black wire/ need a radio plug
06-01-2014, 05:51 PM
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black wire/ need a radio plug
HI ,all, getting back into some rc, bad batt. pack in a vintage Aristo Craft/Hitec radio, built a new pack, discovered black wire problem, will not take any solder, no problem replacing wire but need a 2 pin plug in transmitter, any suggestions? plug is cambered on 2 corners, small white, could I remove wires out of present plug, and how?? TIA.
06-02-2014, 05:35 AM
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Bet if you called Hitec they could help, Sounds like their standard plug? I have had "Black-wire" problems on my Bobcat loader. Took several trips from the Dealership to my home and about $1400.00 to find and fix the problem. The ground wire was Black when opened up even after no swelling or corrosion was observed. Screwed up the messages to the computer on the machine and would not start, gave false messages, etc.. If you find any signs of this remove and replace any wiring you suspect. It may bite you hard if you don't........
06-02-2014, 08:37 AM
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- Since it sounds like you're new, I'm going to ask how old this radio is and how trustworthy you feel the source is you got it from. Radio do age and wear out, and I'd hate to see you lose your trainer because of it. Also, are you planning to get with a club and work with an instructor?
06-02-2014, 09:49 AM
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Ditto to What Jester said and there is another problem. The old Challenger AristoCraft that is pre 1991 and on the 72 Mhz band is I beleve wideband, actually very wide band and therefore is illegal to use to use in the US. Do yourself a favor smash it or place on the mantle as a museum piece, the Challengers had a horrible reputation even when they were current stuff.
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06-02-2014, 11:14 AM
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I wondered about the age of the radio myself but I didn't bring it up because I don't know much about the older stuff. But I'll agree- if the radio is pre 1991 there is no reason whatsoever to try and use it. Radios have improved so much since then that it only makes good sense to start with something you can trust.
