b) Installing the Receiver Aerial
Modern remote control systems in 2.4 GHz technology only require short aerials at the transmitter and receiver for
secure operation. Only the few centimetres without insulation are the receiver aerial. The remaining part of the aerial
cable serves as supply/extension so that you can pull an aerial from a body. For secure reception, it is perfectly suf-
ficient if the last three centimetres of the receiver aerial in the body are placed vertically in the body, e.g. with a short
piece of Bowden tube glued into the body. Figure 2 shows a possible installation site.
Important!
The remote control range may be reduced drastically if the receiver aerial is not placed correctly (e.g. if the
aerial is only in the boat's body). In this case, the model can no longer be controlled. Check that the receiver
aerial is placed correctly before every operation.
c) Inspecting the Ship's Propeller
Check the ship's propeller and its counter-nut for tight fit and damage before every voyage. A damaged ship's propel-
ler must be replaced before operation. If this is not observed, the ship's propeller may come loose or break apart unin-
tended in operation. There is a danger of further damage to your model. The model will also no longer be controllable.
On the ship's propeller, also observe further information in the chapter 10.
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Figure 2