Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

Hey, i'm curious if anyone has any experience/feedback on this pretty dang cheap MX Sport 2.4ghz radio from Airtronics? I've never used any of their products, i've been a Spektrum man for years with good results, but soon i'll be getting a Baja 5T and I will eventually ditch the FM radio for a 2.4ghz. But i'm having a harder time justifying spending the money on a DX3S radio when I could come out major money ahead getting the MX Sport. Though I do like the aspect of the telementry with speed and temp monitoring of the DX3S, being the computer geek that I am, but man, its pricey. And at $80, the MX Sport freaking half the price of a comparable Spektrum DX3.0 which just astounds me.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXXZJ4&P=SM

I'm wondering though, whats going to be my tradeoff with something this cheap in comparison to say, the very popular Futaba 3PM or even the DX3.0? Thanks for any incite.

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...603FF-Receiver

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RE: Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

Airtronics makes good stuff.

RE: Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

nutech make a top 2.4ghz radio,i have two of them...

very good and a lot cheaper.

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I don't see how you could get much cheaper then $80 without buying utter crap chinese clones.

RE: Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

i got the nutech LCD 3ch handset and it's not a crap clone...made by the same folks who make the 5b handsets...housings are identical apart from the screen

it is actually an excellent radio with epa, speed, expo, abs, built in failsafe...good range and no glitches.....one thing i don't know though is the price but know a man that will, but i'd assume around the same as the one from rc4wd maybe a tad cheaper..

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/w...k/DSC00906.jpg

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Airtronics makes great stuff i was going to buy the MX sport but i was just so used to my old airtronics MX-3 FM, I just went on and got the MX-3 fhss , for 129.99 on some ebay store, could not be happier with it great product, if you read the specs on the two radios there not that much different i think the only thing different is that the mx-3 fhss has more model memory thats it, they both have the same range

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Schumacher now do a nice stick 3 channel set called CODE my freind has just got them in his shop, he has already sold 6, they are 2.4ghz with receiver £89..99!
And the RX are only £35 each! It`s amazed us that Spektrum haven`t released a 3 channel stick tranny. People in my friends shop are sometimes put off by gun controls.
Guy
Heres a link to it! http://www.racing-cars.com/pp/Manufa..._RC/CR138.html
It says out of stock on there main site but we have 2 left in the shop, if any one wants one i will give you the link to his shop and you can ask him for one as they might not be listed on his site yet, so many things to list;)

RE: Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

I own an airtronics MX3 fhss1 and have had no issues

RE: Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

Ive got a MX3 S awesome radio, never had an issue with it.

RE: Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

Does it feel decently made, and not el cheapo plasticy?

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Yeah it feels very solid, i also have a futaba 3PM which is also a great radio, but it feels a bit plasticy, compared to the airtronics.

RE: Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

i use futaba 3pm 2.4ghz  and it is awesome.

nutechs is excellent too though......i have used it none stop and i found it great...

RE: Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

Schweet, this is the radio I will get when its time to replace my stock Baja radio later this summer. Thanks for all the input, you saved me a good chunk of change!

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im thinkin of getting the mx3 fhss2 also for my back up..since i got m11 fhss2 .for 80bux cant beat that!!if u look at the comparison mx3 vs spektrum,spektrum can only go up to 300ft.while mx3 is 1200ft..thats what u need for the 5t?ive been using my m11 fhss2 and never had a problem with range yet.

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There is no substitute for futaba... I have been to many meets and I never met a person with a malfunctioning futaba (not CLAIMING there arent... It could just be luck) but I have met MANY with malfunctioning Spektrums (lots of people wrecked). Airtronics is good too. Look for a Tx/Rx that has good reliability and CHEAP Receivers. The only reason I do not recommend Futaba is because welll for my trucks I've bought 5 receivers and at 89.99 each it is FAR too expensive.

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If you want a low cost 2.4 system ($50), this Eargle is pretty good so far, has a load of settings. The extra rx's are stupid cheap, under 10 bucks! The new 3rd gens have a failsafe too. There's a long post on these under the radio & electronics thread.

RE: Too good to be true 2.4ghz radio?
 

Airtronics is top notch stuff. You won't be disappointed.