Radio range

[Ludabud]

My radio doesn't seem to reach far at all now. It had great distance before and the next day no. Open area maybe 20 feet and in the garage 10ft or so and I can even cover up my transmitters antenna and it goes out even closer. Batteries are all good. Connects in battery box are all good as well.

 

[Ildy666]

Check antenna wire in the rx sometimes they get loose

 

[Ludabud]

Its something with the transmitter. I can put it behind my back and cover the antenna and it activates the kill switch.

 

[Cca]

Its something with the transmitter. I can put it behind my back and cover the antenna and it activates the kill switch.

I would still look at what was mentioned above on the antenna wire in the rx. Also did you try to re bind them again. I know you said your battery were new but try another set just to eliminate it for sure?

 

[PrjctStrtFrce]

What should the approximate range be anyways? About 50+ yards each way with the stock tx/rx?

 

[Ildy666]

What should the approximate range be anyways? About 50+ yards each way with the stock tx/rx?

At least that.the stock radios have good range not a lot of features but range is always good...

 

[Ludabud]

Wire to receiver seems to be fine. Ill try new batteries soon as I get some more.

 

[Ludabud]

RC dad with your kill switch is the LED light suppose to stay green after flashing when you boot up? I did a rebind with everything and it still had zero range

 

[Guest]

It is ok if it goes to solid green.

Do you have the antenna wire pulled up through the tube?

 

[Ludabud]

Yes and all connections are good.

 

[Deluge]

How's the antenna connection inside the transmitter? Sometimes they come loose. You'll have to crack it open to check it out.

 

[Ludabud]

Its still tight. I just don't get it.

 

[Silent_chaos]

Its still tight. I just don't get it.

Time to get a new Radio, here's a good list.

Note that, I recommend getting a good tier Radio. Radio is an investment. you might use the same transmitter for your next new truck. since all you need to do is get an additional receiver and bind it.

http://www.amain.com/index.php/cPath/61_119/n/Radios-Accessories-Surface-Transmitters

 

[Ludabud]

What would be a good radio to get at a good price? I have the stock three channel receiver in the truck. What do to mean by tier and how would I tell the difference?

 

[Silent_chaos]

What would be a good radio to get at a good price? I have the stock three channel receiver in the truck. What do to mean by tier and how would I tell the difference?

Good tier means known brands that are widely used both by racers and everyday bashers. You have the following known brands:

-Futaba

-Sanwa Airtronics

-Spektrum

-KO Propo

what is your budget?

 

[Ludabud]

$200 Maybe a lil more.

 

[Silent_chaos]

I suggest the following:

http://www.amain.com/product_info.php/cPath/61_119/products_id/276170/n/Spektrum-DX4S-4-Channel-DSMR-Radio-System-w-SR410-SRS4210-AVC-Receivers

this is spektrum 4channel, it has AVC, the technology that the new Losi cars are also using. This can be a very good investment. you can benefit from it as well. Trust me, this can be VERY helpful. you won't have to adjust the trim every time you run into something or do a long jump, specially if you are running on a bumpy road

the other Radio is Airtronics:

http://www.amain.com/product_info.php/cPath/61_119/products_id/198446/n/Airtronics-MT-4-SSR-24-GHz-Radio-System-w-RX-461-FH4T-4-Channel-Receiver

this is a very well designed 4 channel radio as well. fast, reliable and widely used by many

you can never go wrong with either.

i'd suggest the DX4S-4 just for the AVC technology

 

[Deluge]

The DX4S is backward compatible, as well. So you can use the $10 OrangeRX DSM2 receivers from HobbyKing, if you ever need to expand.

 

[Silent_chaos]

The DX4S is backward compatible, as well. So you can use the $10 OrangeRX DSM2 receivers from HobbyKing, if you ever need to expand.

but those receivers do not have the AVC like the SRS4210 AVC Receivers

 

[Silent_chaos]

I recommend you to see this, it best explains what AVC does on the ground. see the interactive page.

http://www.spektrumrc.com/content/AVC/index.html