Overview
The Radient Futaba Twisted HD Extension Lead with Clip 700mm (RDNAC010236) is an essential accessory for RC enthusiasts in the UK who demand reliable connections between their receiver and battery packs. Whether you're piloting a competitive RC car, a weekend basher, or exploring the world of RC for the first time, this heavy-duty extension lead ensures your servo connections remain secure and stable throughout your driving session. Built with professional-grade materials and engineering, this Futaba extension lead is designed to deliver the dependable performance you need when every millisecond counts in RC racing or recreational driving.
This male-to-female extension lead bridges the gap between your receiver and power source with confidence, featuring a twisted wire configuration that minimises electromagnetic interference and maintains signal integrity. The included connector clip is a thoughtful addition that keeps your lead securely in place, preventing accidental disconnection during impacts, rough terrain driving, or competitive racing scenarios. For RC car UK enthusiasts and ready to run RC vehicle owners alike, this accessory represents excellent value and genuine reliability from Radient, a trusted name in RC components.
With its 700mm length including connectors, this extension lead offers the perfect balance between reach and cable management, fitting neatly into most RC vehicle installations without excess bulk. The 22AWG 60-strand twisted wire construction provides both flexibility and durability, ensuring this lead will withstand thousands of charge cycles and driving sessions. Whether you're upgrading your current RC setup or building a new ready to run RC vehicle configuration, the Radient Futaba Twisted HD Extension Lead with Clip is the professional-grade solution you need.
Key Features
- Heavy-Duty 22AWG 60-Strand Twisted Wire — The robust 22AWG gauge with 60-strand construction delivers exceptional flexibility and durability, ensuring your extension lead can handle the demands of regular RC use without kinking or breaking, whilst the twisted configuration actively reduces electromagnetic interference for cleaner, more reliable signal transmission to your receiver.
- 700mm Length with Connectors — This generous 700mm overall length (including male and female Futaba connectors) provides sufficient reach to route your extension lead neatly through your RC vehicle's chassis and battery compartment, giving you the flexibility to position your battery optimally without straining the connection.
- Futaba Male-to-Female Connector — The standard Futaba connector format ensures immediate compatibility with thousands of RC receivers, battery packs, and servo configurations already in circulation across the UK RC hobby community, eliminating the need for adapter cables or modifications.
- Integrated Connector Clip — This included connector clip is specifically designed to secure the plug in place, preventing accidental disconnection during aggressive driving, high-speed racing, or impacts with terrain, which gives you the confidence to push your RC vehicle to its limits without worrying about losing power mid-run.
- Professional Black, White and Red Colour Scheme — The three-colour wire configuration (black for negative, white for signal, red for positive) follows industry-standard colour coding conventions, making it immediately recognisable and reducing the risk of incorrect installation when maintaining your RC setup.
- 1.5mm Outer Diameter — The precisely engineered 1.5mm outer diameter balances durability with compact routing, allowing you to thread the extension lead through tight spaces in your RC vehicle's chassis whilst maintaining sufficient wall thickness to resist abrasion and puncture.
Technical Performance
The Radient Futaba Twisted HD Extension Lead exemplifies professional engineering standards expected in the RC hobby. The 60-strand twisted wire configuration is a deliberate design choice that provides superior flexibility compared to solid-core alternatives, allowing you to route the lead around corners and through complex chassis layouts without creating permanent kinks or weak points. The 22AWG wire gauge is specifically selected for servo and receiver applications, providing low resistance to ensure maximum power delivery and signal fidelity, which is critical for maintaining responsive steering and throttle control in competitive racing scenarios or high-speed driving applications. The twisted wire construction actively reduces electromagnetic interference generated by high-current battery packs and brushless motors, resulting in cleaner signal transmission to your receiver and smoother, more predictable handling characteristics. The 1.5mm outer diameter represents the optimal balance between protection and flexibility—thick enough to withstand abrasion from chassis edges and mounting brackets, yet slim enough to route neatly through battery compartments and receiver trays without consuming valuable interior space. The integrated connector clip is engineered from durable plastic designed to withstand repeated disconnection cycles without degradation, ensuring your extension lead remains secure across hundreds of RC sessions. This extension lead is built to the standards expected of genuine Radient products, delivering the reliability and performance that UK RC enthusiasts have come to depend upon.
What's in the Box
- Radient Futaba Twisted HD Extension Lead 700mm with integrated connector clip
- Male-to-Female Futaba connectors (Black/White/Red)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this extension lead compatible with my RC receiver? — Yes, the Radient Futaba Twisted HD Extension Lead features standard Futaba male-to-female connectors that are compatible with virtually all Futaba receivers and battery packs used in RC cars, trucks, and buggies across the UK. If your receiver and battery pack use Futaba connectors, this extension lead will connect them without requiring adapters or modifications.
- Why would I need an extension lead for my RC vehicle? — Extension leads are essential when your receiver and battery pack cannot be positioned directly next to each other due to space constraints in your RC vehicle's chassis. This 700mm extension lead allows you to position your battery optimally for weight distribution and handling whilst keeping your receiver mounted where it receives the best signal, which is particularly important in competitive racing applications where every gram and millimetre of tuning matters.
- What does the connector clip do and why is it important? — The included connector clip secures the male connector to the female connector, preventing accidental disconnection during driving, impacts, or rough terrain. Without this clip, vibrations and impacts can cause the connector to partially separate, resulting in intermittent power loss or signal dropout that could cause your RC vehicle to lose steering and throttle control at critical moments during racing or bashing sessions.
- Is the twisted wire configuration really better than standard wire? — Yes, the twisted wire configuration in this extension lead actively reduces electromagnetic interference generated by brushless motors and high-current lithium polymer batteries, resulting in cleaner signal transmission to your receiver. This means more responsive steering input, smoother throttle control, and fewer glitches or signal dropouts, which is especially valuable in competitive ready to run RC racing environments where signal integrity directly impacts lap times and race results.
- Can I use this extension lead with my LiPo battery? — Yes, the 22AWG wire gauge and 60-strand construction are specifically engineered to handle the high-current demands of lithium polymer batteries used in modern RC cars. The low resistance of the twisted wire ensures maximum power delivery from your LiPo battery to your receiver without voltage drop, maintaining consistent performance throughout your driving session.
- What is the difference between 22AWG and other wire gauges? — The 22AWG gauge is the industry standard for receiver and servo applications in RC vehicles. It provides the optimal balance between current-carrying capacity and flexibility—thicker gauges like 20AWG would be unnecessarily rigid and difficult to route, whilst thinner gauges like 24AWG would introduce unacceptable resistance and voltage drop, potentially causing performance issues with high-current applications.
- How long will this extension lead last? — The Radient Futaba Twisted HD Extension Lead is built from professional-grade materials designed to withstand hundreds of charge cycles and driving sessions. With proper care—avoiding sharp kinks, extreme bending, and abrasion against sharp chassis edges—this extension lead should provide years of reliable service as part of your RC vehicle setup.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the Radient Futaba Twisted HD Extension Lead with Clip 700mm RDNAC010236 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
- Brand: Radient
- Model Number: RDNAC010236
- Barcode: 5051121244786
- Product Type: Extension Lead
- Connector Type: Futaba Male-to-Female
- Wire Configuration: Twisted
- Wire Gauge: 22AWG
- Wire Strands: 60-strand
- Overall Length: 700mm including connectors
- Outer Diameter: 1.5mm
- Product Diameter (alternative measurement): 2mm
- Wire Colours: Black, White, Red (standard polarity coding)
- Included Connector Clip: Yes
- Shipping Weight: 0.02kg (0.04lbs)
- Product Length: 700mm (27.56 inches)
- Age Recommendation: 14+
- Category: Heavy-Duty Extension Lead
- Classification: Male-to-Female Futaba Lead
- Wire Type: Twisted Configuration for Electromagnetic Interference Reduction
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