Radio recommendations

[JimNelson]

Looking for some radio receiver recommendations
I will be running a deep V with twin outboards nothing fancy no racing just for fun two channels at least maybe three just steering and throttle for now maybe trim tabs in the future!
Thanks in advance!

 

[Grimracer]

Hi Jim,

for your consideration.

https://futabausa.com/product/4pm/

Keep in mind if you decide to go this route please ask FUTABA USA to install the 400mm RX antenna for RC boating use. Not sure how much that costs but its a nice update.

Kind Regards

Grimracer

 

[timothy johnson]

Hitec Lynx 2 or 4 channel, dependable range for RC boats. No TX antenna to break off.

 

[JimNelson]

Hitec Lynx 2 or 4 channel, dependable range for RC boats. No TX antenna to break off.

That would be a plus is it a simple set up and easy to use?

 

[JimNelson]

Hi Jim,

for your consideration.

https://futabausa.com/product/4pm/

Keep in mind if you decide to go this route please ask FUTABA USA to install the 400mm RX antenna for RC boating use. Not sure how much that costs but its a nice update.

Kind Regards

Grimracer

Is it a simple set up or fairly complicated?

 

[Grimracer]

Hitec Lynx 2 or 4 channel, dependable range for RC boats. No TX antenna to break off.

4PM... what antenna!

Grim

 

[Grimracer]

Is it a simple set up or fairly complicated?

Its not to bad.. the radio is user friendly BUT feature packed! An older buddy of mine has one and he LOVES it..

I would not hesitate!

Grim

 

[timothy johnson]

That would be a plus is it a simple set up and easy to use?

Yes Hitec is really user friendly, IE end point adjustments and such are mostly 1or 2 clicks away on the menu.

 

[timothy johnson]

4PM... what antenna!

Grim

Nice addition for the TX, didn't know Futaba 4PM was like the Hitec Lynx4S without an exterior antenna. By the way I also have and use Futaba radio's. The person asked about choices and I responded.

 

[Grimracer]

Good one.. makes sense..thanks.. the new 4PM can be confused with the older 4PK. It can be hard to keep em all straight.

Grim

 

[JimNelson]

Its not to bad.. the radio is user friendly BUT feature packed! An older buddy of mine has one and he LOVES it..

I would not hesitate!

Grim

Will check it out thank you much!

 

[JimNelson]

Yes Hitec is really user friendly, IE end point adjustments and such are mostly 1or 2 clicks away on the menu.

OK thanks

 

[John Beardslee]

Good one.. makes sense..thanks.. the new 4PM can be confused with the older 4PK. It can be hard to keep em all straight.

Grim

Mike, how long has the 4PM been out? Did it replace the 4PX?
Thanks John

 

[Grimracer]

Yes.. about ...humm... 8 or9 months or so if I remember correctly.. I think I saw my first ones last aug.

Grim

 

[Grimracer]

I should go on to say.. the 7PX replaced the 4PX..

Grim

 

[RobertDoak]

Hey Jim...
I just noticed this thread and need to toss in my 2c worth....I was a huge Futaba guy back in my beginning years..(late 70's-90's)...got in and out of rc many times...each time the technology really grew...but the last time(currently) I started back with the Flysky brand...and did some serious checking...I flew large scale planes with the system and never any issues...then went back into surface(cars..buggies..etc..) And found its just as good as the air systems..
The latest I bought is the Flysky it4s.
4 channels....tons of bells and whistles all telemetry included with the system and priced in the $120 range...loads of features..and fits in my hand with 2 different grips to choose from...something to look into...Keep in mind...im not trying to bash or say negative things on any of the other main stream systems....they are very good products....but I had to ask myself...do I really need the added cost for a name..