Transmitter / Reciever Upgrade...Help Needed...2.4GHz - Best Range for the Buck?

[JIM MARCUM]

Yup. FlySky Gt3C. Easily the best bang for your buck. This new model is much easier to read in direct sunlight, plus it's equipped with a lipo battery which can charge via usb. I also own the older Gt3B, which is an excellent radio. Recievers are cheap as dirt for it as well.

Best bang for the buck, period. I will likely upgrade from my FlySky GT3B soon - for the better daylight vis and LIPO batt. But lack of range has not been an issue with my old GT3B TX or any of the $7 FlySky recievers. Santee Lakes lake #1 measures 1/4 mile long, and I have yet to have any reception problems.

I got tired of crashing my 3D airplanes flown using Futaba FM so I quit that RC sport 5 years ago. Now with the excellent 2.4 G Hobby King HK 60F transmitter (FlySky relabled) & HK 60F 6 channel reciever in my shop, I may return to flying. For now I'll keep using it with my sailboats. Note: IMO the latest 2.4 G transmitters have made the seperation of air & surface TXs a moot point. That and the fact that the nearest flying field is over 2 miles away from my boat pond.

But, if I'm imsinformed about the surface/air issue, please feel free to enlighten me. JIM

[c_michael_72]

Yep by that description I'd say you have issues! Not sure they're with range though!
Great way to give boaters a bad rep with the greenies in your area by actively chasing wildlife!

Thanks for the laugh! Seriously.

If you were educated on the Canadian Geese issues we've had in my area and the different methods professionally employed for geese abatement, you would know that the pros that are hired locally do use RC boats as it's one of the most effective/humane/efficient techniques.

You could go so far as to infer from my message that I've heard nothing but praise and encouragement from neighbors, and our HOA. Relative to the crap they cause (literally) amongst other many other things; no one really cares about the yapping of the scarce "greenies". If there had been concerns, believe me, I would have already heard them as I’ve been doing this for years.

[dana]

I also use flysky. Super affordable. I'll have to check out the c version

[c_michael_72]

Seems like the overwhelming consensus is Flysky. Thanks guys!! I will give this a good look!

[dana]

Yes. Make sure if you get one you set the fail safe as instructed! HobbypartZ has them at a great price. I love mine

[siberianhusky]

Life in the trailer park I guess.

[c_michael_72]

Maybe ALSO, attempt to fire up a few more brain cells prior to typing? HOA = Home Owners ASSociation? Big house on a a big lake....what an off topic moron.

[xlandguy]

2) I've rid my entire neighborhood of Canadian Geese with this boat and my neighbors are very, very thankful. There is however the occasional stubborn individual that will make me chase him/her to the ends of the earth before they will hop out or fly away.

Anyone who does this, is , in my opinion, A Douchebag extraordinaire.

[JIM MARCUM]

You guys Quack me up. JIM

[xlandguy]

You guys Quack me up. JIM

OMG, there's GOT to be some sort of penalty for that "Wise-quack".

[c_michael_72]

HA! Jim.

As for xland and husky: Did you both have cute lil baby Canadian geese as pets or something? I'm sure your opinion is highly respected but if you knew wtf you were talking about, you'd know there are many companies of "douchebags" which are employed in our area for this exact type of abatement.

Thanks again to everyone who provided on topic help...I got what I needed.

[xlandguy]

HA! Jim.

As for xland and husky:
Thanks again .

Hey no prob, that's what we're here for

[oscarel]

Best bang for the buck, period. I will likely upgrade from my FlySky GT3B soon - for the better daylight vis and LIPO batt. But lack of range has not been an issue with my old GT3B TX or any of the $7 FlySky recievers. Santee Lakes lake #1 measures 1/4 mile long, and I have yet to have any reception problems.

I got tired of crashing my 3D airplanes flown using Futaba FM so I quit that RC sport 5 years ago. Now with the excellent 2.4 G Hobby King HK 60F transmitter (FlySky relabled) & HK 60F 6 channel reciever in my shop, I may return to flying. For now I'll keep using it with my sailboats. Note: IMO the latest 2.4 G transmitters have made the seperation of air & surface TXs a moot point. That and the fact that the nearest flying field is over 2 miles away from my boat pond.

But, if I'm imsinformed about the surface/air issue, please feel free to enlighten me. JIM

I agree as well. I've used both the GT2 and GT3B for the last couple of years and had no issues with either. Here's a thread where someone has actually tested the distance at 2 miles. http://www.jrcbd.com/showthread.php?...l=1#post591128

[c_michael_72]

Holy CRAP!!! That 2 miles sounds relatively legit + $39 for BOTH TX/RX + positve reviews in the high 90% range, damn!

I just got the FS-GT3B even tho it almost sounds way too good to be true based on the prices of systems I've been looking at.

U guys, minus a few off topic tree huggers, RULE.

[Electropilot]

Holy CRAP!!! That 2 miles sounds relatively legit + $39 for BOTH TX/RX + positve reviews in the high 90% range, damn!

I just got the FS-GT3B even tho it almost sounds way too good to be true based on the prices of systems I've been looking at.

U guys, minus a few off topic tree huggers, RULE.

Shoulda went the extra $20.00 and got the GT3C though. Easier to read screen and all around better built and feel to it. But at least you got a upgrade Like I posted earlier this mornin up inthe thread, Best deal for 60 bones!!!

Race on bro!