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Old 01-15-2009, 10:04 PM
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(First, this is about the SR300, not the 3000.)

Hey all,

I've got a question about my SR300's antenna. This is my first 2.4ghz system so excuse my ignorance.. I'm used to the million inch long antenna's on the am/fm recievers.

Anyway, the SR300 antenna is so short, that by the time it reaches the antenna tube, it becomes unnecessary (the receiver is mounted in a Slash receiver box).

To the question already.. Can i just keep the antenna in the receiver box? I hear these 2.4ghz systems are just that strong...

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looking for this answer too
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Drill a small hole in the RX box lid

Fit a small rubber grommet

Cut an antenna tube down to size so the wire just pokes out the top

Feed the tube into the grommet, wire up through the tube

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I leave the antenna in the box on a number of my cars. When I can though, I like to use the straw from my WD-40 can to stand that lil sucker up.
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It helps the range when you have the antenna as vertical as possible especially if you're a basher.

This is irrelevant for me due to the size of the tracks I race on, it makes no difference in range.
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Any time you can get the antenna up instead of tucked away somewhere is going to be better, not only with range, but simple interference. I like the idea if running it straight out of the reciever box with a grommet and small tube.
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