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triumphjon

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plannet t5 receiver waterproofing !
« on: May 12, 2010, 11:52:51 am »
i have a plannet t5 that id like to use in my kyosho seawind yacht ,  with the old 27mhz ive taken out i had the rx inside a balloon to prevent it getting wet . the 2.4ghz has a very short rx lead  will putting it into a balloon impare its performance ?
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Bunkerbarge

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Re: plannet t5 receiver waterproofing !
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2010, 12:21:24 pm »
I very much doubt it.  The best answer though is to test it first, probably best done at home.  I have a Spektrum and I've always been amazed at the range but I can't speak for the Planet.

I can't see any reason though why a ballon would affect the reception.
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Re: plannet t5 receiver waterproofing !
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2010, 01:15:47 pm »
Thankfully some ballons do   :-))

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The long Build

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Re: plannet t5 receiver waterproofing !
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2010, 01:45:05 pm »
Could you not pearce the balloon to let the airial through , would have thought that it would be still pretty water proof , as long as you don't sink..

What about those zip sealing sandwich, freezer bags ?
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John Mk2

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Re: plannet t5 receiver waterproofing !
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2010, 02:16:02 pm »
Ive found they still work fine in a waterproof box in bubblewarp & stuffed in the bow  ok2
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andyn

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Re: plannet t5 receiver waterproofing !
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2010, 03:48:05 pm »
I think Mr Long Build's idea is best....
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Robert Davies

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Re: plannet t5 receiver waterproofing !
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2010, 04:57:35 pm »

I have to admit that I tend to seal my 2.4ghz receivers in whatever small plastic bags that I have available, with some insulating tape, and then velcro that bag to the underside  of the deck - 600yds+ range is not unusual with most 2.4ghz systems.

-Rob
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Re: plannet t5 receiver waterproofing !
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2010, 05:14:59 pm »
Lost the thread a bit after reply 6 Rob (?)  %)

                           regards, Tony.
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