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10-29-2011, 04:51 PM
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ar6100 range
With that equipment came 3 AR6100E receivers. I also got an AR 7000 in the package. I understand these AR6100s are park flyer range rated. OK, so what kind of actaul range should I expect? I am in the process of putting a mini Telemaster together, 45" wingspan. that I will need a receiver for. |
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10-29-2011, 04:55 PM
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1.7 miles tested on the ground.
Range is not an issue - shadowing is.  Mike |
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10-29-2011, 05:01 PM
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So maybe I had better forget about these park flyer receivers and maybe use the AR7000 that I have?
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10-29-2011, 08:12 PM
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Heavens no - your little Telemaster would be invisible at 1.7 miles. Your 6100 is perfect for that.
Mike |
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So do I have to worry about shadowing with the 6100 and how do you prevent it?
I will assume by the orientation of the antenna wires? |
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You should not have any issues in small planes.
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10-30-2011, 12:23 AM
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OK, and thanks.
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Keep the antenna(s) away from metal and carbon-fiber control rods, and be aware the major thing to shadow the antenna could be the battery.
I'm wondering the best-way to range-test- buddy with the plane with a walkie-talkie? I'm good to about 200 feet on my orange-RX with a satellite RX with my DX5 in range-test mode. Dave |
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11-02-2011, 02:31 PM
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I've used AR6100's almost exclusively. They work well for parkflyer type aircraft (under 50" wingspan). Just be sure to keep some separation between the battery and the RX.
Read the Receiver Installation Best Practices |
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