John C

Does anyone know of a Rx smaller than the AR400 that is full range? I have a Kelly sailplane which I have been flying with an orange park flyer Rx and am routinely running out of range. I've used AR6100 Rxs in 1/2A planes and run out of range (and crashed). I'm using AR400,500&600 series successfully in my small stuff now but need a smaller form factor. For the Kelly three channels is sufficient.

Thanks,

John C

AndyKunz

You're flying over a mile away?!?!

Andy

John C

Of course not! However, I have run out of range on AR6100e. Interesting, the original AR6000s I bought with the original Spektrum seem to have more range than the later 6100 series by my experience. I was flying my Skimmer 400 sailplane this am and got low and pretty far away and no issues with the 6000 in it. Current Tx is a JR 9303 I've had for several years. What I want to do is replace the mini orange Rx with something with more range in my Kelly. Maybe I'll need to take the case off an AR400.

John C

AndyKunz

The AR400 is a full-range (order of a mile) receiver.

The AR6100 family is parkflyer (a few hundred yards) receivers.

The AR6000 had a diversity antenna system more akin to the AR400 than the AR6100, which explains the range. But it's also huge and heavy.

The AR400 is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the AR6000. If you're using it in the same model, you'll probably have to add ballast.

Andy

John C

Thanks for confirming my findings among the various Spektrum Rxs. I'll get a couple more AR400s and see about taking the case off one.

John C

rmh

sharp chisel and a hammer?
Bandsaw?