KO Propo EX-5 UR
08-21-2009, 09:26 AM
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KO Propo EX-5 UR
Well, I tried posting in the other radio's section and got no replies, so I figure more of the right people might come along here.
So, anyone got one or know of a review of one?
I am thinking about getting one sometime soon and would like to know what they are like first.
Cheers.
So, anyone got one or know of a review of one?
I am thinking about getting one sometime soon and would like to know what they are like first.
Cheers.
08-31-2009, 12:04 PM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
KO Propo has been around for a LONG time. They make excellent equipment, the only issue is that they are hard to find service for.
08-31-2009, 05:31 PM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
My little review:
â—quite good hand feel.
â—light weight 312g(without 8AA battery)
â—response pretty fast.
â—TX display no back light, no power on led indicator, but include the power off forgotten alarm function ~ 5mins.
â—when power on the 4pk & ex5ur after 1hour , still steady & no interference at all.
â—KR407S include fail-safe function.
â—also compatible KR-408S RX.
Will be test it again later......
Thanks for watching.
09-01-2009, 02:32 AM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
Cheers mate!
How long does it last on a set of batts?
Any batt packs suitable that you know of?
Whats the range like?
Does it feel nice and solid?
Is the on screen menu easy to navigate and change settings?
What does the wheel feel like? I prefer the more kinda solid foam over the hard rubber but I spose this could be changed.
Does the trigger and wheel feel nice as in resistence/smoothness (one of the things I do not like about the losi 2.4 I have now, feels loose and doesnt have a positive feeling (if that makes sense)).
Where is the 3rd channel switch, which I understand is a 5-way?
I assume this would stomp all the other no-name 2.4g radios that are flooding the market that range from $99 to $200?
Most importantly do you feel that it was good value for the radio?
I think it is excellent value, $140US for a KO-Propo 2.4g 3ch computer radio with 2 recivers sounds quite impressive to me.
The reciver looks mighty small too.
How long does it last on a set of batts?
Any batt packs suitable that you know of?
Whats the range like?
Does it feel nice and solid?
Is the on screen menu easy to navigate and change settings?
What does the wheel feel like? I prefer the more kinda solid foam over the hard rubber but I spose this could be changed.
Does the trigger and wheel feel nice as in resistence/smoothness (one of the things I do not like about the losi 2.4 I have now, feels loose and doesnt have a positive feeling (if that makes sense)).
Where is the 3rd channel switch, which I understand is a 5-way?
I assume this would stomp all the other no-name 2.4g radios that are flooding the market that range from $99 to $200?
Most importantly do you feel that it was good value for the radio?
I think it is excellent value, $140US for a KO-Propo 2.4g 3ch computer radio with 2 recivers sounds quite impressive to me.
The reciver looks mighty small too.
09-01-2009, 05:30 AM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
Thanks mate.
1. 2500mah AA around 12hrs.
2. no battery plug inside, need to diy futaba plug then can use lipo pack .
3. 80m radius
4. hand feel is good & the housing is solid but I dont like the fixed plastic antenna like toy grade , light weight 312g(without battery)
5. screen menu easy to navigate and change settings.
6. wheel rubber is not so hard, quite ok for me.
7. trigger resistance between medium to hard feeling, wheel resistance like medium level feeling.
8. 3rd channel switch is on the handle 2nd position.
9. $140 is best value , made in japan & come with two rx. just my 2cents.
If you don't mind no mixing channel feature , get one now.
1. 2500mah AA around 12hrs.
2. no battery plug inside, need to diy futaba plug then can use lipo pack .
3. 80m radius
4. hand feel is good & the housing is solid but I dont like the fixed plastic antenna like toy grade , light weight 312g(without battery)
5. screen menu easy to navigate and change settings.
6. wheel rubber is not so hard, quite ok for me.
7. trigger resistance between medium to hard feeling, wheel resistance like medium level feeling.
8. 3rd channel switch is on the handle 2nd position.
9. $140 is best value , made in japan & come with two rx. just my 2cents.
If you don't mind no mixing channel feature , get one now.
09-01-2009, 11:31 AM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
Cheers for the reply mate, appreciate it.
I did think that the antenna was fixed but was hoping that was just the way it looked, it would be far nicer if it atleast folded down or was a stubby like the one on the Sanwa MX3 FHSS radio.
Does it feel like it could be easily broken?
Thanks for the pic too!
I can't really think of many uses for channel mixing for ground vehicles, so it's not really a problem for me I spose.
Other than that all sounds good to me, I quite like the runtime too, I have a couple of older AM radios which only last about 2-3 hours on a set of batts.
I did think that the antenna was fixed but was hoping that was just the way it looked, it would be far nicer if it atleast folded down or was a stubby like the one on the Sanwa MX3 FHSS radio.
Does it feel like it could be easily broken?
Thanks for the pic too!
I can't really think of many uses for channel mixing for ground vehicles, so it's not really a problem for me I spose.
Other than that all sounds good to me, I quite like the runtime too, I have a couple of older AM radios which only last about 2-3 hours on a set of batts.
10-14-2009, 02:48 AM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
ORIGINAL: goronaldinho
hey where are you guys finding this radio for 140 i can only find it for 189
hey where are you guys finding this radio for 140 i can only find it for 189
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-rad...s-p-29465.html
11-05-2009, 02:38 AM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
i ordered one of these today but am slightly choked now when i see what they are going for at the link posted. I may have to give my hobby shop dude a little info about the prices....[:@]
02-10-2011, 12:34 AM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
if i take the ko pro apart will i find a plug in there or do i take the wires off the old +,- posts and wire conectors on?
02-28-2011, 05:00 AM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
Hi,
does the tx have a charging plug/ Cant see one in the spec or photo's?
Just bought one for £79.......without checking this important factor...damn!
Cheers
does the tx have a charging plug/ Cant see one in the spec or photo's?
Just bought one for £79.......without checking this important factor...damn!
Cheers
02-28-2011, 12:05 PM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
...lipo would be good but cash is a bit tight so I will be sticking to nimh or a while....I need to get a- extra rx first....any idea where to pick one up cheap? Cheers.
03-01-2011, 12:25 AM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
i got a lipo 11.1v,2200mah for £6,(ebay}it last for hours and hours,as for recivecers there £40 world wide,so support the uk shops and go to demon product aldershot,they stock or will get u ko pro stuff,it only took a week to get in the tx last time.if you find any cheaper let me know
03-01-2011, 01:52 AM
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
thats cheap but I would also need a new charger too. Can I ask if the tx has a battery holder which comes out? If it does do you think it would be possible to hook it up with my charger using crocodile clips to the two terminals?? Just a thought.....
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RE: KO Propo EX-5 UR
yes there a battery holder,so you clip that and charge it up,demon products are out of the 40£ recievers till next week,and so hong kong{there about 35£inc postage{}if you want a lipo charger there £6 on ebay but the run time is brillant charge once a month,not weekly,it cost me 25£ for 2 lipos and a charger that charges everytnig on the planet,i find these computers eat though nimhs,that why i changed but maybe i bought crap batterys,but the lipos ecellent, 01252 343132 for demon products{mail order}or go to there website,,,,, http://demonpowerproducts.co.uk/index.php?cPath=94_102