3 Channel Radio Under 150? What'd you choose?

[nuespeed]

I have 150 to get a 3 Channel Radio. What'd you choose. Just need the Receiver and Transmitter for 150.. So far MX3, Futaba 3PM, Hitec SRX, KO Propo EX-1 Mars, And also JR Xs3i?

[Jetskiboy77]

Out of all the radios you have listed, the only one I own is the MX3. I simply love it. The guy at my LHS talked me into getting it, and I was hesitant because I thought he only wanted to get rid of it. I got it, put it on my truck, and dont know how I drove without it. Im sure all the radios are great, but I cant comment on them b/c I havent owned them, but I dont think you can go wrong with buying the MX3. Its basacilly a M8 without some features that I would never use and much cheaper. (Also I think Airtronics name speaks for itself)

[baih]

for a few dollars more get a jr xs3 or the new airtronics mx3. both are synthesized. the jr does come with a metal gear servo for steering. if you cant afford a little more then look for a mx3 old style.(still uses crystals)
i have seen them as low as $99.00
the futaba is another good choice.

[thunderbt3]

I have a JR Xr3i, i love it, as baih said it does come with a metal gear servo

[nuespeed]

HOw much is the JRXS3?

[warden0503]

mx3 - S

get the synthesized model

[RH Customs]

Without a doubt your best bet would be the MX-3.

[baih]

neuspeed,
have you looked at the jr xr3. this is an older version 3 channel radio.
i have one for sale with three receivers. $130.00
if your profile is correct, your my neighbor. i live in torrance also.
email me direct if your interested baih@sbcglobal.net
bruce

[SS Pede]

Am I reading it correctly on Tower Hobbies, that the MX-3's Rx doesnt have a BEC? When I eventually get an FM radio (in this same price range), it's for a 2 channel electric truck, I need a BEC.

[thunderbt3]

it should come with a BEC, most if not all radios today have BEC

[racer234]

It has BEC, it just comes with the 4 Cell battery holder for nitro cars. Click on the link for the Receiver and under the features it clearly stated "BEC".

[SS Pede]

Thanks. It makes sense that it should have a BEC, I guess I was just reading something wrong. Someday I'll get an FM radio, I was thinking something really simple like the Hitec aggressor. But if the MX-3 is not too complicated for me to use (and will work with my JR servo), I might get that. :)

[nuespeed]

neuspeed,
have you looked at the jr xr3. this is an older version 3 channel radio.
i have one for sale with three receivers. $130.00
if your profile is correct, your my neighbor. i live in torrance also.
email me direct if your interested baih@sbcglobal.net
bruce
We do live near by.. I'm in torrance too but I'd like to buy 100% new stuff for the M/T .(it's my last RC hopefully)... Do u race at crystal

[baih]

i race at so cal r/c.
if you want a mx3 old version go down to ultimate hobbies. they were selling them for around $90.00 or call them.
hobby people has the newer version on sale for $169.99 this weekend.
artesia and crenshaw. i will be gone for the weekend.

[nuespeed]

Wow you live near me.... REALLY NEAR... Yup I was thinking of getting one from Ultimate same time I pick up the revo...

[Hard Core RC Guy]

Nuespeed,
Horizon hobby just dropped the price by $30 of the XR3i, so it's under the 150 mark. I have one, and love the feel of it. Futaba a close second.

Later.

J :cool:

[savageP3]

either the jr or the 3pm.

[iguanadon]

I went with the 3pm and I love it

[GramdeGixxer]

I would give my nod to the MX3-s or the XS3<--which i own.

JC485