Budget radios. Thoughts?

[jamespl]

I agree. thats why i wanted peoples thoughts on these. I usualy say buy cheap buy twice but with the lowish price of the stiletto and the low price of the flysky its got me back in the water for now. I work for bosch (the heating boilers side of things) and our product is quality but what sets us apart from the rest is our warranty, its always a no quibble and thats why you pay top dollar! i woud imagine no one would even try to complain about a cheap radio just chuck it and get a new one.

[Flying Scotsman]

This thread reminds me of the old saying about Motorcycle helmets...if you have a five dollar head, buy a five dollar helmet.

Another epistle from the centre of the universe, but this time he makes sense.

Love and kisses,

Douggie

[sailr]

i have many Tactics and havent had a prob yet and can get extra rx's off ebay for like 30.00,, some times cheaper than that..and you can use one tx and bind multiple rx's to it but they must also be tactic rx's..

Extra tactic receivers at Towerhobbies are only $25! Why are you paying $30?

[sailr]

We tested those GT radios when they first came out. They were horrible. We decided not to sell them. Now I guess some people are having good luck with them. Go figure!

I used to use the Airtronics MX3 FHSS and it was rock solid - but like FASTVEE said, the receivers were too costly. I have since sold it all and gone to the GT3B. As far as I can tell there is no difference in range or features, etc. but a HUGE difference in price. $6.60 vs $89.95 for receivers - and they are much smaller too. You do have to set the failsafe manually on the GT3B (easy) - it was automatic on the Airtronics/Sanwa, I believe. And the LCD is difficult to see in bright sunlight, you have to shade it a bit to see.

[detox]

Here is a 2.4 radio review posted by Inletwaters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poByXMlqX1s

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[johnmaclean]

Hmmm. . . Interesting review. It appears that sometimes you get more than you paid for.

[penz]

I use the gt3b for all my riggs, well one and three rx's that is. Never had any issues with my land riggs, so far two runs on my apparition with no problems. I use to have a spektrum dx3s, rx's were stupid expensive, sold it off and with the profit got the gt3b, extra rx's, and couple lipo packs... I actually like the feel of the gt3b better, to me the dx3s felt cheap and fragile. Only thing I miss is using 4 aa batts vs 8...

[Flying Scotsman]

I use the gt3b for all my riggs, well one and three rx's that is. Never had any issues with my land riggs, so far two runs on my apparition with no problems. I use to have a spektrum dx3s, rx's were stupid expensive, sold it off and with the profit got the gt3b, extra rx's, and couple lipo packs... I actually like the feel of the gt3b better, to me the dx3s felt cheap and fragile. Only thing I miss is using 4 aa batts vs 8...

OK, I will ask the question...did you run marine compatible Spektrum TX and RX equipment?

Douggie

[sundog]

We tested those GT radios when they first came out. They were horrible. We decided not to sell them. Now I guess some people are having good luck with them. Go figure!

There are two radios in that series. The dirt cheap GT2 (the one in the Youtube review) and the flagship GT3B (the one we're talking about in this thread). The GT3B's firmware has been updated since it's debut, and it's likely the G2 has as well.

[lectriglide]

Extra tactic receivers at Towerhobbies are only $25! Why are you paying $30?

Check hopmeup on Ebay. Great seller and they are 18.72 shipped.

[Basstronics]

I use the HobbyKing GT-2 and like it. Simply and works. I just need to keep the antenna outside of the boat and have wonderful range.

[egneg]

My spectrum has model memoery for the rx's so I can use the same radio for my rescue boat ... can't do that with the tactic.

[T.S.Davis]

My spectrum has model memoery for the rx's so I can use the same radio for my rescue boat ... can't do that with the tactic.

I use one radio for all my boats.

[Simon.O.]

For a low cost radio I use the 2.4 setups from HK. I have a pistol set for my FE hulls and a run stick for my slow boats and crawlers.
Considering I run up to 60mph on FE I am happy with these radios.
As far as range goes the scale/slow boats are near out of sight and still under command !

[Turbo Dan-O]

I love my Tactic and the fact that it does not have an antenna. Love it!

Dan-O