Cheap wheel radio!!

[ray schrauwen]

Try this:

http://www.himodel.com/radios/2.4Ghz_3-Channel_LCD_Transmitter_and_Receiver_Set_N-4Q.html

I own the Venom FM version of this radio. Ten model memory and true 3rd channel brake mixing as well.
I don't own one .... yet....

Hope to soon.

Same great features as Venoms Radio... D/L Manual and see for yourself!

[CornelP]

Well, I just ordered one for one new project... Being a complete novice at driving, I cannot tell the difference, really. I have some Futaba Attack (both stick and pistol), a DX5 and this cheap one:

http://www.bidproduct.com/part/Product_view_TRANSMITTER%20RECEIVER%20CRYSTAL_195.html

The only thing I could actually consider bad about it is the dip switches for channel reverse (under the batteries).
Why did I ordered the HK one? My son said it has cool colors...

[Simon.O.]

Yes I know I am a thread trawler and have dragged up this oldish one.
Has anyone got one of these and have a bit of a review on it.

I am keen to re-radio the fleet this winter, I currently have 40FM that works nearly flawlessly but new DC RX's cost a lot more than the RX's for this set.
In fact I can get a Tx+Rx in this 2.4 for less than another DCFM rx.
Given that Rx's for the 2.4 run under $10 I can see each of my fleet having their own Rx.

The small antenna is a bonus.

[ray schrauwen]

You can convert your FM to 2.4gig with a $30 kit at HK.

[Simon.O.]

You can convert your FM to 2.4gig with a $30 kit at HK.

As a bit of techno noddy, where does that put me ??
Do I get to use the 2.4G Rx units from HK ??

I am not a real fan of conversions, I prefer to replace out of date components with new.
I just take longer than most.

[CornelP]

Simon, this is the module:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...RX_%28DSSS%29_
There's a few conversions done on RCG (dock talk). This unit also has a switch to allow you to use the Tx in both fm and 2.4 modes.
I just bought these two and they are ok...
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...x_%28Mode_2%29
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/s...z_2Ch_Tx_&_Rx_

[Simon.O.]

As I mentioned a lot earlier I have used the 2.4 Stick set from HK with perfection in the recovery vessel.
I am now after a bit of confidence to go with the wheel unit in the faster hulls.

I guess the best way to go is grab one and see what it does in the least loved hull with the oldest pack and speedie etc, if it hits the wall at the end of the Quarry I cry, but not a lot.

Now to gather a few "RC coins" together and get on with it.

[RcBum]

http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store...dProduct=10608

$24.95.

I can say the 6ch version works great and has great range in a friends plane, receivers are about $12

Thank God for hobbycity i brought some of their Turnigy AA LSD 2200mah Low Self Discharge AA and they are great

http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store...dProduct=10456

[Jeff Wohlt]

When someone gets these back in stock I am getting one for the Stampede. Does it have BEC? I do not see it list anywhere in the specs.

[ray schrauwen]

This is the conversion kit. It comes with an Rx. It is the Fast system: http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/s...idproduct=9770

One guy on rc groups converted an old Kyosho single stick to 2.4Gig using this kit. If it works for planes, I'm sold on it working for boats. It uses the 2 antenna method???

[Simon.O.]

As Matt (the OP) posted
http://hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store...dProduct=10608

I have been trying one of these in my fleet and am so far well impressed.
I have wooden hulls so am able to keep the antenna inside the hull and get all the range I need, really how far away can you see your boat?? For me it is about 100m or 330ft and for that range this radio set works fine.

I trialed it alongside my rescue boat that has the 4-6ch version in the same brand and there was not even a hint of cross channel interference that was common with FM and especially AM sets.

I have run my mid size rigger that pulls about 80kmh or low 50mph with this radio and have no worries at all as far as control goes.

It is different ergonimically from the Hitec FM set that I have retired and lacks the thumbwheel adjust for on the run steering throw changes. Not a big drama for me as this whole set is half the price of a new DC Rx for my FM Hitec.

I will give this set 4 stars out of 5
one star off for lack of steering thow adjustment from the thumb

Other than that it is a great radio and as I now have 3 more Rx's I will be able to put boats in the water quicker and with more confidence.

A winner for me !!