View Full Version : Futaba 2PL v.s. Airtronics MX-A


Rc Driver
11-22-2005, 06:30 PM
I'm lookin at getting either the Futaba 2PL or Airtronics MX-A transmitter for christmas, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Here are links to both of them
Futaba 2PL http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXENN3**&P=0
Airtronics MX-A http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJUZ5**&P=0

People who have used both, what do you like and and not like about each of them?
Or are there any others that are better for about $70?

THANKS FOR ANY OF YOUR HELP!!!

OvalmanPA
11-22-2005, 06:51 PM
I haven't used a MXA but have one of the 2PLs. I love the thing. It has all the adjustments I need for all my cars and 10 model memory. I've said this before that the only thing I can see I wish the 2PL had is a third channel so I could fully use it with my EMaxx. Right now I have it set up to run a Stampede, BRP, XXXT, oval truck, 1/12 scale, TLT-1, and a Nitro Evader ST. It has worked flawlessly with each of these cars. You really can't go wrong with Futaba equipment.

Rc Driver
11-27-2005, 08:44 PM
Anybody?

BradJ
11-29-2005, 08:21 AM
The Futaba has EPA and better features all around, probably more comfortable. I didn't like my MX-8 because it didn't have enough steering trim steps, car would go right or left but not straight. The futaba would be easier to unload if you wanted to get rid of it.

nomad1
11-29-2005, 06:04 PM
I love my 2PL. I've used my brother's Airtronics M8, it's nice but for the money the 2 PL is the way to go. IMO.

The Stig
11-29-2005, 11:14 PM
2PL is great. It has tons of adjustments and for the $$$$$ can't be beat IMO. That's the radio I started with and it worked out great.

martian 710
11-30-2005, 12:51 AM
I just bought a MX-A and was very disapointed when it would not work with my receivers from my blazer radios. I emailed Airtronics a month ago to find out why and got no response.

OvalmanPA
11-30-2005, 01:23 PM
Won't have to worry about that with the Futaba. The Futaba is backward compatible with all the older Futaba and Novak receivers I have.