Futaba R/C Remote 4PM V 7PXR - Spencer Rivkin Talk 

To each his own. For me, the average racer, the 4PM is all the radio I will ever need. Great video, thanks!

I'd like to see a video explaining the tuning options of remotes. Maybe explain the reason and benifits of adjusting EPA, dual rates, servo speed, expo. Could also add in some track footage or draw on a whiteboard.

I was an avid spectrum user for about 10 years. Last year I switched to the 7px and was blown away just by the feel of the radio alone. And then you get into how easy the radio is to use. By far the best radio on the market.

Good job on stating that all other brands are good for radios. Appreciate you being honest and straight forward with us! Keep up the good work on the videos! Let’s see some more

When I first got the 7PXR, it was a little much. After setting it up and dinking around for a few days, I gotten use to it pretty quick. Now I got a B74.2 I just built and did the telemetry thing, I'm happy I got this thing now. Plus it's a sweat radio, no doubt about that.

I've been a spectrum guy for years. A few months ago I switched to futaba. Love my 7px. Great video!

Just like you said, I use a 4pv now and will be upgrading to a 7pxr when we get back to racing.

My son is getting to the point of being competitive in his racing. Our radios are old, entry level computerized radios. I am definitely on a budget as a single parent of 3, but am looking into getting him a better radio, not so much for additional features, but for a faster connection to his cars. Do you think a new mid level radio would achieve this? He's 15 and our current radios are early 2.4 stuff that is nearly as old as he is. MX-V and DX3S. Thanks for the video, any input would be most appreciated...

My dream radio 7pxr

Love the video content. I have to disagree a little. The 4PM is a great race radio. It not a entry level radio. It has the same capabilities as the 7PX but does have all the extra bells and whistles( touch screen, drop down, etc). I have raced for over 10 years and have used many radios and my 1st Futaba(4PM) has been great! I would challenge you go beyond just using it for your crawler and actually run it with your race cars. You will be surprised. It has great trigger tension and position adjustability. Easy to toggle menus, great assignment to buttons for nitro pit stop idle. It is a great radio. I do wish it did have a drop down.

How much longer before Futaba releases an updated/new style radio?

On the 7PXR,How does the Start Function work? Dont really understand the instructions in the manual. I dont understsnd The trigger point and preset values, and what they mean when you set them.

Futaba for the Win !!!

I have been running Hitec Lynx 4 for over 4 years now, it as been flawless and the receivers are also dirt cheap. Can't tell any difference running tenth scale 2wd buggy with any other big brands. Its a bit on the heavier side though.

Are drivers for all the teams required to race all the classes such as 2wd, 4wd, 2wd truck, gas and nitro? Or do yall get to pick and choose what class or classes you want to race and compete in? My friends and I drive for fun and curious if drivers get to pick and choose classes.

For the PXR. What receiver do you typically use? And do you use any of the telemetry functions? Such as the motor temp? I know you have to purchase the sensor for that though. Thx!!!

Spencer, Will I be able to program the throttle for a drag race set up? Toning down the initial hit then ramping it up?

I am seriously considering the 4pm to replace a kyosho nitro RTR. Casual weekend racer new to hobby and not wanting to break the bank on a high end radio. Thoughts thanks

Done thumbs up.. nice share bro..

Thanks for the video! I'm super curious about the differences between the 7PX and 7PXR. I've read several places they lightened the 7PXR up. Can you tell us what it weights (ounces or grams) without the battery? Any other differences you're aware of? The rest looks like custom stuff we could order to upgrade the 7PX.

Just getting into rc. I have hoonicorn hoonitruck traxxas tr6 Arrma infraction and Arrma fireteam. Will this work for all the machines

He's spot on I bought the 3pv first and just recently got the 7pxr. You would do better to go straight to the top and have it be the last radio you'll ever need.

my radio is about 11-12 years old and im getting back into rc so im looking for a new one because my old one looses connection sometimes sending my nitro truck on its own.

I just pulled the trigger on a new 7PXR today!! (no pun intended) Upgraded from my 4PV that I used last year!! Can't wait to get to race with it!!

Are you able to easily sync all the models/setting on a 7PX over to a 7PXR? If so, how? Thank you!

Which is better shaft driven 4wd buggy or belt driven 4wd? Or is it driver preference? Also do shaft driven buggies drive and handle differently than belt driven?

If your a crawler like myself the 7 channels will come really handy!!

The flysky noble nb4 is better built and has a touch screen and is a third of the price ! 🤔

I just got one of these this week, I have a couple older receivers I want to use how do you bind them and calibrate the esc for full throttle neutral and break. I should specify I got the 4pm

Can you help with updating the 4pm. I have tried the method online and nothing works. Idk if I'm doing something wrong or not

See to me the 4PM is a high end radio, this is really all relative. The 4PM can do it all but it's definitely geared towards racing. It can support any ground vehicle, even has specialty stuff for nitro racing and tons of adjustability for all vehicles. I only see the point in the super high end radios if you actually race RC cars for a living.

Spencer I need some help soldering my esc to my hobbywing 6.5t motor. The wires arent staying soldered to the motor posts. If you or someone can help me that would be awesome and greatly appreciated. Thank you Aaron

Nice vid. Got my remote it’s not in English can u help with a quick step by step through the menu?

I love my 4PXR

Would be awesome to get a little run down on your 2wd Slovakia worlds car? not sure if that's a possibility.. anyway enjoying the videos!

Which battery type do you like to use in the 7pxr ? Thank you and Keep posting those video’s !

I almost bought the 4pm it's definitely an upgrade from the rtr but if you pick up the 7px for the first time you will buy it.🤦

Spencer what are your thoughts on the futaba 3pv?

Which has the best range

I have a sanwa m12s and i noticed u had one in some of your videos. How does it compare to your 7pkr? Like the features and latency etc... minus the touch screen ofcourse

Hi I'm looking at getting a new radio. Is the 7pxr better then the 7px? Do the 2 radios have braking percentages that I can change?

I’d take two 4PM’s for the price of one 7PX. More flexibility and the 4PM has almost all the same functionality.

My current transmitter it's the Spektrum DX2E and I'd like to upgrade soon ish, have your ever used the Spektrum DX5C? Cause that's what I'm thinking as my next transmitter. Thanks

thanks for the video! Since you showed your Enduro, I was wondering ig you have used the Futaba 7PX with LED light controllers? Are the switches able to cycle through a My Trick LED controller - I have only been able to use this channel to turn the lights on and off although the controller allows cycling through some conditions on the controller as well. I have turned conditions on in the linkage menu, assigned PS6 for the dial switch in the front of the transmitter to allow a multi input over a toggle switch. Do you know if this is possible at all?

Does the 7PXR have a left hand wheel conversion capability? Thanks

Tire question. What color compound is the firmest and hardest tire compound?

On your 1/10 vehicles do you use the speed and curve functions on your 7pxr much?

I just sold my 4pv, and wondering do i need to buy the latest and greatest 7pxr or i just need to upgrade to 4pm with latest receiver technology. Now i think i know what i need. Great vid, thanks!

Thanks Spencer for this video. I have a new Futaba 4PM that I am using for my crawler. I am finding that the transition from forward to reverse is very abrupt. Is there a setting on the 4PM that will make the transition less aggressive.

Great video, thanks for sharing!

For the 4pm and 270$, id say its a little more than getting your feet wet. Since the 7 is only one step above it. Since everyone nowadays loves cheap 80$ amazon crap. Yes im talking about the frysky, the flysky, and dumbo, and whatever other garbage is out there. I guarantee you can give a pro the 4, and he'll do just the same. It has all the same features, including the high speed and sbus capable. Alot of the hobby from what i noticed being around it for over 30 yrs, is that people like to show up with the most expensive stuff, thinking thats gonna make them go faster. I can tell you its not the color of your parts, or the bling it provides. Rc is kinda compareable to race cars. Dudes immediately buy the most expensive stuff. A well setup car is worth more than any bling, any day. I see newbies go out and get the most expensive stuff, and not understand it. Not just radios. Example, you can go buy an xray, probably the most expensive cars, but still get beat by a losi (cough) or associated or whatever your choosing. I ran quarter scales with a crap jrx3 for years until i bought a 3pk. And other than antenna strength at that time, i still dominated my local track. Yeah the expensive stuff is nice, but not nevessary. I think alot of people just want to show up feeling like a pro, even when being a novice. Partly i think cause theyll be judged by their equiptment. Because face it, rc cars are aimed at adults not kids. When i started you could get a combo under 250$ all in. Now you cant even think about handing over a car to a young kid to just beat on at todays prices. Rc kills itself by remaining out of reach for the average consumer. Hence 1200$ xmaxxs. And theyre all plastic from china, and give you a poop radio and no support equipment. By the way, my first hobbygrade rc was a monster beetle out of the jc pennys christmas catalogue. And my dad had a marui big bear he got used. I only own associateds since 94. With the exception of an axial smt10 and two tmaxxs i built from scratch. Ive owned 3 a stamp gold pans, and still own one.

Don't like that the 4pm can't have the drop down steering wheel.

Can i use this one for Niro cars or Gas cars? anyone?

Dude.... you need a mic. I had to turn the volume up waaaay to much to be able to hear you.

4PM is better than the older 4PV? :)

Here I am thinking I'm pimp with my RC8B3e & RC8T3.1e on my 4PV then comes along Spencer Rivkin with the .2s🥺😂

4 pm is after work 7pxr is ready for work

How did you surprise yourself? 😆

Wow that is a loud thumbs up with air pods in warn a guy lol

Where 599

You have no idea what you are talking about. You are just rumbling about getting a high end radio without giving any good reasons. You did not mention protocol reliability, speed and robustness. Or even the features which make the 7 PXR a better choice.

Another great video, i wanted to buy a new radio and stop being bored, get a hobby LOL

expensive hobby and this guy has, what I am guessing, a mic from an Iphone Gen 3.