New Futaba 6EX no reciever..Now what?

[steelcutter]

Just picked up a new Futaba 6EX at what I thought was a pretty good price...Only to find it doesn't include a receiver.. DOH!
What else as far as receiver/ESC combinations will I need to buy to use it with my beloved Super Cub ;D. Am I locked into Futaba or will other manufacturers work? Keep in mind I'm a total newbie and electrons and I don't get along very well, (I have trouble wiring a light switch! ). I do have parts for another Super Cub and am planning on adding ailerons so rx/esc suggestions for both would be greatly appreciated. ;D

Thanks in advance.

[duck9191]

if you are staying with the stock motor you will need a 72mhz negitive shift (most hitech, futaba are) rx, and a brushed speed control. stay away from JR, airtronics rx because they are positive shift and will not work.

[mrmugen]

Try castle creation berg rx's. They are cheap and solid. I have about 20 of them and never had a bad one yet.

[flydiver]

Castle is great. They are autoshift.
Good results also from Corona, also sold as lightflightRC, and Vampower-auto shift also.


Avoid GWS-short antenna, tend to be glitchy. Avoid Blue Arrow at all costs.

fly

[steelcutter]

Thanks Guys, been doing a little research and things are sloooowly getting a little clearer.