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Old 12-07-2005, 12:26 PM
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oldtyme
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Default Transmitter left on

OK besides the horrible things that could have happened.......they didn't. I have been flying
for over 25 years and finally I did the unspeakable.........I left my Futaba 8UAP transmitter on
with the antenna collapsed for over two hours. I know in older radios this was a no-no because you
could burn out the finals with the antenna down and the power on. Now to decide whether I fried
my transmitter and replace it or send it in for inspection and an expensive repair bill. I'm thinking
about a Futaba 7C if I replace it. I already have a Futaba 9C for my more exotic airplanes (warbirds and twins) so this is more for my sport models. Opinions please!

Thanks,
Andy