Transmitter choice I don't know what to do

[Eriel Garrastegui]

Well i having mixed thoughts on transmitter cuz I have spektrum dx6c and people are saying signal.issues are happening. Everyone saying go Futaba is this something I should be worried about or should I do something different any help on this is greatly appreciated

 

[Hydro Junkie]

When Spektrum first came out on the 2.4GHz band, they worked great.......for aircraft.
The issue was that a high VHF or UHF signal, which is where the 2.4 band is, are easily reflected by the surface of water. This caused reception issues that lead to boats going out of control and being damaged(or destroyed in one case that I witnessed) and people going back to the tried and true 27 and 75MHz systems. Futaba was able to figure out the problem and, when they released their 2.4GHz systems, they didn't have the same issues. This is where the anti-Spektrum sentiment came from.
Spektrum has since figured out how to fix these issues and has come out with what I've been told is a reliable system. Over the past few years, I see boaters using Spektrum systems but not to the extent I see using Futaba.

 

[Bill Gibson]

Futaba makes excellent equipment......ive been using their stuff for decades, but they are not the only game in town. ive had much success with other brands including Spektrum, Hi-tech, Flysky etc. Im still not the fan of 2.4 that most people are. but i use it........as well as FM/PCM.....i guess im a dinosaur LOL!

 

[Eriel Garrastegui]

I have the new DX6c with two Sr315 receivers

When Spektrum first came out on the 2.4GHz band, they worked great.......for aircraft.
The issue was that a high VHF or UHF signal, which is where the 2.4 band is, are easily reflected by the surface of water. This caused reception issues that lead to boats going out of control and being damaged(or destroyed in one case that I witnessed) and people going back to the tried and true 27 and 75MHz systems. Futaba was able to figure out the problem and, when they released their 2.4GHz systems, they didn't have the same issues. This is where the anti-Spektrum sentiment came from.
Spektrum has since figured out how to fix these issues and has come out with what I've been told is a reliable system. Over the past few years, I see boaters using Spektrum systems but not to the extent I see using Futaba.

Futaba makes excellent equipment......ive been using their stuff for decades, but they are not the only game in town. ive had much success with other brands including Spektrum, Hi-tech, Flysky etc. Im still not the fan of 2.4 that most people are. but i use it........as well as FM/PCM.....i guess im a dinosaur LOL!

The good old megahertz with the metal antenna

 

[larcor69]

I use the spectrum dx4r pro for years in both never had an issue even getting the receiver wet or dunked a few times and they still work fine never a problem the old original spectrums had issues on water but since they come out the dsmr systems they have been flawless on water

 

[timothy johnson]

I use the Hitec 4S TX with the Proton RX which is a great system however it's no longer available. I also have a Complete Futaba system which is very good.
Unfortunately you don't have many choices other than Futaba which is what you will see here on IA that most racers will be using .
If your just fun running use what you have, however if your going to race with others go with Futaba.

 

[Jeff Barnes]

Futaba 4 PX great tx

 

[Dave Gilles]

radiolink

 

[Mike Cathey]

Sanwa waterproof stuff

 

[David Krienke]

If you were tech savvy you can get the gt3c and mod it and have a 7 channel radio and so many model memorys you will never run out. I have 20 boats programmed on mine with 3rd channel mixture . Receivers are cheap in 5 packs on eBay and we have had really good luck with them. Conformal coat the receivers and your good to go. Its a great feeling radio with tons of features. All you need to mod it is a pic programmer and just a quick internet search how to do it.