The Traxxas TQ-3 Radio System
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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
1. Locate the black antenna wire that exits the top
of the receiver box.
2. Pull the wire straight with your fingers and then insert the
end of the wire into one end of the antenna tube (the
antenna tube, tip,crimp nut and sleeve are located in the
documents bag).Push the wire all the way through the
antenna tube.
3. Insert the base of the tube into the antenna post.Take care
not to crimp the antenna wire.
4. Slide the crimp nut over the antenna tube and screw it onto
the antenna post.Use the supplied tool to tighten the crimp
nut on the post just until the antenna tube is securely in
place.Do not over tighten or crush the antenna wire against
the receiver box.
5. Fold the top of the antenna wire over the top of the antenna
tube.Slide the antenna sleeve over the tube to retain the
antenna wire. Now slide the antenna tip onto the top of the
antenna tube.Never
cut or shorten the antenna wire.
6. On the transmitter,always fully extend the telescoping
antenna when running your S-Maxx.Make a habit of holding
the transmitter so the antenna points straight up.
Antenna Tip
Antenna Tube
Antenna Sleeve
Antenna Wrench
Antenna Crimp Nut
Antenna Post
