Mars or Lynx Transmitter Which One?
11-27-2002, 04:19 PM
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I am going to buy a new transmitter and am trying to decide whether to buy a new Mars or a new Hitec Lynx. Any suggestions? thanks....
11-27-2002, 05:28 PM
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Re: Mars or Lynx Transmitter Which One?
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I am going to buy a new transmitter and am trying to decide whether to buy a new Mars or a new Hitec Lynx. Any suggestions? thanks....
I am going to buy a new transmitter and am trying to decide whether to buy a new Mars or a new Hitec Lynx. Any suggestions? thanks....
I owned the M8, Mars, tried the Lynx 3D (in that order). Currently own the Mars.
My opinion on these radios (Lynx 3D, Mars, M8) are that the functionality they offer as very similar. The Mars fitted better on my hands and felt a bit better balanced tx for my use.
To me, the M8 LCD display was using up my batteries more during a race, so I preferred the display on the Mars to conserve power. Sometimes, I wish the Mars has a better/larger display to make adjusting a bit easier.
Lynx 3D seems to offer a lot of bang for the buck though but it never felt right during my five minutes of use.
My suggestion is to go to a hobby shop who sells the radios you are considering and hold them as if you are using them. Between these radios, it might come down to personal preference as opposed to functionality.
11-28-2002, 01:38 AM
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I have held the Mars and it felt very comfortable. I had heard from someone that the Mars was "the" radio to get but just wanted some others experiences....thanks...
11-28-2002, 04:24 AM
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i own the mars also and agree with dg on the display thing,the tx does fit my hand and feel better than any other its a very nice radio they have just come out with a new "faster" tx and rx than the ones out now,allthough unless you compete at the top of your class it probabally wont be noticed,dont think i would anyway,mars is good
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I see that they have one that has "gold" trim on it and I guess it is a special edition or something. Does anyone know if this is available and where the best place to get a Mars radio would be?
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Originally posted by Synthetic
I see that they have one that has "gold" trim on it and I guess it is a special edition or something. Does anyone know if this is available and where the best place to get a Mars radio would be?
Thanks....
I see that they have one that has "gold" trim on it and I guess it is a special edition or something. Does anyone know if this is available and where the best place to get a Mars radio would be?
Thanks....
You can try ultimate hobbies or sheldons hobbies.
12-01-2002, 10:23 PM
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I found one last night from a local guy in town here. It is almost new with 10 memory and two receivers and all the papers and original box for 150.00 so I bought it. That should be a pretty good price shouldn't it?
12-04-2002, 02:39 AM
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thats the new futaba right? how do you like it? do you still have to change crystals with it? thats my only prob withthe mars no module available for it
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When you said no module, I am assuming that you are referring to changing from say, 27mhz to 75mhz?
That is one of strength of the M8. Another strength of the M8 is the included DSC. In the Mars, you have to buy a separate unit.
How is the new Futaba 3PK? I believe it is PCM? This radio should be competing with the R1.
That is one of strength of the M8. Another strength of the M8 is the included DSC. In the Mars, you have to buy a separate unit.
How is the new Futaba 3PK? I believe it is PCM? This radio should be competing with the R1.
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You're talking about the novak xxtra receiver. This receiver can be used to any transmitter. I am using one now for my mars.
PCM is another type of radio modulation.
PCM is another type of radio modulation.
12-05-2002, 02:22 AM
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dg2b, what receiver will I need for my T-Maxx (3 channel) for my KO-Propo transmitter. Does KO make one or will I have to go to a Novak receiver? Thanks...
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You can use the Novak XXTRA receiver. Go here to read more:
http://www.teamnovak.com/products/re.../xxtra_new.htm
You can also use the new receiver from KO. Go here to read about this:
http://kopropo.com/KO-HOME.htm then click on Products, then Receivers.
I like the Novak XXTRA for the reason that I only buy transmitter crystals. The KO receivers are very good also just in case you want to stay with the same product line.
http://www.teamnovak.com/products/re.../xxtra_new.htm
You can also use the new receiver from KO. Go here to read about this:
http://kopropo.com/KO-HOME.htm then click on Products, then Receivers.
I like the Novak XXTRA for the reason that I only buy transmitter crystals. The KO receivers are very good also just in case you want to stay with the same product line.
