Using active TX with sims
 

This is a general question regarding using any TX with any SIM software.

Doesn't using the transmitter with the simulators cause problems (eventual) with the transmitter? Most people would probably use the transmitter with the antenna collapsed (not extended). The transmitter is designed to operate properly with the antenna fully extended. This results in the appropriate VSWR for the transmitter (proper antenna impedance match to the transmitter thus). Normally, high VSWR's will eventually damage most transmitters, some will be damaged immeditely. So, operating the transmitter with the antenna not extended may damage the transmitter.

The only thing I can figure is that if the transmitter is robust enough not to be damaged by the high VSWR caused by the antenna not being extended... more of a question than a comment? I don't know. I do know that normally, any transmitter that does not have the proper antenna at the proper length (wavelengh or some fraction thereof) will at some time be damaged by not extending it. Is that not true with the RC transmitters?

All you electrical engineers out there.. help me out here.

RE: Using active TX with sims
 

Dick, you are right, but a well designed sim adapter disables the RF circuit. You could also pull out the crystal or the module from the Tx.

RE: Using active TX with sims
 

Hello, and thanks for the reply.

That makes sense, and I thought that the well made sim would disable it but there is nothing said in the G2 nor the AFP documentation.. I have both sims and it does not say that it disables the TX. Perhaps that's why the TX will last longer than normal, the transmit section is disabled. Removing the crystal is a good option too.

Thanks for the input.

Dick.

RE: Using active TX with sims
 

Dick, which Tx model are you using ?

RE: Using active TX with sims
 

I had the Futaba NexSTAR entry level, not sure what the model number was, but it was the one that came with the Hobbico NexSTAR Select model. (I say had because I removed the Futaba radio and put in my computer RD6000 radio in it's place).

I also have an Airtronics RD6000 Sport that I was going to use with AFP but decided not to because I managed to get the G2 Interlink "transmitter" to work.

Dick.

RE: Using active TX with sims
 

Dick, you'll do fine

RE: Using active TX with sims
 

Thanks, Mike.

Did you by any chance see my other post on converting my newly purchased Sig Four Star 40 ARF from single aileron servo to dual aileron servo configuration (that is, convert it from the center single aileron servo with torque arms to one servo on each wing half controlling it's aileron only)?

My question there was if someone had ever tried it and if there were any suggestions. My thoughts were to cut into a bay at the center of the wing half, build a servo tray out of ply and mount the servo that way, but was wondering where to secure the servo tray, if I should reinforce the ribs in that bay or secure it to the spar.

Thanks again.

Dick.

RE: Using active TX with sims
 

Hi Dick, yes dual ailerons in a 4*40 can be done. Do a search in the kit forum and you'll find all the mods you can do, and then some. I fly the 4*60 myself and it is one heck of a plane. Anyway, this is diverting from flight sims ;)

RE: Using active TX with sims
 

I yank my Tx crystal out to save on battery. It's amazing how long you can fly without the Tx in...

RE: Using active TX with sims
 

You're right, I should not post that in the SIMS area.. sorry folks.. I got carried away. Thanks, Mike for the suggestions.. I will go to that forum.

Dick.