Replacing antenna wire...

[Rep99099]

I got a used Savage XL today that came with a Spektrum DX3R Radio, and the antenna wire on the XL is only like 4" long.

What gauge wire should I replace it with, and how long do i make it?

Thanks,
Geo

 

[Jon]

buy some antenna wire from radio shack.

also make sure it was the same length as when you first got it.

 

[Jon]

wait, i re read that. the antenna is supposed to be that short... its a 2.4 radio system

 

[Rep99099]

i have no idea the length as when i got it, it was 4" long, I have no clue the length it should be.

And I can go buy just ANY wire that is the correct gauge right?

is it 24g?

 

[Rep99099]

Oh really? I didnt know that. I just figured it had been ripped in half.

 

[BIGDAN89]

um you have to by special antenna wire if I'm correct on 2.4ghz radios.

 

[BIGDAN89]

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info.php/products_id/98354/n/Spektrum-Antenna-and-Case-SR3100 like so

 

[xll-SavageX-llx]

Yes rep you are good, keep the antenna wire short it's a 2.4 ghz system there can go REALLY far with out loosing frequency your good..

 

[fluxinator]

2.4ghz antenas are really short lol you got nothıng to worry about

 

[Pikester]

The length of the 2.4 ghz antenna should be 8.5 inches. That is from the point it is connected to the reciever itself.

 

[xll-SavageX-llx]

The length of the 2.4 ghz antenna should be 8.5 inches. That is from the point it is connected to the reciever itself.

WHAT !!
Mine is only 3 inches LOL
I can get like 400feet off mine ..

 

[Pikester]

The range of a Spektrum Reciever transmitter setup should be 3000 ft. LOL So 4oo is kinda lame. Sorry.

 

[Pikester]

I don't have a pdf handy but here is a link to Spektrums Manual for Recievers. This particular link is for the SR3000 DSM 3-Channel Receiver. It has all the specs in it. http://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/SPM-instructions.pdf

 

[Pikester]

You do know the 3000 foot is a misprint in the manual? :lmao4: It should read 300ft. Give or take a hundred or so. :homer:

 

[xll-SavageX-llx]

The range of a Spektrum Reciever transmitter setup should be 3000 ft. LOL So 4oo is kinda lame. Sorry.

Sure it say 2900+ ft but i don't own a plane or a heli so that doesn't matter, i run on a track and up and down the street so IDC !!
Plus i use the telemetry so it's only good for 300+ feet .

 

[88gtanotchback]

Mine is only 3 inches LOL

thats what she said.:nutshot:

 

[JoeGuam]

thats what she said.:nutshot:

:lmao4::lmao3:

 

[xll-SavageX-llx]

thats what she said.:nutshot:

I should slap you
:stickspank:

 

[Pikester]

Sure it say 2900+ ft but i don't own a plane or a heli so that doesn't matter, i run on a track and up and down the street so IDC !!
Plus i use the telemetry so it's only good for 300+ feet .

Exactly, On ground is different than in the air. Besides, I don't think I could see my Truck at more than 300 feet.

 

[Pikester]

thats what she said.:nutshot:

:smilie8: OMG that rocked dude.

 

[xll-SavageX-llx]

guys stop laughing at his comment it is hurting my feelings =(