receiver antenna replacement
#4
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 15,743
From: RIP 'Chopper', 4/18/13 miss you bud:(
Is that the coaxial type that comes with the 3R? If it is I would guess that Horizon is going to give you the big "send it in so we can make some more money because we don't want you to do it yourself". I don't know if they still have this policy but they wouldn't let you fix the antena on the radios yourself, they wanted you to send it in
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#5
Is that the coaxial type that comes with the 3R? If it is I would guess that Horizon is going to give you the big "send it in so we can make some more money because we don't want you to do it yourself". I don't know if they still have this policy but they wouldn't let you fix the antena on the radios yourself, they wanted you to send it in
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#6
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 15,743
From: RIP 'Chopper', 4/18/13 miss you bud:(
I know he's talking about the receiver antena. My point was that they wouldn't sell you a replacement antena for their radios, which is a simple fix. If they won't do that they're not going to tell you to go ahead and solder a new antena on a receiver board.
#7
spm9005.. case and antenna wire...
#8
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 15,743
From: RIP 'Chopper', 4/18/13 miss you bud:(
#9
Is that the coaxial type that comes with the 3R? If it is I would guess that Horizon is going to give you the big "send it in so we can make some more money because we don't want you to do it yourself". I don't know if they still have this policy but they wouldn't let you fix the antena on the radios yourself, they wanted you to send it in
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#10
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 15,743
From: RIP 'Chopper', 4/18/13 miss you bud:(
If you can solder without wrecking it i would do it myself. Any wire the same length and gauge will work. I know that the sr3000's only need 3.5 inches of antena to work, range is SLIGHTLY less though. I can't say for sure if you need the full length antena with that receiver.
#14
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 15,743
From: RIP 'Chopper', 4/18/13 miss you bud:(
I think 5 inches should be plenty but like I said I don't know the specs on that receiver so......I seen guys run big 1/8 scale tracks with the antena coiled like a snake and glued to the top of the receiver (sr3000) and not have a problem.
#15
tried on track with a buggy, no range problem for a mid size track
what a relief
thats how i used to install this antenna with just few inches sticking out of my shell. flipped over and the antenna rubber tip cant hold that amount of friction. i learn my lesson here, extend it fully or shorten it below the shell
what a relief
thats how i used to install this antenna with just few inches sticking out of my shell. flipped over and the antenna rubber tip cant hold that amount of friction. i learn my lesson here, extend it fully or shorten it below the shell



