and ideal number of channels and approx cost if possible.

mstroh3961

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Hi there are two schools of thought on this topic, Incremental and go for the gusto!

I made the mistake of taking the incremental approach, within 12 months I bought 3 radios. Started with a 6DA, by the time I finished training I had a T6X super. And then I saw the 9C. well long story short, By the best radio you can afford and fly!

PS most large scale planes require more channels and program mixing abilities.

Redback

Hi again Smoggy,

I would suggest that there is a middle course with radios.

I just bought a new JR2610 to supplement my old JR388 because I had run out of model memories as well as wanting a second frequency.

It seems to me that the 2610 (I assume that Futaba would have a comparable product) has enough features to keep you going for a good long time. 6 channels allows for flaps and gear, and the 10 model memory is not bad. All the stuff I use from the 388 is there, expo, dual rates, mixes etc etc.

Price here in Oz was pretty good too, got mine complete for about $480AU.

Regards

Terry

blackbaron

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I bought (2) Airtronics VG6000 radios. I love them! They are very easy to program and the quality in my opinion is a bit better than Futaba. I use to only own Futaba about 12 years ago but they were the best then. I recently bought a new Futaba 6EXA and I didn't like it. I sold it off and bout the Airtronics and never looked back. With Airtronics you have full compatability with Hitec and JR.

khodges

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I won't buy into the argument of which is a better radio, I feel it's a ford vs dodge vs CHEVY thing, but I really like my Chevtaba, I mean Futaba 9C radio; if it's a bit more than you want, the 7C would be a great choice, programs very easily.

FLYBOY

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Easy choice, you will never out grow the 7C or the 9C Futaba radios. Get which ever you can afford. The 9C is the best I have ever owned. You don't need the higher priced models. Chances are very high you will never use the added functions anyway.

IowaSilvia

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I'll second the Airtronics RD6000. I have one and it is great. Simple to use and good quality. You can get these from Tower or look on ebay for a good used one. That's where I got mine for less than $150.

MinnFlyer

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Personally, i like to stay with one brand, only for the fact that I never have to worry about "Will this charger work?" Can I use this with that?" etc.

Since you have Futaba, Look at the Futaba 6EXA or 7CAF

Smoggyboy

Hi all. Thanks so much for your help, I am off to the shops to see what he has in stock

hebertjj

By the way BlackBaron, Airtronics (a pos shift system) is not compatible with Hitec ( a neg shift system), unless you have one of their convertible receivers and/or transmitters.