Traxxas RUSTLER 3608 - Manual (Page 16)

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Spray a little window cleaner
on the antenna wire to make
it easier to push through the
antenna tube.
Don’t shorten the length of
the antenna wire. Its length
is tuned to the frequency
band; cutting it could
severely shorten the radio
system’s range.
Don’t push the transmitter
antenna down from the
top. Pull it down from the
bottom, one segment at a
time, to prevent binding and
kinking the antenna mast.
Setting up the Antenna
You must install the antenna mast (tube) before you operate your
model. You’ll find the plastic antenna tube and tip in the bag with
your manuals and documentation.
1. Locate the black antenna wire that exits the receiver.
2. Pull the wire straight with your fingers several times until it is
straight (no kinks or bends) and then insert the end of the wire
into one end of the antenna tube. Push the wire all the way
through the antenna tube.
3. Pull the remaining wire through the antenna tube, and then insert
the base of the antenna tube into the molded post on the chassis.
4. Fold the remaining antenna wire over the top of the tube and
secure it with the antenna tip.
5. On the transmitter, always fully extend the telescoping antenna
when running your model. Make a habit of holding the transmitter
so that the antenna points straight up.
Stampede VXL Rustler VXL
and Bandit VXL
Antenna
Tip
Antenna
Tube
Antenna
Mount
Antenna
Mount
Antenna
Tube
Antenna
Tip
If there are any kinks in the
black antenna wire, it will
be more difficult to push
through the antenna tube.
Pull the wire straight by
sandwiching it between your
thumb and index finger and
running your fingers along
the length of the wire (with
medium pressure).
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