Strange problem with control batteries
 

Hi, I'm new to the forum and R/C in general so please bear with me :)

Just wondering if anyone's had the same problem that I've had and what their experiences and fixes were. My radio control transmitter had heavy duty AA batteries and they were working fine until they ran out naturally. When I replaced them with Duracell alkaline batteries, the car wouldn't respond, or rather would only respond to throttle / steering when I went right up to it pointing the antenna at it. I've changed the batteries in the car as well but to no avail.

I've checked the control, made sure the antenna was screwed in tight and everything seems fine with it. Nothing's changed other than the fact that I switched to alkaline batteries. This is really weird.

Could anyone please help with any suggestions? I have a gas powered 1/16 Piktor Miwi. Thanks in advance.

RE: Strange problem with control batteries
 

switch back to heavy duty AA's or go rechargable

otherwise i dont know what your problem is

RE: Strange problem with control batteries
 

Here's some stuff to try...
* Make sure that the battery contacts in the transmitter (the handheld part) are clean and not bent/broken and making good battery contact.
* Try a different set of batteries in both the transmitter and in the reciever. The odd bad or dead battery could cause your symptoms.
* Be sure the crystals are firmly plugged into both the tx and rx (transmitter & reciever).
* Be sure the rx antenna is not cut or pinched against a metal surface.
* Be sure that the servo and battery plugs are pushed firmly into the rx and that none of their wires are cut or pinched against something metal.
* Check the battery holder for the rx to be sure the contacts are clean and good and that the plastic case is not cracked or broken.

If none of that helps, then you may have other, more serious radio problems. It is just a piece of electronics after all and could simply fail. In which case I'd check with the folks you bought it from (or the manufacturer) and see about warranty repair or replacement.
Good luck

RE: Strange problem with control batteries
 

OK thanks for the assistance. Will do all that's been suggested and see how it goes.