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How to Convert Futaba to Spektrum

Futaba aircraft radio transmitters are used to control toy airplanes with an RF signal. If you wish, you can upgrade your radio transmitters by replacing their air modules with Spektrum 2.4 GHz models. Since this air module easily fits into the transmitter, you can simply replace the component, along with the transmitter's antenna.

Things You'll Need

Spektrum air module kit (antenna, air module, antenna adapter)

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the antenna from the Futaba transmitter by pulling it out of the antenna hole on the top of the transmitter. Insert the Spektrum antenna adapter into the antenna hole.
- 2
  Remove the Futaba air module from the back of the transmitter by sliding it out. Slide the Spektrum air module into its place.
- 3
  Insert your Spektrum antenna into the Spektrum antenna adapter, which is attached to your transmitter's antenna hole. Connect the cable extending from the antenna to the antenna port on your Spektrum air module.
- 4
  Turn your transmitter on and test it to make sure that the Spektrum air module is working properly.

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