Replace receiver antenna?
#1
I have a spektrum sr300 receiver that works fine but the antenna wire is about to complete break right where the wire exits the case.
How can I fix this? Would spektrum be willing to fix it?
How can I fix this? Would spektrum be willing to fix it?
#2
I don't own Spektrum receivers, but I have replaced antennas in 3 Futaba receivers, and it is a 5 minute job. Like the Futaba the Spektrum antenna has a snap on connector on the end. Just open up the case, remove the old antenna, and snap on the new one.
#3
Last edited by 2canSAM; 01-26-2013 at 02:40 PM.
#4
I just sent in 3 different spektrum receivers with broken antennas, and no reciepts. I got an email today that they are fixed and on there way back to me, I didn't pay a dime, other than mailing them.
The wire is not just regular wire, if you expect any kind of range then send them in. I know on my marine rx's it is like a coax.
The wire is not just regular wire, if you expect any kind of range then send them in. I know on my marine rx's it is like a coax.
#5
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 15,743
From: RIP 'Chopper', 4/18/13 miss you bud:(
I just sent in 3 different spektrum receivers with broken antennas, and no reciepts. I got an email today that they are fixed and on there way back to me, I didn't pay a dime, other than mailing them.
The wire is not just regular wire, if you expect any kind of range then send them in. I know on my marine rx's it is like a coax.
The wire is not just regular wire, if you expect any kind of range then send them in. I know on my marine rx's it is like a coax.
Spektrum also states it can be cut down to 3 5/8".
Coax antennas can't be cut though. Like those on the 3100.
#7
Well I sent it in on Monday with the expectation that I would have to pay for it to be fixed and return shipping. I actually talked to someone at Spektrum before sending it in and he told me it would cost to get it serviced. Was expecting to pay about $25 since it isn't under warranty.
Got an email today saying it was fixed and shipped back to me today, no charge. That's what I call customer service!
Got an email today saying it was fixed and shipped back to me today, no charge. That's what I call customer service!
#8
Well I sent it in on Monday with the expectation that I would have to pay for it to be fixed and return shipping. I actually talked to someone at Spektrum before sending it in and he told me it would cost to get it serviced. Was expecting to pay about $25 since it isn't under warranty.
Got an email today saying it was fixed and shipped back to me today, no charge. That's what I call customer service!
Got an email today saying it was fixed and shipped back to me today, no charge. That's what I call customer service!
#9
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 4,003
From: Cali
Well I sent it in on Monday with the expectation that I would have to pay for it to be fixed and return shipping. I actually talked to someone at Spektrum before sending it in and he told me it would cost to get it serviced. Was expecting to pay about $25 since it isn't under warranty.
Got an email today saying it was fixed and shipped back to me today, no charge. That's what I call customer service!
Got an email today saying it was fixed and shipped back to me today, no charge. That's what I call customer service!
HITEC is the same way with their servos, I sent in 3 and got em all repaired and shipped back without paying them a cent!! That's what I call customer service

#10
Guess that's better than my Futaba. Have a brand new R304SB Receiver with my new 4PLS and somehow it got cut while I was building the new car. Never been used yet. Called Futaba service and they said it would be $65 to install a new antenna. I can buy a brand new R304SB Receiver for $49. That's kind of crappy.
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