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Old 08-21-2016, 07:46 AM
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Lanky
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Default Does receiver voltage increase range??

I'm trying to get more range out of my Futaba 4PLS. I'm running either 304sb's, 203GF's, or 2008sb. I was hoping that the 2008sb would increase range a bit, however it seems to be about the same. In some recent searching/ testing, Ive noticed that if I power my receiver with a 2s lipo RX pack(from my nitro cars) I seem to get better range. Typically I run the internal ESC at 6.0v.

Does this seem to make any sense? Thanks for any experience, or different idea's on more range.

I didn't want to invest in a 4PX/4PX-r unless i'm guaranteed more range.
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