Originally posted by STUKA BARRY
HEY RED, EDUCATE ME. HOW DO YOU CHECK VOLTAGE WITH THE RX TURNED ON? I THOUGHT I MIGHT HAVE LOST A CELL, BUT I'M NO SPARK CHASER. DONT MUCH LIKE SPARK CHASING ON FULL SCALES, BUT SOMETIMES I HAVE TO. AVIONICS IS'NT MY FAVORITE THING.
Just plug a pigtail into any empty receiver channel and measure with a voltmeter with plug to match.
Easier way is to use a Voltwatch from Tower Hobbies.
Alternative, use a loaded voltmeter plugged into the charge jack, this does not measure with receiver on but it does simulate the load.