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  • tomstoys2
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2008
    • 581

    #1

    What Spektrum Transmitter to choose

    Hey everyone,
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    I am going with my first 2.4GHz radio for my Mystic build. I was undecided on what brand untill I found a brand new MR3000 Spektrum marine reciever for $50.00 so I guess that makes my choice of brand Spektrum. I'm going to run it in a Carbon/Kevlar hull so I figured the dual antena's of the MR3000 would help.
    Now I need a Transmitter.
    I'm looking at either the DX3.0 Pro or DX3S with Telemetry.
    I know I can't use the telemetry with the MR3000 but does anyone use it with their boats?
    What about the 3rd channel?
    Just looking for some suggestions and feedback so I can make the right choice.

    Thanks,
    Tom
  • JimClark
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 5907

    #2
    The marine receiver is only compatible with the DX2S and DX3S
    "Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone except God.
    Billy Graham

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    • tomstoys2
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2008
      • 581

      #3
      Guess that narrows things down even more!
      Thanks Jim.

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      • tomstoys2
        Senior Member
        • Jun 2008
        • 581

        #4

        Is it just me or does it seem ironic that the 2 compatable transmitters have telemetry but the marine receiver doesn't support telemetry?

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        • tomstoys2
          Senior Member
          • Jun 2008
          • 581

          #5
          From the Spektrum web site:

          "Compatible Surface Transmitters: the new DX3S (SPM3140), DX2S (SPM2120), DX3E (SPM3160), the new DX2.0 (SPM20220), and the new DX3.0 (SPM20320). Earlier versions of the DX3S, DX2.0, and DX3.0 are not compatible with this receiver. Please look for the Marine logo on the back of your transmitter and check the transmitter part number for compatibility. "

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          • JimClark
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Apr 2007
            • 5907

            #6
            Wow they have really expanded things that is great
            "Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone except God.
            Billy Graham

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            • Darin Jordan
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Apr 2007
              • 8335

              #7
              Originally posted by tomstoys2

              Is it just me or does it seem ironic that the 2 compatable transmitters have telemetry but the marine receiver doesn't support telemetry?
              It's not as "weird" as the fact that their "Racing" Radio (DX3R) doesn't support telemetry either...
              Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
              "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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              • AndyKunz
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Sep 2008
                • 1437

                #8
                Originally posted by JimClark
                Wow they have really expanded things that is great
                We're always expanding everything, Jim! To be fair, though, we've only been shipping the other 3 transmitters with Marine compatibility for about a month. We just need to get the word out better.

                Darin - mine does!

                Andy
                Spektrum Development Team

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                • Darin Jordan
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 8335

                  #9
                  Originally posted by AndyKunz
                  Darin - mine does!

                  Andy
                  Why am I not surprised!???

                  I've actually grown VERY fond of the DX3S interface... I tried to use my DX3R the other day, and was surprised at how accustomed to the DX3S I had become...

                  Both are great radios, however... but with the DX3S being Marine compatible... the choice is clear!
                  Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                  "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                  • JimClark
                    Fast Electric Addict!
                    • Apr 2007
                    • 5907

                    #10
                    Some day my DX3 will morph into a DX3S in the next year or so
                    "Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone except God.
                    Billy Graham

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                    • Jeepers
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • May 2007
                      • 1973

                      #11
                      I have a DX3R and I just picked up a DX3S from the swap shop here. I like them both. I hope they give the 3R the ability to upgrade to be compatible to the MR3000 receiver as well then I have a back up!

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                      • Steven Vaccaro
                        Administrator
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 8720

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Jeepers
                        I hope they give the 3R the ability to upgrade to be compatible to the MR3000 receiver as well then I have a back up!
                        Me to, its seems crazy that they are upgrading older dx3s tx's to marine, but not Dx3r. I wish I bought the cheaper one.
                        Steven Vaccaro

                        Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                        • tomstoys2
                          Senior Member
                          • Jun 2008
                          • 581

                          #13
                          Thanks Guys,
                          Do you guys use the telemetry? Seem like it might come in handy when testing out a boat for the first time.

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                          • Darin Jordan
                            Fast Electric Addict!
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 8335

                            #14
                            Originally posted by tomstoys2
                            Thanks Guys,
                            Do you guys use the telemetry? Seem like it might come in handy when testing out a boat for the first time.
                            When I need to do testing... I use my EagleTree... I've never tried to use real-time telem, but based on what it takes to drive a raceboat safely and fast, I'm not sure I have time to be looking down at readings on a display screen. Too busy driving the boat.

                            I have a small netbook laptop that I take to the races/practice, and I just download the data after a run, look it over, and move on...

                            Maybe one of these days I'll have to try the onboard telem and see what it's like... perhaps my opinion will change...
                            Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                            "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                            • AndyKunz
                              Fast Electric Addict!
                              • Sep 2008
                              • 1437

                              #15
                              We make a stand-alone telemetry module, too - SPM1305 (SPM1320 for just the handheld). This lets you have a pitman who watches the numbers for you rather than having him try to look over your shoulder.

                              Andy
                              Spektrum Development Team

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