Car to Handset Range

[Nicholas Lowing]

Does anyone know how to extend the range the car will go from the handset? my thunder tomahawk has a really short range and I would like to extend it if possible!

 

[Rolex]

How short is your "short range"? If the antennas are not broken on either end there's nothing else you can do other than upgrade the radio to a 2.4 system. FlySky for under $50 on Ebay.

 

[Cornholio]

As Rolex said, 2.4ghz is the way to go and it will give you more range than you need.

 

[Greywolf74]

Flysky gt3b if your on a tight budget or a Futaba 4PLS if you want a high quality radio. Both have good ranges both are nice radios for the money.

 

[Nicholas Lowing]

thanks for the reply's! the car is already on 2.4ghz but I think I'm missing a small piece off the antenna on the car!

 

[Greywolf74]

then just replace the receiver and it should be back to original range.

 

[hamz9561]

Also remember that the antenna on the 2.4 GHz receivers tend to be shorter than the older AM or FM systems, typically 2-3 inches long.

 

[hotrodrob]

What rig is it in?..sometimes the Antena gets a small chafe and sort of grounds out on a metal receiver box or a metal tube snugger,

 

[ninnon]

Does anyone know how to extend the range the car will go from the handset? my thunder tomahawk has a really short range and I would like to extend it if possible!

Best option would be 2.4GHZ, but if you can't afford it just check the batteries and antenna

 

[ThunderTiger]

Radio range can be as much about LOS (line of sight) as type of handset and reciever combo.

Personally, I have noticed a small drop in range due to batteries running low on power / charge.

Best bet is to try a two handed range test with freshly charged batteries, then with partially drained batteries and check the difference.

With you holding the handset, whilst a friend slowly increases the distance between yourself and the rig, you can find the range fairly easily.

 

[ninnon]

then just replace the receiver and it should be back to original range.

Hmm...strange- your latest post about how he stated it was 2.4GHZ isn't showing for me. Anyways- silly me for not reading the other posts, once again. too desperate to quickly reply if I see they're online

 

[Greywolf74]

I deleted the post because after I re-read the post it seemed argumentative and I didnt mean for it to come off that way.

 

[ninnon]

I deleted the post because after I re-read the post it seemed argumentative and I didnt mean for it to come off that way.

that's fine I know your not argumentative- and that you didn't mean it in that way

 

[Rolex]

Hey you two...stop arguing over who's not arguing!
Knock off the violence or I'll kill you.

 

[ThunderTiger]

it's ok rolex, you just need to take one of your special pills. Everything will seem a lot calmer once it takes effect....

 

[hamz9561]

it's ok rolex, you just need to take one of your special pills. Everything will seem a lot calmer once it takes effect....

And he needs his special single-armed sports coat...

 

[ThunderTiger]

lmao!

this place did not change a jot in my 5 year absence!

 

[Rolex]

lmao!

this place did not change a jot in my 5 year absence!

Sure it did. We've added a lot more wackos. We now need TWO short buses when we go on field trips.

 

[ThunderTiger]

I was referring to the fact that the old humour is still ever present and it is like I never spent any time away from here.

So easy to slot back in to this forum, unlike in another hobby......

 

[Greywolf74]

Knock off the violence or I'll kill you.

All extremists should be shot!