What Radio Should You Buy?!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Every radio in this video was paid for out of pocket, not one was sent to me or paid me for review.

[@targetoz5470]

With regards to radio choice I know that considering channels, programming etc is important but what about feel when flying? My dx6 was used for flying my fixed wings but now I only fly my heli’s the thing I struggle the most with is the throttle/pitch stick. I de adjusted the notchy setting the stick had for the fixed wing but now doesn’t feel smooth and if I back it off even more it just flops about…any thoughts?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@targetoz5470 feel when flying is VERY important. Thank why I said I like the Vcontroler so much. It has a incredible feel. Unfortunately the older radios have potential amateur gimbals and very hard to get a super smooth feel but! You can take the retention bar off and add some Teflon to it that will help with the smoothness.

[@jhambone9190]

FrSky x20s HD and x20s have been treating me well. Gps modules, third axis gimbals, great receivers, all possible, for a fraction of these radios reviewed.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I’ve heard great things about the FrSky X20S. I actually had one for a short time but didn’t want to change everything I own over. A

[@TakeItToTheGround]

Anything with Edge/Open Tx is hands down best. You can do anything. Incredibly powerful. Plenty of support on the internet. I don't bother using my Spektrum TX's any more.

[@davidjacobs8558]

also, ExpressLRS module has built in Blutooth, with which you can connect to Windows 11 wirelessly, and use for simulator.

[@MikeG4936]

@@davidjacobs8558 That's actually wifi - but point taken.

[@quikness5284]

My ix12 was crap it ran so glitchy and so slow.. was horrible experience

[@mr.velocitystack4133]

Outstanding video. This is the kind of stuff a newcomer needs to see.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I hope this video definitely helps newcomers on their choice of work radio to purchase.

[@bobsrc9075]

excellent video, i recently got the nx8 myself and absolutely love it. Huge step up from my old dx6.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! The NX8 is definitely a nice radio! I prefer the feel of the older DX9 better, but the option and programmable features of the eight is fantastic.

[@Invid72]

I used to fly Spektrum until I got into FPV about a decade ago. When your radio link really matters that's what separates the good from the also ran and I wouldn't fly anything I cared about with Spektrum these days. LOS pilots are a lot more forgiving I think. EdgeTX is a little more difficult to learn but if you can think it, you can program it and it has great support for the truly bulletproof links like Crossfire and ELRS.

[@williamhammond3998]

Haha Spektrum knew what they were doing with the ix12. It was so bad that they knew people who bought it would almost immediately buy the ix14. They made some money. Luckily I survived with my DX9 and resisted the ix temptation. Made the switch to X20S and it made me feel so dumb for staying with Spektrum so long.

[@miksterr]

The iX14 came out years after the iX12 so not a valid point. The iX12 was a carp either way - good concept, poorly implemented/

[@Norm8179]

I am still rocking a dx 18.

[@zmanphx]

I use two radios. Older Spektrum dx6 for simming , JumperT18( radiomaster T16) for flying. Older radios get relegated to the simulator to save wear and tear on the flying radio. I adjust the sticks length and tension to be about same .

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

A lot of guys do that. I use my same flying radio as a simulator radio so I feel the same when flying my helis and flying the simulator.

[@AllanG1914]

Thanks for the great video. And, it true. When I got back in the hobby in April, I forgot a lot of stuff. Hobby Shop was trying to sell me on an NX8 but then that nosey customer jumps in and says, "You only need 6 channels for a helicopter.". So now, I'm stuck without Rescue. As for getting a TX that others in your field fly, it's true. A lot of the guys at a nearby field are using VControl and makes buddy boxing very quick and easy. Lots of new fliers there have been saying how greatful they are for having a buddybox to help them improve.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you for watching! A lot of guys have it in their mind. You only need six channels, but that’s just not true. Technically yes! You can fly any helicopter with a 6 channel radio. But! Having that 7th and 8th channel is very nice! Being able to buddy box with guys at the field is very important and helpful! Always look and see what radios other fly at your field.

[@deersbrook4485]

I have an NX6 and have rescue on the push button. I find my NX6 perfectly suited to my heli needs as I don't fly scale helis.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@deersbrook4485that’s because the NX6 has a 7th channel that allows for rescue to be used. But you can do anything else even selectable flight mode without that 8th channel.

[@deersbrook4485]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Understood.

[@miriamdiggler1288]

Does the IX14 or Mikado allow for 16 channels hardware and 16 channels software totaling 32 channels like the TX16s does? Thanks.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

not sure what 16ch software is but the Vcontorl has around 80ch configuration. The IX14 is only 14ch. But I don’t know what you would ever need more then 20ch even in turbines jets. I never go over more then 17ch.

[@Munky332]

Seems like its really hard to beat the Radiomaster stuff on paper? I'm Flip flopping between getting the Boxer or the TX16S. Coming from an OOOOOLD ass Turnigy 9x that's beat to hell and back (and upgraded with ER9X firmware). The thing I like about the Radiomaster stuff is that it kinda reminds of my Turnigy, being fully customizable, and having the JR style back port can take external modules. I can get the Boxer with the built in 1 watt ELRS, and throw on an external 4-in-1 for all my really old stuff. I fly mostly fixed wing stuff in the 400 and 800mm range, have flown some small copters but kind moved away from that. Do want to get into the quads though. Is the new spectrum stuff even competing with ELRS? I've always found spectrum to be good quality, but IMO over priced for what it is. Its sort of like the iphone of the RC world, and that kinda annoys me an an android kinda guy lol.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

So my personal experience with the radiomaster TX16S was not great. I had a few problems and crashed three Helis because of radio loss. I also had two different gimbal springs break (stock gimbals) so I lost all trust and confidence in the radio and never used it again. I know some guys like them and they have great experience with them. I personally don’t like all the programming to make a heli or plane work. It’s a lot! They feel cheap, but so does the NX6,NX8 and NX10. My favorite spektrum radio is the IX14. Yes it’s expensive but well worth it. It’s a android system so if you like that it’s perfect. You can plug a module in the back and use it for many things. Just my opinion. I also like Vcontorl but you can only use it with Vbar.

[@sea_kerman]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 yeah the 4-in-1 module isn't super reliable because all the protocols on it are reverse-engineered, but ELRS has an extremely robust link, probably what I would trust more than almost anything else for bigger models.

[@fraggsta]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Of course your experience is your own, but I feel your experience of the TX16S is not representative of the radio. It sounds like yours was faulty, I've never had signal loss on mine even when flying at a field where other people using Spectrum have lost models due to mysterious connection losses. In 4 years I have never had a signal loss, never had any problems with the gimbals. You can get them with the 4 in 1 module or ELRS built in, or like me you can buy a cheap ELRS module that plugs into its module bay. ELRS is a good, very modern radio protocol which will do very long range so great for FPV. ELRS is probably going to slowly take over from other protocols. I think the TX16S is definitely for people who enjoy tinkering with the radio though. EdgeTX offers a lot more flexibility than other radios. You can make it do just about anything but it's likely that people at the field are using something else and you'll have to do a bit of searching and watching youtube videos to find out how to do things with it. If you don't like the feel of the TX16S because it's too large, or feel you don't need a large colour touchscreen, there's the smaller TX12 and Boxer.

[@rcvg69420]

I think a lot of folks got burned by the first batches of the tx16s which genuinely had a lot of issues with the buttons and that ribbon cable inside. Also the pots and sliders were all floppy and garbage. They seem to be solid now, just received a tx16s mk2 4in1 max with the ag01 gimbals and got it all updated and what not. It's also important with the edgetx ecosystem to pick a solid air link, I wouldn't fly anything I really care about on the 4in1. It's got its uses though. Everything I care about goes on elrs which I have hundreds of hours on with 0 problems.

[@txkflier]

I like my Spektrum iX14 and a DX9 I'm keeping as a backup. I just spent most of the day configuring my RadioMaster TX16S and hated it. It has way too many settings and feels really cheap.

[@prowlus]

I fly fix wing myself even though I have a nx8 and 10 . Don’t seem much difference between the two though besides the rear mounted rockers

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

There is no difference between the NX8 and NX10 other then two channels which are those two sliders in the back of the radio.

[@MichaelMaujean]

Jeff, once you've played with Jeti / Spirit you'll leave all those radios behind and never look back. DS12, 14, 16 and 24 are all a great all rounder transmitters for helis and planes. Spirit FBL is rock solid. Jon from The Lighter Side Of RC KZbin channel built a customers jet with a Jeti DS24. I made the comment that once he's played with Jeti he'll forget about his Spektrum gear. Guess what he is using since completing that customer build?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@MichaelMaujean I’ve owned and flown Jeti for a while, very nice radio. I prefer Vcontorl/Vbar over it though.

[@craigbrett672]

I fly Spektrum & Mikado, VControl is expensive but hands down the better overall package because of the software/hardware integration and online support.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Definitely! Mikado makes an incredible radio and incredible quality! I personally think it’s the best feeling radio on the market.

[@peterverhulst9301]

Nice review. Have some questions. 1) what is difference between Spektrum NX and iX? 2) Why is forward programming "important" that is, is it a 'must" to have it?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! The difference between IX and NX is the operating system. IX series radios are android based with full color touchscreen basically tablet interfaces. It makes programming and navigating the menus so much nicer than the older scroll wheel and buttons. We have the technology now, and incredible options with any type of forward programming. Meaning when you’re at the field if you need to make an adjustment, you can get right on your radio and adjust what is needed without needing to hook up or do any computer work. And having the incredible program ability that we have in these newer radios for tonight utilize what is there.

[@briansutter8612]

All good info. I have 3 of the ones u have. Spectrum for planes. Mikado for helis..

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I see my self switching my helis to Vcontrol and leaving my IX14 for my planes but I love the IX14. It’s been a fantastic radio!

[@miksterr]

Wondering what peoples thoughts are on The NX line (and also iX14) that have just received major updates? More channels, more programming etc?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@miksterr I did the update on my IX14 and it does show 20ch! I still don’t understand how it’s controlling 20ch as there is only so many switch’s and output so maybe it just allows you to configuration multiple servos together? I need to get a 20 channel receiver and try it.

[@flyboywbl]

Frsky X20S has been treating me well Tandem Receivers are great

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I have played with one a little bit and definitely a very nice radio especially for the money.

[@flyboywbl]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 yes, good bang for your buck. I have two tandems on my Roban 800 Huey with 3X Deamon

[@kenneth_jensen]

I saw a comparison in range, which is also important. The FrSky TDR18 and Radiomaster TX16S had way longer range than Spectrum. I was kind of disapointed in Spectrum. They reached before signal loss: Radiomaster TX16S - 6,6 km FrSky TDR18 - 5,7 km Jeti DS24 - 5,5 km Spectrum IX20 - 1,4 km JR/Deeforce 28X 1,2 km

[@MichaelPhillips-wf9nc]

It’s all French to me lol just getting into the hobby, I’ve learnt a lot already from your channel. 👍👍

[@pab908]

🎉 Cheers to 5000 subscribers, Jeff!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I greatly appreciate it, thank you to you and everyone else who made this happen! Video coming out today will say thank you!

[@richardh6756]

I fly RC planes but have just brought my very rc helicopter it is a omp m2 helicopter can i use my DX6I with the helicopter. can't afford to change my radio yet ❤ your channel.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

welcome to the heli world! yes, you can use your DX6i with the M2. you will just need a DSMX satellite. witch my S2 radio setup and it will be the same for the M2.

[@HeliShed]

Great overview WHRC - I'ver just recently jumped from Spektrum to Futaba - i just couldn't go back.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Unfortunately I flew Futaba for many years. But after they cost me two $20k jets and a few other planes and did nothing about the radio other then “sorry, you can buy a new one” after they “sent me a new radio because they knew the radio was unlocked” and they didn’t, they send the old one back. (I put a X under the battery and it was still there when I got it back) I will no longer support or use there radios.

[@HeliShed]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 wow - thanks for sharing!

[@ryanrekz7744]

I doubt you would try this at somepoint since i doubt you have one, but for me, I have found radiomaster's Zorro better for flying heli then my tx16s that also being due to my smaller hands, and with the internal elrs never had any range issue on plane or heli

[@gliderrider]

I was leaning towards the nx8 after watching lots of tutorials and I was planning on using their planes first. All set. Visited the club and they are big on radiomaster. Looking at them, they aren’t too far off from spectrums. A bit more complex. Lot less expensive! And you got KZbin help along with the club. Hmmm

[@nfavor]

I have a DX6 and DX9 but have been itching to upgrade my radio. The NX transmitters don't feel like much of an upgrade over the DX. I had been eying the iX14 but it's almost 4x the price of the TX16. My first two heli's are Blade, so I realli don't know anything about VBar/IKon/Brain/etc or the Mikado radios. It would be great if you did a high level video explaining it! I'd really love to pickup a radio at IRCHA though.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I would highly recommend upgrading your radio! The NX8 is not really an upgrade over your DX9 other than your update, ability and program of ability. Personally! I think the DX9 Feels Way better in the hands. Now! The IX14 is Incredible! Highly recommend it. The quality between the IX14 and TX16S is on match and not comparable. The Vcontroller is a very nice radio as well and I really like being able to set everything up right from the transmitter. I’ll be at IRCHA as well! Hope to see you there!

[@nfavor]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 After talking to some people, it sounds like I can get a VControl Classic pretty reasonable. That can get my feet wet and then I can move to an Evo or Touch later. What are your thoughts?

[@Dibilibix27]

Great video! Thanks, when you say that that spektrum ix12 vs ix14 is more slower, you mean to setup? Sorry, my english is not very good and sometimes i don't get all.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Boot up time is 3 minutes on the IX12 and under a minute in the IX14. Also when navigating the menus, the 12 has a lag to where where the 14 is instant.

[@jawsmod]

Getting a Nimbus 550 after a 10 year hiatus. I have a DX9 Black. Is it worth getting a new IX14? What am I missing out on if I just keep my DX9?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@jawsmod it depends on what you want. If you want all the telemetry and forward programming and easier setup with a great radio get the IX14. Is it something you need no, is a great radio and better hen the DX9? Yes, I flew a DX9 for many years. Went to the IX12 and then IX14 and never looked back.

[@Chris-cg8bf]

Still have my pcm9x JR made some great radios Currently flying my old 11x dsm2

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I still have my JR 9303. Converted it to DSM2 when it came out and flew it for many many years.

[@BinderDundat]

Trusty old DX9 for airplanes. Vbar for helicopters. NX10 for paperweight.😅

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I love my DX9 as well. Never let me down in 7 plus years I flew it for.

[@IndividualWon]

Heli's; whichever feels best in your hands and fits your budget. Planes, and Heli's; same, but consider the Radiomaster Zorro if you like game controller type feel. Two others that are not listed here, cost less, have more functionality (900mhz + 2.4ghz), better quality, is the FrSky Tandem X18 and X20.

[@brantgentry1463]

I don't have any rc helos anymore. I was a futaba fan

[@3girlrumba3]

What problems have u experience with the radiomaster just curious i to have had some problems

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@3girlrumba3 so I broke three gimbal springs while flying, then I crashed three helis from radio loss and never touched this TX16S again. I’ve got a new TX16S max coming to try it again with the Nexus FBL.

[@RecreationAutomotiveGarage]

Great video all I gotta say is that new spektrum radio is kinda feel cheap and plasticy since they're part way with JR 😅

[@NorgeSquad]

Hello! Will the Radiomaster Pocket be good for heli's? I have a Taranis X9D+ With expressLRS but it has 50ms latency. But will that matter on Heli's like it seems like you don't want latency at all when doing the 3D stuff but idk if its enough

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@NorgeSquad hello! In all honesty I have no idea. I’m not into the whole open source and expressLRS. I’m sure it will be just fine. The TX16S works good and many people run the a lot of different Radiomaster radios

[@NorgeSquad]

@westhobbiesrc8051 Okay thanks!

[@LooseGravel14]

W hat is the most common control set up for the sticks for a plane?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

As in what? Like mode it just in general?

[@xerolift]

IMHO there isnt a perfect radio for everything. I keep a Spektrum DX8 for bnf planes and helis, Vcontrol for helis, and I'm torn between the TX16 and Jeti DS12 for elrs

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I’m a big one radio for everything person. But they’re definitely isn’t a perfect radio for everything.

[@stevealoia]

Hey what about Futaba . Lol I have the futaba 16IZ . Didn’t really want to spend $750 on a radio but i airways few futaba . The guys at my field fly the V control . $1400 for a radio was a bit much . Been out of flying for over 13 years . So didn’t want to go crazy . I rally like the 16Iz nice radio

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

So personally I won’t and don’t support futaba. It’s a long story but they really screwed me over. Vcontorl is well worth it and really not that bad on price when you compare it to other radios even futabas higher end radios. I use to think Vcontrol was over priced and would never get one then I did and can’t go back! Lol. It. If your enjoying your futaba that’s great! I have no experience with the 16IZ, but hear good things about it!

[@stevealoia]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 see it’s sad to hear that futaba screwed it customer over . And I see not a lot of KZbin support For the futaba . But I’m happy right now . I’m just getting back into the hobby . And the Vcontron is the next radio for me . Thank you for the great videos .

[@Twx97]

get a vbar classic for 400$. you can't beat that, but make sure u get the old neo not the evo. i've had a problem on a brand new evo Neo (warmstart) mid flight

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I’m very happy with the Vcontrol touch. I like having the full screen. I’ve got a few NEOs and EVOs and no issues with my EVOs.

[@ahmetatc2638]

Where is Futaba?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I don’t own or fly Futaba. I use to but after a massive problem with them I will no longer trust or fly them.

[@jetking3079]

Futaba is very reliable, I’ve been using them for 40 years. At the field, I noticed many issues with Spectrum.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@jetking3079 futaba cost me two $20k jets and they admitted to the radio being unlocked and “sent me a new one” I put a X under the battery and got back the same radio and there customer support said “sorry” you can buy a new radio.. yeah no thanks! Never will fly them again. I flew futaba for a many years before but can no longer trust them. Never in 15 plus years had a issue wi5 spektrum and they back there products up.

[@wildgoobsid5]

What was the issue with Futaba? I’m in the middle of possibly leaving Futaba behind after 40+ years because I can’t figure out where they are going in the future. Spektrum is my alternative.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s a long story but long story short, I flew futaba for 10 years. I bought a new radio from them. After I crashed a prop plane because of signal loss I said oh bad RX. I flew some more prop planes no issues. I flew my Jet ($20k) and lost it because of the same issue. Radio loss. I sent the radio back to futaba and they said nothing was wrong. I flew some cheaper planes to test and no issues. Went to fly anther Jet and same thing. 3 minutes into the flight all radio was lost. This time I put a X under the battery. I sent it back in, they said “we had some radios go out that where unlocked” “we will send you a brand new radio” so I got the “new” radio and looked under the battery. The X was still there! I called them back and they said “sorry, we can sell you a new radio” “and we will send you a new RX” I said no thank you. I tossed the radio and will never support a company that won’t stand behind there products when flying any type of plane let alone expensive planes.

[@wildgoobsid5]

Thanks for the reply, many KZbinrs don’t. This is very helpful. I will eventually this winter be changing to the iX 14. I won’t be using Futaba any longer. I see dishonesty, lack of support and poor management there. Futaba seems to be going backward and Spektrum is going forward. Great videos by the way. I’ve taken a renewed interest in my helis thanks to you. ( oh and at 65 I find the voice commands of Spektrum radios extremely helpful. Something Futaba has completely dropped the ball on)

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@wildgoobsid5 you’re welcome! I try my best to answer every comment I get! I see the same in futaba, that’s the biggest reason I switched many years ago. They lied to me on my radio sent me a new one and it was the same one. Never helped after that. The IX14 is a fantastic radio, great support from HH. I’m not paid or anything from them it’s just my experience! The voice on the IX14 (any spektrum radio) is awesome! And with the IX14 you can make it say what ever you want as well as the switch’s are touch meaning if you forgot what you put on that switch you can just touch it and will tell you what you have programmed. I’m glad you got back into helis! Welcome back!

[@wildgoobsid5]

I had my first DX6 last year and fell in love with the voice warnings etc. At my age(65) it is an awesome help to keep track of what I’m doing during a flight. The touch switch will be even better.

[@ohdirtracer]

What are your thoughts on the FrSky x20s. I'm wanting to upgrade my DX8 transmitter before flying again :)

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I had one for a short time. Really nice radio! Feels kinda weird as it’s very boxy but solid! Great gimbal feel, switch’s are solid and firm. Setup is a lot more involved then spektrum and takes some getting use to but I would recommend the X20S over the Radiomaster TX16S any day.

[@FireyAfterburner]

Reading some of the comments it looks like you have some similarities to what im looking for. Ive been flying futaba 10+ years and recently bought a 16iz. After flying it i realized its uncomfortable as im a pincher. I really didnt want to switch all my receivers but i might have to. I was think radiomaster but idk if i would trust it flying 60cc gas planes. And you said yhe tx16 is uncomfortable for pinch anyway. So i think alternatives are spectrum or jr now. I guess i could try a different futaba radio like 16sz

[@allenpatterson3504]

great video I use the Nx8 for now

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! That’s a great radio as well!

[@georgiaconservative3253]

Would love to find a 2.4 ghtz converter for my 9303.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I wonder if you could still find it on eBay? I know hobby king used to also sell one as well.

[@PFinkoloTL87]

Nice video! Although at my local flying field almost everyone uses a different radio brand, I see a tendency towards JR. There seems to be a huge trust in the JR radios, but this is at my flying field, no idea what's the deal elsewhere.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! JR definitely makes a quality radio they always have. Are used to fly JR radios for a long time!

[@WhattaFook]

Radiomaster pocket? 😊

[@francescolocorriere]

I have spektrum radiomaster and now I've been using it for a long time jeti ds12 spirit edition (16channel) is fantastic.without any sensor i see in real time and in the log radio : altitude helicopter, rpm rotor, tension,GPS lat and long, vibration helicopter, tension bec,ecc ecc and i have no telemetry. Jeti it really surprised me. Radiomaster tx16s mark2 max i don't use it why if you don't set the rssi well you can have problems. jeti is connect and fly, spektrum it doesn't have all those functions. I also have rescue automatic which is activated automatically without pushing the switch. it activates automatically just before the helicopter touches the ground.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Jeti makes a very nice radio as well! You can see all of that with the newer spektrum radios as well with no added sensors exception of GPS you have to add a GPS unit for that. But the automatic rescue is a very nice feature of jeti.

[@francescolocorriere]

​​@@westhobbiesrc8051 no rescue automatic is one fumction spirit gt or spirit gtr, and also of the geolink v2. Jeti ds12 you have to hold it in your hand to be able to understand it. initially i didn't like it think a little later i fell in love with its functions. On my radio jeti i entry in the software spirit in the radio. Integration on my flybarless system is fantastic.no pc only radio.

[@francescolocorriere]

tell me what problems you had with tx16s? I'm not using it because I've read about many problems, gray areas in the radio signal etc. I'm afraid of losing the signal. I have a new one that has never been used with a 4in1 module

[@williammoore6952]

Great video, subbed. I have a dx6e with the rechargeable battery pack. My radio turns on automatically when the battery reaches over 8 volts which is fully charged. Anymore out there have an issue like this and is the radio worth fixing? Thanks William

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you for subscribing! I greatly appreciate that. That is a very strange one. I’ve seen a lot of weird issues with DX6E. In my personal opinion, I would look at upgrading transmitters. I’m not sure what you fly, but I would highly recommend looking at something with more programmable features more to limit options and more tunability options.

[@williammoore6952]

I only fly airplanes I don't fly anything with more than 4 channels required. I'm pretty basic

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@williammoore6952 then the NX8 (I know it’s 8ch and more then you need) would be a great choice or the NX6.

[@ipadize]

what do you think of the new Vcontrol Neo?

[@WayneCook306]

I also used JR for many years but I think the XG's looked very old before their time meaning the finish they put on them back then was shit, also I think the DMSS was another issue but I did like it but the problem was that it was not compatible with any thing else.

[@paranoidzkitszo]

Can radios be interchangeable between drone, heli, rc buggy/car?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Radios can definitely be used with helicopters, airplanes, and drones. Technically speaking yes you could use it in a car or a boat and a lot of guys do.

[@nukerecoil]

The DX9 and DX12 are still the best radios made by Spektrum.

[@joe-dp3ng]

"What's going on west hobby rc" KZbin here and I thought I got a good deal when I traded a little 14th scale buggy worth about 50 bucks for a radio master zorro. I thought open protocol could get me flying some older cheap helicopters I don't have working transmitters for. Do you know of any video or information source to help with setup?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I’m not sure on a video that would help you. But you need to know what protocol that you are trying to bind to. The open TX/edge TX, with the foreign one protocol gives you a massive selection of frequencies you can bind to but it unfortunately doesn’t do them all.

[@james22507]

Hi Jeff, so if you can only have one……… which one is it gonna be?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Hello! So my favorite hands down is Vcontorl/Vbar. Such a easy great system.

[@james22507]

Thanks for the reply Jeff, I thought you were gonna say the ix14 so pleased I asked

[@james22507]

Jeff I see there are actually 2 V controls, the Evo and the touch. Is there much difference between them?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@james22507 so I have the Vcontorl Touch, but the EVO is the newest version, same case and physical radio just updated chips and a few more features but I’m happy with the Touch.

[@simonsutherland814]

Excellent as usual 👍🏻

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@wildgoobsid5]

Where’s the Futaba touch screens?

[@gary4575]

futaba is fab. no spektrum

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I don’t own it fly Futaba anymore. After a massive issue with them I will no longer buy it trust there radios.

[@gary4575]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Futaba has always been rock solid for me in air and land. I'm the opposite Spektrum was a nightmare and lost so many models due to signal. Never again

[@wildgoobsid5]

@@westhobbiesrc8051😊

[@adventuresofcowboydeluxe789]

What do you charge to build a raw 700?

[@MaxXGrand]

Definitiv Vbar Evo. ❤

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Fantastic radio!

[@kennethkressler8134]

Okay, I have been there, but can you please tell me which radio brand would be carbon fiber friendly for scale sailplane with electric motor with ailerons, flaps, spoilers, rudder, elevator and motor throttle control??? Please try to answer this! Running away from my inquiries aren’t going to be good.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Excuse me?

[@kennethkressler8134]

⁠Well?? Are you going to answer my question? I did asked you this question before, but I waited for long time.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@kennethkressler8134 and again, I said excuse me. I won’t answer a question with a ending like that.

[@johneastman1905]

Prefer the Spectrum line of RC products, good logical programming options …

[@blue03r6]

there is no perfect radio system. take a huge risk buying cheap new stuff like radiomaster or frsky. but high end stuff you have to pay 4 times too much for and they don't even have features cheap radios have like voice commands. I' like to have a switch say low rate, high rate etc so I know. open source operating systems can brick themselves and you're out hundreds if that happens and it does. just read a forum. spektrum is probably the best of both worlds only because horizon hobby sells all of their ready to fly planes with spectrum stuff already installed. all you have to do is bind your radio and go fly. no having to install the radio system, no need to buy receivers or flight stabilizers. it's all there and ready to go. also the lower end spektrum radios have the voice commands and telemetry.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@blue03r6 I completely agree with you. There is not perfect radio or best. It’s all user preference, I personally prefer Spectrum for planes and Vcontrol for helis. I love my IX14 and it’s been perfect! But my NX8 does great! It’s all about what you want and what you want to do. The Radiomaster TX16S came me issues and broke three gimbal springs from flying. I had a Frsky X20S and setup was a pain! Just like Radiomaster. I personally don’t have time to spend hours setting up a heli or radio. So much easier with Vcontorl or even spektrum.

[@Airbrushkid]

Well first I am a Futaba person for over 55 years. The last Futaba I bought is the 32MZ. I also have a Taranis X9D Plus I use for my FPV Quads and that’s the only thing I use it for. Next a RadioMaster TX16S I use only for FPV Quads when ever I feel like using it. Last Spektrum DX6i, DX7s and a DX9 Black.will buy a Spektrum crap again. They all would lose signal! Yes I sent them back for check up. Still same problem. And this problem happen at three different fields. I got rid of them a while, years I say. Took a sledge hammer to them so no one would think could fix what Spektrum could not. To the dump. Yes some of you get lucky. I only trust Futaba for helicopter and planes!!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I had the same problem with futaba, biggest crap radio I ever bought and I flew futaba for 10 years. Finally smashed it and threw it in the garbage and will never buy or support their products again your customer service sucks they do not care about their customers. Only use spektrum and only radio I trust from cheap foamies to $30k turbines and 250mph plus planes and 190mph plus helis, never let me down. Flew anDX9 for 8 years and never once had a single issue.

[@Airbrushkid]

@@westhobbiesrc8051In the over 55 years. I never had Futaba fail. But to each their own. Here’s a kick. I spent over $3000.00 on a 32MZ. I don’t even use telemetry or rescue. Just the timers like when I learned to fly on nitro 55 years ago.

[@frankymal8640]

As a newbie looking for their first (decent) computerised radio, these two comments have been very helpful... 😂

[@Airbrushkid]

@@frankymal8640 Just watch out some of these people are sponsored by the radio companies. Unfortunately I was never that lucky. I had a real job.

[@nivasylstrongman4352]

what happened to futaba. LOL

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I don’t fly futaba or own one. these are the radios I own.

[@nivasylstrongman4352]

@@westhobbiesrc8051: that was a joke. i am leaving fiutaba and going Mikado VBar. futaba is expensive and offers little for the money.

[@jiawenbao3698]

Radiomaster Boxer 😆

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I have no experience with that transmitter, but a lot of guys like them.

[@jiawenbao3698]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Ive tried Futaba 8FG, Vcontrol, DX6G3, and the Radiomaster Zorro. The Boxer is among the cheapest but it is my favorite so far

[@TakeItToTheGround]

I have a QX7. If it breaks the boxer is the one I'd replace it with

[@bobadingo]

Futaba 32mz for me cuz there ain't nothing else even in the universe close to it!!.. .

[@mr.y1965]

Anno 2025 and the winner is... FrSky 20s 🥳 Nach lange hin & her, neige ich dazu doch den Frsky 20s für 500€ zu holen. Bin durch Tandem mit zwei Empfänger auf sichere Seite, kann ich 99% der Empfänger aller Marken nützen (!), hat 5 und nicht wie der Spektrum 22 ms !!! und fährt viel schneller hoch.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@mr.y1965 I had one, good radio but don’t like the feel. Vcontorl all day!

[@WayneCook306]

Good video good advise,👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@guloguloguy]

IMHO: (...YOU REALLY OUGHT TO LEARN TO PAN YOUR CAMERA/HOLD THE PRODUCTS STEADY!! (YOU'RE JITTERING MAKES IT HARD TO SEE ANY OF THE DETAILS YOU ARE REFERRING TO!!! WTF?!), ...MORE SMOOTHLY!)... THANKS FOR THIS HELPFUL ADVICE!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@guloguloguy cap lock on again? Can’t make everyone happy. You should make videos! That way they are perfect! Go buy every radio out of pocket then make an amazing perfect video. I’m sure a bunch of people will watch your amazing camera work!

[@matejbludsky8410]

Idk man, the spektrum stuff is such an overpriced garbage, radio master all the way

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I don’t know, my IX14 never let me down. Can’t say the same about my TX16S.

[@matejbludsky8410]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 that’s good to hear, put spektrum failsafe army in youtube might change your view :D

[@glenwhatley7366]

JR is not the same company. It's now JR proposed DFA after the company filed chapter 11. These are not quite the same quality either. Dee Force aviation bought the name.

[@rexfpv]

Raidomaster TX16

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Unfortunately mine left a bad taste in my mouth having issues and crashing two helis. Can’t trust it anymore.

[@rexfpv]

@westhobbiesrc8051 Tbh, I still fly my 700s and such on my, now ancient, DX7s just because I don't trust anything other than what I'm absolutely used to with $3K+ models. Maybe I'm superstitious, but I totally understand.

[@700sizehelisaretoosmall]

I got my spekky nx8 Abusing my Nano s3 so hard that i get registered by fbi 🤣😊

[@x3mperformace]

You need one of the new entrys on the field. Full integration on Ikon/Brain and Spirit (for now, more to come.) 64 channels, 24 out of the box rest on modules. Dual band 2,4 GhZ and 900 MhZ, range, ENOUGH between 50

[@Eflemmen]

What brand?

[@x3mperformace]

@@Eflemmen FrSky. And the transmitters are Tandem X series.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Are you talking about FRsky? The X20S?

[@x3mperformace]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Yes, i talk about the FrSky. I used to have a Spektrum DX18, but switched to the X18SE. It holds all my criterias for a transmitter, screen is big enough to my sousage fingers, and bright enough to use out door. Most people buy the X20S, witch has become rather popular.

[@x3mperformace]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 But if you do it, get the X18SE. It's a more affordable radio, than the X20 series. And they have the same capabilities. I do even belive mine has bluetooth and a gyro build in... And there are a lot of X20 rewievs out, but zero on the X18SE.

[@kedarek777]

SPIRYT .

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I have no experience with them, but heard they are really nice.

[@Ricky-ju9ms]

Mikado avocado

[@ahwayzcool4630]

ix12 sucks. I bought the NX10 and love it way better than ix12. Thinking of trying out the Mikado radios for my helis next.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I never had any issues with my IX12. It’s been a fantastic radio. Other then the slow boot up witch never bothered me as I never turned it off and left it in sleep mode all the time. I prefer touch screen over the NX8/NX10. Mikado makes a great radio! Really easy to setup and tune.

[@ahwayzcool4630]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 I just hated the long boot up time and the slowness of it when switching models. Painstaking slow.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@ahwayzcool4630 mine was not bad on switching models. But I also went though the radio and deleted every app but what I needed and it made it a lot faster! Still slow compared to my IX14 but not bad.

[@spottedowl]

Seems biased to Spektrum

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

So biased that I pay for my spektrum radios out of pocket!

[@JLNYardBird]

Would it seem biased if he liked Futaba?