What's the best long distance radio??

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  • keithbradley
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Jul 2010
    • 3663
    #16
    Skip the flysky stuff. Bad news when they malfunction.
    www.keithbradleyboats.com

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      • DK535
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2012
        • 624
        #17
        Okay guys I'm sold on the Futaba. What's the best setup Rx/Tx then? Fasst system?

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          • raptor347
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Jul 2007
            • 1089
            #18
            I've run Fasst for years, very reliable. I run stick radios so I started running an 8J FHSS system last year. Either system works great. I've never had one come unbound (except for one very wet receiver), even in my very small carbon SAW boats at pretty good distances.

            My .02
            YMMV
            Brian "Snowman" Buaas
            Team Castle Creations
            NAMBA FE Chairman

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              • Old Sloppy
                Harry from Atlanta
                • Jul 2007
                • 200
                #19
                Originally posted by DK535
                Wanted to avoid a antenna if possible
                Most any 2.4 system will have extreemly short antenna length, keep in mind that altitude is a major factor in extreem radio range. (I don't think you REALLY want 6,000 feet range) if you do, stand on a hill or a ladder for maximum range.

                Having said that, I personaly mount my Futaba reciever with the antenna inside the fiberglass hull, up high near the top of the transom.

                I get super range with that setup, at about 1/3 of a mile away ( around 2,000 feet away)

                I can barely see my model (radio range exceeds your vision) and the sound is delayed due to the distance, it has a wierd effect on your senses...
                60" Expresscraft SuperCat
                (2) 2028 Castle motors 64.7 mph
                10s3p with x450/3 props                 15,000 mah 40c cells,

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                  • KartRacer
                    Senior Member
                    • Aug 2012
                    • 355
                    #20
                    I bought this one. Seems to be very good. Have always had good luck with Futaba.


                    Futaba 4PL 4-Channel 2.4GHz S-FHSS Radio System
                    KartRacer ~ Dennis B
                    Delta Force Pirate 35'~Leopard 4092~1480Kv~Seaking 180~2X6S 65C 5000 Mha Dynogy Lipo,Parallel

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                      • DK535
                        Senior Member
                        • Jan 2012
                        • 624
                        #21
                        Wow sloppy that's crazy!

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                          • Darin Jordan
                            Fast Electric Addict!
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 8335
                            #22
                            If you are running a modern Spektrum system, using the MR-series RX's, and you are "regularly losing signal", you are doing something wrong, or have the worst luck on the planet...
                            Darin E. Jordan - Renton, WA
                            "Self-proclaimed skill-less leader in the hobby."

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                              • DK535
                                Senior Member
                                • Jan 2012
                                • 624
                                #23
                                Ok guys time to order.... The Futaba FHSS system or the FASST system?

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                                  • gb tiggycat
                                    Member
                                    • Mar 2011
                                    • 70
                                    #24
                                    FASST is more expensive , but probably has the edge on features

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                                      • Old Sloppy
                                        Harry from Atlanta
                                        • Jul 2007
                                        • 200
                                        #25
                                        fasst
                                        60" Expresscraft SuperCat
                                        (2) 2028 Castle motors 64.7 mph
                                        10s3p with x450/3 props                                         15,000 mah 40c cells,

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                                          • borgie
                                            Senior Member
                                            • Dec 2012
                                            • 101
                                            #26
                                            try these one they seem to never lose signal if you have the RX in a ballon http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...io_System.html ,these radios have all the digital screens and buttons like the spektrum and futaba and they also have a real good range

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                                              • DK535
                                                Senior Member
                                                • Jan 2012
                                                • 624
                                                #27
                                                Thanks everyone for your input ordered a FASST system last night

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