Frogeyeddog_95 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Took the Pro4 out today for a quick bash. However the range was rubbish, probably a third of what it was when I used it previously. (Only last weekend, give or take) Could it simply be the batteries in the tx? (4x Duracell, maybe 3 hours of use tops, and only 2 weeks old) Any tips on where / what to look at would be helpful. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) could be TX batteries frogey cheapest fix also check the rx wire hasnt been damaged etc then last possible electric interference if you changed any electrics like servo rx motor esc lately? or dropped the TX accidently could be loose antenna wire inside Edited March 11, 2023 by Bajadre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeyeddog_95 Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, Bajadre said: could be TX batteries frogey cheapest fix also check the rx wire hasnt been damaged etc then last possible electric interference if you changed any electrics like servo rx motor esc lately? or dropped the TX accidently could be loose antenna wire inside Hi Bajadre I’ll replace the batteries and see if that helps. I won’t be using it for a while, so the outcome will have to wait! in the meantime it’s due a good clean, so I’ll see if anything obvious shows up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 yeah let us know brother when you gets chance next time. am lucky as my TX starts to flash the power light when mine runs low saves me a few times out and about 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred barlow Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Are you using the stock xp120 radio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeyeddog_95 Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Yes I am. I believe everything is stock. what are your thoughts on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred barlow Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 It's a known problem some people have with the mt10 and it's fixed by changing out the stock radio but if it's still under warranty I'd be sending the transmitter and receiver back or just change it out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeyeddog_95 Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Hi Fred, The truck was bought 2nd hand so I doubt I’ll be able to source anything under warranty. is there a way of knowing what transmitters would connect to the stock receiver? Or do I just buy new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred barlow Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 I don't know but I'd just swap it all out and start a fresh flysky stuff is cheap as chips (abisma stuff is also not bad as it's rebadged flysky stuff) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 at moment you dont know whats faulty tx or rx prob best buy new tx and rx of your choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogeyeddog_95 Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Thanks guys. what does it mean by the number of channels? Do I need to be worrying about that sort of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 normal car uses 2 channels ie throttle and steering if you get 3 or more channels it allows you to run other things on the car like winches , lights etc from the tx im using 5 channels on my crawlers 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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