Kraton Anyone change radio & receiver

[Skinso]

As title says has any of you guys changed you radio & receiver for the kraton? I've a dx4c which is great but don't think the receiver will fit in the box, so anyone with a dx4c what receivers are compatible and small enough to fit in the box?

 

[Jerry-rigged]

My radio is a TS4G - the RX is small, but kind of tall. I removed the top of the radio box, and used 3m "duel lock" Velcro to secure the RX in the bottom half of the RX box. Ran it like that for a few months, but every now and again the Velcro would come loose in a nasty crash, so I added a 'safety strap' diagonal across the box, secured with two of the original screws. Now removing one screw lets me remove my RX. Not waterproof / dust proof, but so far no issues.

 

[Dustin Mustangs]

Most, if not all, current Spektrum receivers are waterproof or water resistant. Ditch the box entirely! I run the sr4210, which is labeled as water resistant, with no box and it has gone under and been splashed plenty of times with no issues. You will need to figure out an antenna tube mount but that is simple enough. I can post pics of how I did it if you need ideas.

 

[KrazyKraton14]

Most, if not all, current Spektrum receivers are waterproof or water resistant. Ditch the box entirely! I run the sr4210, which is labeled as water resistant, with no box and it has gone under and been splashed plenty of times with no issues. You will need to figure out an antenna tube mount but that is simple enough. I can post pics of how I did it if you need ideas.

I have spectrum on my XO1 what do I need to buy to use it on my Kraton, ...thanks

 

[Vanning]

Try standing the receiver up on the side to fit it in the box.

 

[Skinso]

I've an sr3100 recover that's not gonna fit, I've just ordered an orange receiver I'll see how it plays out with that

 

[jonUF02]

I'm using Traxxas Bluetooth radio system with TSM. It could squeeze into the stock box on its side, but that defeats the TSM function. I bought a waterproof Traxxas box and velcro to the chassis in place of the stock box.

 

[Skinso]

Just tried the spektrum sr310 receiver and it fits, just about

 

[Jerry-rigged]

Looks like there will be a new solution soon - Tower just posted the V3 updates - one of which is a larger radio box! Nice.

 

[gsxr750weaver]

I did the same thing so funny enough i had a old traxxas box and mounted it

 

[ParkRacing]

I just got the box from a slash 4x4 to install. Didn't need it just wanted more room

 

[tigerljj1]

Have this for Kraton.

 

[Skinso]

What size is the receiver?

 

[tigerljj1]

Not sure but fit perfectly in tray,

 

[Omar eid]

Have this for Kraton.

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I have the Futaba 4pv for outcast but the esc is going crazy. Reversing on its own! Did you face the same issue in Futaba 4pls?

 

[Tj203]

That's the exact receiver I have in the kraton and it works just fine and fits just fine

 

[T-Wiegs]

That's the exact receiver I have in the kraton and it works just fine and fits just fine

What did you do with the antenna?

 

[Erstadw]

I have the spektrum srs6000 avc receiver in my kraton and the sr6000t in my typhon and they both fit fine laying flat. Didnt think the bigger 6 channel receivers would fit but they did.

 

[Pfaulk54271]

Futaba 4PV and R314SB-E working great for me. The transmitter is very comfortable, looks great and is easy to navigate, I really like the built in antenna, size and price of this receiver as well. Paid $270.00 for the combo so pretty good value IMO.

 

[Dapenns]

Futaba 4PV and R314SB-E working great for me. The transmitter is very comfortable, looks great and is easy to navigate, I really like the built in antenna, size and price of this receiver as well. Paid $270.00 for the combo so pretty good value IMO.

What kind of range are you getting with that futaba receiver? The specs say 70m under ideal conditions but I've never knew anyone that had it to verify. Thinking about picking one up.