Without more data about what your problem is, it will be difficult to help you….

Hello Richard

There is quite a lot of information available on the internet, for example **LINK** and **LINK**

Personally I would use a basic 2 channel 27meg radio system with a heavy duty servo.

Good luck

Paul

The cheapest radios will be Chinese 2.4ghz ones from somewhere like hobby king. The 2 channel ones start at about ?15. However,they will be rather cheaply made, and famously have little quality control…

Edited By Dodgy Geezer on 18/03/2016 19:31:31

Radios work on a number of different frequencies, allocated for different purposes. 27Mhz used to be the only frequency allowed for models – then 35Mhz was allocated for aircraft only in the UK – and surface vehicles (which includes boats) were allocated 40Mhz.

A new frequency, 2.4Ghz, was also allocated a little time ago, which can be used by cars, boats or aircraft. 2.4Ghz is the same frequency that mass-market computer wi-fi uses, so the components are very cheap, and it has other advantages for a beginner – so most people would recommend a 2.4Ghz set (especially if you are looking for a low price!). The main advantage with 2.4Ghz is that you don't have to worry about interference with other users of the pond. With the other frequencies, you have to pick a particular 'spot' to transmit on and display a flag showing that you are using that spot – then no one else can use it. 2.4Ghz sets do the equivalent of picking a spot for you so you don't need to worry about it…

Reputable model shops will stock a range of 2.4Ghz radios by well-known makers, such as Futaba or Spektrum. These will be very well built and highly reliable, and the cheapest will be over £50. They will often stock cheaper brands where the prices may be £30-£40. Buying from a reputable shop usually means that you will get help choosing a radio, and aftercare service if anything goes wrong. Here are the radios from a well-known reputable shop: **LINK** You don't tell us where you are, so we can't give you directions to a shop in your neighbourhood.

There are other outlets which sell very cheap items – one well-known one is Hobby King – **LINK**

Here you can find radios at less than £20, and sail servos less than £6 **LINK**

But these will be cheaply made, and the aftercare support is likely to be poor. But a number of people use these happily – I do so myself…

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Speak to Jerome at SHG Model Supplies 01785 840308. He is very knowledgeable and helpful on all aspects of model boats. They will most probably be closed now until Monday 10AM…..pretty sure they do not operate on a Saturday! You can view their catalogue on-line, but you have to order over the phone. A very good company to deal with.

Richard seems you have two topics asking the same thing ?? Nice racing yacht though it it a kit if so does the manual give you any advice on what radio gear is "recommended " ,if not Google this yacht and look at what s out there !!!!!!….mark

2 27 radios on sales that's what I use

Hi Richard

Futaba Attack 40 Mhz Futaba S3003 servos. Be aware that the crystals you need if you want to change frequency are becoming as rare as hens teeth. Having said that, where I sail everybody is on 2.4 ghz so I have no problems with frequency clashes with my "old" equipment.

Cheers, Terry

Hi Richard. I sympathise with you, it's difficult when starting in this hobby to make choices the rest of us take for granted.

It seem to me you need a simple steer to a reliable shop and a recommendation of brand and type of radio to get, so here's my advice to you. I should add that I have been making radio boats for a long long time.

Shop. Howes models, a simple Google will find them.

Radio. Futuba T2hr. Cost £47.50. Add 2 futuba 3004 servos. About £12.00 each.

Why? This is decent quality gear, not the cheapest. The suplier is honest and reliable.

You can listen to endless opinions about brands and price, and you can buy things for less, but I,m assuming you want to use it for a long time and never worry about service, breakdowns or extra receivers when you build other models.

Don't consider 27 Meg gear, whilst is is perfectly OK, it's at the end of its time and you are buying for the future.

Good luck, keep asking questions when you need to.

Charles.

Edited By Charles Oates on 22/03/2016 09:57:11

Dave is right about the batteries, long term it's the best option by far.

If cost is an issue, get the radio gear first then the batteries a bit later.

Charles.