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Hello, sorry if this is the wrong section.

I'm trying to identify which transmitter I should be using for this tank.

Underneath there is a ABC switch but also there is a socket on the receiver board for a crystal.

Does this mean I can use any 4 channel remote or does it need to be a specific heng long transmitter. If it does need to be specific then which version is it because I'm struggling to figure it out. Also are there any alternatives like swapping boards etc if I'm unable to find an original tx?

I'm trying to work out if it's even worth doing however the tank appears to have metal gearboxes, metal tracks, sound, and a smoker so makes me think it is more of a fully loaded model?

When powering on the rear lights just keep blinking whilst it waits for a transmitter.

Thanks in advance

G'day Mr gtt

I encourage you to take a moment to go into the introduction section & announce yourself here, share a little of what hemisphere you are based out of, and a bit about your interest in the hobby or the subject of Tanks.
We get a bit cagey of a body that arrives in the neighborhood & asks to borrow the lawnmower on day 1 !!

the older sender TX were crystal based OP after that most went 2.4ghz etc
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Hi Tiger76.We all like to help but I suggest you hold any response if a moderator has already asked a question of a member before they have received an answer. The moderators are ultimately there to uphold the forums rules and protect us. We as members need to acknowledge that we are aware of their presence and respect this so we don't cross a line in the sand.. It may sound harsh and rude and it is not meant to be, but it is what it is.

Thanks Mr Glover.
Its really just the moral principle of helping make a new member aware of expectations & how we here, like to go about things, especially early on .
We were all new starters once, & with that comes certain courteous undertakings that need to be observed in order to get the info we are looking for which usually means thats why we signed up, to fix broke stuff, before disappearing into the abyss, taking all & offering nothing in return.....................

TIGER76 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 15, 2025 10:15 am the older sender TX were crystal based OP after that most went 2.4ghz etc
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Funny, the author of that thread never did come back to update us. Although they did post an introduction.

Sigh...........oh well, we remember these things

fairplay john thanks for the answer maybe this forum isnt for me then lol not sure whats happened on here in the past tbh was just hear to learn and share anything i can help with

I urge you to stay as a forum member. It is a great platform to enjoy the hobby.

HERMAN BIX wrote: ↑Fri Aug 15, 2025 11:53 am Thanks Mr Glover.
Its really just the moral principle of helping make a new member aware of expectations & how we here, like to go about things, especially early on .
We were all new starters once, & with that comes certain courteous undertakings that need to be observed in order to get the info we are looking for which usually means thats why we signed up, to fix broke stuff, before disappearing into the abyss, taking all & offering nothing in return.....................

Your explanation is the very reason why I have become reluctant to advise on the Challenger. We have had a few forum members (admittedly, giving an introduction) who have asked for help, and received it in the form of parts, or instructions, at my expense, and have never been seen, or heard of since. John Glover is different. I am having a metaphysical pint with him now.

If I have come across unhelpful or rude to some of the new members, who have Challengers (Neil64). I apologise.