I went with the
OrangeRX T-Six as my first radio. After reading all I could on sub $100 radios and realizing that I would quickly want something beyond a 4 channel radio, this was my choice.
Key things I like about it:
- Nice back lit screen that is easy to navigate
- The scroll wheel for menu navigation or dedicated push buttons
- Trim indicators on screen
- Can run on AA or a dedicated battery pack
- Metal stick tips (better feel than cheaper radios)
- 10 Model memory
- DSM2
- All the tuning I'll need for a while, mixing, dual rates, Expo, reversing, travel, Gyro gain, Vtail, elevon
- It's bright orange! (I dig it)
- Good price (6 channel receiver is ~$6)
A few things I don't like about it.
- When you view the model list it will say Model 1, Model 2, etc.. You can name your models but the name doesn't show up on the model list, it shows up once the model is loaded
- The trainer/buddy box port is a bit of an odd plug
- They don't sell a bundle with a receiver so you have to buy it separate
My second choice was the
Turnigy 9X