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Old 08-17-2007 | 03:00 PM
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From: Bolton, MA
Default RE: Range Problem

OK.
This is my first gasser and I blew it, right out of the starting gate. The problem was simple after you all pointed me in the right direction. Just in front of the cockpit and off to the right I had all my controls - RX on/off, RX charger AND (only 3/4 inch away) Kill switch and Jump Start. Ho Ho. I didn't know about the 12 inch rule for distance between the engine electronics and the R/C electronics. Now of course, everyone saying "You do have enough separation........." I pulled the two engine cables and re-installed them in the engine compartment at least 12" away from the R/C stuff (and guess what, I had to cut down those loooooong cables from the magneto). Now I can be 100 feet away with the antenna fully collapsed and no more interferrence.

Excuse me, I'm off to the field while there's, still light. But before I go. I learned a lot from your replies. Thanks guys. I hope I can reciprocate some day.
/colin