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THE TRAXXAS TQ RADIO SYSTEM
TQ RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS
Brake/Reverse
Neutral
Accelerate
TU
R
N
L
EF
T
TU
R
N
R
IG
HT
Spray a little window cleaner
on the antenna wire to make
it easier to push through the
antenna tube.
Don’t shorten the length of
the antenna wire. Its length
is tuned to the frequency
band; cutting it could
severely shorten the radio
system’s range.
Don’t push the transmitter
antenna down from the
top. Pull it down from the
bottom, one segment at a
time, to prevent binding and
kinking the antenna mast.
SETTING UP THE ANTENNA
You must install the antenna mast (tube)
before you operate your model. You’ll
find the assembled plastic antenna tube
and tip laying in the chassis.
1. Remove the antenna tip.
2. Pull the slack wire through the
antenna tube, and then insert the base
of the antenna tube into the antenna
post on the receiver box. Take care not
to crimp the antenna wire.
3. Slide the crimp nut over the antenna
tube and screw it into the antenna
post. Slide the antenna wrench over
the antenna tube and tighten the
crimp nut on the post just until the
antenna tube is securely in place. Do
not over tighten or crush the antenna
wire against the chassis.
4. Fold the top of the antenna wire over
the top of the antenna tube. Slide
the antenna tip onto the top of the
antenna tube. Never cut or shorten
the antenna wire.
5. On the transmitter, always fully
extend the telescoping antenna
when running your model. Make a
habit of holding the transmitter so
the antenna points straight up.
TQ RADIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
In addition to the electronic throttle and steering trim controls,
your radio system features throttle neutral adjustment and servo
reversing switches.
These are preset at the factory and should not
require further adjustment.
Throttle Neutral Adjustment
The throttle neutral adjustment is located on the transmitter face
and controls the forward/reverse travel of the throttle trigger.
Change the adjustment by pressing the button and sliding it to the
desired position.
There are two settings available:
50/50:
Allows equal travel for both
acceleration and reverse.
70/30:
Allows more throttle travel (70%)
and less reverse travel (30%).
Note:
If you change throttle travel, you
will need to reprogram the electronic
speed control.
Antenna
Tip
Antenna
Tube
Antenna
Crimp Nut
Antenna
Wrench
If there are any kinks in the
black antenna wire, it will
be more difficult to push
through the antenna tube.
Pull the wire straight by
sandwiching it between your
thumb and index finger and
running your fingers along
the length of the wire (with
medium pressure).
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