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mrdynamic
12-02-2001, 04:29 PM
The reciever antenna on my Maxx was severed at the top of the Antenna tube. Guess I rolled it to much or something. Anyway the radio range just ain't what it used to be. I could get a new reciever for $28 .... seems like a shame when all I need is a new antenna wire. Does anybody know where I get one? Also how long is it supposed to be ??? I cound not find the piece that got severed.
rcski
12-02-2001, 07:04 PM
Just go to radio shack and get a piece the same guage. I believe it should be about 18 inches long. The thing is youll need a fine tip iron if your going to solder it to the circuit board and be careful not to make a mess. You could buy a little extra wire and first try and solder enough to the end to make up for what was lost. I've done that already with great success.
Coconut
12-02-2001, 08:28 PM
If you'll search on www,maxxtraxx.com on the past radio forum you see the length and guage. Besure and soldier the wire ;then measure from the soldier joint and cut the wire. Soory I just don't remember at this time.
nascarfreak88
12-02-2001, 08:45 PM
heres a tip for ya- DONT USE THE TRAXXAS ANTENNA TUBE!! i had the same thing happon to me, becase the tube had bent and cut the wire, now with the standard round tubes, its harder to do......
my 2cents..........