gtrider12345678

I am looking for a decent fm radio for my nitro truggy. I dont need anything to crazy, just a good radio preferably with a digital display. What are your suggestions?

pede_187

This should be in the Radio forum http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_157/tt.htm

46u

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First how much are you willing to spend. I recommend looking it to a DSM over the FM if you can afford it. NO chance of frequency conflict and many other reasons better then FM.

cheech4

decent FM radio is the JR XS3. its synthesized so no crystals to worry about, it runs retail for 199.99 but you can pick up brnad new ones off ebay for alot cheaper, i actually picked one up for 96.99 with a receiver but no servos.. BUT if i were you i trully would get a psectrum type system, you can pick up a nice spektrum dx3 perfect for nitro for 200. or again ebay it for cheaper. once you go spread spectrum you never want anything else.

Nick2618

I would say if you are willing to invest over 100 dollars for a fm radio and reciver go with 2.4ghz. There is some cheap spektrums on ebay.

SFC K

Go with Spectrum! You dont want to have to upgrade later like I did. Futaba 3PM is a good choice also. You can have up to 10 models with one controller. Just need to buy receivers for additional RC's.

Dawman

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+1

gtrider12345678

so is the futuba 3pm a dsm radio? Does spectrum and dsm mean the same thing? Last time i bought a radio fm was the best option, it was a jr xr3. I looking to spend no more then 200 on a radio.

Dawman

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They do have the 3PM available with 2.4 ghz DSM technology .

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXPZT7&P=ML

gtrider12345678

I think my decsion has come down to the futaba 3pm and the spektrum dx3.0. Is there any reason i should buy one over the other??

Dawman

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IMO , the DX3.0 is $250 and only has a 4 model memory . For an extra $70 you can get the DX3R which has a 30 model memory and more features and functions . The 3pm has 10 model memory and has some nice features . If i was you I would compare either the 3PM and DX3R . For the price I`d go with 3PM , but I like the features and options the DX3R has . Comparing the DX3.0 and 3PM as you narrowed it to , I`d go with 3PM . Unless you can spend the $ for DX3R , then I`d go for that .

cheech4

the futaba, with digital servos and in HRS mode is NOTICABLY FASTER. i can attest, i have owned both, but still have the futaba. can you wonder why, lol

Evader ---> MGT

The Nomadio react.

All I've read have been great reviews, plus you can get whatever you want for it via the internet. You can download software and even get a simulated 4th channel. You can get them cheap at some places. There's a North Carolina hobby store that has them for about the price of a DX3.0. Reasearch it a bit, it's a great radio.

Dawman

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I was wondering how long it would be until someone recommended that .

cheech4

i would still go with the futaba, why, its 120 cheaper and just as fast. but dont get me wrong nomadio is a great radio but IMO not the best bang for the buck.