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[barriew]

Skimming through eBay, I saw a new Spektrum Marine receiver, MR3000 I think, claiming to be the first 2.4 designed for marine use. It implied that there was also a 3 channel marine Tx to match - does anyone know anything about this?

Barrie

[6705russell]

I think Spektrum mean that the new waterproof receiver is compatible with existing 3-channel sets?

http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMMR3000

Russ

[barriew]

Yes - although they mention a Dx3S Tx with 'Marine Sticker', but it doesn't appear to be listed on their site

Barrie

[6705russell]

Certainly very pricey for a 3 channel receiver!!

Russ

[tigertiger]

I saw something about this on another site a few months ago.

The conclusion was.
Too pricey for what it is, the price must come down.

[Martin (Admin)]

    Spektrum Marine Technology, MR3000 Marine 2.4GHz 3-Channel Receiver:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ick_-9g_b4Y

[ajb68]

Im returning to the hobby after a break of a few years so please forgive my ignorance  am i to understand this is aimed at replacing the 40 meg sets ?

[tobyker]

the point about these 2.4 Ghz sets is that you don't need crystals and each TX and RX are bound together as a unique pair, so lots of people can sail at the same time with no interference. I think they "frequency hop" like the military radios. Sounds like a good thing to me.

[hover tim]

I have been on 2.4 for  while now its great although i operate hovercrafts i still use an aircraft set the bounus is i get 7 channels and yes i can use it at shows without haviing to book out he channel i used mine at warwick last year with no problems as the MHA had a small dry running aera and i used it often 

[rayna]

 
Hi I know the general talk on this has ceased but if of interest I have just received TWO 4 channel TXs and FOUR 6 channel Rxs 2.4G from "Hobbyking" in the US for an all up landed cost here in NZ of $160 (~50 UK pounds) Delivery from order was 6 days.
thats fairly impressive
hope they work as well?
Ray

[kiwimodeller]

Ray, were these Spektrum (and if so what models) or some other brand? Ian.

[rayna]

 
No these were Hobbykings own label NOT Spectrum which I understand are much more expensive and maybe more sophisticated. If you review the RC Model forum pages (not Model Boat mahem) you will find a lot of comments. but the short of it that guys who previously were  wary of using them in their expensive aircraft now seem to be using them unreservedly.
They are also I believe (from the RC forum) the same as another label but they all come out of China my mailing to NZ was from Hong Kong.
Last weekend I gave three set a run on my boats at a two day regatta without problem. Monday I ordered one of their 6 channel units at $37US and was advised this morning that it is on its way. Expect to see it by weekend. Site is www.hobbycity.com if interested further.
regards
Raynor

[kiwimodeller]

Thanks for that, how was the turnout at Cambridge? Ian.

[rayna]

 
Rather poor Ian unfortunately as far as ship modelers were concerned. If it was not for the Auckland boys each day it would have been a disaster. No cambridge boats at all. Rob has been crook so he was to busy organising he did not get his own boats sorted.
Raynor