I think that we have the answer here. Thanks for that input, krameris1. I suppose we were all assuming that the new receiver was part of a flight package that you might have been putting in a 2nd plane.

The crystal is the weakest link in the whole flight package. It's pretty susceptible to vibration and shock damage which is why the rx needs to be cushioned... not only to protect it in the event of 'unexpected landings' but also for general flight vibrations.

If your rx was damaged that badly in a crash then it's a pretty fair bet that the crystal is toast too. If the crash was that bad, it might do you good to go over all the Servos and extensions too, and check those for damage also.

I hope that all you need to do is get a new Crystal for that new rx. Remember, not just any crystal will do. You have to get one recommended by the mfr. However, I think that Hitec crystals and Futaba crystals are interchangable.

If I'm wrong on that last statement, would someone please correct me?

Thanks,

Bob