Radio suggestions for the king Hauler. Newbie to the semi building .

[boone722]

Looking for some radio suggestions.I am new to building semi's but not to R/C ! Any radios have problems with the mfu ?? Can I use micro servos on the kit. Thanks guy's I know I will have more for ya as the kit comes along.
Thanks

[tc1cat]

Radios with digital trims have problems with the MFU in the semis. Some guys don't have problems but a lot do. I don't think that the micro servos have enough torque to even use for shifting the tranny. Might be OK for remote 5th wheel locking and unlocking but not for anything else. I use the Futaba Skysport on ground freq for my semi. Latest truck will have a Traxxass TQ3 with a 3 postion switch for changing gears. I like wheel radios verses stick radios.

[mustang46555]

TC's right on the money. A Skysport 4ch is the ticket if you are OK with a stick radio, the Attack is good also. Either one is easy to find and not a lot of money. I stay with the standard sized Futaba S3004 servo for shifting but, I prefer a hi-torque metal geared servo for steering. About the only micro components I'd recommend is the receiver.

[wyoming]

I have 5 of the older style Futaba "4wd" 4ch radios they come with shift gate for stick, They don't cost much and work great in my Hilifts and my Tamiya Tanks. I don't know about the new version of the radio which looks more complicated and harder to use.

[boone722]

Thanks guy's for help.I am looking for the skysport radio is this one no longer in production ? The futaba 4vwd is no longer in stock at tower.Anyone know where to maybe get one>I guess ebay will be the place.Any Ideas.
Thanks,
Rick :Tamiya1:

[boone722]

Hello,
Have another ? sorry guy's, these stick radios are new to me.What channel is for ground and I have ben looking for skysport but not sure if it's legal for ground use. I believe it's 27 mhz correct for gound or does it go by a different wording.Any help would be great.Thanks again.

[eightball]

You said that you use a Futuba skysport for your semi. I've only found air freq. for these. Can you shange them to a ground freq?

Thank you very much for your imput. I cnt find the suggested radio (v4wd) from Tamiya. All the dealers that i've contacted so far have discontinued them.

[shodog]

They make the 4yf skyport in 75mhz FM. the only down side is that the throttle stick is a ratchet. I opened mine up and switched the ratcheting mech with the spring from the right side. This works out killer