Why a 3ch surface radio vs a 2ch?

wheelman89 · Oct 28, 2009, 02:57 PM

Whats the 3rd channel typically used for?

Silver Streak · Oct 28, 2009, 03:24 PM

There are lots of things to do with a 3rd channel. Most commonly it is used for 4 wheel steering, changins gears, reverse, etc. The main benefit IMHO of having a 3 ch radio is that they usually have a lot more functions to offer than a 2ch.

freechip · Oct 28, 2009, 07:08 PM

4 wheel steering
Changing gears
High Low tranny
Diff LOCK (TRX SUMMIT)
turning lights on off.
controlling winch.

like mention above more benefits then 2.

Oct 28, 2009, 02:57 PM	#1
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Oct 28, 2009, 03:24 PM	#2
Silver Streak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 97	There are lots of things to do with a 3rd channel. Most commonly it is used for 4 wheel steering, changins gears, reverse, etc. The main benefit IMHO of having a 3 ch radio is that they usually have a lot more functions to offer than a 2ch.

Oct 28, 2009, 07:08 PM	#3
freechip Air, Ground & Water Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rockland, Ontario Posts: 3,084	4 wheel steering Changing gears High Low tranny Diff LOCK (TRX SUMMIT) turning lights on off. controlling winch. like mention above more benefits then 2.