Orange R100 Satellite RX Light

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I have an Orange R710 Spektrum Compatible RX and have just received 2 x R100 Satellite RXs from HK, I am using a Spektrum DX6i TX. No matter which Satellite RX I use neither of them illuminate before, during or after binding.

I have checked many posts and some say there is a light on the Satellite RX and others say there isn't - can anyone confirm whether there is a light or not please. Note: if I remove the Satellite RX from the R710 RX it starts to blink so I guess that it has recognised the Satellite RX.

Any responses would be appreciated, many thanks, Ray

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ChopperEdwards Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1412082 Newbie Joined: 03/May/2012 Location: Hawkes Bay Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Quote Reply Topic: Orange R100 Satellite RX Light Posted: 13/Jul/2012 at 6:23am
	I have an Orange R710 Spektrum Compatible RX and have just received 2 x R100 Satellite RXs from HK, I am using a Spektrum DX6i TX. No matter which Satellite RX I use neither of them illuminate before, during or after binding. I have checked many posts and some say there is a light on the Satellite RX and others say there isn't - can anyone confirm whether there is a light or not please. Note: if I remove the Satellite RX from the R710 RX it starts to blink so I guess that it has recognised the Satellite RX. Any responses would be appreciated, many thanks, Ray

crandix Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (AU) USERID: 280944 HobbyKing Constituent Joined: 23/Jan/2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 141	Quote Reply Posted: 14/Jul/2012 at 5:46pm
	I'm assuming here that you're fallowing the correct binding procedure and using the binding plug correctely. On the receiver (RX) and on the Satellite should be a Red LED ON, flashing during binding solid after. Just make sure the Sat's connector is plug-in correctly to the RX, red lead (pos.+) towards the side of the antenna. Please note that if the RX and Satellite haven't bound-up correctly to the Transmitter (TX), the LEDs will not stay ON. Good luck

ChopperEdwards Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1412082 Newbie Joined: 03/May/2012 Location: Hawkes Bay Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Quote Reply Posted: 15/Jul/2012 at 10:52am
	Hi Crandix. Many thanks for your response. In reply: Yes, I followed the binding procedure as defined in the Spektrum User Guide. The RX has an ORANGE light that flashes before binding and goes solid after binding (no light on Satellite). Plug checked (you can only insert it one way due to its design), colours are Grey, Black and an Orange lead that is nearest the antenna. The Orange RX LED stays on and a range check with reduced TX output power indicates 60 metres (rather than the 30 metres noted in the Spektrum User Guide). Regards, Ray

crandix Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (AU) USERID: 280944 HobbyKing Constituent Joined: 23/Jan/2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 141	Quote Reply Posted: 16/Jul/2012 at 9:49pm
	Hi ChopperEdwards. Please take a look at this video it may help. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/HK_movies2.asp?idmovie=312c381b4de94fdd946f0ab20fb3419a

ChopperEdwards Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1412082 Newbie Joined: 03/May/2012 Location: Hawkes Bay Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Quote Reply Posted: 17/Jul/2012 at 5:07am
	Hi Crandix - thank you for the video, I will take the case off the RX and check it out. I am waiting on another Orange RX from HK and should be able to verify whether my current RX has a problem. Once again, thank you for the information, much appreciated, Ray.

crandix Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (AU) USERID: 280944 HobbyKing Constituent Joined: 23/Jan/2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 141	Quote Reply Posted: 18/Jul/2012 at 5:38pm
	Hi ChopperEdwards. It was nothing really Ray, I hope you get everything OK. Regards, Costas

ChopperEdwards Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1412082 Newbie Joined: 03/May/2012 Location: Hawkes Bay Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Quote Reply Posted: 19/Jul/2012 at 4:10pm
	Hi Costas, Just to let you know that I received another OrangeRx R710 Spektrum DSM2 Compatible 7Ch w/Failsafe receiver today from HK and tested the Satellite receivers with it and the light flashed in both cases as required. This indicates that the original Orange RX was faulty and I have raised a Support Request with HK (it will be interesting to hear their response!). Thank you again for the information you provided, much appreciated. Regards, Ray

crandix Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (AU) USERID: 280944 HobbyKing Constituent Joined: 23/Jan/2010 Online Status: Offline Posts: 141	Quote Reply Posted: 19/Jul/2012 at 5:57pm
	Thankyou for letting me know Ray. Probably HK Support will ask to send it back for a replacement under warranty. Please if intent to do so do no fallow my suggestion to open the receiver's case for inspection as that may void your warranty. Regards, Costas

plexus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (FR) USERID: 982574 Newbie Joined: 22/Jul/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Quote Reply Posted: 22/Jul/2012 at 11:06pm
	Hi, I just received an orange rx100 satellite receiver, but I cannot bind it with my AR8000. No flashing light during bind. I tested it with an other AR8000 and have the same problem. satellite spectrum and AR8000 are ok, but not with orange satellite. Help me please.

ChopperEdwards Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (NZ) USERID: 1412082 Newbie Joined: 03/May/2012 Location: Hawkes Bay Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Quote Reply Posted: 23/Jul/2012 at 6:48am
	Hi Plexus - I have 3 Orange satellite RXs and, as can be seen from my previous posts, they all work OK (they don't increase the range, just increase security. My problem was with an Orange RX (which worked OK on its own). The satellites should definitely illuminate before (rapid flashing) and after binding (solid light). Sorry I can't give you any more info. Ray