TETHERALL RC LANYARD
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WHEN I BEGAN FLYING, many pilots used neck straps to support their transmitters. I became so comfortable using one that I would make a mental note not to let go of the transmitter if I wasn’t using one. At the same time, I was also racing RC cars and I didn’t have any kind of strap that would prevent dropping the transmitter.
A new product, the TetherAll RC Lanyard, fixes that concern for any RC transmitter and any application. The TetherAll goes around your wrist and uses Velcro to make it fully adjustable. A roughly 12-inch-long lanyard is connected to the wrist strap and transmitter.
That alone would have made an excellent product; however, when Luke Barnett designed the lanyard, he wanted to make it even more useful. He added a zippered pouch on the wrist strap to hold small items, such as a small battery checker, wing bolts, or an extra propeller for a model boat.
Neodymium magnets were added to hold metal parts, such as body clips and bolts securely on the outside of the wrist strap. This is the answer for not losing the body clips for RC cars, which are likely the most frequently lost item in all of RC.
Making sure to use all of the real estate available on your wrist, it also incorporates a utility tool loop for screwdrivers and small tools. The various storage options mean, for example, that you could have your screwdriver, wing bolts, and battery checker all on your wrist!
The TetherAll RC Lanyard is comfortable to wear, is well made, and should provide peace of mind for anyone who is looking to avoid dropping their transmitter, in addition to adding a little extra storage.
The product is sold on Amazon and has five-star reviews. One purchaser wrote, “I don’t usually write reviews. That said, the TetherAll is an absolute game changer.”
It is reasonably priced at $29.99 and you can find more photos of the product on Amazon.
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Elevate your RC flying with the TetherAll RC Lanyard! TetherAll is the ultimate solution to enhance your RC hobby, offering both convenience and safety. You can securely tether your transmitter to your wrist as an alternative to the traditional neck lanyard, eliminating the risk of accidental drops or damage.
Designed and tested by an RC airplane and helicopter enthusiast, TetherAll comes with an integrated zipper pocket for storing essentials such as bind plugs, extra screws, and battery checkers, ensuring that everything you need is at your fingertips. Sewn-in neodymium magnets are included to securely hold metal parts such as body clips and wing bolts for easy access during field setup. The magnets can also be used to retrieve dropped metal screws and bolts from grassy fields during model assembly. With a utility tool loop, TetherAll also ensures that screwdrivers and small tools are always within reach when you need them.
This versatile lanyard is universally compatible with RC airplanes, trucks, boats, cars, drones, helicopters, and more, making it an accessory for all RC enthusiasts. Have the freedom to enjoy your RC hobbies without worry by elevating your experience with TetherAll!
TetherAll RC Lanyard @ $29.99 + S&H from TetherAll
Tel.: (501) 215-7511; Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TwIgyY
T-N-T @ $89.50 + S&H from BMJR Models
Tel.: (321) 537-1157;
website: www.bmj rmodels.com
In June 1977, Radio Control Modeler featured a new model, a powered glider called The-No-Tow, or T-N-T. It had a 72-inch wingspan with .10 “throttled” gas power. BMJR’s T-N-T is scaled to a 40-inch wingspan to fit comfortably in a trunk, with an area of 160 sq. in. and the convenience of electric power.
BMJR’s T-N-T is intended for 50-watt electric power with rudder, elevator, and throttle. Depending on the battery selected, the wing loading is in the 7-1/2 ounce per sq. ft. range, providing a respectable glide during the “climb and glide” flight profile.
The airframe is typical of 1977 construction and laser-cut parts, providing a model that is robust with modern assembly techniques.
AD380 Battery Analyzer and Discharger @ $149.99 from Hitec RCD
Tel.: (858) 748-6948;
website: www.hitecrcd.com
Capable of discharging high-capacity batteries at up to 40 amps/380 watts, Hitec’s new AD380 Battery Analyzer and Discharger caters to both novice and experienced RC enthusiasts alike.
Featuring three discharging modes to help analyze the health and performance of your RC battery packs, the AD380 is perfect for racers and aerobatics pilots who want to monitor cell resistance and maximize power output. Sport fliers and bashers can bring their high-capacity packs (up to 6S!) to storage level in a fraction of the time that is required by typical low-wattage, built-in discharge circuits.
Use Bluetooth technology and Hitec’s convenient Link Power X app or connect directly to your computer to graph, monitor, and compare discharge curves for individual packs. The AD380 also displays real-time battery voltage plus the discharged capacity and current, tests the battery capacity to aid in selecting batteries with the desired capacity, and detects the quality of the DC-stabilized power supply.
