Receivers

Q. What types of planes should I use the HFS04MG in?

A. The HFS04MG was designed for use in electrics and small gas planes.

Q. How long should the antenna be?

A. The antenna is 42 inches (1050mm). If you are replacing the antenna, make sure to use a multi-strand wire of about 28 gauge.

Q. What crystal does the HFS04MG use?

A. The HFS04MG uses a single conversion crystal. The part number is 66472xx (xx= channel number). The way to tell if your crystal is single conversion or not, look at the pull tab. If the tab has green end and the letters 'RA' on it, then it is a genuine Hitec single conversion crystal.

Q. What transmitter will the HFS04MG work with?

A. The negative shift version (24772) will work with Hitec and Futaba transmitters. The positive shift version (24872) will work with JR and Airtronics transmitters.

Q. Which way do the servos plug in?

A. Looking at the top of the receiver, the signal line from the servo should be facing up.

Q. What are the channel assignments?

A. Channel assignments are set by the transmitter being used. In the case of Hitec, channel 1 is ailerons, channel 2 is elevator, channel 3 is throttle and channel 4 is rudder.

Q. Where can I plug the receiver battery?

A. The battery can be plugged into any available slot.

Q. I have an ESC, which channel do I plug it into?

A. If you are using an ESC with a Hitec transmitter, plug it into the throttle channel (ch 3).

Q. What is the light in the receiver for?

A. The light is to let you know that you are getting power from the battery.