Short Range on rx

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Short Range on rx

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Post by Winger » Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:21 pm

Bought a small batch of vtg rxs off fleabay and although they work the range is only a few feet. On one I even soldered on a new antenna just to be sure. The txs I am using have been range tested and are fully functional. I think I have about 4 like this. Any ideas/suggestions?

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Post by urban hype » Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:55 am

The receiver antenna has to be the correct length. If not the short range is the result. The antenna wire is pretty easy to change with some basic soldering skills. Which receivers do you have?

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