Help! FrSky X8R

[epiper93]

After a traumatic wreck when a 9# scale model of mine with my favorite saito in it (Rest in Pieces) pummeled to the dirt at full throttle after my wing snapped in half. I'm looking for anything that may be remotely salvageable, all 7 servos in it are now junk. The plane is shot. The only thing that may be usable is this receiver. However I noticed some damage to one of my antennas. I have range checked it and have had no problems. But dont want to chance it. Your thoughts?

 

[ElectriSean]

I would replace the antenna.

 

[epiper93]

I would replace the antenna.

New to the universe of FrSky, is there a place I can purchase a new antenna and I'm assuming you have to solder it in?

 

[Chuppster]

New to the universe of FrSky, is there a place I can purchase a new antenna and I'm assuming you have to solder it in?

I just bought one on Ebay. They have a little connector, so you can swap them without soldering.

 

[ElectriSean]

https://www.banggood.com/FrSky-PCB-...r-p-991728.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN

I believe that Rx is tuned for the PCB style antenna, though you could probably use the cheaper plain version.

 

[InsanitySquared]

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...bf458ea&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0

I recently bought some antennas from aliexpress to replace damaged ones, just like you. Worked fine and ships fast.
I recommend buying 2 antennas and replacing both because of subtle differences. It's just 2 extra bucks

 

[epiper93]

Thanks everyone for all the feedback, I've got an antenna on it's way.

 

[pressalltheknobs]

For next time if you are in the US I recommend getting FrSky Stuff from AloftHobbies ...
https://alofthobbies.com/

 

[epiper93]

Thanks, that’s who I ordered my radio from. Seem like good people there.