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(VIDEO) ARF, PNP, RTF, RTR - What does it all mean? RC Hobby Acronyms for Beginners | Quick Tip

by Motion RC July 12 2023

For RC beginners properly understanding the 3 letter acronyms on product pages is imperative for making sure you are purchasing the correct model for your level of skill. We hope this video helps! Links to products are below video.

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