futaba 3pk

[waynedawg]

i just got a 3pk with spektrum modual and a spektrum receiver does anyone know anythig about this radio good or bad?

[Bill-SOCAL]

The 3PK is a very good radio with lots of neat features. When you say "Spektrum" module do you mean the actual brand name "Spektrum" or is it the Futaba Spread Spectrum FASST radio??

[txboatpilot]

They are wonderful! I have been using one for about 1 1/2 years now,, no problems...
I use one with FASST and it is the best transmitter I have owned.. I like it alot better than my old M11 and KO Propo that had the Spektrum added on...

[waynedawg]

its the actual spektrum brand name

[Bill-SOCAL]

The radio itself like I said, is a very good radio. Feature rich and easy to program and use. I have no expereince using any radio with the Spektrum brand plug in modules so I cannot comment on that part.

[Fluid]

I use the Spektrum module in my HiTec SRX; for me it works great. The only problems I have had were due to a weak receiver pack. I'd recommend 5-cell, 1000 mAh Ni packs as minimum. Keep at least 4" of the antenna outside the hull in a vertical tube. Keep the receiver dry. That's about it.



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[waynedawg]

i have a sr3500 dsm reciver the antenna is only about 4 in long

[waynedawg]

does this little antenna need to be outside the hull?

[engineerjoe]

i have a 3pk that I just got a FASST module for, before that was 27MHz FM. They are a great radio.

I use mine in everything from boats to traxxas slash to RC rock crawler. Very configurable and makes you look like a better driver than you realy are if you know how to work the features.

You might have problems with the Spektrum stuff around water. Save your $$ and when you can, upgrade to the FASST