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Futaba 3PRKA 3-Channel 2.4GHz Radio FHSS System , Black

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Brand Futaba
Color Black
Number of Channels 3
Special Feature Lightweight
Frequency Range 2.4 GHz
Talking Range Maximum 2 Mile
Tuner Technology FHSS
Voltage 6 Volts (DC)
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Item Weight 1.3 Pounds

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  • Futaba 3PRKA 3-Channel 2. 4GHz FHSS Radio System with R203GF 3-Channel Receiver
  • Perfect for an inexpensive start-up system or an economical PA for your RTR
  • Thumb-activated, simple controls and compact layout make it easy to tailor a to your driving style
  • Features dual-rate steering, throttle fail-safe, and low-battery warning
  • Includes transmitter and receiver only; servos not included

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The most affordable 2.4GHz surface system Futaba offers, the 3PRKA is an outstanding value in basic 2.4GHz control, whether you're looking at it as an inexpensive start-up system or an economical upgrade for your RTR. It puts the interference-free dependability of Futaba FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) technology at your fingertips.

  • Dual-Rate Steering — a convenient thumb dial lets you dial in steering on the go! Move it clockwise for more steering, or counterclockwise for less!
  • Throttle Fail-Safe — moves the throttle to a preset position if signal is lost or interrupted. Prevents runaways and lost vehicles — automatically.
  • Low-Battery Warning — a flashing LED lets you know when battery voltage is low and it's time for new batteries.
  • The R203GF's high-voltage (4.8V-7.4V) design gives you the freedom to use it with LiPo and LiFe packs as well as NiCd and NiMH packs. It's ideal for FHSS systems such as the 3PRKA, but will also auto-adapt for flawless performance with Futaba S-FHSS systems.

3PRKA Features

  • Throttle and steering trims & servo reversing
  • Steering dual rate dial
  • Throttle end point adjustment (EPA)
  • Throttle fail-safe
  • 70:30 throttle mode
  • Channel 3 switching
  • Built-in antenna
  • Protective cover
  • Low-battery warning
  • R203GF S-FHSS receiver
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    Transmitter Specifications:

    • Type: 3-Channel FHSS
    • Transmitting Frequency: 2.4GHz band
    • Includes: 3-Channel R203GF Receiver
    • Current Drain: 100mA or less
    • Requires: (4) "AA" alkaline batteries

    Receiver Specifications:

    • Type: 3-channel FHSS/S-FHSS
    • Input Power: 4.8V-7.4V
    • Dimensions: 1-9/16 x l-1/16 x 3/8 in (39 x 26 x 10 mm)
    • Weight: 0.28 oz (8 g)
    • Current Drain: 30mA at no signal
    • Operating Voltage: 4.8 - 7.4V (shared with servo)
    • Battery Fail Safe Voltage: 3.8V. Note: Battery fail safe voltage is set for 4-cell NiCd/NiMH batteryBattery F/S does not work properly when other type of battery is used

    Includes Futaba 3PRKA 2.4GHz FHSS Transmitter, R203GF Receiver, InstructionManual and On/Off Switch

    Requires servos of your choice and four AA batteries for transmitter

    Notes:

    • 2.4GHz FHSS is not compatible with FASST systems. Normal mode frame rate is (FHSS/S-FHSS) 13.63ms and accepts any type of servos or peripherals.
    • High-Speed mode (in 4PL tx only), with an output of 6.8ms accepts digital servos including the BLS series and most peripheral equipment such as brushless ESCs

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This is the 3-Channel Futaba 3PRKA 2.4GHz FHSS Radio System with the R203GF Receiver. Ideal upgrade for radios found in RTR vehicles.

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    Customers find the two-way radio to be a good value for money. It performs well with no problems. The setup process is easy for them, with simple knob adjustments and well-written manual. They like its range, trim adjustment, and speed. However, opinions differ on the build quality.

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    30 customers mention "Value for money"24 positive6 negative

    Customers appreciate the product's value for money. They find it an affordable replacement and upgrade to their factory radios. Some customers describe it as a good quality bargain and entry-level remote control that performs like professional models.

    "...no external antenna to bust up good range Inexpensive durable Cons: Lacks extra channels (for extra functions)..." Read more

    "...I highly recommend for the price vs performance." Read more

    "...years past, but a very good piece of Kit just the same, based on cost and features. Plus you get a 3rd channel for buggies with lights" Read more

    "...Not worth the asking... it's a deal @ $50-60, but anything more is a crime...." Read more

    20 customers mention "Functionality"17 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the functionality of the two-way radio. They say it works well with no issues, performs like a professional remote control, and is as advertised. The system is described as an entry-level radio with professional performance at a low price.

    "...The manual is well written. It works great as a radio system, with no glitches in operation, and long range...." Read more

    "...They work very well...." Read more

    "...It's true... I guess that'll be my Fall project. TL;DR - Works fine, but it feels cheap compared to vintage Futaba like the Magnum Sport,..." Read more

    "...After setting the esc we have had no problems with the controller...." Read more

    19 customers mention "Radio quality"19 positive0 negative

    Customers like the radio quality. They find it easy to use, with a good range and excellent performance for an entry-level radio. Some say it's the best buy in surface radios from the most established name.

    "Great 3 channel radio. This thing is plain and simple, easy to use knob adjustments for trim...." Read more

    "Very satisfied. Great radio for my 1/10 scale R/C car. I've had Futaba radios before and have always been happy with their performance...." Read more

    "...For the price, you are getting a reputable brand and feels pretty nice in the hand and is comfortable to use...." Read more

    "...as rugged at the Magnum Sport and Juniors of years past, but a very good piece of Kit just the same, based on cost and features...." Read more

    16 customers mention "Ease of setup"16 positive0 negative

    Customers find the two-way radio setup easy. They mention it's simple, with easy knob adjustments. Linking the transmitter and receiver is a straightforward process. The manual is well-written, making it suitable for entry-level or bashing use.

    "Great 3 channel radio. This thing is plain and simple, easy to use knob adjustments for trim...." Read more

    "Set up was simple, although I was stumped at first about how to limit servo travel to prevent binding, because all the other trims are under the..." Read more

    "...Great range, easy (yet simple) tuning, and fits well in the hand. I highly recommend for the price vs performance." Read more

    "...It is very basic, but is fine for typical RC cars. The range is very good. I do have a couple of niggles: -..." Read more

    16 customers mention "Range"16 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the range of the two-way radio. They say it works at long distances and the response time is great. The radio is described as a good, no-nonsense transmitter that does everything you need for running an RC. Many customers love this three-channel transmitter, which works as advertised with no interference.

    "...easy trim adjustments no external antenna to bust up good range Inexpensive durable Cons:..." Read more

    "...And the range is also great, can control your car without interruption for as far as you can see and further...." Read more

    "...It works great as a radio system, with no glitches in operation, and long range...." Read more

    "...Great range, easy (yet simple) tuning, and fits well in the hand. I highly recommend for the price vs performance." Read more

    9 customers mention "Trim adjustment"7 positive2 negative

    Customers appreciate the two-way radio's trim adjustment. They find it simple to use and accurate, with precise control and good range. The knob adjustments allow for easy tuning without external antennas compromising the signal.

    "...Pros: Simple easy trim adjustments no external antenna to bust up good range Inexpensive durable Cons:..." Read more

    "...it feels much better then a stock traxxas controller and has adjustments for everything you could wish for right on the controller which can all..." Read more

    "...Great range, easy (yet simple) tuning, and fits well in the hand. I highly recommend for the price vs performance." Read more

    "...And the endpoint on Channel 3 can't be adjusted at all, which is great if you're only running lights (and also willing to buy a switch converter)..." Read more

    6 customers mention "Speed"6 positive0 negative

    Customers like the speed of the two-way radio. They mention it's real fast, the throttle is easy enough to adjust, and it kicks ass in 5 minute sessions. It gives you the power of 2.4GHz at a really cheap price.

    "...This thing kicks ass in 5 minute sessions, and the feel of the Futaba Magnum Sport's Made in Taiwan steering wheel is the cherry on top...." Read more

    "...The worst part was the end point adjusting. The throttle was easy enough, but the instructions only offer a vague note about adjusting steering to..." Read more

    "...controller my nephews wanted to drive my team losi 8te and the truck is real fast but u can adjust the speed by turning it down on the controller no..." Read more

    "...It works at extremely long ranges and the response time is great. It does not eat through batteries and is made of a very solid plastic." Read more

    17 customers mention "Build quality"7 positive10 negative

    Customers have different views on the build quality of the two-way radio. Some find it simple and easy to operate, with no antenna that bends or breaks. Others mention the materials are cheap, flimsy, and fragile. The fine adjustment cover is also flimsy and likely to break.

    "...Overall, the build quality of the transmitter is very cheap. After spending $95, I was initially underwhelmed when I opened the box...." Read more

    "...no external antenna to bust up good range Inexpensive durable Cons: Lacks extra channels (for extra functions)..." Read more

    "...TL;DR - Works fine, but it feels cheap compared to vintage Futaba like the Magnum Sport, and the flappy door things 'action' is just begging to break..." Read more

    "Simple, easy to operate, quality build" Read more

    Awesome product! Affordable replacement and a upgrade to factory rx/tx!
    5 out of 5 stars
    Awesome product! Affordable replacement and a upgrade to factory rx/tx!
    For the price you can’t beat it especially when the receiver you get costs $50 by itself so you basically get the controller for $20 and it feels much better then a stock traxxas controller and has adjustments for everything you could wish for right on the controller which can all tuned on the fly! And the range is also great, can control your car without interruption for as far as you can see and further. Has a nice short antenna so it doesn’t have to be exposed outside of the body where it can be damaged. Very happy with this product and it arrived very quickly! Would highly recommend.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
      Great 3 channel radio. This thing is plain and simple, easy to use knob adjustments for trim. really not much to say I've always had good luck with Futaba radios and this is no different, this is on the lower end of the spectrum so its a no fuss no bells and whistles. I have two an they have worked regardless of what I've asked for them.

      Pros:
      Simple
      easy trim adjustments
      no external antenna to bust up
      good range
      Inexpensive
      durable

      Cons:
      Lacks extra channels (for extra functions)
      no multiple electronic selection for different land vehicles
      foam wheel has a tendency to slip, might need to apply a dab of cement
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    • Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
      For the price you can’t beat it especially when the receiver you get costs $50 by itself so you basically get the controller for $20 and it feels much better then a stock traxxas controller and has adjustments for everything you could wish for right on the controller which can all tuned on the fly! And the range is also great, can control your car without interruption for as far as you can see and further. Has a nice short antenna so it doesn’t have to be exposed outside of the body where it can be damaged. Very happy with this product and it arrived very quickly! Would highly recommend.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome product! Affordable replacement and a upgrade to factory rx/tx!
      Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
      For the price you can’t beat it especially when the receiver you get costs $50 by itself so you basically get the controller for $20 and it feels much better then a stock traxxas controller and has adjustments for everything you could wish for right on the controller which can all tuned on the fly! And the range is also great, can control your car without interruption for as far as you can see and further. Has a nice short antenna so it doesn’t have to be exposed outside of the body where it can be damaged. Very happy with this product and it arrived very quickly! Would highly recommend.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2023
      Set up was simple, although I was stumped at first about how to limit servo travel to prevent binding, because all the other trims are under the clear plastic cover. I almost didn't notice the thumb wheel at first, and it has an odd name ("Steering Dual Rates"). Once I realized that mistake, all was good. The manual is well written.

      It works great as a radio system, with no glitches in operation, and long range. The throttle and steering are smooth and precise, if a bit cheap feeling. There is a switched third channel for lights, which I haven't installed yet.

      As other reviewers have mentioned, the battery compartment is poorly designed and fastened, and the outer two AA cells need to be pried out with a tool. Another nitpick is that the radio didn't come with a plastic tube to protect the antenna. The manual says it should be included. Without it, the antenna & lead seem too fragile to withstand much bashing.

      Overall, the build quality of the transmitter is very cheap. After spending $95, I was initially underwhelmed when I opened the box. But since this was an xmas gift to my son with his first RC car, I paid a little extra for a brand I was familiar with.

      I also like the smoke colored translucent door covering the trim knobs and switches, as it helps keep young hands from messing with them.
    • Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
      Very satisfied. Great radio for my 1/10 scale R/C car. I've had Futaba radios before and have always been happy with their performance. Highly recommend.
    • Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017
      Got this in a timely manner as expected. Well packaged without any flaws upon arrival. I bought this to replace a Spektrum DX3C that I had for a while and was on it's last leg. This Futaba left me quite impressed. It lacks the bells and whistles that some racers and enthusiasts desire but it sure seems to pack the renowned internals that Futaba is famous for. Great range, easy (yet simple) tuning, and fits well in the hand.
      I highly recommend for the price vs performance.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
      Fast shipping. I have purchased four or five of these over the past few months for all of my little RC projects. They work very well. The only problem is trying to get one of the batteries out once they are in, it gets jammed in there pretty tight but you can eventually get it. Not bad for $90 or so.
    • Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2024
      I never had any problems with any of there products
    • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018
      It's 1991-1993, and my 13-15 year old self is at the helm of a Futaba Magnum Sport (FT-T2PB) piloting a wicked-fast "basher" of an OG Monster truck. It's a heavily modified Kyosho Big Brute, complete with Novak electronics, and Kyosho Gold Oil-filled shocks. I put a Grave Digger body on it, because I felt like it, and after burning the plastic gears with a 40K RPM motor, I switched to a hardened steel gear set. This was all sitting on Sees Monster truck rims, with USA-1/Clodbuster rival tires.

      This thing kicks ass in 5 minute sessions, and the feel of the Futaba Magnum Sport's Made in Taiwan steering wheel is the cherry on top.

      Fast-forward to 2017, the apocalypse is over, the droids are in control... and I wish I still had my truck if only for those Alloy See's classic Cragar style rims...

      ...but it's my Birthday, so I buy something off eBay that I couldn't afford when I was a kid... what appears to be an "Estate" Sale Clod, with the standard-length Sassy Chassis - and with OG Bowtie factory body... and a tool box full of spares and tools, and random bits that implied it was surely a cursed ride... a 'til death do us part...' indeed.

      I put it through rehab, painstakingly repairing each cracked seam and replacing fragile plastics with alloy/aluminum where I can without getting yelled at for wasting money...

      It gets the works... I even buy an BNIB+25 years of smoking indoors Magnum Sport.

      ...it doesn't work. Why?

      Beats me, I'm not the FCC.

      (...because the RC4WD ESC is 2.4GHz)

      So I buy this one - it's Futaba, it'll be great...

      ...meh.

      'Made in China 🇨🇳"

      The ancient tobacco-stained rubber wheel of the Magnum Sport calls out "Gut that POS and put it all in me!! You know I make you feel 14 boy..."

      It's true... I guess that'll be my Fall project.

      TL;DR - Works fine, but it feels cheap compared to vintage Futaba like the Magnum Sport, and the flappy door things 'action' is just begging to break...

      Not worth the asking... it's a deal @ $50-60, but anything more is a crime.
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      3.0 out of 5 stars Me IRL: 'They sure don't make'm like they used to.'
      Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018
      It's 1991-1993, and my 13-15 year old self is at the helm of a Futaba Magnum Sport (FT-T2PB) piloting a wicked-fast "basher" of an OG Monster truck. It's a heavily modified Kyosho Big Brute, complete with Novak electronics, and Kyosho Gold Oil-filled shocks. I put a Grave Digger body on it, because I felt like it, and after burning the plastic gears with a 40K RPM motor, I switched to a hardened steel gear set. This was all sitting on Sees Monster truck rims, with USA-1/Clodbuster rival tires.

      This thing kicks ass in 5 minute sessions, and the feel of the Futaba Magnum Sport's Made in Taiwan steering wheel is the cherry on top.

      Fast-forward to 2017, the apocalypse is over, the droids are in control... and I wish I still had my truck if only for those Alloy See's classic Cragar style rims...

      ...but it's my Birthday, so I buy something off eBay that I couldn't afford when I was a kid... what appears to be an "Estate" Sale Clod, with the standard-length Sassy Chassis - and with OG Bowtie factory body... and a tool box full of spares and tools, and random bits that implied it was surely a cursed ride... a 'til death do us part...' indeed.

      I put it through rehab, painstakingly repairing each cracked seam and replacing fragile plastics with alloy/aluminum where I can without getting yelled at for wasting money...

      It gets the works... I even buy an BNIB+25 years of smoking indoors Magnum Sport.

      ...it doesn't work. Why?

      Beats me, I'm not the FCC.

      (...because the RC4WD ESC is 2.4GHz)

      So I buy this one - it's Futaba, it'll be great...

      ...meh.

      'Made in China 🇨🇳"

      The ancient tobacco-stained rubber wheel of the Magnum Sport calls out "Gut that POS and put it all in me!! You know I make you feel 14 boy..."

      It's true... I guess that'll be my Fall project.

      TL;DR - Works fine, but it feels cheap compared to vintage Futaba like the Magnum Sport, and the flappy door things 'action' is just begging to break...

      Not worth the asking... it's a deal @ $50-60, but anything more is a crime.
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    • Josue Ruben Tavera Chavez
      5.0 out of 5 stars Valor por tu Dinero
      Reviewed in Mexico on March 9, 2022
      Este producto, es una excelente opción que cumple con los requerimientos básicos para el hobby de radio control en superficie. Es un sitema de calidad que ofrece cualidades de sistemas más costosos a un precio bastante competitivo. Gran alternativa para un presupuesto moderado.
    • Amazon Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
      Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2017
      Nice entry level unit. Works well and the price was right. My only complaint is that the "Futaba" badge on the right hand side of the TX will not stay on. I plan on picking up another one for our other car.

      ******Just had the second one delivered (One month later). Awesome little transmitter. Highly recommend.
    • ARcK
      5.0 out of 5 stars Era lo que esperaba.
      Reviewed in Mexico on November 26, 2017
      Aun no lo instalo en mi Axial pero se que funcionara a la perfección. Lego antes del tiempo estimado, perfecto.
    • Amazon Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Good Value
      Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2017
      It feels light and cheaply made but its a definite step up from the radio that came with my car. All in all, it works as advertised and the price point seems bang on for what you get. A little bit of bounce back in the steering if you let it 'fly' back to center but absolutely not an issue for me. Very Happy.
    • Tu T.
      4.0 out of 5 stars Futaba is good product.
      Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2017
      Futaba has been around for very very long time but the price is bit high, it's use to be $69 and it's very hard to install and remove the battery.
      I use Futaba for all my RC; servo and transmitter, very good and reliable, working every time when you need it. I had 4 of them now.