New stick radio from Ko and Futaba!

[wildwillydriver]

Finally they are here, new stick radios from Futaba and Ko Propo!

Ko Propo Esprit IV: http://www.redrc.net/2014/05/ko-propo-esprit-iv-2-4ghz-radio-coming-soon/

Futaba T4GRS: http://www.redrc.net/2014/05/futaba-t4grs-4-channel-telemetry-stick-radio/#more-81029

Bye.
WWD
:)

[Ritchie T]

That torch on the bottom of the Futaba might be a bit off putting :eh?:

[Big G]

you can probably turn that off or change it's colour like on the 3VCS

[DaveG28]

Anyone heard of rough time frames for these being released?

[DaveG28]

I believe the KO is imminent, anyone heard good or bad things about it during testing?

Anyone know the futaba release date?

[cmgreen]

Spoke to tom c before I put mine on pre order he said he also had reservations b4 using it, but since he had it he had no problems, he said its much better built and loves it..... So I will wait and see, might have it for sat u never know

[DaveG28]

Anyone know when it is now due in?

[smith1978]

Still wait for ko from japan could be arrive uk August/sept but is late arrive dont know date due comfirm.

[mark christopher]

Still wait for ko from japan could arrive uk August/sept and due 11th sept but is late dont know date due comfirm.

Wtf:confused:

[cmgreen]

I have been told few weeks, which is a told bummer cow my spektrum module is knackered so that's me out of action until it comes into stock

[DaveG28]

Anyone heard any more on the futaba?

[JohnM]

Has anyone got the KO yet?

A mate got his last week & it had four cracks in the case straight out of the box, is this bad luck or a bit common?

[h0m3sy]

Sounds like bad luck mate, I got mine last week with no issues. A couple of the other lads in the local club have them too, again no issues.

[wildwillydriver]

Sounds like bad luck mate, I got mine last week with no issues. A couple of the other lads in the local club have them too, again no issues.

Could you give us some impressions on how it feels and perform compared to Esprit III?
Thanks a lot for your time.
WWD
:)

[h0m3sy]

I'll be using it for the first time tonight mate, I never had the Esprit 3 so won't be able to compare them.

[DaveG28]

Looking for any feedback on the KO too please!?

[h0m3sy]

First impressions of the new transmitter are excellent, so easy to set up and use and when used with a KO servo, it's fast, really fast! It has all the functions you will ever need and more. I set mines up as per Tom Cockerill video. I did have to adjust the steering and throttle "feel" function to suit my driving but this is easily done. The direct buttons are good as they can be set to the menus you would use the most without having to go through other menus to get to the one you want. This is my first stick transmitter in about 25yrs, I've been using a wheel transmitter since I started back racing about 5yrs ago. I decided to get this transmitter as our local off road club recently held a 12hr endurance race in aid of Children In Need, the team I was in all used sticks so I had to use them as well. It really is a great piece of kit, I'm winning with it already :)