Budget (cheap) stick transmitter

[NeilRalph77]

I know the whole buy cheap buy twice blah blah blah, but I'd just like people experiences with the likes of the Absima SR2S, Core Code sport, Etronix pulse etc, my boys 6 and it's a see if he gets into it handset, no bells and whistles I don't want a second hand £500 KO or Sanwa, just some thing that if he drops it or walks away I won't be to upset.

Cheers.

[lofty2332]

I bought an Absima SR2S a few weeks back, not had any issues so far.
Transmitter and receiver were already binded out the box, think it costs me between £30 - £40 from Modelsport.

Been using the transmitter to race, has a 3rd channel on the receiver which is powering my transponder. You can tell it's not in the same league as KoPropo but for the money I really can't complain.

[daz75]

My lads use the core (not sport) and etronix ones. Both are basically the same transmitter and haven't missed a beat.

[Hog]

Have you considered the budget Futaba 2HR? £50 new for a reliable FHSS system.

[NeilRalph77]

I hadn't seen one so no, as long as it has trim and epa I'm sure it's a contender.

[daz75]

Does the core sport only have 2 channels meaning you couldn't plug a transponder in?

[Hog]

Originally Posted by NeilRalph77

I hadn't seen one so no, as long as it has trim and epa I'm sure it's a contender.

Yup - got those - defintely preferable to the Core radios as it's far more reliable.

[Zippy G]

Originally Posted by NeilRalph77

I know the whole buy cheap buy twice blah blah blah, but I'd just like people experiences with the likes of the Absima SR2S, Core Code sport, Etronix pulse etc, my boys 6 and it's a see if he gets into it handset, no bells and whistles I don't want a second hand £500 KO or Sanwa, just some thing that if he drops it or walks away I won't be to upset.

Cheers.

Hi
I completely understand your thoughts on budget and not worrying if he drops it etc, however My kids started aged 6 & 8 with a cheap spektrum wheel, the day they were given a sanwa, their laptimes improved immediately. I strongly feel that the radio gear is one of the most important bits of your kit. Poor transmitters can also completely spoil your experience of racing. Personnaly I would spend once and buy something good, then buy a simple neck strap so it can't drop.

My 2p worth