Argtek install on P3S

[ArJay]

Well, after destroying one controller trying to remove the original antenna, I understand I don't know when to leave well enough alone!

My question is this... Can the three wires be cut and spliced instead of messing with the connections?

I don't want to ruin another controller as well as the new antenna.

All help is appreciated!!

Thanks!!

 

[AA5XA]

Well, after destroying one controller trying to remove the original antenna, I understand I don't know when to leave well enough alone!

My question is this... Can the three wires be cut and spliced instead of messing with the connections?

I don't want to ruin another controller as well as the new antenna.

All help is appreciated!!

Thanks!!

I would think splicing those cables would be difficult at best. I've installed the Argtek antennas on my own controller and it was an easy install. Just watch a few of the youtube videos first and it should be a piece of cake.

 

[LarBear360]

I would think splicing those cables would be difficult at best. I've installed the Argtek antennas on my own controller and it was an easy install. Just watch a few of the youtube videos first and it should be a piece of cake.

Excellent question. All the videos I've seen never mention just splicing the wires. Why not?

 

[redlion13]

to thin

 

[ArJay]

It sure seemed simple enough to me when I watch the videos. Unfortunately I failed to realize the wires pulled up off the posts and broke one of the posts off. Now I hesitate to even split the case. And yes, the wires are thin, but I thought I may be able to shrink tube them after splicing and achieve the same results.

 

[Aussie markD1969]

The mod is quite easy just be patient , getting them off is the easy part putting them back on takes a little control , don’t rush

 

[AA5XA]

Excellent question. All the videos I've seen never mention just splicing the wires. Why not?

It's not just a wire, it's coaxial cable.

 

[ArJay]

You’re absolutely right, I do believe it is coaxial. That answers my question about splicing.

 

[ArJay]

Just ordered my new controller. It’ll be here on Tuesday. I think I’ll just play with it like it is for a while.

 

[ArJay]

Aussie markD1969, I may try it again. And you’re right I’ll take my time doing it. At least now I have a little bit of understanding as to what to expect. Thanks to all who have replied!!

 

[LarBear360]

It's not just a wire, it's coaxial cable.

My neighbor just spliced his coaxial car antenna. It's probably not as fragile.

 

[LarBear360]

Aussie markD1969, I may try it again. And you’re right I’ll take my time doing it. At least now I have a little bit of understanding as to what to expect. Thanks to all who have replied!!

I preserved my original RC and modded a spare I bought for $75. Wasn't as hard as I imagined it would be.

 

[Aussie markD1969]

You guys are overthinking this , it’s a easy mod .. takes about 20 minutes and it’s actually fun to do ..splice ? No way it will cause you dramas ,