Antenna Mod for Spektrum!

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*** UPDATE 4/12/17: it is actually possible to set up an alert for low RSSI, new video here: https://youtu.be/aAyHzhDb1dc ***

**Modify your equipment at your own risk. Modifications may void product warranty**

Finally got my DX9 back together! And now its been improved with a giant antenna.

Spektrum DX9 Black Edition: http://amzn.to/2mXuFxI

--- antenna mod stuff ---

2x pigtails & 2x 2.4GHz 6dBi antennas. Everything you need to do antenna mod for less than $10
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SMA mount for DX9 by DaddyK: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1592674

RP-SMA dummy load: http://amzn.to/2mPSj09

--- ALUMINUM TRIM SWITCHES! ---
http://www.eastrc.org/estoretrimtab1.htm

-- lubricate your gimbals ---

Rubbing alcohol to clean friction slider for throttle stick: http://amzn.to/2m5cTt8

grease for friction slider: http://amzn.to/2moJyMX

bearing oil: http://amzn.to/2mQdFdx

SPECIAL THANKS to these sources that helped me figure out antenna mod. Check them out for more info:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2639082-Spektrum-DX9-Tx-Range-Booster-Kit-Stages-1-to-4
https://flitetest.com/articles/long-range-on-spektrum-for-10
https://youtu.be/kjHLCD21lrI

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Drew Camden
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