Hi peeps, when I was a lad Futaba RC equipment was (to everyone I had contact with at least) the best. Now some 30+ years later it seems to me that Futaba gear is less popular. Is this because of price, quality or even availability (it seems to be difficult to find the best dealers)?
I am considering buying a six (or seven) channel fasst system. Can anyone suggest a better option than Futaba and if so why? Also which dealer would you recommend I order from and still obtain a good price.
My last observation would be how incredibly cheap RC is now relative to the 60' 70's & early 80's. You get so much for your money now. When I started I had a single channel (press button) Gem transmitter and eventually moved up to "proportional" LOL. I even still have a Grundig (non-proportional) four channel modular system (Grundig called it an eight channel system as left is channel one and right is channel two etc...). I have to admit it is bulky but it is lovely. Each of the channels is a plug on layer to the receiver, and each is in a different colour metal case. But all of this equipment was purchased second hand as I could not afford to buy new. How different it is today.
I would be grateful for any comments or advice.
Regards, Bungie.