Radiolink RC8X – 1 Year Later! Why This Radio Became My Daily Driver 🚀

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Today’s video is a proper one I’ve been running the RadioLink RC8X for just over a year now, and I wanted to sit down and share why I bought it, what I love about it, and whether it’s held up for bashing, racing & crawling my electric & nitro trucks. By the end, you’ll hopefully know if this handset might be the one for you.

🔧 What’s Covered in This Video

Why I chose the RC8X after trying other radios.

The full specs & features what it can do, how it works.

How to update the firmware.

How to install the receiver & binding process.

My real-world thoughts: what I like, what could be better.

My relationship with Radiolink my sponsorship , customer support, reliability, etc.

📋 RC8X Full Specs & Key Features

Transmitter Specs:

8 Channels (2.4GHz ISM band, 2400-2483.5 MHz)

Spread Spectrum: FHSS, 67-channel pseudo-random frequency hopping

Channel resolution: ~4096 with regular jitter ~0.25-0.5 µs

Screen: 4.3-inch full-color IPS touchscreen, 800×480 resolution

Model memory: up to 300 model groups saved

Operating voltage: 7-17V DC (8×AAA batteries, or 2S-4S LiPo, or 6S Ni-MH)

Operating current: ~250mA ±10mA @ 8.4V with screen light on; ~190-200mA with screen off

Control distance: ~600m (~1968 ft) in unobstructed conditions

Compatible receivers: includes R8FG by default, also supports older/various receivers like R7FG, R6FG, R8EF, R8FM, R4FGM, etc.

Telemetry: real-time monitoring of battery voltage, RSSI, receiver voltage

Safety / power features:
• Low-voltage alarms (TX, RX, model battery)

• Reverse polarity protection for power input

Extras:
• Voice broadcast support

• Customizable menus, themes, fonts, desktop, system theme, etc.

• Adjustable trigger tension & slide, left/right wheel installation (for lefties)

🛠 How I Use It in My RC Life

For bashing throwing big jumps, flying over rough terrain, I need durability and range. The RC8X has been solid.

For racing fast starts, corners, throttle response, consistency matter. I put it through GPS speed runs & track laps.

For crawling slow, precise control, steering curves. The telemetry, gyro (in receiver R8FG), and adjustable mixes help here.

⚙️ Setup Guide: Receiver, Binding & Firmware

Included in the video: step-by-step of how I installed the R8FG receiver in one of my trucks.

Binding process: how to link the RC8X to the receiver cleanly without those annoying glitches.

Firmware updates: how to get official firmware, use the Type-C cable, use the SD card / USB method. (I also share what firmware version I’m running.)

💭 My Thoughts After One Year

What I love:

The feel of the controls, especially when switching from older radios.

Screen clarity, menu layout.

How reliable the signal has been in mixed terrain.

Telemetry always helpful knowing when battery or RX voltage is dropping.

What could be better:

(You’ll find in the video) small niggles I’ve noticed — There isnt many that i can assure you .

But overall, for a daily driver especially for someone like me who bashes, races, crawls the RC8X has been a beast.

👉 Why I Think It’s a Good Choice

If you’re after a feature-packed handset that gives you:

Good value vs price

Durability in the field

Enough channels and flexibility (mixes, telemetry)

Compatibility with many receivers

Solid support from Radiolink

... then RC8X should definitely be on your shortlist. This video should help you make a more informed decision.

🔗 Links & Extras

[RC8X Purchase Page] - https://www.radiolink.com.cn/rc8x

[Official RC8X Manual / Radiolink Support]
RC8X Firmware - https://www.radiolink.com.cn/rc8x_fir...
RC8X manuals - https://www.radiolink.com.cn/rc8x_manual



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Massive thanks to everyone who’s stuck around, subbed, liked, commented — this hobby’s been amazing because of you all. After a year with the RC8X, it means a lot that I can share this level of detail and maybe help you pick a good radio too.

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