Spektrum antenna protector

[GravityKills]

We've been waiting for this for a long time...
No more broken Tx antennas.

Instructions:
- Buy a T-Rex 600 NSP kit
- the torque tube comes in a clear plastic tube
- remove torque tube
- cut to size
- you can throw away the heli parts as we won't need them

Part 2: Advanced
- cut a slot into one end
- put thread around it and tie in place (or a drop of CA glue)
- now it won't fall off even in 3D moves

[sacko]

As long as it works I suppose, not my cup of tea tbh.

[Mark_T]

Small problem though, the tx antenna is not supposed to be used straight, it should always be at 90 degrees.

[ChrisB]

Small problem though, the tx antenna is not supposed to be used straight, it should always be at 90 degrees.

Says who?

I have had my DX7 since they were first UK legal and before that DX2 in rc cars and i always have it straight and never had a problem..

Not saying you are wrong just i have never heard this before.

[GravityKills]

that's correct. For flying the antenna should be tilted. Pointing the antenna at the model is the worst possible direction.
The greatest risk to my antennas is transportation to and from the flying field. I broke two already.
Damage to the antenna while flying ... hmmm ... unlikely... I don't fly -that- close...

[MrKev]

Don't forget to do a thorough range check, as the plastic shroud around the antenna is likely to affect the tuning, and thus range.

I note the DSX9 manual says it doesn't matter which orientation the TX antenna is at.

[Boggy]

sorry guy but i wouldn't be seen dead with that stuck on my tx just store and transport it carefully job done

[Mark_T]

Says who?

I have had my DX7 since they were first UK legal and before that DX2 in rc cars and i always have it straight and never had a problem..

Not saying you are wrong just i have never heard this before.

I'm sure it will be just fine pointing straight most of the time, but the weakest signal occurs when the antenna is pointed straight at the model so keeping the antenna at 90 degrees ensures that never happens.

The difference is not huge but you can see it when performing a range check so it does exist.

It is an easy thing to do so I do it.

[xygax]

Your supposed to do 3D moves with the heli not the transmitter !!!

Thats why you have a problem...


Steve