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Many consumers are unsure about whether or not they need to purchase batteries separately. Here are some guidelines:

*AA batteriess always need to be purchased separately.

*Most 7.2V items do not include batteries-battery pack with chargers and transmitter batteries must be purchased separately.

* Battery packs are available for separate purchase with and without their chargers. Even if your R/C purchase comes with batteries, its a good idea to have extra battery packs on hand to increase playing time.

*Transmitters require either one 9V battery, or eight AA batteries.

All battery packs must be charged before use. For best performance, use up all the battery pack's power before recharging.

Tips

*Read instructions before using battery pack and charger

*Do not overcharge battery pack

*Do not charge a damaged battery pack (rusted, torn, dented, with loose wires exposed, etc.)

* Do not cover the battery pack with any sort of material while charging.

*Battery pack will be warm after charging, and hot after use in a vehicle so use care when handling.

* Wait until battery pack cools before installing in vehicle and before charging

Battery packs may be charged hundreds of times. If the battery is continually overcharged (more than four hours), or if the battery is recharged before the power is completely drained, the battery life may be shortened.

The range for R/C boats is generally greater that that of land vehicles. It is best, however, to operate your boat within 100 feet of your transmitter to avoid having to retrieve it from the water. R/C boats should only be operated in pools or fresh water ponds or lakes. Never operate in salt water -salt will cause the motor and other parts to corrode. After use, allow any water to drain out of the boat by storing it upside down.

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Just like a radio station broadcasts on a specific radio frequency, a R/C transmitter sends radio frequency signals that tell its vehicle what to do. The signals are usually sent on one of two frequencies, 27MHZ or 49MHZ. These are designated by the government for toys. In order for two R/C vehicles to be operated at one time and in the same place they must be operating on two different frequencies

The heat source for igniting the fuel/air mixture in the engine.

Nitromethane, a fuel additive which increases a model engine's ability to idle low and improves high speed performance.

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Run time will vary according to the type and age of the battery pack, the size of the vehicle, the performance level of the vehicle, and the playing conditions. The larger the vehicle, the shorter the run time. Average run times are as follows:

*7.2V vehicles: 6 to 10 minutes

The electro-mechanical device which moves the control surfaces or throttle of the airplane according to commands from the receiver. The radio device which does the physical work inside the airplane.

The scale indicates the size of the R/C vehicle in comparison to an actual vehicle of that type. The scale is determined by the length of the chassis. So, a vehicle that is 1/24th scale has a chassis that is 1/24th the size of an actual vehicle of that type. The smaller the fraction, the smaller the item.

This effective method of training allows two transmitters to be connected by means of a trainer cord. The instructor can pass control over to the student's transmitter so that he can fly. If the student gets into trouble, the instructor can regain control instantly.