Receiver Antenna Installation


It is important to install the receiver antenna correctly on the model, because wrong receiver antenna installation will cause poor signal quality.

How receiver antenna installation affects signal quality? Let’s go through the common mistakes:

  1. The two antennas of the receiver CANNOT overlap, because they will interfere with each other.
  2. Antennas should NOT be placed near metal objects, because reflection of the conductor panel will drastically worsen the signal.
  3. Do NOT keep antennas parallel to the ground. It should be placed vertically to the ground.

Wrong receiver antenna installation:


Correct receiver antenna installation:



Pay attention:

  1. Please test RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) before operating models. Here is the tutorial on how to test the RSSI of RC8X.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA0NasTZS90

  1. Please check the receiver and transmitter antennas before operating the models. The gray line on the receiver is coaxial cable, while the transparent line with a length of about 3 centimeters at the top is antenna. If the transparent line is broken or damaged, it will directly affect the control distance. If any abnormality is found, please replace the receiver antenna in time (Take R8FG as an example).

Other Suggestions for Receiver Antenna Installment:

  1. Big models may contain metal parts that influence signal emission. In this case. antennas should be positioned at both sides of the model to ensure the best signal status in all circumstances.
  2. Antennas should be kept away from metal conductor and carbon fiber at least half inch away and no over bending.
  3. Keep antennas away from motor, ESC or other possible interference sources.
  4. Sponge or foam material is advised to use to prevent vibration when installing receiver.
  5. Receiver contains some electronic components of high-precision. Be careful to avoid strong vibration and high temperature.
  6. Special vibration-proof material for R/C like foam or rubber cloth is used to pack to protect receiver. Keeping the receiver in a well sealed plastic bag can avoid humidity and dust, which would possibly make the receiver out of control.