Which 2.4 system ?

[BIGDG357]

Thank guys, I think I'll have to decide between the DX3 and the Fasst which I have used both Spektrum and Futaba in the past but never in a boat.Oh and one of the boats I am having trouble w/ is CF but only layed at the bottom but I did have trouble with a stock UL-1 which is where the radio comes from.

[BIGDG357]

I've switched all my stuff over to Spektrum. So easy to use my younger son has been using and playing with the programing since he was 10 years old.

Yep, now that you say it the ease of programming was really nice on my heli radio.....guess its time to go shopping thanks

[Steven Vaccaro]

Thank guys, I think I'll have to decide between the DX3 and the Fasst which I have used both Spektrum and Futaba in the past but never in a boat.Oh and one of the boats I am having trouble w/ is CF but only layed at the bottom but I did have trouble with a stock UL-1 which is where the radio comes from.

I think when you are talking about an rx/tx of this cost, its what you feel comfortable with, can afford and can have serviced without much trouble.

[mike martin]

I have 9 spectrum rx and two spectrum tx and have had a lot of problems with them I also have two futaba tx and 6 futaba rx I have had no problems with them at all I will be switching everything to futaba . I am not trying to fight the radio war just saying what has been working for me.

[Darin Jordan]

I have 9 spectrum rx and two spectrum tx and have had a lot of problems with them

It would be very helpful if, when making statements like this, more specifics were given as to the Model, etc., of the parts...

Earlier Spektrum stuff DID have issues in boats... This new stuff, specifically the DX3S and MR3000, were designed with BOATs in mind... they are completely different systems and function quite flawlessly...

[BIGDG357]

Is the DX3S available w/ the MR3000 as a combo

[Darin Jordan]

Is the DX3S available w/ the MR3000 as a combo

Not that I know of, though I have suggested that to them. I think that, due to it's model memory and it's usage for cars/trucks/boats, as well as telemetry vs. non-telemetry RXs, they figure you are going to buy the RX you need for it, based on your model needs...

[AndyKunz]

If enough people express interest in a 3S/MR3000 combo, it might sway the decision in our favor. Use this link to tell us what you want:

http://www.spektrumrc.com/About/Contact.aspx

Andy

[Steven Vaccaro]

Is the DX3S available w/ the MR3000 as a combo

I can maybe work something out if your interested.
I need a couple of the stock rx's to put in my kids Traxxas trucks for their Christmas presents.

[Grimracer]

FASST for me as well.

I have seen them all and side by side.. and it looks as if SPK has there stuff "Fixed".

OK.. thats good..

Using Futaba I have NEVER had a SINGLE failure OF ANYKIND. Very early "very early" Futaba had an issue with RX heat. I still use those older RXs and I can not make them fail.. (Even taped up in a gas boats, Nitro and FE)

Having said this you might want to go and figure out why your Tactic is not doing what you want..

BTY.. IF you can tell the speed difference on the water you are a FAR better wheel then I. Truth is when it comes to RC boating its so far removed from important.... its just fun to banter play with the those that say there are the FASTEST!.. hahha

ROCK AND ROLL

Bottom line.. CHOSE YOUR WEPION AND GO HAVE FUN!

Grimracer

[Darin Jordan]

BTY.. IF you can tell the speed difference on the water you are a FAR better wheel then I.

HAHAHAHAHAhahaha.... I was wondering when one of you guys would pick up on that little rib! I figured it would have been Bill...

I love this hobby!!

[Grimracer]

right on brother!..hahah

Grim

[Doug Smock]

Funny, I have 12 FASST receivers and not one of them has ever done this. Nor have I ever seen it happen with any of the dozens and dozens of people who run FASST out here.

I just made it up Bill. LOL It's happened twice to me, and I only have three. Is it fixed, I don't know as I haven't purchased any new ones.

http://www.jrcbd.com/showthread.php?t=28357

http://www.jrcbd.com/showthread.php?t=30409

[Bill-SOCAL]

I did not say or imply that you made anything up. All I did was report my direct experience. Early generation Futaba FAST receivers would have issues with high temps. They went into failsafe when they reached a temp of 150 degrees or so. Easy fix for a boat was not to allow the RX to bake exposed directly to the sun. Throw a rag over it and the issue became a non-issue.

Newer generations of FASST receivers have been shown to be far less temperature sensitive. But again, to me letting your radio gear get to temps of 150 degrees was not a good idea in the first place.

I will reaffirm what I said. Not once have I had a temperature related issue with any of my FASST receivers. Nor have I ever witnessed one in the many, many FASST systems that are in use in my area.

Perhaps you saw my post in one of the threads you cited:

http://www.jrcbd.com/showpost.php?p=277625&postcount=5

[mike martin]

It would be very helpful if, when making statements like this, more specifics were given as to the Model, etc., of the parts...

Earlier Spektrum stuff DID have issues in boats... This new stuff, specifically the DX3S and MR3000, were designed with BOATs in mind... they are completely different systems and function quite flawlessly...

yea you right Darin mine are the DX3 and at our pond they are ok but at outher sites i have had a lot of problems the last straw for me was at nats my new p-sport hydro ran aground from loss of signal I have also had a t-hydro hit at 80+mph. and when I contacted spectrum they did not handle it to my likeing.
I am not here to bash any product but I have been working with a club member who has a new DX3S with 2 MR3000 RX and is haveing some issues but I also know people who have them and love them with no issues so like I said I am not raitting any products just saying what works for me.

I am done with the raido war
Thanks
Mike