I would be looking at the Radiomaster MT12. It comes with either a 4 in 1 module or ELRS 2.4. And this radio will run about $130. By the way you can also add an external nano module the radio. I think this will give you all the options. I may be at first difficult to use, but a full programable radio.

@rcdriver

6 ай бұрын

Yup lots of options out there.

Greg thank you 🙏 for an honest review of this radio. I’m a long time Spektrum user in my fleet of gas boats. I’ve been waiting for a new surface release from them for a while. I think this could be my 7th Spektrum transmitter but was hoping for a all new special edition model for us die hard Spektrum users. Great video sir!!!!Twisted Liquid says thanks again. Take care.

@rcdriver

6 ай бұрын

NP! No reason for a 5C owner to drop this for a 6. But it is good for existing Spektrum users looking for a bit more than a basic radio.

Thanks for the information

I also had 2 of those 6 channel recievers with the avc and telemetry fail on me,and they just sent me normal 5 channel recievers to replace them.

Why not something that’s actually an upgrade? Sanwa or Futaba perhaps both have proven reliability and performance.

I want the old DX6R back thats when spectrum was doing it right!!

@bigdogroc

6 ай бұрын

I'm currently struggling with my dx6r. I love the simplicity of it, but it brutally slow and unreliable. I'm on the verge of sending it in for repair for the 4th time.

@rcdriver

6 ай бұрын

The 6 was… interesting, but use my 5 Pro more.

Spektrum Surface-side sees the writing on the wall with the RadioMaster MT12 and will spend the next few years price cutting while sales stagnate and decline. Their days hopefully will be numbered on the Air-side also, as droves of pilots have already switch to EdgeTX.

Nice 👍🏻

Can I adjust the brake and throttle punch with those transmitter ?

Is it compatible with older dsm receivers like sr3300t ? Thanks !

I have a DX5C and it's been a great radio, and it's great to bind to HH RTR's. However with that said there are several more economical options for radios and recievers, such as Flysky, for any kit or custom builds. So the DX6C gets a pass for me.

@rcdriver

6 ай бұрын

There’s all sorts of flavors out there. I’ve got 2 Horizon cars on the radio and even my Redcat Ascent. It comes down to whatever works for the individual.

Is this able to take a lipo battery versus Double A's?

We need a sick DX6 Pro! I love my DX5 Pro.

@vivos71

6 ай бұрын

We need a DX6R V2

@rcdriver

6 ай бұрын

Hopefully we’ll see something more high end in 2024.

Hi The Spektrum DX6C ( of maybe DX5 ) is compatible with my possible future Mini-z MR04 EVO2? I also do model flying, I have a lot of Spektrum Rx’s for my DX8, can I use them for the DX6C ? e.g. Vince

I need a transmitter that will control my losi lmt'my f250 cen,and my 450 I have 3 or 4 transmitters

So am guessing this a direct competitor to thr futaba 3pv? If so which is better

Anyone know if you can use this TX with the Losi Promoto?

Do I need to buy it with a transmitter or can I use my one in my car ?

I actually messaged them yesterday to find out if it will b available in the rugged,and if it will come with the promoto program.havent heard back yet.

@gregorydunn9292

12 күн бұрын

Any update on this? I am wondering the same.

@darrinwoodward14

12 күн бұрын

@@gregorydunn9292 lol,I got the rugged,and all you have to do is bind it to the promoto,and it automatically knows what it is.the program is already in there.

I don’t get the acceptance and popularity of Spektrum’s transmitter interface in 2024. It may have been fine when it was released but it’s severely dated compared to other radios priced similarly. I purchased a DX5 Rugged when they were on sale. I had a cheap Flysky GT3B and GT5 at the same time. I thought the DX5 Rugged would be an upgrade, but it’s interface was so horrible I sold it. The wheel is better than the fumbly touch pad (even the second Gen was horrible), but it still doesn’t stand up to less cost RadioLink or the really old Flysky GT3C. Looking at similarly priced offerings like the Flysky Noble NB4 or dare I say a Traxxas TQi with a cheap old iPhone you have gathering dust in a drawer you’d be better off

I’m going through a radio choice problem. Sanwa MT-5 or just get the M17. Racing only

@AsurasWrath164

6 ай бұрын

Mt-5 is as fast as the m17. M17 has some more features 99,9% of ppl don't need, but costs twice as much. The mt5 is perfect enough for racing imho.

The backlit screen is nice and the usb instead of the 25 dollar cable they sold unless they fix the power button I am not switching.

It would be kind of cool if traxxas had a stand alone transmitter.. just an opinion. I get its probably not an economic for them but it would be nice. Somthing differently than the actual rc itself.

Dumb noob question, can you use these remotes with traxxas or any rc?

@fgarcia2277

6 ай бұрын

As long as you replace the receiver and it fits, you can use it on whatever rc car you want. If you're asking if this will bind with another brand receiver I e. Traxxas tqi then no.

@BeardRubEnjoyer

6 ай бұрын

Will not bind up directly. Most radios need a receiver to match it. So if you got this radio, it can bind to most Horizon Hobby vehicles.

I know they sponsor you quite a bit but from my experience Spektrum Surface Radios as so archaic and so far behind even the cheaper brands like FrySky. I ran Spektrum Radios in my RC Aircraft for many years and it they were actually keeping up with the competition. Now with Spektrum Surface Radios they are just milking the brand name and don’t bring anything innovative out and haven’t for at least 5 years! Based on this they have zero value for money and I hope they read this as used to love the brand. I even ran a Spektrum Module and Receiver in my Futaba 3PK before Spektrum made their own radios. Now I’ve changed to a FlySky Noble NB4 Pro for not much more that that old basic DX5C! Does the “C” stand for crap? 😂

@stephenpheonix6549

6 ай бұрын

@@dokedoker3340absolutely never haha 😂

@rcdriver

6 ай бұрын

@@dokedoker3340Hopefully they watched the part of this video where I said that wouldn’t be necessary.

I've been in this hobby for 42yrs and I highly recommend you just throw this radio in the trash and save yourself the trouble, get a Futaba 4PM, Radiolink RC6GS V3 or flysky GT5 and you will be much happier

I’ve look it up it says 300$!?

Absolutely not. For the price of the new dx6c, you can buy a Flysky Noble NB4 for about the same amount, and get 2 receivers AND more channel support. Plus the programming features in the NB4 are vastly superior. Spektrum radios are good rtr units but their “upgrade” radios are a joke.

@darcybowtell5917

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely everything about the noble nb4 is superior to any spektrum controller.

@collinmorris

6 ай бұрын

Completely agree. I couldn’t believe how much better the nb4 was. Spektrum “functionality” and features are just gimmicks.

@rcdriver

6 ай бұрын

Luckily there’s something out there for everyone. What works for you, isn’t what’s for everyone.

I have two DX6R they were junk so I hope the dumb down DX6C is a better radio

I have 2 5C's. I'm covered...

Someone told me you were from Connecticut is this true

Damn wife got me the dx5c for xmas... smh

Radiolink makes a better radio for cheaper. The Rx6c works better for $90.

Flysky all day haha

I recently bought a flysky noble nb4 and now realize how overpriced everything from futaba, sanwa and spektrum are. All the technology is these "pro" radios is dated and the screens are from the nintendo gameboy era.

@jonthomas8487

6 ай бұрын

Indeed. Horizon is well represented by local hobby shops so that’s really all you get for buying their radios

I have one of their Original 3 Channel Pistol Grips with 3 Model Memory.. Used it for about a Month... been sitting since then. Went to go use it and Fresh Batteries in it. Display is all messed up and will not transmit. Sucks because ALL My R/C have their receivers in them. Now I have to replace All My Receivers and will Probably go Dumbo Brand. Cheap and Great Range. Plus, Spektrum Is Over Priced and there are Way better Brands out there now since 2.4 became the Norm.. But Horizon Hobby Pushes Spectrum and puts it in ALL Their R/C... That Catch Fire, Smoke, Burn Out and and and and and .....

Lol this is an iPhone update. Same everything. New name.

These transmitters don’t take jst 2s or 3s lipo batteries having to keep buying 4 double a battery are annoying and waisting money

Fly sky noble nb4 all day, way better radio.

This is bullshit! I refuse to spend moneys on something new. RC has gotten out of control

@rcdriver

6 ай бұрын

Then don’t. Nobody is forcing you to.

Radio link 💯