Good club spec radio

[Nickwillyhams]

Hi all, what radios are you guys using at club level (steering wheel)? I had a dx2 for bashing my rtrs about with but it's just not upto the job no more, used the dx7 for a few years so menus terminology etc are familiar but I wouldn't be bothered about switching brands. Any input appreciated

Cheers
Nick

[bigt]

Sanwa mt4 :thumbsup:

[cutting42]

Futaba 4PL is what floats my boat but it is a pricey mid range TX. That said it has been perfectly reliable, no glitches, great range even without using aerial tubes.

[Nickwillyhams]

Has the 4pl been replaced by the 4pls now?

[Aire valley]

If you are used to Spektrum..the Dx2s....Dx3s... or the new Dx4s are all good IMO....

[Nickwillyhams]

Sanwa mt4 :thumbsup:

Just been looking at it on mb models, looks very nice that does, is that the radio you use?

[bigt]

Yep 2 1/2 years not a single glitch touch wood had m11x before but prefer the mt4

[dazzlerr6]

Sanwa Gemini x mate it's a great bit of kit for the money

[cutting42]

Has the 4pl been replaced by the 4pls now?

Yes, I think it adds telemetry but apart from that is very similar.

[Nickwillyhams]

I really like the futaba stuff, but I really like the mt4s too hmmmm no real price difference in the two. Cheers guys

Nick

[tcboy1983]

Absima CR4T 4 channel wheel transmitter. 2.4Ghz transmitter and receiver, with Telemetry for £100

Cheap and full of options as much as some of the high end stuff


http://demonpowerproducts.co.uk/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=209&products_id=8404

I use to race with dx3s and this has more options then that can take updates
Go from right to left hand . The trigger can be moved and all the buttons can be programmed to what u like

[Ashlandchris]

Absima CR4T 4 channel wheel transmitter. 2.4Ghz transmitter and receiver, with Telemetry for £100

Cheap and full of options as much as some of the high end stuff


http://demonpowerproducts.co.uk/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=209&products_id=8404

I use to race with dx3s and this has more options then that can take updates
Go from right to left hand . The trigger can be moved and all the buttons can be programmed to what u like

+1 for absima

[cutting42]

I really like the futaba stuff, but I really like the mt4s too hmmmm no real price difference in the two. Cheers guys

Nick

There is a new high end Futaba out soon (4PX) so you might find a few cheap 4PKS out there new and used which is a proper high end radio system.

[Karting]

Spektum Dx3S is a great controller, mines never missed a beat.

Plus there is one for sale cheaply on oOple atm (dont know the guy and live a few hundred miles away!)

[HOTSHOT III]

Sanwa mt4 :thumbsup:

+1 for the MT4:wub, i've always used Sanwa and never had so much as a glitch.

I bought mine 1 year ago and for all that time it's just worked.

Before this I had an Ansmann W3.1 (basically a re-badged Sanwa MX Sport) and that gave me faultless service for 2 years as well, even when running Savox servos I never needed a power cap.

Get the MT4:thumbsup:

[Nickwillyhams]

What are thoughts on the m11x? Look a real high end piece of kit that should last and I've found a couple for sale at a good price?

[Col]

It should be noted that telemetry is not only not required, but not allowed in 1/10 off road.
No idea if it's ever been checked for though.

[Nickwillyhams]

It should be noted that telemetry is not only not required, but not allowed in 1/10 off road.
No idea if it's ever been checked for though.

Something to bare in mind tho col cheers

[bigt]

What are thoughts on the m11x? Look a real high end piece of kit that should last and I've found a couple for sale at a good price?

I couldn't feel a difference going from it to the 4 mine died for no reason though it was working fine low batt alarm came on and it never worked again after charging couldn't be repaired either :(

[JonyNitro]

Bought my 4PKS from the UK bought my 4PL from HK/China

quick link for you

http://www.rcmart.com/radios-receiver-radio-system-c-36_47.html

[Nickwillyhams]

How long ago did you but from HK? I've bought stuff before, helicopter kits etc with no problems. Saved a small fortune too which is always nice :)

[Nickwillyhams]

It should be noted that telemetry is not only not required, but not allowed in 1/10 off road.
No idea if it's ever been checked for though.

Just pulled this from the brca website

(24) TELEMETRY

(24a) It is not allowed to use any electronic parts for "Traction Control & Breaking Control (ABS)" which can control the power of the transmission by means of a feedback system.

(24b) It is not allowed to use any form of telemetry with active transmission. Sensors are only allowed for the purpose of passive data recording and not for adjusting the performance of the car whilst in motion. The reading of the data must be done with equipment, inside or mounted on the driver's radio. No external devices (i.e. in the pit/handheld by the mechanics) are allowed. The systems are not allowed to log the data.

It doesn't state that the radios with telemetry capabilities can't be used, just so long as you are not using any active transmission during events/races, is this correct?

[Col]

That's correct.
I don't have telemetry in any of my buggy's, but I do on my quad and it does log the data. Obviously this is a different system...
I can't imagine any company making a telemetry system that is illegal, so don't let that put you off - that absima system looks great value, but for me it's all about feel.

[JonyNitro]

the abisma is a flysky its4
http://www.banggood.com/FlySky-IT4-2_4G-4CH-Colour-Touch-Screen-Transmitter-For-Car-And-Boat-p-908899.html

about 10 days from RC Mart

[tcboy1983]

That's correct.
I don't have telemetry in any of my buggy's, but I do on my quad and it does log the data. Obviously this is a different system...
I can't imagine any company making a telemetry system that is illegal, so don't let that put you off - that absima system looks great value, but for me it's all about feel.

But when setting up ur car it hands u data u can use to get you ready for your race day , like if you put in a new motor and want to keep eye on temp instead of stopping every 2 min to check with temp prob , that would give you a better idea of real temp over 5-10 min racing as when you stop its cooling plus also on some buggies you have to take the shell off to get to motors

And also it's feels fine can adjust to your hand and adjust spring tension the manual in in the handset so unsure of what something does you can read up with out going bk to pits for the book

[Col]

But when setting up ur car it hands u data u can use to get you ready for your race day , like if you put in a new motor and want to keep eye on temp instead of stopping every 2 min to check with temp prob , that would give you a better idea of real temp over 5-10 min racing as when you stop its cooling plus also on some buggies you have to take the shell off to get to motors

That's presumably speaking from TC experience? I don't even own a temp probe.

And also it's feels fine can adjust to your hand and adjust spring tension the manual in in the handset so unsure of what something does you can read up with out going bk to pits for the book

I have no idea what that means. What I can translate seems to bear no significance to telemetry?

[tcboy1983]

I have no idea what that means. What I can translate seems to bear no significance to telemetry?[/QUOTE]

You said its all about the feel

[Nickwillyhams]

Think col was on about how the absima is great value, but it's all about feel when he chooses a tx. I agree that telemetry is a good thing when your setting up/comparing new motors etc. I take it if I wanted to passively record data during a race (which is legal) I'd need other equipment as I haven't seen any receivers with integrated memory? Is that what your referring to as a different system col?