Goodbye RadioMaster TX16S - Why I'm selling my beloved RadioMaster

Goodbye RadioMaster TX16S - Why I'm selling my beloved RadioMaster
#radiomaster
#frsky

[@mrskyrydr]

Your out of your mind! The Radiomaster is perfectly capable!

[@tdogrc]

Maybe 😂

[@Nick-we7lf]

This nothing more than a pathetic advertisment. Good Luck with that looser !

[@RAYROTHSTEIN66]

Let me just put it this way, its never failed, its always provided good feedback and its built confidence in using it. Ive had and seen high end spectrum and jr radios fail in flight due to the dumbest things. From brownouts on receiver packs to power switches going open due to cold weather change.. I keep my tx16 because i can assure the radio is up to date, i can buy the parts if something is going south, and to top it off, they've been constantly improving the software and hardware over the years. I have $3000 planes on it and small 1/2A planes on it. If i need to see a screen while flying, im not really flying and enjoying it. Id rather trust the remote and enjoy the flight.

[@tdogrc]

🙌🏻

[@zmanphx]

Frsky makes quality radios. I just wish they supported EdgeTx OS. I like the programming EdgeTx on color touch screen.

[@tdogrc]

Yeah it would be a nice option

[@Mikeylikesit1968]

My firend flies turbine jets with his , price doesnt make things better , Just cause it cost $200 doesnt make a bad transmitter . Spending more on a transmitter doesnt make it better

[@tdogrc]

I’ve never said it’s a bad transmitter. It’s a brilliant transmitter 👍🏻

[@JPspinFPV]

These RadioMaster radios punch way above their weight. I'm using the Max. Fact remains that their hardware is exceptionally reliable, and if you're looking to match that with a control think then you probably won't find anything better that the ELRS Gemini protocol.

[@tdogrc]

I’m looking forward to trying ELRS when I get my new Boxer 👍🏻

[@JPspinFPV]

@@tdogrc ELRS Gemini uses frequency hopping on two discreet channels at different frequencies to further reduce the likelihood of losing connection due to interference. It's pretty damn clever. Once RadioMaster start releasing hardware for that you're golden. As it stands their full size Ranger module is capable of 2+ watts.

[@Ariautoace]

This went on and on. TL;DR - Tried to convince himself he wanted a new radio because he got bored with the present one and needed redundancy - basically he had to create a man-reason. I relate.

[@tdogrc]

Ha ha glad you can relate and I think you’re absolutely right. Man maths 😂

[@Ariautoace]

@@tdogrc Absolute, bro. You buy you, thanks for sharing it with us and showing me I am not alone in any man-math related purchases.

[@duncanmartin2626]

I've got a FrSky T9 Lite, and I'm thinking of upgrading to an X18, so I'd be interested in hearing how you get on. If I'm honest, it's because I want more bells and whistles - if I crash my plane it's almost certainly pilot error rather than any issue with the kit. I wonder, if you were being honest, how much that was a factor in your decision?

[@tdogrc]

I’ll keep you posted. Other than the redundancy it doesn’t have that many more bells and whistles over the TX16S so I wouldn’t say that was a factor (although I did mention there was some “man maths” involved 😂). You’re right about pilot error, I’ve only ever lost a plane either to a mistake or losing orientation (and once because an insect gave me a nasty bite while flying). But I do like the idea of having the dual power dual frequency option on high end planes. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@TNT_FPV]

gotta catch em all

[@MaxPower-zp7wy]

Idk your looking to get rid of one I'm looking to get me one lol. Have you thought about Graupner by any chance. I've heard about them but never tried them. I myself was gifted the only transmitter I've ever owned and that is a FrySky Taranis X9D Plus with ACCST receivers. I run these in my RC Proboats. I needed help from my local RC boat club as i have autism and learning disabilities and social anxiety. This hobby has helped me to get out of the house. Lucky for me my boat club is a few hundred yards from my house. Some of my Proboats i fear are too fast for our local lake. I'd love to get them to a bigger lake some day.

[@tdogrc]

I used to have an x9D too, great radio. You won’t go wrong with a radiomaster TX16S so I would say get one. Great to hear that the hobby has helped you get out of the house. Good luck to you sir 👍🏻

[@jimbokar]

Graupner are great

[@slappomatthew]

The Boxer max is the radio you want. the Tx16s is the size of a large house.

[@tdogrc]

Agreed. I’ll be ordering a Boxer Max in January 👍🏻

[@DynamixTV]

But that nice huge color display is sooo sexy

[@brentfairley5156]

My x20 cost me 400 and some change when it first came out and won't power on after updating.my t16 mk still works great

[@tdogrc]

Oh dear 😬

[@Simbuilds-ud2kn]

I bought the $900 Spektrum ix14, didn't feel like its worth the price, returned it. Then got the FrSky x20s blue version $500 with $40 4-in-1, I love the look and feel but not sure if i want to keep it or get the RadioMaster Max. I will fly it and try it out with my AeroScout with Spektrum receivers. Ill look at RadioMaster Max next $379.

[@tdogrc]

Nice, Max and X20 both awesome radios 👍🏻

[@cjb9754]

My opinion: It's mainly about range. Of course duribility with reliability are related to cost. I refer to the youtube video made by The Lighter Side Of RC - ultimate radio test. FrSky was the winner without mods. Me and my flying buddy both own Taranis radios with Open TX programming. I should add that they didn't test every radio, leaving out the ONLY radio I use on Nitro planes - the Aurora 9. In my experience, the Optima receivers have best range and can take the beating of a 2 stroke engine. I only use FrSky in my electrics. Opinions on Radios will overwhelm a video like this. BUT I like your channel - you have some good Nitro/Balsa vids.

[@tdogrc]

Appreciate your comment and thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@jordancoleman2402]

I had been rocking a beat down DX6i for 7 years and sold it last weekend when I picked up DX6 and know I'm regretting it😒😔

[@tdogrc]

Oh dear 😟

[@1Esteband]

Beautiful remote and your logic makes a lot of sense, but it seems to me that you put a lot of emphasis on reliability and how expensive the models are. With the same logic it doesn't make any sense to buy anything less than Futaba or Jeti. I know you addressed it but still it seems very inconsistent. Anyway, interesting video and commentary.

[@tdogrc]

Thanks for watching. Yep I hear what you’re saying 👍🏻

[@eturnerx]

Since you want redundancy, then this makes sense. My TX16S II Max was flawless - until the playfighting dogs broke the SF switch which I replaced today. I have a couple of BetaFPV Literadio (2 + 3 Pro), and I like them for the weight. I also have a RadioMaster Pocket waiting for me to configure it. I run ELRS, so I like to have one Model and all my FPV quads configured the same. So, from TinyWhoops, Cinewhoop and Freestyle quads use the same Model setup. I can see why you'd want redundancy. While I have zero concerns with my TX16S II Max, I have had a wire come off a gimbal on the BetaFPV LiteRadio 3 Pro midflight. Thankfully, that was a tinywhoop, so no harm was done. For an expensive aircraft, a heavy aircraft or for anything I was really concerned for safety, then redundancy is a good option. Would I go as far as having my visual observer with a second ELRS radio on standby? Maybe...

[@tdogrc]

Cool thanks. I’ve just spent £1700 on a turbine engine so feel I need some redundancy going forward 👍🏻

[@eturnerx]

@@tdogrc Nice!

[@choppergirl]

Not selling mine. They are not perfect, I don't like how the switches stick out everywhere to catch on everything and it's a bit of a chunky boy, *but*, I've put too much into adjusting the gimbals... just... right.

[@tdogrc]

Nice. Glad you have it setup just right 👌🏻

[@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

Mixed emotions I am looking at Fixed Wing, have some vertigo issues so goggles and FPV are not likely, and the 16Smk 2 looks top of the line. The Upgraded Boxter is close in price. An embarrassment of riches and good problem to have....

[@tdogrc]

16s mk2 is a brilliant radio. You will be happy with that 👍🏻

[@MarkCroucherRC4fun]

Waffle or not Im interested as I was considering getting a generation 2. The Radio Master tx16s Max retails at about £245 BTW

[@tdogrc]

Thanks Mark 👍🏻 the version I’m talking about is the AG01 Max 👍🏻

[@German_Rc_noob]

Just bought the tx12

[@tdogrc]

Good choice 👍🏻

[@fiveleafcloverfpv4445]

So in short you did trust a cheap Chinese radio so bought an other less cheap Chinese radio 😂 Always flown Graupner /JR back in days at the club. Nitro's/gasoline/electric plane and heli. Bought a X9D a few years ago. Not too active now. Only flying smaller stuff but would do the job for others. Never liked the menu structure and designs of Futaba and spectrum had many brownout issues in the first series. Way to sensitive for voltage drops and restart didn't happen or took too long. Not saying FrSky is a bad choice but it's still a Chinese brand made with Chinese components so is it really more reliable except the fact you took your old one apart. It still works now so probably it will.

[@fiveleafcloverfpv4445]

MC15 35MHz and later MX12 MHz and MX16s 35MHz with Assan 2.4GHz module in it. Also modified my MX12 to Immersion RC 433MHz. Cheap transmitters are way better than the more expensive then. Hallsensor Gimball. Way more options and channels. GRAUPNER was cheap plastic too. Degrading over time. Getting brittle.

[@tdogrc]

😂 yeah sort of. In my opinion the new frsky radios are getting on par with the premium brands even though they are Chinese with all the redundant systems they have built in. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@icebalm]

I totally don't understand why you think a radio that has proven itself to you as being reliable is unreliable because of it's perceived lower initial price tag or the fact that you've had it disassembled only for cosmetic reasons. Honestly it just sounds like you're trying to justify it to yourself. It's fine to say you just wanted the new radio.

[@tdogrc]

You’re right! I did want a new Radio 😬 but still wanted something with a redundancy system 👍🏻

[@tdogrc]

@@bladengutz2042 😂

[@tonybeverley5406]

Great choice I think,iam sure you will be happy withthe performance and quality.

[@tdogrc]

@@tonybeverley5406 thanks 👍🏻

[@BackSledge_Berlin]

Do i understand you right? You sell the tx16 only because it's too cheap??? Let me guess... you have an apple phone and a mercedes... because it's expensive?

[@tdogrc]

No, you’ve completely misunderstood. I do have an apple phone and an Audi Q8 which was very expensive though 👍🏻

[@christopherdaniels2952]

Jeri radio for me very time

[@tdogrc]

They do look very nice bits of kit. By the time I get round to buying a turbine I will probably have one 😂

[@rkelley8475]

I fly big turbines on my radiomast tx16s .. it has a module bay. Run international and external and you have redundancy! I runs d16 internal and 900 external. Or just run external elrs.. . What you did was spend a lot of money to do something simple your current radio already did..

[@tdogrc]

But my new radio is shiny…

[@R.B_B]

I didn't know that's possible to run both the internal module and external at the same time. Will be great to know how to do it.

[@tdogrc]

@@R.B_B I never thought about it either but it’s a great suggestion 👍🏻

[@thelimike]

If you like to spend some more money get yourself a IX20.I like the one I have.

[@kellybrown2457]

just go buy a new one, will cost you twice what you paid for this, lol. I wouldn't trust Frsky with anything again.

[@tdogrc]

I did 👍🏻

[@markbutler7027]

Smart man, you chose FrSky.

[@tdogrc]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@kinikinrd]

the programming is supposed to be much easier on the Frsky radio, and that alone would convince me to buy it. ANYTHING is better than OTX.

[@tdogrc]

Yes EthOS looks very nice. I will do a video on using it 👍🏻

[@anton_yudin]

Haha, you are selling because you are cheap. Otherwise, you would do a giveaway for your subscribers, lol.

[@tdogrc]

lol. It’s long gone now I’m afraid. Maybe I’ll give the X20s away in the future…

[@alex26i]

Haha so he bought another chinese radio..

[@tdogrc]

Yep.

[@arthurvanaalst]

Mostly it is not the radio but the pilot when it got wrong!

[@tdogrc]

You’re right 👍🏻