DEX210 RTR Radio (TDTX1) Help!

[grayslick]

I am not a noob but feel like one after getting this radio set, completely baffled by it.

Short question is should you get any power LEDs on the control panel if you just put 4AA's in the radio and switch it on?? forget binding, I havent got that far.

The radio appeared DOA when I took it out the box, I put 4AA's in the battery case tried to do the bind process and nothing on the handset when switched on, no LEDs or sign of life. So I tried different batteries even though they were fully charged eneloops. Checked micro plug from battery holder to radio, and solder points all looks good.

Receiver and ESC LEDs come on fine with lipo plugged in.

I spoke to Durango and they kindly sent me another one, which is exactly the same!! no power, no LEDS, am I missing something?

I'm going to use my own stick radio system anyway but am bemused by this radio set.

[Chop chop]

Hi

I have just got the same package and after putting in 4 batteries and switching on at the back, I get a green and red light on the top control panel on the remote so all seems ok. Not done anything with car yet so above is purely batteries in handset.

[grayslick]

Thanks, that is what I'd expect, a Power LED.

When I spoke to Durango they were quite surprised I was reporting a faulty unit, I don't think it's a common problem, I just find it amazing I've now had 2! You start to doubt yourself in this situation but I've asked my missus to look at the instructions and she agrees both radios simply dont work.

Guess I need to call them again

[bally]

Sounds like you are using Duracell batteries, they dont fit many electrical products well, if this is the case try a different brand!

[grayslick]

Originally Posted by bally

Sounds like you are using Duracell batteries, they dont fit many electrical products well, if this is the case try a different brand!

Thanks - I initially thought it could be battery fit but have since tried eneloop, sony, turnigy and vapextech AAs

[Bernie_W]

Just an idea

Are the batteries in the right way round.

[team n.o.m.a.d]

i have that radio set and all lights should illuminate when switched on mine does