Hi,
I have Futaba model transmitter and receiver.
What I need help with is, the receiver, it comes with about a meter long antenna.
As I what to use this receiver in a R/C car, the meter long antenna in awkward/impractical.

On the car there is a wipe antenna.

What I would like to know is, should I leave the receiver antenna meter long and
coil it to shorten it, then connect it to the cars antenna.

Or should I cut the receiver ant to about a foot long and then connect it.

What is the best method? without loosing a great amount range.

Thanks NM

 

Hello,

Shortening the antenna will always reduce the distance.
When you want to make it shorter it is better to keep the lenght and make a spring of it (whip antenna).

Here is some general information links on antennas.
http://www.educypedia.be/electronics/antennas.htm

There are a lot of different antennas for different applications.

Antennas: Antennas general overview Antenna list J Pole antenna Antenna topics Dipole antenna Loop antenna Radar Antenna types: overview Helical antenna Parabolic Dish Antenna Yagi antenna

Greetings,
Bertus