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Radiolink RC6GS V3 Transmitter / Receiver 2022 Review

21/7/2022

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The Radiolink RC6GS V3 is a new trigger style transmitter and receiver combo suitable for RC cars and RC boats. Radiolink is a manufacturer that has a surprisingly long history in RC and is know for reliable control links. This particular model is a new revision for 2022. Being a mid-range transmitter it has more channels (7), is of a more premium build and has more features than budget radios. 
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If you find yourself getting into ready-to-run (RTR) RC cars you'll also realise that you become a bit of a collector of transmitters, each with a different set of quirks and capabilities. Using a transmitter like the RC6GS V3 allows you to consolidate these into one with a series of models that you can easily name and flick through in the LCD screen controls, much like the similarly priced Flysky FS-GT5 I reviewed here. Furthermore you'll also find a much greater level of controls to allow you to control more complex vehicles with mixed motor and servo controls (even tanks!) plus you have a lot more fine adjustment and the ability to chose how your steering and throttle react with expo. Let's dig in to the features more below but first lets see what is included:
What is in the box?
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Inside the package you'll find the 7-channel transmitter itself, a 6 channel R7FG receiver with gyro and diversity antennas, a lanyard that attaches to the back of the transmitter, and an XT60 piggyback link that supplies vehicle battery voltage to the receiver for telemetry. Also in there is a very basic colour manual in English. Lets take a closer look at the transmitter and receiver hardware:
A Closer Look at Transmitter and Receiver Hardware
Size and feel. The controller itself is quite large as you can see next to my other 2 favourite budget - mid range controllers; the DumboRC X6 and the Flysky FS-GT5. The feel is quite plastically and light but the steering wheel, trigger and other switches feel sturdy. Speaking of the steering wheel and throttle, both move freely with just the right amount of resistance. The steering wheels is padded with comfortable sponge.
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From left to right: Flysky FS-GT5, Radiolink RC6GS V3 and DumboRC X6
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Same again from a different angle
7 Channels. From a hardware standpoint the transmitter has a total of 7 channels
  • Steering
  • Throttle
  • 3 position switch to the top left of the steering wheel
  • 3 position switch to the top right of the steering wheel
  • Momentary switch on handle controlled by middle finger
  • Momentary switch above handle controlled by your thumb
  • Variable switch to the far left
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While we are on switches, the power switch is a slider on the back. It is flanked by a micro USB port on the back for firmware updates and a DSC port on the left. The DSC port allows you to feed control data to/from another device such as a simulator or even another control module like a multiprotocol module like this or even long range CRSF Crossfire like this one
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Batteries. The RC6GS V3 takes 6 (!) AA batteries in a battery pack that can be removed and replace with a rechargeable Li-ion on Lipo pack ranging from 2s to 4s. It uses a red JST connector and can fit a battery up to roughly 89*59*25mm. This is a decent sized compartment as you can see from the pictures below with an 18650 Li-ion 2s pack. Something like the 2s 4000mah transmitter battery would give you a LOT of battery life
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6 x AAs is a lot of battery for a modern transmitter!
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Thankfully this tray slides out and you can add your own battery pack.
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You can unplug the AA pack and plug in you own pack using a red JST connector.
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This 2s 18650 Li-Ion pack shows you just how much room there is in this tray 
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Antenna. This radio is reasonably unique in that it includes an adjustable antenna, not something we usually see on car and boat transmitters but more commonplace on plane and heli/multirotor transmitters. This setup is good for 600m clear line of sight according to the specs. I haven't been able to confirm but can say that control was still good well beyond my ability to see that car (200m+). One interesting fact about this external antenna is that you can intercept the signal and pass through a signal booster. Not entirely ethical but an effective way to boost range for speed runners.

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Display Screen. This transmitter uses a basic 128*64 resolution backlit LED display screen which does enough to clearly display and adjust settings without a whole lot more. You can navigate and set parameters using the basic 4 buttons system which is similar to the classic SKYRC Imax B6 charger - crude but effective. I prefer the click wheel from the Flysky FS-GT5 to be honest. Anyway for all my complaining I had no problem setting mine up quickly.

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R7FG 7 channel receiver. This unit is actually very heavily featured. Firstly it has 7 discrete PWM channels, it also has a gyro which can be setup to impact throttle and counter-steer to your precise settings on the transmitter. One feature I love is the Telemetry - using the included Xt60 piggyback will feed VCC (battery voltage) for up to 8s to your receiver, send it BACK over the control link and display it on your transmitter in real time. You can even set alarms for your transmitter to beep once you drop to a certain voltage. Awesome!!

You can switch between PWM (the mode we are used to for servos and ESCs), PPM (a consolidated set of signals on one connector for flight controllers) and SBUS (a high speed serial bus consolidated signal typically used on multirotors). Clearly this receiver is mean to be used in many applications. Last but not least in a nod to use in aircraft is diversity antennas. The receiver can actively chose which one has the best signal and switch input as needed. These are only really useful in planes and helis/multirotors as they move in yaw pitch and roll axes. Since cars and boats only really move in yaw, make sure the transmitter antenna and active end sections of the receiver antennas are all pointing upwards for best performance. 

Software Features
For a mid range radio this is actually very well featured. As I say I don't like the menu system nor the navigation (again, see the FS-GT5 for how this is done well) but it is intuitive if you know what the menu functions. Let me take you through all 25 (!) of them
  • Language - chose you language of choice, English by default
  • Model - you can store unique settings for up to 30 vehicles here, remembering all parameters for each
  • EPA - End Point Adjustment. Accurately adjust the endpoint of each channel independently in both directions to correctly set up you steering and throttle for maximum control resolution
  • STEXP - Steering Expo. This allows you to create an exponential curve for steering to make it less sensitive near the steering origin and progressively more sensitive the more you turn. Great for fine control in a straight line without compromising steering lock.
  • THEXP - Throttle Expo. Offers esc travel that is not directly proportional to trigger travel. Control response can be adjusted to be milder below half, but becomes increasing stronger as travel approaches 100%. Great for controlling a low speed wheel spin issue.
  • THSPD - Throttle speed. This allows you to add lag/delay into throttle response if you have too much throttle response.
  • A.B.S - Anti-lock Brake System. Allows you to adjust the pulsing of brakes to ensure you don't loose traction under brakes.
  • ACCEL - Throttle Acceleration Setting.
  • IDLUP - Idle Up. This is typically for fuel powered motors to bump up the idle speed on startup.
  • SUB-trim - This allows you to adjust the servo/ESC centre point, independent of trim hardware switches
  • REVERSE - Allows you to reverse any channel as required
  • D/R - Dual Rate. Allows you to adjust the maximum range for throttle or steering if you wish to quickly limit top speed or steering lock. This can be tied to a variable or 3 way switch if you wish to access on the go without navigating menus.
  • ATL - Brake side Adjustment. Setting for nitro cars where trim adjust the brake side of trigger only without affecting throttle on side.
  • PMIX01/2 - Two separate channel mixing menus that allow you to control things like multi-motor powered vehicles, multi servo steering and more. Mean that this radio can control practically anything that drives on land or rides on water.
  • AUX-CH - Auxiliary channel setting allows you to assign which every switch or control to which every channel you wish.
  • NAME - Model Naming. Allows you to customise model names to the names of your vehicles rather than just having model 1, model 2, model 3 etc.
  • ALARM - allows you to set a beeper if the transmitter battery gets low (adjustable voltage), if the vehicle battery gets low assuming you are using telemetry and if the radio signal gets low via RSSI - another form of telemetry I've not yet discussed. This is useful to know if you are reaching the range limits.
  • GYRO - Gyro Setting. Allows you to adjust how much the receiver gyroscope impacts counter-steer and throttle retarding rates.
  • F/S - Failsafe. Tells your vehicle what to do if radio signal fails eg shut throttle off and turn hard left etc.
  • ID Seed - Subsidiary ID setting
  • DSC - This allows you to chose the function of this small port on the back of the radio - input (e.g. for headtracking) or output (e.g. simulator control or controlling another multiprotocol/crossfire module).
  • TIMER - Timer setting. Set custom timers that can count up or down based on a trigger such as throttle pull or even tied to one of the unused switches.
  • RESET - Full factory reset.
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Summary and Recommendations
In summary, the Radiolink RC6GS V3 is a recently revised mid-range transmitter and receiver combo that is very well featured. Build quality is good without being great and menu system is clunky but features like gyro, telemetry and 30 model memory more than make up for this. 

If you have more than one radio controlled car and you are looking for a better featured radio that can ably control them all then this is an option that is well worth considering. It is superior to (and of course more expensive than) the very popular DumboRC X6 that is discussed here but more comparable to the Flysky FS-GT5 which has a better menu system but lacks telemetry and some other nifty features like increased range that are unique to the RC6GS V3.

I'm happy to recommend the Radiolink RC6GS transmitter and receiver set as a good mid range RC car and boat radio option.
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I ordered the new for 2022 Radiolink RC6GS V3 from Banggood. It is also available on Aliexpress but I do not know of any vendors that sell this model that I can recommend
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9 Comments
Kevin R
16/9/2022 02:20:20 pm

Is there any chance that you could go into detail of how to set up the Radiolink Controller brake setting, and ABS to get the best settings for carpet racing. I'd like to get similar or better braking than the original Tx/Rx setup.

I do have this Radiolink Controller and the 6Ch. version (which appears almost the same but without the timer and has less models), but I lack experience setting up RC Car Controllers.

FYI, I like having the Battery Voltage display, but I'm disappointed that you can only display Battery Voltage or Timer Display, but not both together.

Thanks for providing this awesome website, packed with so much great information. As a newbie rc carpet racer, I've learned so much about setting up my 144001 and 144010 cars from you.

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QuadifyRC
19/9/2022 12:05:55 pm

Hi Kevin

I've not really played around with the brake settings a lot as I'd really need to have a track to do so. You may be better served by asking racers at the track since the setup names and menus should be similar. I will have a look at it at some point but work and home has been keeping me busy at this time.

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Robb
6/10/2022 05:30:18 pm

In your receipts, you mention that the RC6GS V2 has a DSC port, which (according to your review) can be used for long range CRSF Crossfire. First, I'll admit that I don't know what CRSF Crossfire...but, I'll guess it's similar to (or, possibly, the same as) the technology companies like DJI uses to get the extreme (6+ mile) distances their drones can reach.

If my guess/assumption is correct, I'm curious to know if that's any way to combine such with the receivers. I'm building my first speedrun car, and, although I have other (Futaba, Flysky, Dumbo, etc) transmitters for my cars, trucks, boats, etc, I want a separate Tx that's specific to this, and future, Speedrun car(s). Obviously, one route is to unscrew the antenna, and (assuming the antenna attached via a standard coax) attach a signal booster (ex. 2W, or 4W). Another route...and, the reason for this contact/inquiry...might be too use that DSC port, along with CRSF Crossfire, to extend the range. Is such a configuration possible? And, is so, how do I go about setting this up (ie. what hardware would I need, and what (of anything) settings within the RC6GS V2 would I need to configure...and 'how')?

I will PM you via FB, as a "backup" to this message. If it's easier for you to reply to me that way, please do.

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QuadifyRC
15/10/2022 10:30:24 pm

Hi Robb. I did message you back on messenger but for anyone else wondering, yes it should work although it's not something I have personally tried. Radiolink is one of the radios that speed runners tend to use more than most others because they are well regarded for range stock. Best of luck

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Robb
16/10/2022 02:37:52 am

Thank you...and, my apologies for not replying to the Messenger posting earlier (been dreaming with a family medical emergency for several days), but I have since confirmed info.

For those others who might be testing this, I contacted TBS, and have had several emails back & forth between myself and Mike (the CS person at TBS). To use Crossfire with the Radiolink RC6GS (any version), the best units to get are the Crossfire Lite Tx, and the Crossfire 6Ch PWM Rx.

The Crossfire operates on a digital 900MHz frequency (915MHz in the US, 868MHz in Europe), and distances well beyond what's needed for speedrun cars have been shipped. Other than those two items, the only things needing to be selected would be the antenna. The Tx & Rx each cone with antenna, but some people (myself, included) might prefer one of the many optional antenna choices available from TBS, VAS, and several other companies. Not saying which antenna I've chosen to go with (haven't even ordered any of the Crossfire equipment, yet), but I have decided to go with Crossfire, instead of the traditional 2.4GHz-based signal boosters.

As a "bonus", for those who use aerial transmitters (instead of 'trigger' surface), TBS now audio has a 2.4GHz system is called 'Tracer' ('Crossfire' is the 900MHz system), available in both "micro" & "nano" sizes, which fit into the back module slot on many aerial transmitters. Unfortunately, TBS Tracer can't be used with DSC Port-equipped transmitters (at least, not without heavy modifications), as the Tracer units are specific to aerial transmitters "module" ports.

Di-Ai-Why link
17/11/2022 11:56:28 pm

Crossfire or Xfire is mainly used with diy quadcopter for better range which use 915mhz radio link. Technically speaking, lower freq 900mhz is that it can penetrate trees and building a lot better than high freq 2.4Ghz. Thus better and longer range. But the down side is that low freq can only accomodate limited number of rc user/driver/pilot at the same time.

But rc pilots are now switching to ELRS 2.4ghz which is open source and has LoRa chip inside which makes better range than that most regular 2.4Ghz without LoRa module. Plus it can accomodate many rc users at the same time. Since it is high freq radio link the response in terms of latency is really low ( good for flight controller but not so much for rc car)

QuadifyRC
21/10/2022 10:37:55 pm

I can't reply to your latest post with the silly system here but yeah, Mike Chin is the man and is dead right. Wish we could see a modern surface radio with JR port to run one of these modules or even a multiprotocol module

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patrick
27/11/2022 08:36:54 pm

I have one of these. It came bundled with my tekno Mt410. It seems extremely complicated compared to the simple Arrma/Spektrum transmitters Im used to (the manual doesnt tell you how to do simple things like steering trim) but it does have epic range, there's very little latency and the gyro works nicely.

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QuadifyRC
28/11/2022 10:50:18 am

Ah that is interesting, thanks for the feedback. Yes those Arrma and spectrum transmitters are easy to use, a bit like the dumborc models. I like the extra features on the Radiolink like this one but prefer that more intuitive flysky interface on the FS-GT5 and the FS-G7P I review recently.

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