Antenna Question.

[iflylilplanes]

I have a X4R that has lost both it's antennas, cut off by the prop in a hard landing, the receiver itself is untouched. I wish to replace the antennas but, which type?

My question is, will going to the Dipole antennas be better for reception/range or, should I carry on with the standard whisker antennas?

Or should I run one of each?.

In my early 2.4gig days I used the Turnigy 9X (Flysky) gear, all the receivers had the Dipole antennas, I never had range issues, I do get the odd low RSSI warning with my Taranis. I don't fly FPV, 90 percent of my flying is within 250 metres but for glider comp days. My gliders use RX4R and RX6R receivers and have never had any issues.

 

[Wayne]

You can use either style. FrSky claimed a little better range with the dipole, but then they did away with them, so not so sure it amounted to much.

Pretty sure you have the Ipex 4 connector.

FrSky 150mm IPEX4 Replacement Antenna

These 150mm antennas use the IPEX4 connector and fit many FrSky receivers. For compatibility, check the Recommended Products for compatible receivers.

alofthobbies.com

 

[Chris]

This depends on how old the receiver is... Earlier version was IPEX 1...

 

[iflylilplanes]

This depends on how old the receiver is... Earlier version was IPEX 1...

Definently IPEX4, I have a bag of spare antennas somewhere, will check the connectors and see what I will or wont have to buy.

Thanks Wayne and Chris