hi guys, i am shoeb khan from mumbai.i am new in this great hobby and only got experience in pheonix sim.now i am going to buy AXN floator jet from hobbyking as my first beginner plane.so guys help me choosing a good brand of tx which i can use for good 5 - 6 years .after doing research on web i narrowed down my choices on these 3 transmitters i.e spektrum dx8, futuba 8fg and hitec aurora9.i am also going to fly helis in future.                 thanks

I think you should go Spektrum DX8. But if u r looking for a cheap one then u can look at this http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10186 


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hi ved thanks for your reply. i am looking for a good quality tx which i can use on both helis and planes and also easy to program.cause i dont have any experience in programming the tx.is dx8 is easy program?

I dont think. Because I have not used it

U might as well give a thought on the Sanwa RDS 8000.

Where do you intend buying it? That could limit your choice/s.

i travel to singapore frequently every two months so i can buy from local LHS there.any good local singapore LHS suggestion ?

http://www.rcindia.org/rc-outlets-and-resellers/cheap-hobby-shop-in-singapore/

Please do post any discussion about Singapore hobby shops in the above thread, so that the information is all in one place

Regarding the listed radios, the Aurora 9 is in a class of its own.  The DX8 has telemetry support, which is missing in the 8FG.  Any of these will serve your purpose. Hitec is not that common, compared to the other two (which may or may not be an issue). 

The touch sensitive wheel on the 8FG takes a bit of getting used to, although it is convenient.

VFM - nothing to "touch" the Aurora 9. It is absolutely amazing for the price. The (main) advantage of Futaba is the sheer numbers around. Getting additional receivers, buddy cords, etc. is so much easier. These are the two I would be looking at, for what it is worth. But Sanwa is also a worthwhile, close third!

aurora9 is costing around  :Rs:18600 in singapore with optima7rx  and dx8 about :Rs:21700 in dubai.i dont know about sanwa  pricing.
but my budget is 25000 max.because it will be a one time purchase for me i want the biggest bang for my money.

Tom's RC, in the US is selling the Aurora 9 with 9 ch Rx, all Batteries, Universal charger AND 4 5485 Digital servos for USD 456. I am sure you could negotiate for similar prices in Singapore. No harm in trying!

i heard that it is risky to order tx through airmail/ems etc due to customs hedache.so it will be difficult to buy from US toms rc also i dont have any  experience in ordering rc stuff from abroad.buying personally from singapore is much better option for me i think.

sure i will negotiate with them.perhaps i can end up in getting one extra rx or servos

get a futaba 8FG 2.4 ghz its a ten channel radio with 8 proportional and 2 non proportional channels ......if you want to make a one time investment in some thing good, go for it