Random antenna size question

[FatCatRC]

What is the o.d of our stock antenna tubes on the kraton/notos(6s), my cats are dinks and chewed my old ones so I can't measure them to order new ones on amazon

 

[Hammer Down]

Part# ARA390001

 

[FatCatRC]

Part# ARA390001

I don't want the stock one or I would have just ordered that I need the o.d of the antenna tube to order better longer ones from amazon. Thank you though.

 

[PirateRC]

I'm not exactly sure but I think it's 2mm internal and 4mm over all

 

[Hammer Down]

Gotcha ?
Does this help instead?

 

[PirateRC]

Just make sure it's not to thick or it will cut your reception, and a non conductive material

 

[FatCatRC]

Gotcha ?
Does this help instead?View attachment 104498

Perfect thank you very much. ones on amazon will work. Using a dumbo rc remote so not worried at all about minor signal loss if the material is a bit thicker.

 

[PirateRC]

Nice, Did you get the gyro dumbo??

 

[FatCatRC]

Nice, Did you get the gyro dumbo??

I have two 6 channel remotes and 4 receivers with gyros except 2 are missing the antenna wire...damn cats

 

[PirateRC]

You can get replacement antennas on ebay but unsure how to solder or attach them ??
N nice, I'm planning on getting a 6ch Dunbo with Gyro soon for my Krayphoon ? after I Finnish my upgrades

 

[FatCatRC]

You can get replacement antennas on ebay but unsure how to solder or attach them ??
N nice, I'm planning on getting a 6ch Dunbo with Gyro soon for my Krayphoon ? after I Finnish my upgrades

You solder them on but its a pain as the pads are super close to each other and its hard not to solder them togethor.

 

[jondilly1974]

I just got a Dumborc and range is about the same as the Tactic, which is pretty good, but from all the hype I was expecting much more range. ??‍

 

[Exc3l]

I just got a Dumborc and range is about the same as the Tactic, which is pretty good, but from all the hype I was expecting much more range. ??‍

same my nitro traxxas can get abt the same range tbh

 

[FatCatRC]

Try rebinding them and make sure you have good charged batteries. I had range issues too and that worked for me. I had both my rigs out with their dumbo setups and one had fpv going and we had great range. I can't see my car before it runs out.

 

[Exc3l]

Try rebinding them and make sure you have good charged batteries. I had range issues too and that worked for me. I had both my rigs out with their dumbo setups and one had fpv going and we had great range. I can't see my car before it runs out.

I have rechargeable from ikea very high quality batteries(aa). Last time i charged them was 1 year ago. so i will chrge them and try

 

[jondilly1974]

Try rebinding them and make sure you have good charged batteries. I had range issues too and that worked for me. I had both my rigs out with their dumbo setups and one had fpv going and we had great range. I can't see my car before it runs out.

They came bound from the factory, so I will give that a try and see if it makes a difference. Am getting about 500ft right now before it starts getting laggy.

I have rechargeable from ikea very high quality batteries(aa). Last time i charged them was 1 year ago. so i will chrge them and try

Rechargeable batteries have a lower voltage. You should just use alkalines or use a lipo pack.

 

[Exc3l]

I can use a 2s lipo. I have heard that is it true?

 

[jondilly1974]

I can use a 2s lipo. I have heard that is it true?

I do in my Futaba radio. If using Nicd cells (1.2v) then you’re only giving it 4.8v total. With fresh alkalines (1.5v) you’re giving it 6.0v total. A fully charged 2S lipo is 7.4v. The website says 4.8-12v for the transmitter

 

[FatCatRC]

I do in my Futaba radio. If using Nicd cells (1.2v) then you’re only giving it 4.8v total. With fresh alkalines (1.5v) you’re giving it 6.0v total. A fully charged 2S lipo is 7.4v. The website says 4.8-12v for the transmitter

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I use rechargeable batteries they work perfectly fine. I had a 2s futaba battery but the thing blew up so went back to rechargeable batteries. I Have great range no lag and no issues. You should always rebind when using a new transmitter never trust the factory bind. You should bind setup the throttle and calibrate esc everytime you put in a new receiver. Like the first thing you learn about rc at least it was for me.

 

[jondilly1974]

I use rechargeable batteries they work perfectly fine. I had a 2s futaba battery but the thing blew up so went back to rechargeable batteries. I Have great range no lag and no issues. You should always rebind when using a new transmitter never trust the factory bind. You should bind setup the throttle and calibrate esc everytime you put in a new receiver. Like the first thing you learn about rc at least it was for me.

I did the throttle calibration just not a rebind. I will try that and report back.