I really like my Futaba 3PRKA.... Simple yes, but for a basic Radio that has 3 Channels, there's really NO comparison - for $55.00!!! *That* is a basic starter Radio for Hobbiests and Bashers. For the SMALLER Price Point, the 3PRKA has a FAR better Receiver, Transmitter, Range and reliability, than ANY Radio that came with your RTR!! (And most of those are only 2 Channel anyway) I DO AGREE with you though about the 3PV. If you have more than 2 Rigs, if you need more adjustability parameters, if you're starting out in Semi-Pro Racing - THIS is the Radio for you!! Also, when I hook up my Wraith with 4-wheel Steering, I'm going to HAVE to step up to the 3PV. ...... also, I've got Big Hands..... This should be a good fit for me!! 😎😜
I'm a bit disappointed when I compared my rc4gs to the 3pv settings and found the 3pv lacking. Kinda surprising seeing that the 3pv costs 2x the rc4gs. I found out while comparing the settings in the 4pm and 3pv and saw the rc4gs had all that the 4pm has and what the 3pv doesn't. Wondering if I paid for name 🤷♂️. I had issues with my rc4gs and hoping the communication issues are gone with the futaba, just a bit miffed to see the cheaper radiolink has more adjustability than the futaba 3pv.
Does the auto off really work as stated? I was testing mine to see and all it did was constantly beep and nothing but beeps. 🤷♂️. A buddy tested the auto off on his 7px and it took 15mins to go off. 10 to start the process, constant beeps as well and 5mins later it shut off. I tested my 3pv and it did same, alarm at 10min mark and then auto off 5 mins later. So a ttl of 15mins from inactivity to auto off.
Question, in this review you said around $109/129 based on rx choice. Sooo why in 2020 does this same radio now retail for $170??? This review was 3yrs ago. Do electronics appreciate in price and not depreciate?
Nice video! But can anyone tell me how to change the the motor rotation? When i push up on the trigger it's Drive .and down is Break . Can't figure out how to reverse it to normal settings . Thanks Brett
New to the hobby and looking to pick up a radio. Right now I am tossing up the Graupner so I could use their ESC with telemetry and this radio. What is the basic needs when racing? Is it just battery voltage or is temps, rpm ect needed? I plan on getting my feet wet in the 1/10 buggy indoor. Great video and thanks for the review.
Thank you.... the only thing I really want is to be able to keep an eye on my main pack to keep it healthy. Everything else I was not sure of. It seem that this radio will do the deed for less than 200 dollars which includes the voltage telemetry for the main pack as they are not cheap. Thank you for an awesome review.
Based on what you mentioned can I use this radio with my car if another driver is using the same radio? You said that the rx are listening for the radio so if another driver with the same radio is next to me and turn on their radio and car and I turn on my radio will his car's rx then pair to my radio?
Hello i know this is a old review but i have a new arrma mojave with stx2 radio and the truck has horrible range and glitching im afraid to drive it to lose it would this be a big step up in performance as far as safety and range ? Im just a basher not looking to spend a ton thanks
FYI I used to us Futaba only! Then I started having problems with the radios and had to start dealing with there warranty and service department. Warranty wasn't to bad but they will shaft you given a chance! The worst radio was a 6 channel air radio and while I was flying it :the radio" went backwards and of course the result was my first totaled plane! Well I really didn't realize what happened and I wrote it off as a fluke, the second time and second plain the same thing happened about two weeks latter and before I figured out the radio went backwards the plane was ANOTHER TOTAL! OH, after the first TOTAL I sent radio into service and they updated firmware and checked it out and said EVERYTHING was PERFECT. OK Second TOTAL I sent it in again and they said it was PERFECT again, I also sent in RX too just to make sure everything was OK. They told me I was CRAZY and NOTHING was wrong with ther radios. OK i got everything installed again in another plane and in flight it happened again but this time I didn't total the plane just wasted the fuselage! I started testing the radio and got it to do it again out of plane. I sent it in again and they argued with me and even got nasty with me cause they got but hurt,so I said I wanted my money back and they told me to jump in a lake that they will not do ANYTHING! They got mad at me for being upset at three wrecked planes and about two months of wasted flying time let alone the $200 I wasted buying there JUNK radio. OH, and to top it off they ended up admitting finally about 4years later they had a problem with that model! But at the time the fought everyone tooth and nail so they wouldn't have to pay out millions on a BAD DESIGN!!! Now that's customer service with a smile, the hole time there putting the meat to you. GOOD LUCK as I have never ever had a problem using any other radio brand ONLY FUTABA!
thats a intry level radio to you but to me the flysky fsg2 is entry level to me and enouph for me lol because to me a radio is a radio is wont make a difference for me lol my adjustments will come from my esc lol
full review? can I get my time back? you repeated the same bs the whole time... all kinds of compliments and recommendations based on what???? "great entry level radio" the price tag told me that much in 3 seconds
So many people complained about this video, but I personally thought it was excellent. Mentioned everything I wanted to know about
thank you!
I really like my Futaba 3PRKA.... Simple yes, but for a basic Radio that has 3 Channels, there's really NO comparison - for $55.00!!! *That* is a basic starter Radio for Hobbiests and Bashers.
For the SMALLER Price Point, the 3PRKA has a FAR better Receiver, Transmitter, Range and reliability, than ANY Radio that came with your RTR!! (And most of those are only 2 Channel anyway)
I DO AGREE with you though about the 3PV. If you have more than 2 Rigs, if you need more adjustability parameters, if you're starting out in Semi-Pro Racing - THIS is the Radio for you!!
Also, when I hook up my Wraith with 4-wheel Steering, I'm going to HAVE to step up to the 3PV.
...... also, I've got Big Hands..... This should be a good fit for me!! 😎😜
awesome review! Thank you!
Long Press L Arrow gets you to the beginnig of the menu wherever you are ;)
I need a video about how to binde it to my traxxas xmaxx
I'm a bit disappointed when I compared my rc4gs to the 3pv settings and found the 3pv lacking. Kinda surprising seeing that the 3pv costs 2x the rc4gs. I found out while comparing the settings in the 4pm and 3pv and saw the rc4gs had all that the 4pm has and what the 3pv doesn't. Wondering if I paid for name 🤷♂️. I had issues with my rc4gs and hoping the communication issues are gone with the futaba, just a bit miffed to see the cheaper radiolink has more adjustability than the futaba 3pv.
Radiolink has always killed it in terms of features.
@@RazorRC after looking at the radiolink's menu, that for sure is quite clear. Still a bit unclear as to what the ATL function actually does but 🤷♂️
7:24 Does this accept a Lipo batt??
Think ill stay with Futaba ive had my Futaba FP-2Pbka since the 90’s. So i know Futaba will last a long time.
This is a Futaba as well!
How do I no if the batteries are charging on a 3pv transmitter using the plug
What's the frame rate using futaba 203gf rx and a digital servo?
Which has low latency? S-fhss or t-fhss?
when do you think futaba will come out with a new version of 3pv?
Could you also use this with VRC racing simulator
Does the auto off really work as stated? I was testing mine to see and all it did was constantly beep and nothing but beeps. 🤷♂️. A buddy tested the auto off on his 7px and it took 15mins to go off. 10 to start the process, constant beeps as well and 5mins later it shut off. I tested my 3pv and it did same, alarm at 10min mark and then auto off 5 mins later. So a ttl of 15mins from inactivity to auto off.
Question, in this review you said around $109/129 based on rx choice. Sooo why in 2020 does this same radio now retail for $170??? This review was 3yrs ago. Do electronics appreciate in price and not depreciate?
I see the same thing going on with everything all the hobby stuff is going up in price I guess with covid-19 they're taking advantage.
Thinking the same thing!
It has 2 receiver options. One is not telemetry capable and the other is
My receiver is blinking red rapidly what does that mean ?
Can u set up 4ws on channel 3 with the 203gf rx
just got a dsx5c it wont stay bined not sure why i didnt buy futaba
How to adjust throttle for Kraton 8s on 3PV controller
Can I use this transmitter for my 4 cars
Nice video! But can anyone tell me how to change the the motor rotation?
When i push up on the trigger it's Drive .and down is Break . Can't figure out how to reverse it to normal settings . Thanks Brett
Brett Wilson it should be the rev setting for channel 2. If that doesn’t work, try flipping your motor wires.
Thank you !!! it worked . Took me forever to get it
New to the hobby and looking to pick up a radio. Right now I am tossing up the Graupner so I could use their ESC with telemetry and this radio. What is the basic needs when racing? Is it just battery voltage or is temps, rpm ect needed? I plan on getting my feet wet in the 1/10 buggy indoor. Great video and thanks for the review.
Thank you.... the only thing I really want is to be able to keep an eye on my main pack to keep it healthy. Everything else I was not sure of. It seem that this radio will do the deed for less than 200 dollars which includes the voltage telemetry for the main pack as they are not cheap. Thank you for an awesome review.
Whats the limit for steering trim? On my recent flysky the steering trim is max out to 35,was hoping the 3pv has more trim
I like the Sanwa MX-6 because it has the water resistant Receiver. All though This Futaba 3PV tho looks built better.
Based on what you mentioned can I use this radio with my car if another driver is using the same radio? You said that the rx are listening for the radio so if another driver with the same radio is next to me and turn on their radio and car and I turn on my radio will his car's rx then pair to my radio?
it won't pair (bind) unless you press the bind button on the receiver, so you won't have any problems.
@@RazorRC Thanks.
Can you get battery voltage from onboard the model with this radio? Or would I need to hop up to the 4pv?
Do we have to use its comparing receiver? Or any receiver can be connected to the transmitter?
does it have a timer.
hi how safe is it to use. i have had 12 reciver ralater problams with my flysky. just wanting somthing thats going to be safe for ny 1/5
Can this radio bind to non futaba receivers?
no, every brand has to match with its own brand
@@RazorRC well...you can use other FHss receiver like from Corona or DasMikro with it.
what's the battery u use in this , size, connection lead?
Hello i know this is a old review but i have a new arrma mojave with stx2 radio and the truck has horrible range and glitching im afraid to drive it to lose it would this be a big step up in performance as far as safety and range ? Im just a basher not looking to spend a ton thanks
Yes, for sure!
FYI
I used to us Futaba only! Then I started having problems with the
radios and had to start dealing with there warranty and service
department. Warranty wasn't to bad but they will shaft you given a
chance!
The worst radio was a 6 channel air radio and while I was
flying it :the radio" went backwards and of course the result was my
first totaled plane! Well I really didn't realize what happened and I
wrote it off as a fluke, the second time and second plain the same thing
happened about two weeks latter and before I figured out the radio went
backwards the plane was ANOTHER TOTAL! OH, after the first TOTAL I sent
radio into service and they updated firmware and checked it out and
said EVERYTHING was PERFECT. OK Second TOTAL I sent it in again and they
said it was PERFECT again, I also sent in RX too just to make sure
everything was OK. They told me I was CRAZY and NOTHING was wrong with
ther radios. OK i got everything installed again in another plane and in
flight it happened again but this time I didn't total the plane just
wasted the fuselage! I started testing the radio and got it to do it
again out of plane. I sent it in again and they argued with me and even
got nasty with me cause they got but hurt,so I said I wanted my money
back and they told me to jump in a lake that they will not do ANYTHING!
They got mad at me for being upset at three wrecked planes and about two
months of wasted flying time let alone the $200 I wasted buying there
JUNK radio.
OH, and to top it off they ended up admitting finally
about 4years later they had a problem with that model! But at the time
the fought everyone tooth and nail so they wouldn't have to pay out
millions on a BAD DESIGN!!! Now that's customer service with a smile,
the hole time there putting the meat to you. GOOD LUCK as I have never
ever had a problem using any other radio brand ONLY FUTABA!
Foam or rubber grip?
Range?
The 3pv have gyro setup?
I need a three-channel radio .... do you think this 3pv is better than 4pv? Apart from having 3 channels, have fewer options? Thank you!
thanks!
Will this give better throttle modulation on my TRX-4 Sport than the TQi Tx/Rx?
Espen Lund a little bit
Thanks. 🙂
Hi what battery pack are you currently using for the 3pv?
Why did you buy if you have issues on how it feel
I had a 3PL which was pretty good so I upgraded to a 3PV.
Okay that makes sense
Can you use a reefs servo winch with this transmitter
You cant use the 3rd channel in servo winch.ill tried mine but no luck.
Hi there, can this be used for boats? Cheers
Ofcourse.
PLEASEE HELP IT KEEPS BEEPING I DONT KNKW WHAT TO DO HELP
Gyro?
can i use a T-3PV with a Non Telemetry receiver such as a R203GF?
Do you know how the range compares to the 3PL?
Razor RC ok. It was a nice review.
How can you make it for left handed people
How's the feel of steering? Progressive or linear?
Miguel Esteban linear
12 minutes on how it looks... 2.5 minutes on actual details...
Dude sucks
strange how they always put a road wheel instead of a steering wheel.
rob b I’ve seen ones where they put a normal steering wheel and it looks really out of place
Road wheels have more bling I guess but it also means land vehicle? I wish I could light my cigarette from in the middle.
thats a intry level radio to you but to me the flysky fsg2 is entry level to me and enouph for me lol because to me a radio is a radio is wont make a difference for me lol my adjustments will come from my esc lol
exept for steering adjustments and trims lol
Did anybody else hear that whistle while he was talking?
Can't get it to bind for the fucking life of me! Brand new ...
I for the life of me can’t figure out how to switch battery modes
it just shows voltage, there aren't different battery modes IIRC.
lol your finger might be too short for it
yap yap yap
I was trying to figure out how to set steering dual rates...what a waste of time
there's a manual
sO FAR I am not liking this remote for my RC boats!!
full review? can I get my time back? you repeated the same bs the whole time...
all kinds of compliments and recommendations based on what???? "great entry level radio" the price tag told me that much in 3 seconds
Terrible review