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slobin3d · 01-20-2008, 11:17 PM

I have a Jr-R1 that I picked up used with a spektrum module. I've gone and ripped the antenna off

. I have never sent anything in for repair before. I'm wondering if it is worth sending it to them to fix it or should I just buy a new one and possibly upgrade to a pro system? Moneys tight so I would be more willing to go the cheaper route.

I will call them to get an Idea what it might cost, but in the mean time I was wondering what kind of experience you guys may have had with Horizon repair issues.

Natedog · 01-21-2008, 02:44 AM

Just buy the proper wire and solder a new one on. Make sure the wire gauge, TOTAL length, and strand count are the same. I bought Hi-Tec rx wire at lhs and soldered a new antena on my Mini Lst....no problem just take your time. Technically should be re-tuned, but I had no issues so considered it worked fine.

K_B · 01-21-2008, 03:50 AM

From what I hear, to have the antenna replaced isn't too expensive. However, rather than wait for it to get fixed, I bought an antenna from RCMart and fixed it myself. I can only assume you busted the collar thing that holds the antenna to the housing but it might be possible to re-route the antenna to where the FM antenna goes like I did on my M11. I couldn't find the antenna on RCMart, but here's on on RC-Mushroom; 8 bucks. Should be about 12-14 after shipping. The antenna wire just snaps onto the PCB so it's an easy fix. You might even be able to get Horizon to just send you an antenna and a housing.

http://rc-mushroom.com/product_info....ducts_id=11016

Just found one on RCMart:

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...ducts_id=22435

Here's the M8/M11 spektrum mod for reference:

http://www.xtremerc.com/pages/howto.php?howto=16&page=1

binaryterror · 01-21-2008, 07:12 AM

JR is very good when it comes to service for warranty, updates, and repairs for money. They are also pretty quick on turn around.

K_B · 01-21-2008, 01:48 PM

I just read this in another thread. But I would call and make sure.

slobin3d · 01-21-2008, 10:54 PM

I did break the pivot arm too, but I'm sure I could live with that, Thanks guys for the replies, I didn't know you could buy the antenna by its self

01-20-2008, 11:17 PM	#1
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	Horizon Hobby repair ?'s I have a Jr-R1 that I picked up used with a spektrum module. I've gone and ripped the antenna off. I have never sent anything in for repair before. I'm wondering if it is worth sending it to them to fix it or should I just buy a new one and possibly upgrade to a pro system? Moneys tight so I would be more willing to go the cheaper route. I will call them to get an Idea what it might cost, but in the mean time I was wondering what kind of experience you guys may have had with Horizon repair issues.

01-21-2008, 03:50 AM	#3
K_B I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,048	From what I hear, to have the antenna replaced isn't too expensive. However, rather than wait for it to get fixed, I bought an antenna from RCMart and fixed it myself. I can only assume you busted the collar thing that holds the antenna to the housing but it might be possible to re-route the antenna to where the FM antenna goes like I did on my M11. I couldn't find the antenna on RCMart, but here's on on RC-Mushroom; 8 bucks. Should be about 12-14 after shipping. The antenna wire just snaps onto the PCB so it's an easy fix. You might even be able to get Horizon to just send you an antenna and a housing. http://rc-mushroom.com/product_info....ducts_id=11016 Just found one on RCMart: http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...ducts_id=22435 Here's the M8/M11 spektrum mod for reference: http://www.xtremerc.com/pages/howto.php?howto=16&page=1 Last edited by K_B; 01-21-2008 at 03:53 AM.

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01-21-2008, 02:44 AM	#2
Natedog I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corruptifornia Posts: 12,107	Just buy the proper wire and solder a new one on. Make sure the wire gauge, TOTAL length, and strand count are the same. I bought Hi-Tec rx wire at lhs and soldered a new antena on my Mini Lst....no problem just take your time. Technically should be re-tuned, but I had no issues so considered it worked fine.

01-21-2008, 07:12 AM	#4
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	JR is very good when it comes to service for warranty, updates, and repairs for money. They are also pretty quick on turn around.

01-21-2008, 01:48 PM	#5
K_B I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,048	I just read this in another thread. But I would call and make sure.

01-21-2008, 10:54 PM	#6
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	I did break the pivot arm too, but I'm sure I could live with that, Thanks guys for the replies, I didn't know you could buy the antenna by its self

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