Making the switch to 2.4

[Hog]

Right - I'm after some advice and potential costs of making the move over to 2.4 for myself and my 2 girls.

Myself and my youngest both have KO Esprit II tranny's and the eldest has a KO EX-1 Mars tranny (all fitted with rechargeable NiMh's), so I'll be looking for 2 stick sets and 1 wheel set as replacements.

The girls have a Mardave banger and an SC10 each, and I have 2 bangers, an SC10, and a B44, so will need 8 receivers all in.

Obviously I'd be looking to sell our current 3 Tx's along with 11 (KO, Futaba and Cirrus) receivers (I have 3 spares) and around 8 sets of KO crystals as a way to offset some of the cost of upgrading.

Ideally I would want Tx's which are multi model memory rather than just single model.

Any advice on makes, models and prices would be much appreciated - and of course I'm open to offers on the radio I'll be selling :D

Regards,
Dave.

[Shaun 'TheSheep' Atkinson]

I would personally go for the Etronix Pulse systems, I am running the FHSS Core RC version with blue receiver and I can't fault it. Fantastic for the price and has all the functions and adjustability of a top end radio. Has 10 model memory and the best bit ... Extra Receivers cost - £20 :thumbsup:

Etronix Sticks:
http://www.etronix-rc.com/etronix-pulse-ex3gpro-stick-radio-system.php

Etronix Wheel:
http://www.etronix-rc.com/etronix-pulse-ex3gpro-wheel-radio-system.php

Receivers:
http://www.etronix-rc.com/etronix-pulse-receivers.php

Hope this helps! :thumbsup:

[Hog]

Are these the newer Etronix radios?

Reason I ask is that I have heard reports of quite a few problems with the Etronix Pulse radios. Apparently this was linked to problems with the chipsets from the earlier produced radios.

[john333]

as Shaun said, the Etronix seems very good, don't have one myself but know at least 5 racers who do and they are very happy. Just make sure you get the one with the blue receiver as it's the latest model- some people had problems with the earlier one

[Shaun 'TheSheep' Atkinson]

Yes the problems that a few people had with the older versions (Grey Receiver - DSSS) have now been rectified on the newer version (Blue receiver - FHSS)

I have had both and as the other people, I had problems with connectivity on the older version, But had no problems at all with the newer version :thumbsup:
They are brilliant radios and I can't fault them.

[reg]

They are brilliant radios and I can't fault them.

and they bounce when you throw them on the floor:thumbsup:

[Shaun 'TheSheep' Atkinson]

and they bounce when you throw them on the floor:thumbsup:

Just thought I would test the strength! :blush::blush: LOL!

[colmo]

If you're feeling adventurous, you could put a 2.4Ghz hack module in the existing radios:

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/frsky-24ghz-conversion-hack-module-p-405206.html

Receivers are dirt cheap for that system, too.

[bzb]

I would personally go for the Etronix Pulse systems, I am running the FHSS Core RC version with blue receiver and I can't fault it. Fantastic for the price and has all the functions and adjustability of a top end radio. Has 10 model memory and the best bit ... Extra Rece
Etronix Wheel:
http://www.etronix-rc.com/etronix-pulse-ex3gpro-wheel-radio-system.php

Receivers:
http://www.etronix-rc.com/etronix-pulse-receivers.php

Hope this helps! :thumbsup:

they have these at hobbyking for only 32 dollar

[Hog]

If you're feeling adventurous, you could put a 2.4Ghz hack module in the existing radios:

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/frsky-24ghz-conversion-hack-module-p-405206.html

Receivers are dirt cheap for that system, too.

Certainly cheap Colmo - can't see how it would fit our KO Esprit II trannies as they have the module in the base rather than the rear?