How to keep your radio in top shape!

These are the most frequently asked questions we get asked about fixing problems with remote control equipment.

If you don't find what you need here you can find advice and directions on the Tech Support page.

Q: How should I clean my transmitter's antenna?: A: We recommend cleaning the antenna periodically with denatured alcohol. DO NOT use any petroleum-based products or products such as WD40.

Q: What can I do to ensure that my digital servos offer long life?: A: Your number one concern should be that linkages are tight, with absolutely no friction or stiffness from binding. Standard servos don't notice common problems like slop at neutral, but a digital servo will - and in the process of struggling to hold the rod in position, it will quickly drain your batteries and eventually ruin its motor. Digital servos always work to hold positions at full strength. If at any point the servo must "fight" the linkage to locate and hold its position, it will literally burn itself out.

Q: My switch stopped working. When I checked it, I found that the black wire was all corroded and the copper part looked dark and was brittle. What happened?: A: This sounds like what's sometimes called "Black Wire Corrosion." Over time the battery's negative lead, which runs through the switch harness to the receiver, will corrode. The copper wire loses its bright, "coppery" look and turns almost black. It also becomes brittle and inflexible.

The cause? Storing your system in a damp place with the battery installed. If you leave the wire connected to the battery, surrounded by environmental moisture, an electrical effect results that promotes corrosion of the wire. The corrosion starts at the battery pack and works its way toward the switch harness