Spektrum 2.4G receiver antenna length
#1
Spektrum 2.4G receiver antenna length
I got an used Spektrum 2.4G receiver, and the antenna's length is only 3.5 inches. Actually, I don't even have to make the anntena hole on the body.... hehe~
Is that too short? Any influence on the signal?
Is that too short? Any influence on the signal?
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They spec 3.xx inches you should be fine.
#3
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Spectrum said the factory antenna is 8.5 inches but that 3.5 inches is OK with a small amount of range lost.
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thats the beauty of 2.4 no hole in your body.
#8
Thanks everyone... so the SR3001rx work the same way? It came with a longer antenna wire than the 3300T, should I cut it to 3.5inches?
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There is a difference between should and can. You can cut it, but it will result in a small loss of range. While I err on the side of caution, I never cut my antennas. If I want the short antenna (which I do... very convenient) I buy the receivers that come from the factory with short antennas. That is the SR3500 and the SR300 (for DSM1) and the SR3520 (DSM2)