Spektrum DX5 Rugged

[JatoTheRipper]

Big Squid had this page up earlier, but took it down. So either they leaked this radio early or they published an April Fool's joke a few months early. :lmao:

I like the concept - a more durable and water resistant radio for the trails. It makes perfect sense.

Here's what I was able to snag:

 

[JSterrett]

Looks interesting. Really surprising there aren't more transmitters like this in my opinion...

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[Bananaclip]

Love it! Nice find Jato......

 

[bilinvic]

I need this!!!

 

[TheLetterJ]

I expected to see a 3' long antenna sticking out, with that styling (OG Traxxas tq anyone?) but overall I like it... shall we guess, $250ish?

edit: I came across an image that showed 139 Euros, so more like $159 US.

 

[MasteroFlego]

Hot

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[MasteroFlego]

Shape definitely reminds me of the old 27mhz Traxxas radios

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[JSterrett]

I expected to see a 3' long antenna sticking out, with that styling (OG Traxxas tq anyone?) but overall I like it... shall we guess, $250ish?

edit: I came across an image that showed 139 Euros, so more like $159 US.

If that's accurate, this might get me to move on from my DX4S radios...

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[Frank211]

The antenna, no bueno,I don't think itll look good on the trails...lol... Disclaimer, horrible photo shopped...lol

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[Frank211]

The antenna, no bueno,I don't think itll look good on the trails...lol... Disclaimer, horrible photo shopped...lol

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Forgot pic

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[MasteroFlego]

Forgot pic

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I'm confused, that strut is secured by a screw at both ends

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[JSterrett]

I'm confused, that strut is secured by a screw at both ends

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He photoshopped the image as a joke...

 

[OSRC]

About time someone came out with a crawler specific radio. Good Lord, with the scale segment being so hot, you would think this would have been a no-brainer.

It's a great start, how about a built-in LED on the front and a molded GoPro mount option? The Rugged Deluxe?

 

[soze]

Looks pretty nice. How much do receivers for Spektrum usually run?

 

[JSterrett]

Looks pretty nice. How much do receivers for Spektrum usually run?

That's the big downfall of Spektrum IMO, I think the cheapest start at $40

*edit* My bad, looks like the cheapest is $30 (2-ch), $45 for 3-ch and up from there...

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[JatoTheRipper]

That's the big downfall of Spektrum IMO, I think the cheapest start at $40

*edit* My bad, looks like the cheapest is $30 (2-ch), $45 for 3-ch and up from there...

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Spektrum is a top tier brand like Futaba and Sanwa. What do expect to pay for a receiver? My Futaba 3PM-X receivers were something like $80 each!

 

[soze]

Spektrum is a top tier brand like Futaba and Sanwa. What do expect to pay for a receiver? My Futaba 3PM-X receivers were something like $80 each!

Holy crap! Might be time to bust out the velcro for those receivers.

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Holy crap! Might be time to bust out the velcro for those receivers.

Futaba FAAST receivers are expensive.

https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRAZ5&P=0

 

[soze]

Futaba FAAST receivers are expensive.

https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRAZ5&P=0

Ouch.... yeah sometimes I wonder if I really should just start using velcro on receivers and just move them from vehicle to vehicle as I need them. Probably save a bit of money when you have lots and lots of R/C's

 

[JatoTheRipper]

Ouch.... yeah sometimes I wonder if I really should just start using velcro on receivers and just move them from vehicle to vehicle as I need them. Probably save a bit of money when you have lots and lots of R/C's

When you have a cheap(er) radio like FkySky the receivers are only $15 or so a pop. Much more manageable. I save my good radios for other things. But honestly these days I'd be fine without the good ones.