tallpauly

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Hey all, I posted this question a couple months back and didnt get many response's so I'll Try again,
Whats a good radio setup for a gas boat?? Im looking at the Futaba 3pmX its $179 with receiver and its 2.4 ghz.
Ive herd from some people that water will absorb 2.4 ghz frequncey is this accurate?? also it says that it will
work with a receiver that has a "d.a.d" function dual antena ? Thanks again for any input Paul

ByronRC

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I think the older Spectrum 2.4 systems had this problem and I think they resolved this issue with a special marine type of receiver. With the Futaba Faast 3pm you won't have this problem. I use it myself and have no complaints.

tropheus29

I run a Futaba 3PK with the 2.4 ghz module upgrade. I have to say that it is the best investment that I have made in the hobby. I run the 603 FS receivers in multiple boats off the 3PK and this system is extremely reliable. Once upon a time I had the Spektrum system that ended in disaster (The bouncing signal off water BS). After knocking around with an FM system for a year, I bumped up to Futaba 2.4 because radio interference drove me nuts. Futaba 2.4 is awsome,reliable and the range is incredible. The system that you are thinking about is a good one. If I had to do it over again, I would have went with the less expensive Futaba 3pmX.

nothinbetr2do

get the futaba one that you listed and you can't go wrong, also you might want to think about a killswitch

Jon DesJardins

I also have the 3PKS 2.4 with the RFS receiver (dual antenna) & best investment for a big boat that costs as much as they do.
The killer bee 3rd channel kill switch to kill the engine if anything goes wrong mechanically is a good look too

peng

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i use my freind dx2 in my hull... 50 inch apache.. no glitches.. just gotta work on it..
get the trim right so i get more speed...

gtdad

<span style="font-size: larger;">futaba!!!!! </span>

Johnnysplits

Another vote for the futaba...and do pick up a killer bee kill switch