futaba radios

[webster]

i have been reading all of the advice on futaba radios my question is will a
3pl take good care of my new 5b ss build or should i pay the extra $ and get the 3pm-x and not use all features,,im only running the one veh.:lol::rock-on:

 

[Bigger the Better]

Get the 3pm-x.

 

[Lan-Ed-Tul]

after thinkin the boogered spot i seen on my new outtta the box 4pks's Rx antennae wire might actually be cut or pinched into, i did a walk range test, got round 250 feet some where thereabouts. reading several places ands seeing a video of a test at 1500 feet, i thot it might be screwed, but i contacted futaba directly and they said the 4pks range is 240 feet.

so it appears its in the ballpark and works ok.

 

[glenn201]

i have the 3 pmx an its a good one

 

[sperera]

ill be able to give you my opinion of the 3PKS in a few weeks when I get some receivers

 

[Bigger the Better]

What is the difference between the pmx and pl?

http://www.futaba-rc.com/systems/futk1300.html
http://www.futaba-rc.com/systems/futk2021.html

 

[strick316]

Go with spektrum.

http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Products/surfaceRadios.aspx

 

[CSR260]

Go with spektrum.

http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Products/surfaceRadios.aspx

I had problems with them radio's, bad interference, throttle had a mind of
its own quality was bad never liked them, i only use futaba's now and
not had any probs with them

 

[Killer RC]

What is the difference between the pmx and pl?

http://www.futaba-rc.com/systems/futk1300.html
http://www.futaba-rc.com/systems/futk2021.html

The 3PMX uses the FASST system, which is supposed to be a faster more secure radio signal, but to be honest I doubt anybody can tell the difference.
The 3PL is cheaper, uses half as many transmitter batteries, and extra receivers are only $49, compared to $89 for the FASST receivers.

 

[Bigger the Better]

The 3PMX uses the FASST system, which is supposed to be a faster more secure radio signal, but to be honest I doubt anybody can tell the difference.
The 3PL is cheaper, uses half as many transmitter batteries, and extra receivers are only $49, compared to $89 for the FASST receivers.

Do you have any experience with the PL? I was thinking of getting another radio but saw the price difference you noticed. NOt much on their site on the differences. I will ask Futaba too.
Thanks for the reply.

 

[Bigger the Better]

Email answered:

Thank you for your recent e-mail.
The biggest difference is that the 3PMX is FASST and the 3PL is FHSS. So
the FASST receivers for the 3PMX will not work with the 3PL and vice-versa.
The 3PMX also has more programming functions in it, like Speed, Expo,
Acceleration, Brake Mix, Program mix, Dual Rate, ATL, Sub-Trim etc...
We hope you find this information helpful. Should you have any further
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at this email
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[lordraptor1]

I had problems with them radio's, bad interference, throttle had a mind of
its own quality was bad never liked them, i only use futaba's now and
not had any probs with them

no problems here and i run a spektrum DX3s

 

[cd1374]

i have a 3pl on my hpi 5sc...its all you'll need.

 

[CSR260]

no problems here and i run a spektrum DX3s

i don't want the argue with you :lol:

 

[ANGRYEVO8]

I had the 3pks, a dx3 and now have a 4pks. i really like the 4pks the main benefit is the big car menu function and the fasst system on the 4pks is double the speed of the 3pk. its a terrific radio and i would not own anything but futaba from here on in

 

[lordraptor1]

i don't want the argue with you :lol:

argue about what? i just said i run a DX3s and had no issues or complaints out of it, there is nothing to argue about bud

 

[sperera]

after running 3-4 tanks on the 3PKS I can say the range and feel are worlds better than the spekky, ill be getting more receiviers and have everything running of my 3PKS when the bank account permits.

 

[WoodiE]

I've got the Futaba 4PL and love it, would recommend checking it out for sure!

 

[OuttaLuck]

I have a chitty flysky fs-gt3b lol but i must admit iv never had a problem but will be upgrading to either a spektrum or futaba ASAP

Troy

 

[Lan-Ed-Tul]

i did send the rx in, and it WAS screwed, they fixed it and now range is almost a 1/4 mile so far i barely can see it, i walk tested it after it got back.