HiTec 2.4 radios in boats

[Ian Inverarity]

Has anyone tried HiTec 2.4GHz radios in boats? The new Lynx 4S looks interesting with GPS built in to the receiver and telemetry displayed on the transmitter.

 

[DaveThynne]

I had the aggressor srx pro 2 years ago and had a lot of trouble with range. Im unsure if the 4S has a different 2.4GHz system

 

[Ian Inverarity]

Thanks Dave. It looks like the 4S does have a different 2.4GHz system, what they call DSSS on the Agressor and AFHSS on the Lynx 4S.

 

[Mark Simmons]

I the aggressor srx pro 2.4 and don't have any problems.

 

[Grimracer]

saw one send a boat into the wall this summer..

Make mine Futaba

Grim

 

[Ian Inverarity]

Mike, you're hardly impartial. Lynx 4S?

 

[Hydro Junkie]

Ian, you have to remember, the same thing was said about the Spectrums before they determined a marine receiver was needed. I watched a brand new 1980 Bud hit the bank while being controlled by an EARLY VERSION of the Spectrum. After putting what was left of the boat back on it's stand, a series of tests was performed. The initial test showed the radio worked fine. When they did a range check, it was fine as well. It wasn't until they did a range test over the water than the radio glitched.

Now, as far as Hitec goes, I personally haven't seen a problem with them. As far as being impartial, who knows. I know I use a Futaba 4PLS and have never had a problem with it.

 

[Grimracer]

yea.. was hard to watch it go in.. dont want to see that happen to others.. thats all.

Ya got to know.. we test em all right?

Grim