ORIGINAL: Phoenixangel

Sorry for your lost aircraft, it happens.

I would have a hard time using a rx that had been crashed with no certain explanation. If it was a dumb thumb crash then at least you know it was not faulty equipment.

I would ask if you range tested the receiver from several different orientations before putting it back in the air ?

That is a must with any new or crashed equipment.

There are a lot of things that can account for a communication failure. Such as batteries, antenna orientation, satellite receivers or lack of satellites. If an experianced person checked out your setup I would assume it was ok.

If those things had been done. I would send that radio and receiver to horizon and let them tell me what the problem is. I know it is a pain to wait for your new equipment but it is really the only sure way to know. It is cheaper and easier then replacing airplanes.