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Old 08-23-2009 | 05:46 PM
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anyone knows which one i should get? and where can i get it?

btw its, SR3001 DSM 3-Channel Pro Series Receiver.

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Old 08-24-2009 | 12:16 PM
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Have you contacted spektrum?

http://www.spektrumrc.com/About/Contact.aspx
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Old 08-28-2009 | 01:48 PM
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not yet, planning to get it locally if i can get the alternative replacements near by

anyways, thanks for the info
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Old 08-28-2009 | 03:20 PM
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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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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.
i believe he is talking about the fine little wire coming out the top of the reciever. Not the controller. Mines broken on my sr300, i emailed spektrum from the link above earlier this morning... will let you know what happens
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i believe he is talking about the fine little wire coming out the top of the reciever. Not the controller. Mines broken on my sr300, i emailed spektrum from the link above earlier this morning... will let you know what happens
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.
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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.
spm9005.. case and antenna wire...
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spm9005.. case and antenna wire...
Glad to see that option.........2 years ago you had to send your radio in if the antena broke, which was crap in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by racer1812
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.
its not coaxial type, thats the weird part. looks like a cheapos FM anthenna wire which need soldering jobs. i did email them last week but nothing happen since then.
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its not coaxial type, thats the weird part. looks like a cheapos FM anthenna wire which need soldering jobs. i did email them last week but nothing happen since then.
Finally searched for the receiver your talking about 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.
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if so, i better try my receivers range my antenna wire is about 5+inches from case. thanks for the info.
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if so, i better try my receivers range my antenna wire is about 5+inches from case. thanks for the info.
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if so, i better try my receivers range my antenna wire is about 5+inches from case. thanks for the info.
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Old 08-31-2009 | 05:52 AM
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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.
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Old 08-31-2009 | 10:01 AM
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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
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