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Author: Tony Phalen

As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

RC Radio Sensor List Explained

RC Radio Sensor List Explained

What Is A Sensor List? Sensor List is a menu found in many advanced RC radio systems that displays all connected telemetry sensors currently communicating ... Read More

RC Radio Response Explained

RC Radio Response Explained

What Is Response? Response is an RC radio system setting that adjusts how quickly the servo or ESC reacts to your transmitter inputs. It changes ... Read More

RC Radio Program Mixing Explained

RC Radio Program Mixing Explained

What Is Program Mixing? Program Mixing is a customizable radio function that links one control input to another output channel. In simple terms, it allows ... Read More

JConcepts RC10B7.1 and B84 Striker Body

JConcepts RC10B7.1 and B84 Striker Body

The new JConcepts Striker body has a unique look to it - rounded, wrap-around cab, swooping sidepods that have a nice smooth transition to the ... Read More

RC Radio Model Memory Explained

RC Radio Model Memory Explained

What Is Model Memory? Model Memory is a feature inside an RC radio transmitter that stores separate setup profiles for different RC vehicles. Each memory ... Read More

RC Radio Lap Timer Explained

RC Radio Lap Timer Explained

What Is A Lap Timer? Lap Timer is a function found in many modern RC radio systems that records lap times while driving on a ... Read More

RC Radio Idle Up Explained

RC Radio Idle Up Explained

What Is Idle Up? Idle Up is an RC radio system function commonly used with nitro and gas-powered RC vehicles. It increases the throttle position ... Read More

LRP HV Graphene 2S 9900mAh Hardcase LiPo Battery

LRP HV Graphene 2S 9900mAh Hardcase LiPo Battery

LRP is launching a new 9900mAh, full-sized HV LiPo pack. It comes to us under the Graphene label and is designed for use with 1/8 ... Read More

RC Radio Gyro Link Explained

RC Radio Gyro Link Explained

What Is Gyro Link? Gyro Link is an RC radio system function that allows a transmitter adjustment, switch, dial or channel to directly control the ... Read More

RC Radio Fail-Safe Explained

RC Radio Fail-Safe Explained

What Is Fail-Safe? Fail-Safe is a safety feature built into modern RC radio systems that tells the receiver what to do if it loses communication ... Read More

RC Radio Engine Cut Explained

RC Radio Engine Cut Explained

What Is Engine Cut? Engine Cut is a safety and convenience feature found in many modern RC radio systems. It allows the driver to instantly ... Read More

RC Radio End Point Adjustment (EPA) Explained

RC Radio End Point Adjustment (EPA) Explained

What Is End Point Adjustment (EPA)? End Point Adjustment (EPA, for short) is a function in a RC radio system that controls the maximum amount ... Read More

RC Radio Dual Rate Explained

RC Radio Dual Rate Explained

What Is Dual Rate? Dual Rate is a radio setting that changes the total amount of servo movement available on a specific channel. In RC ... Read More

RC Radio Dual ESC Explained

RC Radio Dual ESC Explained

What Is Dual ESC? Dual ESC is a radio system function that allows one transmitter to control two separate electronic speed controllers (ESCs) at the ... Read More

Serpent SRX8 Gen4 Nitro Buggy

Serpent SRX8 Gen4 Nitro Buggy

Serpent's latest Nitro Buggy release, the SRX8 Gen4, introduces a slew of upgrades from the previous version that is said to completely change the handling ... Read More