Spektrum 2.4G receiver antenna length
08-01-2009, 09:46 PM
#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?
08-01-2009, 09:55 PM
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They spec 3.xx inches you should be fine.
08-02-2009, 10:16 AM
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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.
08-04-2009, 11:22 AM
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08-04-2009, 11:49 AM
#6
That is the Telemetry one right? Same one I'm using. Yes 3.5 inches or so.
I run a Slash and just drilled a small hole in the receiver box so I could route the antenna up through the stock antenna mount. then I just cut off a short piece of antenna tubing and capped it.
I run a Slash and just drilled a small hole in the receiver box so I could route the antenna up through the stock antenna mount. then I just cut off a short piece of antenna tubing and capped it.
08-04-2009, 07:31 PM
#7
thats the beauty of 2.4 no hole in your body.
08-04-2009, 11:47 PM
#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? 
08-05-2009, 12:37 AM
#9
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)
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