ISO DX8 OR DX8e

[AlvaFlightTest]

Looking to buy one of these transmitters. Let me know what you got. Also located in Texas, DFW area so I could also pick it up if its close enough.

 

[Bricks]

Keep an eye out here I have bought many different items from RCG classifieds and have had great luck.

Aircraft - General - Radio Equipment (FS/W) - RC Groups

 

[AlvaFlightTest]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

 

[chrisvdv]

With the new "NX" range of spektrum transmitters that was released this year there is heaps of good quality secondhand DX8 and 9 Gen 2 transmitters to be had for not much. Keep an eye on the classifieds of the RC forums.

 

[AlvaFlightTest]

Yeah, I saw that and the NX stuff looks good but just more then I'm looking to spend. The only problem I'm having is the majority of the people I see listing a DX8 are listing it as new are "barely used" "practically new" and want almost full retail. But I'll keep looking, thanks.

 

[chrisvdv]

Go through this. A lot of very good transmitters for really good prices.
https://www.flyinggiants.com/electronics-410/
https://www.rcgroups.com/aircraft-general-radio-equipment-fs-w-215/

 

[sprzout]

Yeah, I saw that and the NX stuff looks good but just more then I'm looking to spend. The only problem I'm having is the majority of the people I see listing a DX8 are listing it as new are "barely used" "practically new" and want almost full retail. But I'll keep looking, thanks.

That's pretty much any used transmitter - people want enough to pay for a new transmitter. If you get half of what you paid, you've done good, as far as I'm concerned.

 

[AlvaFlightTest]

UPDATE: Picked up A DX6 Gen 2 off Ebay for $144.68 (including shipping) with 2 AR 610 recievers. Just got it and I'm waiting to finish my scratch build to try it out.

 

[KubKade]

Is this a good deal?
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3853377-Spektrum-DX8-Gen1-W-Lipo-and-Accesories

 

[Ketchup]

Is this a good deal?
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3853377-Spektrum-DX8-Gen1-W-Lipo-and-Accesories

It's decent. I don't know if the DX8 gen 1 is good since I only have a gen 2, but overall it seems like a nice transmitter. Honestly a gen 2 DX6 for 144 bucks is probably a better deal. It has less channels but should have more features. Of course I don't know either transmitter though. Also the linked tx is already sold...

 

[Bricks]

The DX8 linked is the early version and is not near as capable as the DX8 black series. Just one thing it does not voice for switch changes etc, and if I remember right not near the model storage capacity or telemetry..

 

[AlvaFlightTest]

Is this a good deal?
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3853377-Spektrum-DX8-Gen1-W-Lipo-and-Accesories

I was actively browsing Ebay for about a month straight before I came across my purchase. If you put in the time I'm sure you'll come across something better at a decent price. There were some other good transmitters but but prices really jump up the last 20 min of bidding so you gotta be ready and know when your price point passes.

 

[The Hangar]

@KubKade I've got a dx-6 that could use a new home. PM me if you're interested.

 

[sprzout]

After my dad’s passing, I was considering selling his Dx6 and DX8.

Then I found out our club’s trainer transmitters were mostly DX5e and DXe radios, which didn’t have timers and were barely functional - and being that I’m taking on the role of a flight instructor this year, I opted to make sure I had decent equipment, at least. So I kept the Dx8 to Buddy box with my ix12 and donated the DX6 to the program for one of the other instructors to use.

And in all honesty, it’s what my father would have wanted, anyway...