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(More customer reviews)The latest iteration of Spektrum's DSM series of transmitters simply blows the competition away. The DX3R is without a doubt the best transmitter you can buy! Yeah, yeah, it's a "racer's" radio, but for those who are tired of "glitching" (as ALL AM and some FM radios are prone to), spektrum's DX3R is your answer. Spektrum has been working with some RC manufacturers in creating better OEM transmitters for their RTR cars and trucks, but they saved the best for themselves, and why not? They practically own the Spread-Spectrum market.
The DX3R has all the improvements racers wanted from their DX2.0 and DX3.0 transmitters. The grip has a better shape, the antenna "bends" at it's base, rather than 2 inches up, and best of all, Spektrum finally integrated the roller used in their "air" radios. The roller makes changing settings a snap. Just press and roll, then press again to lock in your choices. Simple.
The wheel can be switched for lefties, and all the appropriate parts are included. This makes the DX3R a transmitter for anyone. It also takes only four AA batteries, instead of eight, as in other brands. The menu has more adjustments to "tailor" the way your car or truck performs! Need less oomph for a tight track? Simply adjust it with the roller! How about max power for bashing with your buddies? Same-same!
There is only one gripe I have with this transmitter. Spektrum opted to drop Throttle Dead-Band (TDB) on the DX3R. Now the dead spot just off neutral has to be adjusted out in a way that is more complicated than either the Dx2.0 or DX3.0., both of which have the TDB feature. Also, the exponential for throttle and steering is reversed. I found this out after my E-Maxx did a six-somersault stop, shedding parts along the way (maybe I should have read the instruction manual better!)!
The one major improvement to this system is the receiver. Spektrum is now using "micro" sized receivers for their DSM2 radio systems. This makes receiver placement much more practical, but if you use the OEM receiver box, you'll notice that there is a lot more room in it, after installing the DSM2 receiver! Also, the DX3R uses what Spektrum calls "modelmatch". This means that your DX3R and ONLY your DX3R can operate your car or truck (think of it akin to your RC car or truck having it's own ignition key!).
Alot of folk I know use the Airtronics M11 and swear by it, but why spend so much when Spektrum offers the DX3R for around $200.00 less! and think of this, if Airtronics owners want DSM, they STILL have to buy a Spektrum module system! On top of all that, the DX3R is HALF the size of the M11!
Spektrum in my book, is STILL top dog for RC transmitters. Sure, you could keep on using your OEM transmitter, and for most folk, that's just fine, but if you want more versatility from your RC car or truck, the Spektrum DX3R is the ONLY choice!
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Features // * 30 model memory / * Model match / * Digital trims / * Graphically depicted exponential / * Graphically depicted travel adjustment / * Trim rate adjustment / * Steering dual rate / * Steering dual rate override / * Frame rate / * Servo monitor / * Switch assignment / * Model reset / * Model copy / * Sub Trims / * 3 timer functions: countdown, count up and integrated // Overview // While DX3R’s intelligently designed ergonomics are the first thing that catches the eye, it is the superior responsiveness of its advanced 2.4GHz DSM2 technology that will get people talking. In addition to unparalleled freedom and interference protection, DSM2 has a faster response time than any other spread spectrum or PPM system. With it, you will be able to hold the "line” around a track with a level of precision and control unlike anything you have experienced before. And because DSM2 uses direct sequence spread spectrum technology, you’ll maintain this superior response rate no matter how "noisy” the 2.4GHz environment gets. // Specifications // # of Channels: 3 / Modulation: DSM2 / Band: 2.4GHz / Receiver: SPMSR3100 / Model Memory: 30 Model Memory
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