Radio Upgrade

[obbi13]

Hello Folks,

I'm considering a nice TX/RX for my savvy-x. I'm looking at the Spektrum DX3S http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM3130

How does it compare with the Futaba 3PM (leaving out the telemetry goody)?

 

[AllanQ]

obbi... I moved your post and made you a new thread. Not having a Futaba or a 3S I cannot give you my opinion on the differences between the two.

Welcome to the forum and you came to the right place to have all your questions answered. Good luck with your upgrade

 

[obbi13]

Thanks AlanQ!

 

[jcshort]

i have both and i like the spektrum the best it easier to adjust than the futaba. the control on the dx3s is great. hope this helps out

 

[obbi13]

i have both and i like the spektrum the best it easier to adjust than the futaba. the control on the dx3s is great. hope this helps out

Thanks jc, that's it, you just gave me the push that I needed...hehe...

 

[jcshort]

also uses less batteries

 

[stellerrc]

I like the spektrum also but some people I know prefer the Futaba I guess its your preference and sometimes the cost also that will determine which one to choose.

 

[flash]

I have the Futaba 3PM and its been great. No problem setting it up and the manual is pretty good if you need to refer to it. I heard that the Spectrums were more prone to being faulty than the Futaba but i don't know for sure. Anyway.. +1 for the 3PM from me.

 

[-olllllllo-]

I have the Futaba 3PM and its been great. No problem setting it up and the manual is pretty good if you need to refer to it. I heard that the Spectrums were more prone to being faulty than the Futaba but i don't know for sure. Anyway.. +1 for the 3PM from me.

absolutely the same findings i've had. the manual is extremely handy & thorough for setup too.

another +1 for the 3PM

 

[Shaun]

I've Heard Good Things About Both Actually!!!

 

[jcshort]

i wasnt knocking the futaba its a great radio i just like my spektrum better

 

[flash]

I like my Futaba, but i bet they are both good especially when compared to the standard TX. I used to spend ages trying to get the brake, steering and throttle lined up properly. Now its really easy with just a few button presses on the TX.

 

[-olllllllo-]

yeah guys, no disrespect meant for the spectrum, i've never used one.

the features on this 3PM are enough for me.(for now anyways lol)

 

[Dreadnaught]

i think that the 3pm is too much for me! i like being able to adjust epa's, that way i can limit the throttle and let my cousin drive. but as far as anti lock brakes and all that other tadooha i don't really have a need for it.