Should I repair or not?

[sefton]

The Ariel wire on my reciever is goosed! I have tryed to repair it but it has become too weak to even go though the tube.

Sould I just buy some new ariel and solder in into place? or is it best to just buy a new unit altogether?

Also who sells ariel wire?

Thanks

Craig.

[LEGEND]

In my opinion i would just solder on a new ariel because the rest of the unit should still be alright.

And no i dont know where to buy ariel wire. My dad always sorts that out for me.

[jimmy]

model shops sell it, you can probably buy it from most trackside shops too. I have replaced my aerial wires before - usually it's no problem at all and is meant to be replaced when (not if) it breaks.

[mark christopher]

take a bit to maplin and ask em to match it up

[sefton]

Ok, cheers guys I'll do that!

[Oscar]

Originally Posted by sefton

Ok, cheers guys I'll do that!

If its a Spektrum receiver (I think thats what you run??), there is a blob of glue type stuff over the point where it solders to the main board. This can be removed with a sharp scalpel or similar, but be careful !
Also ensure you cut the new wire to the exact length, it does make a difference.