ElectricGuy007

A simple poll just to see how many people on the forums run Futaba or Spektrum. I run both but feel
the Futaba radios are better quality and longer lasting. Im getting a new radio soon, should i get both
just for experimental purposes just to see which radio is better than the other. I also added a servo option.

collector1231

My Feedback: (1)

I like Spektrum; the DX3c is my favorite. It's a professional radio that does not cost an arm and leg. And its light. REALLY light.

JohnP2

Glad to hear that as this is the model I ordered last week. ;-)

BKoz559

My Feedback: (3)

You can't really compare the 4PL to the DX3C, atleast I'm assuming that's the one you're referring to for $129.99 The 4PL more closely compares to the DX4S in terms of features and price but, it's really somewhere in between the two. Also, none of the Futaba surface systems offer telemetry. I have always used Futaba radios in my RCs but, I believe that it's easier to find inexpensive Spektrum compatible receivers. There are more "BND" vehicles on the market and for the most part, second-hand Spektrum receivers are more plentiful compared to Futaba FHSSreceivers.

If you're real hard-core then you can move up to Futaba FASST equipment but, it's not cheap and the least expensive receivers are no less than $75 on Ebay. HK sells comatible brands but I haven't personally tried them; though I'm tempted too. Additionally, most of us, including myself, aren't skilled enough to notice the faster response times advertised for FASST systems. So, in the end a 4PL or DX4S make more sense if you need 4 channels. Otherwise, a DX3C or 3S are great radios. Ihave personally used a 3S.

Now let's not forget the new MT4 which has the RC community raving, so to speak. My brother bought one because he said the receivers are affordable, it has 4 channels with steering mix and can do telemetry. It's a bit pricier at $299 but is nonetheless a great system.

Ttam Says Blarg

Futaba is my choice

JohnP2

Baed on my research, it seemsthe "hobby-grade" receivers are a commodity and it really depends on what your requirements are that dicatate the price-point you want to incur. For me, it's a radio that is fast, accurate, durable, and comfortable. I also want to it is compatible with easy-to-find receivers.Whether it is $30.99,$129.00, or$250.00, as long as it meets my needs, that is good.

I don't require it to remember more than 20+ models(at least not right now). I don't rock crawl, so channel mixing is not of interest. As for speed, I'm not astute enough to tell the difference.00000005 second difference. ;-)

ElectricGuy007

I have a FASST system 3pm with 2 recievers. Im probably gonna get both because I have Spektrum in my non-factory team SC10.
But want the 4PL because the recievers are $50. I'll probably get the DX3C first because it's cheaper. It's probably a good budget radio.
I like being able to adjust the servo parimenters and the 3C does just that.

BKoz559

My Feedback: (3)

the DX3C is a good radio and has a lot of features for the price. I was ranting about the FASST systems because Iown a 3PKS and while I do appreciate it and know it's an excellent high-end radio; the damn receivers are NOT cheap. I have 3 now only because Ibought the other 2 from Scratch N Dent inventories or on Ebay.

JohnP2

One thing I'm learning, it seems like once your pick a brand (Specktrum. Airtonics, Futaba, etc,) you better be prepared to stick with it for the long haul, else switiching can be pricey, It would be pretty cool if someone manufactured a universal radio that could bind with any receiver. :-)

echthelion

when i was shopping for a new radio i went with the 3PL. just because i was able to get it with a 2nd receivers for $110 and other receivers are only 40bucks. tho i gotta say i like the look of the 4PL so much more

Im with JohnP2 on this one aslong as a radio meets your needs brand/price doesn't matter

ElectricGuy007

OK guys in January I'll have money to spend again. Im getting a Novak brushless system for my 2wd sprint car,
and one of those cheaper $129 Spektrum Radios. Futaba in offroad and Spektrum in oval racing.

supertib

I greatly dislike the Spektrum radios...they have the shortest range of all the brands....and because of that short range have the highest chance of a runaway...........definitely not a radio I would own...

supertib

the budget radio I suggest is the Airtronics MT4.....it kicks the Futaba and Spektrums ass in range, will have over triple the range of the Spektrum.....

ElectricGuy007

I was gonna use the spektrums in oval and the futaba in offroad. Range problems ive never had them
the spektrums go about as far as you cant see the car anymore even then the car if it's electric tends to shutoff when out of range.
I defintley would not use the spektrum in nitro machines. I love 2.4 GHz radios because you dont have to worry about frequency problems like the old days.

The Mad Modder

Neither. Hitec is my 1st choice for radio equipment. 2nd and 3rd choices would be Futaba and Airtronics.

ElectricGuy007

never had a good experince with hitec radios or servos. I have thier new lipo charger the X4 A/C plus. Chargers is the only good thing they make unfortunatley. Airtronics isnt very good for a serface radio. Airtronics is really made for small aircraft.

Haddi Taha

If i had the cash, and the need, I will get the airtronics mt4 for my thunder tiger mt4. Not because of the same name, but I get a great radio, with all the features I will ever need and it has telemetery, I would like to check temps while out bashing. But now I am using my stock thunder tiger radio which does the job great and until it catches fire or something I won't be changing radios.