Bringing together the Spektrum industry leading 2.4GHz DSM radio technology with added telemetry features and an incredible price, the DX2S represents a new break through in 2 channel sport level radios. Sport racers and RTR drivers can add the safety of telemetry to monitor key vehicle stats right from their transmitter, without needing any additional electronics. Keep an eye on your battery voltage, keep your engine operating in the optimum temperature range and monitor how fast your vehicle is running directly from the large LCD readout of the DX2S.

Spektrum DX2S Features

• Telemetry Built In
• Graphic display of speed, voltage and temperature
• 5 model memory
• DSM, MR3000 Marine receiver and DSM2 surface receiver compatible
• Includes heavy duty metal gear servo with dual ball bearings
• Interchangeable grips
• Digital trims
• ModelMatch
• Roller wheel programming interface
• Expert and Standard modes
• Count up, count down and intermittent timers
• Buzzer - High Low Off
• Exponential adjust
• Model name
• Servo reverse
• Servo travel adjust
• Sub trim setting
• Telemetry RPM Settings
• Telemetry Rx Battery Alert Setting
• Telemetry Temp Settings
• Transmitter Battery Alert Setting

Visit the Spektrum RC Radio category on RCSLOT for a full line of radios, receivers, modules and gear.

The Smallest RC 2.4GHz Receiver

Only .4 cubic inches, the new Spektrum SR3520 micro race receiver is the smallest 2.4GHz receiver in the R/C industry. Hobbyists can fit this low latency DSM2 receiver into any micro vehicle for superior speed and resolution. The SR3520 works perfectly together with the Spektrum DX3R transmitter. The release date is scheduled for January 2009.

Visit the Spektrum RC category at RCSLOT for a full lineup of Spektrum radio equipment.

Spektrum Offers Built-In Telemetry on the New DX3S

Sport drivers ready to move up to a 2.4GHz top of the line radio system with extra features, look no further than the new Spektrum DX3S model SPM3130.  This DSM radio provides telemetry options built right into it that allow drivers to constantly monitor speed, engine temperature, and receiver battery pack voltage. The enhanced new main screen with quality graphics and easy to read gauges combines with the intuitive roller selector interface to make programming and setup incredibly convenient – on up to ten different models with the ten model memory.

• Built-in telemetry monitors engine temperature °F or °C, receiver battery voltage, and speed rpm, mph, or km/h
• Simple software with intuitive roller selector interface
• Includes SR3300T receiver with built in telemetry
• Includes free bonus SR300 3 channel sport receiver

Check out the full line of Spektrum RC radio equipment at RCSLOT.

The Most Beginner Friendly Spektrum Radio

The all new Spektrum DX5e is the world’s most affordable full range 2.4 GHz radio which allows anyone to enjoy the benefits of DSM2 spread spectrum technology. For less than $100, pilots into trainers, park flyers, or anything else that requires 5 channels or less can experience a genuine DSM2 technology setup with the easiest to use design offered. Even a newbie flier will feel confident using the DX5e. No crystals, no pins, no glitches – only the essentials for safe, smooth, and stress free flying.

• Full range 5 channel 2.4GHz radio system offering fundamental control for basic models, such as RTF’s, Trainers, and PTS aircraft.
• DSM2 technology provides beginner level pilots less confusion and concern with frequency amd interference issues.
• Easy to use features provide pilots with room to expand without complication or intimidation.

For a full line of RC Radio equipment, visit the radio category at RCSLOT.

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Available Mid May

Introducing an all new Spektrum 7 channel AR7100 and AR7100R – the world’s first purpose built full range receivers that are designed specifically for both electric and glow helicopter models. As an additional feature, the AR7100R includes an additional RevLimit rpm limiter for glow helis that helps eliminate any need for an external throttle governor. Both versions have regular input-output connections and an internal 5.2 Volt 2 Amp regulator. As well as, both receivers are compatible with all Spektrum and JR DSM2 radio and module systems and Flight Logs.

SPMAR7100 – AR7100 DSM2 7 Channel Heli Receiver
SPMAR7100R – AR7100R DSM2 7 Channel Heli Receiver with RevLimit

Visit the Spektrum RC Radio category on RCSLOT for all your spektrum radio needs.

If you buy a Spektrum or JR DSM radio or module system and a DSM receiver, you will get another receiver free. And even better, if you buy two extra receivers, you can get two more for free. Qualifying products include Spektrum surface radios, air radios, surface module systems, air module systems, surface receivers, air receivers, and JR radios.

Click here for the Spektrum Eligible Products, Redemption Voucher, and Terms & Conditions.

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Problems can easily be avoided by using the correct equipment. First don’t buy the cheapest LiPo battery charger you find, spend the extra money, you won’t regret it. Also look into purchasing a good LiPo charger/balancer combo. Many LiPo batteries have safe charging circuitry integrated into the battery pack. This circuitry prevents over charging, over discharging, and in some cases helps to balance the pack out. If your pack has a “charge” connector on it, always charge through that connector.

Lithium Polymer cells are 3.7 volts each, compared to NiMh and NiCd cells typically being 1.2 volts each. Terminology for LiPo is significantly different as well. First you will notice that most LiPo packs are 2S, 3S, 4S, 5S and now even 6S. The “S” stands for series and translates to 2S = 7.4volts, 3S = 11.1volts, 4S = 14.8 volts, 5S = 18.5volts and 6S = 22.2volts. You will also see “P” which refers to parallel wired cells, cells wired in parallel do not increase voltage. The next abbreviation you need to know about is “C” and it is very important to understand. Let’s look at a 5000mah 3S 11.1V LiPo battery pack. The specs for this particular battery are 20C constant, 30C sustained and 50C burst. What this translates to is: 100 amps constant, 150 amps sustained and 250 amps burst. Basically you multiply the “C” rating by the mah, then divide by 1000.

RCSLOT has a great selection of LiPo batteries and LiPo battery chargers to choose from. Check out our selection in the RC Airplanes Batteries category and RC Car Truck Batteries Accessories category. We also have a category specifically for RC Rock Crawlers, check it out! Always feel free to contact RCSLOT if you have any questions, we will be happy to help you select the correct LiPo batteries and LiPo battery chargers for whatever application you may have.

Spektrum surface radios include a signal loss failsafe, but they do not have a voltage failsafe. To allow this feature, RC Racers can use an aftermarket failsafe such as the Dynamite Race Guard Micro Fail Safe, Dynamite RC Part DYN2553, to build in a voltage failsafe. The Race Guard will kick in when the voltage drops below 4.0 volts.

1. Plug your power switch lead or ESC lead into the Spektrum receiver. Press and hold the bind button on the receiver and power it up. This will put it into the binding mode which should be indicated by a rapidly flashing green light on the receiver.
2. Press the throttle trigger to the desired failsafe position and hold it. This is usually a full brake position. While holding the failsafe setting, press the clear button on the back of the transmitter and hold it down while turning on the transmitter. When the light on the receiver goes out, let go of everything.
3. Now that the transmitter and receiver are bound together, you can power everything off. Plug the Race Guard into the throttle channel on the receiver and then plug the throttle servo into the other end of the Race Guard.
4. Power everything back on again. While holding the transmitter in a full brake setting, you need to press the Setup button on the Race Guard Failsafe. The light should then change to orange. Release the setup button and the light should turn back to green.
5. Now, everything should be setup. To test the function of the loss of signal failsafe, turn off your transmitter while the receiver is powered up. You should notice your throttle servo goes to a full brake position. To test the function of your voltage failsafe, let the battery pack draw lower than 4 volts, at which point you should see it go into failsafe mode and then the light on the Race Guard will change to a solid red color.