Hello, i would like a 2.4 ghz radio and don't want to spend that much. I like 2 stick radios in my cars and i want to use this. Wil it work?And iplan on getting a plane sometime so it will save me money.




http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/D...ProdID=SPM5500

Yes it should work but there are a few things that you need to check and remember before you buy that. I thought that the 3 ch surface receivers would not work with this radio but you would need to E-Mail Horizon Hobby to see if the surface receivers would work, and check to see if the air receivers would stand up to the vibrations in a car. Also there is no return spring on the left stick in the normal throttle position so you would have to either get used to using the right stick for throttle or get used to having no return spring on the throttle.

I recommend just getting a normal car radio for cars and when you start flying get at least a 7 channel radio unless you never plan on flying heli or more advanced planes.

I would get the dx2.0 if you want a 2.4ghz radio. It comes with a bunch of servos too. I coulnt stand driving with those transmitters.

I looked up the manual for this radio and found this ;

"The DX5e is compatible with all current Spektrum™ and JR®
brands of DSM® aircraft receivers. However, when using the
DX5e with one of the Spektrum park flyer receivers, like the
AR6000, AR6100, AR6100E, etc., it is imperative that these
receivers be limited to flying Parkflyer-type aircraft. "

How long have you been around RC cars?? The stick style tx was just about out the door when I started but there were still a few around for cars and oh what a pain in the a@$ IMO. They are fine for planes but I could never get the hang of them for cars.

6 years. I cant even imagine trying to move those sticks when im racing.

so it won't work? got ya

If your on a budget just get a Spektrum dx2.0 off ebay. they will come to about the same price without the servos.

well, it's not so much a budget as i just wanterd a 2 stick because i preferr those, so i guess i'm stuckwith a pistol

Here is a nice two stick radio for land use and is 2.4 mhz . Of course you won`t be able to use this for a plane if you get one later on .

http://2.4gigahertz.com/systems/futk3000.html is $530 at tower

This one is a lot cheaper

http://2.4gigahertz.com/systems/futk3010.html is $250 at tower

Some cheaper radios

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...SM&C=JAA&V=HRC

http://www.hitecrcd.com/transmitters/show?name=Laser-4

they are not 2.4 mhz capable though .


I knew someone still had two stick radios for land . Hope this helps since you don`t like pistol grip radios .

Honestly, im a former plane and helicopter guy too and thought that the pistol grip would be annoying as compared to a 2 stick radio but there is a reason that everyone uses the pistol radios. They work waaaay better and feel natural (steering really does feel natural) as soon as you have it in you hand.

Im sorry, but 530 bucks for a 3 channel radio. Stop wasting money and just get used to a pistol grip.