Worth Upgrading To? Spektrum DX6C RC Radio Overview

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Spektrum DX6C
By: Horizon Hobby
Type: 6-Channel Surface Transmitter
Price: $149.99 (radio only)
You’ll need: 4 AA Batteries
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[robertcadou]

I would be looking at the Radiomaster MT12. It comes with either a 4 in 1 module or ELRS 2.4. And this radio will run about $130. By the way you can also add an external nano module the radio. I think this will give you all the options. I may be at first difficult to use, but a full programable radio.

[rcmikeklein]

I've been in this hobby for 42yrs and I highly recommend you just throw this radio in the trash and save yourself the trouble, get a Futaba 4PM, Radiolink RC6GS V3 or flysky GT5 and you will be much happier

[jefftroxell]

I think everyone is missing the point, this is a direct upgrade for a HH RTR. You can keep all the Spektrum electronics and just bind the radio and go.

[twistedliquidrcboats]

Greg thank you 🙏 for an honest review of this radio. I’m a long time Spektrum user in my fleet of gas boats. I’ve been waiting for a new surface release from them for a while. I think this could be my 7th Spektrum transmitter but was hoping for a all new special edition model for us die hard Spektrum users. Great video sir!!!!Twisted Liquid says thanks again. Take care.

[thedeadlee]

Why not something that’s actually an upgrade? Sanwa or Futaba perhaps both have proven reliability and performance.

[FreeBandsRC]

Can I adjust the brake and throttle punch with those transmitter ?

[treysals]

Will it read motor temps too, or just esc

[Tlloyd]

So much has changed in 20 years in the rc world

[johnfaustus]

Spektrum Surface-side sees the writing on the wall with the RadioMaster MT12 and will spend the next few years price cutting while sales stagnate and decline.
Their days hopefully will be numbered on the Air-side also, as droves of pilots have already switch to EdgeTX.

[darrinwoodward]

I also had 2 of those 6 channel recievers with the avc and telemetry fail on me, and they just sent me normal 5 channel recievers to replace them.

[gregorydunn]

Anyone know if you can use this TX with the Losi Promoto?

[dimitrismavrakis]

Is it compatible with older dsm receivers like sr3300t ? Thanks !

[vincebrizio]

Hi
The Spektrum DX6C ( of maybe DX5 ) is compatible with my possible future Mini-z MR04 EVO2?
I also do model flying, I have a lot of Spektrum Rx’s for my DX8, can I use them for the DX6C ? e.g. Vince

[sunnyv]

Do I need to buy it with a transmitter or can I use my one in my car ?

[jonthomas]

I don’t get the acceptance and popularity of Spektrum’s transmitter interface in 2024. It may have been fine when it was released but it’s severely dated compared to other radios priced similarly. I purchased a DX5 Rugged when they were on sale. I had a cheap Flysky GT3B and GT5 at the same time. I thought the DX5 Rugged would be an upgrade, but it’s interface was so horrible I sold it. The wheel is better than the fumbly touch pad (even the second Gen was horrible), but it still doesn’t stand up to less cost RadioLink or the really old Flysky GT3C. Looking at similarly priced offerings like the Flysky Noble NB4 or dare I say a Traxxas TQi with a cheap old iPhone you have gathering dust in a drawer you’d be better off

[michaelhoyle]

I have a DX5C and it's been a great radio, and it's great to bind to HH RTR's. However with that said there are several more economical options for radios and recievers, such as Flysky, for any kit or custom builds. So the DX6C gets a pass for me.

[gigi]

So am guessing this a direct competitor to thr futaba 3pv? If so which is better

[SpeedrunTnRC]

I don’t understand the price for 700 bucks as a transmitter alone . I can take a radio link add a booster and save 500 ?! Am I wrong I have a dx5 pro but

[darrinwoodward]

I actually messaged them yesterday to find out if it will b available in the rugged, and if it will come with the promoto program.havent heard back yet.

[Moyersteven]

We need a sick DX6 Pro! I love my DX5 Pro.