Which first radio?

[Reality Bites]

Hi all

I've spent many days reading thread upon thread and am slowly getting overloaded with info but I expect to do more reading before buying my first heli.

My first purchase is going to be a radio and sim. I had been advised that a spectrum dx6 and Phoenix sim would be a great start. My long term plans would be to start with an mcxp and move to a trex 500.

Is the dx6 sufficient for my needs? I have seen a decent deal on a dx7s and sim for 215 which seems good to me.

I've decided to go new as the difference between new and 2nd user isn't worth the saving in my opinion.

Many thanks

Alan

[Rich23]

Hi

The DX6i is a great radio and will see you through the beginning stages but if you know your going to stick with the hobby I would invest in a better radio like the DX7. It will give you better scope for future models and has more in the settings for better programmability.

Phoenix is the way forward when your starting out. It will get your thumbs and mind in the right places a lot quicker and cheaper. I find my MCPX perfect for garden practise and it crashes very well (cheaply).

Good luck and enjoy yourself

Just my opinion

Rich

[Reality Bites]

Cheers rich, looks like I'm on the right track then. There's just so much to take on board!

[nobbycopter]

Alan,

My suggestion would be that you buy the best radio you can afford. I had a DX6i for about a year and flew everything from a mCPX to a 700 nitro on it. It was a good TX but I soon grew out of it. The DX7 is a better radio and will see you through to the larger heli's without having to fudge things a bit and as Rich says has better programmability.

The other thing I'd suggest is once you've got your heli, finding your local club and joining as it's much easier to learn to fly in a club than by going solo.

Good luck whichever way you go, be prepared to be happy but skint!!

[vanman]

As the guys above have said the dx 6 i looks a good tx but i would buy the dx7s or dx8 to be future proof and you will always have enough channels

[Reality Bites]

Alan,

My suggestion would be that you buy the best radio you can afford. I had a DX6i for about a year and flew everything from a mCPX to a 700 nitro on it. It was a good TX but I soon grew out of it. The DX7 is a better radio and will see you through to the larger heli's without having to fudge things a bit and as Rich says has better programmability.

The other thing I'd suggest is once you've got your heli, finding your local club and joining as it's much easier to learn to fly in a club than by going solo.

Good luck whichever way you go, be prepared to be happy but skint!!

I'm getting the skint feeling already and I've not bought anything yet. I'm going to start with a sim and indoor model (as mentioned) but I've also got a couple of guys in my work who are experienced which will help.

I have been advised the dx7s would be better than the dx6 so I'm happy with that choice, I don't think I can justify the jump to a dx8 just yet. I know the 7 will do what I need when I get the 500.

I just wanted to make sure there weren't any others at this price level I should be looking at?

[Boggy]

shop carefully alot of shops are doing a free phoenix sim deal at the moment

[NEON ROTORS]

dx7 easily

a friend of mine had 2 planes and a heli crash on him due to a faulty dx6 thatd been sent back twice for repair

[Reality Bites]

shop carefully alot of shops are doing a free phoenix sim deal at the moment

Yup, it's that deal which made me consider th dx7s in the first place! ;-)

[rhysduk]

The Dx7 will be perfect Alan

[matt-snitters]

Hi, do you have a link please as I'm currently looking for my first one as well
Thanks
Matt

[rhysduk]

The Dx7?
7ch DX7S + free Phoenix 3 with AR8000 Rx SPM7800EU - Limited time HOT Deals - ALIGN-TREX.co.uk

[matt-snitters]

The Dx7?
7ch DX7S + free Phoenix 3 with AR8000 Rx SPM7800EU - Limited time HOT Deals - ALIGN-TREX.co.uk

Yes the DX7. Thanks for that

[dani_r]

If you're not too fussed on getting the MCPX then why not go Futaba? Unparalleled reliability and high quality products!

[Reality Bites]

Yes the DX7. Thanks for that

That's the one I went with. Fantastic service too!