Does anyone know a source for the super flexible reciever antenna wire that we all use? I believe it is 24 or 26 AWG. I need to do some replacing.

I have not had to replace any myself but, I do remember reading that you can order them through your local Hobby Store.
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A good electric supply house will have 19 or 24 strand, 24 gauge PVC insulated, bare copper wire. Also Radio Shack is a good source. Just remember to cut to the exact length as the original.

I have done a couple of replacments, but for what it is worth, send it to a good repair shop and have it done. They will range check the receiver for you. Better to spend a couple of dollars now then rebuild later.

You can buy replacements at http://www.cermark.com . Also check the LHs, I bought a couple of spares for a buck each.

Thank-you all for your replies. The normal hookup wire found at most electronic suppliers is not the real flexible stuff found on R/C recievers. It stresses too much when it is out in the breeze behind an airplane and breaks. Is the 19 strand the flexible wire I am looking for? I searched the Cermak site but did not see the replacement antenna wire. Also, I am an electronic technician, so doing repairs like this is no problem, I just can't find the wire I'm looking for.

The wire you want is commercial equivalent to jumper wire. In the military it is Mil-W-16878 type 1 which is a PVC based wire. What makes it so flexible is the stranding. Use 19 strand or higher. Again a good electrical supply house should have it. Also telephone jumper wire will work as long as it is stranded.

Wire companies like Judd Wire, Raychem, Brand-Rex make it for commercial and military applications.

Thank-you. That's the info I was looking for.

You can also get it from FMADirect.com

Try Digikey or Mouser. They have more wire and cable than you'd know what to do with.

You might try allelectronics.com they have lots of surplus stuff and 24/ 26 ga wire that will work. Veery reasonable for small quantities.

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Call JR or Futaba cost .75 to .95 cents