olixmb4x Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 hi all, im thinking of getting a new radio because my current one seems to have poor range / looses signal too often, which is costing me when racing - (often just have to pull out of the race in fear of crashing into somebody uncontrollably) so i have been offered a Dx3C, a lot of the guys i race with use spekky but the dx3r and dx3s which are rather pricey for me. just wondering are they any good, and will i end up experiencing similar range problems, what other radio should i consider, max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baja 5b Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yeh, i've had mine for a few months its very easy to use, range seems to be better than older spektrum radios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 i have the dx3s and just upgraded my lads dx3e to the dx3c, i must say, i find it to have better uses than the 3s, its got a quality feel to it too, the only downside i can think of is the receivers are pricey at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danharris99 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Yeah I've got one too! never had any problems with range or anything else! great for anyone on a budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baja 5b Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Spektrum have come out with a budget reciever at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockMonkey Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm getting one this week, all the guys at my club said the cost diff between the dx3c and s is not worth it. Time will tell im sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Spektrum have come out with a budget reciever at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 There pretty good definitely good value, Although Futbaba is in a whole new league if you can afford it a Futaba 4pl is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 There pretty good definitely good value, Although Futbaba is in a whole new league if you can afford it a Futaba 4pl is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I've just done a 'write-up' of sorts on this exact radio set, in the petrol forum: Repeating it here, seeing as you've asked precisely about the worthwhileness of the upgrade, and issues over range, etc: RADIO SET UPGRADE - FEEDBACK! Okay - so just got the Spektrum DX3C, which comes with their SR300 receiver. In a word, and fully justified - FANTASTIC!! It's completely transformed the vehicle overall - and that's not just me overusing a clich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baja 5b Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 For me it came down to do i really need a top notch radio? For me it wasn't worth the extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash22 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 (edited) dx3c is a good radio for the money plenty of options inc servo limit what i have found useful the sd card slot looks intersting too the sr200 recievers work well there DMS not DSM 2 but the dx3c is backwards compatible, hobbyking do compaitable rx's for $8 i picked up a brand new sr200 off ebay for Edited May 31, 2012 by flash22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 flash, do you have a link for those compatible receivers?? i had the mr3000 receiver, it has twin throttle and steering outputs too, great for a multi axle build like a 8x8. nice and small too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0th Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 i'd also love a link to some compatible receivers. all I've ever managed to find are air ones and i'm not sure they'll work with the dx3c. wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbro789 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I keep looking at the dx3s v2, it's the upgraded version that tells you your speed, temp and rpm has more gadjets like top speed ect It's double the price which why in thinking of just glib for the cheaper one, either way it will still be an awesome tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I keep looking at the dx3s v2, it's the upgraded version that tells you your speed, temp and rpm has more gadjets like top speed ect i wouldn`t use that as a selling point mate, i have that set-up, used it in a scrt10 and apparently i did 87mph with a 10.5t brushless set-up on 2s, the only one that is accurate on the spektrum telemetry is the temp gauge, within 1/2 degree. if its the telemetry thats swaying you toward the 3s, dont bother, go for the 3c, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 i have a dx3c and it is good range wise and good comfort wise the only problem with it is that it does not have a charging port, and the telemetry on the dx3s is over rated, dad has one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbro789 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Well I will defo be getting the basic one I think :-) gonna look into the flysky first though Edited June 1, 2012 by hbro789 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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