Thunderbug 0 Posted October 24, 2006 I know this has been mentioned before in another thread but has anyone got a definitive answer as to why this radio is not imported into the UK. It operates in the 27Mhz frequency spectrum so easily falls within the surface model requirements of the UK as far as I can tell. Please discuss. Thunderbug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mymonsterbeetleisbroken 16 Posted October 25, 2006 I got mine today from ebay - from hong kong based seller dragonshophk I only ordered it mid last week, it took less than 4 working days to arrive! so if you can, buy one from there, its cheaper than any quality 4 channel radio available in the uk, its 27 Mhz, designed for vehicals exactly like the high lift. it also comes with 3 servos and a shift gate. Mine cost just over £70 with the postage only little problem is, the manual is in chinese [] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry.sc 16 Posted October 25, 2006 Why is it not imported? A question for Ripmax there. They probably don't import it because they see no reason to. The Skysport 4 they do import has exactly the same functions, apart from the shift gate, but it is on 40mhz FM with a better quality receiver so you have less interference with it. In fact the Skysport sold at the same price as the 4VWD actually has better servos in it so is better value. Based on this I assume Ripmax see no point in importing a radio when they already sell a better radio for the same money. They would not sell many as they have a very limited niche market, just Tamiyas tanks and trucks until the Hi-Lift release. The only advantage the 4VWD has is that there is a shift gate provided in the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted October 25, 2006 I wish it was on another band besides 27 Mhz. Here in the states, every newbie with an RTR has a radio on this band. Since there are only 6 channels, there is a high possibility that your frequency may be taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal_Error 1 Posted October 25, 2006 There are 12 channels on 27 mhz. I find if you use the uncommon split channels you do not get interferance or many crystal clashes. (ebay sellers seem to be doing good deals on all 6 designed for the xmods but they work fine in all 27mhz radios) Apart from making one with a knife is there a place where you can get a shift gate for the skysport 4 range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJTheo 2 Posted October 25, 2006 The only advantage the 4VWD has is that there is a shift gate provided in the box. You forgot the cool pickup truck and 4WD logo and being the official F350 RC [] just those we enough for me to pay for it [:$] Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
