Replacement Antenna for Spektrum DX3

[barry]

Has anyone replaced the antenna on a DX3? I'm having some trouble changing mine - have managed to hook up the wiring in the case, but my replacement antenna came without the black plastic collar that sits at the base of the aerial so I have to use the old one. Trouble is, I have no idea how to remove it as it is well and truly lodged with the old aerial.

Thanks for any help,
Barry

[Marvin]

You have to push it inwards from the outside as far as I remember - I think you also have to squeeze together the bottom of the hinge assembly (inside) for it to come out.

[barry]

Thanks Marvin, that did the trick. I push a flathead screwdriver inside the outer part to squeeze together the inner part and it popped cleanly out of the top.

Must make a note of this as the assembly is so flimsy I'm bound to need to do it again!

Barry