YOur antenna could have an unnoticeable break in it, but it is very unlikely, as the antenna is physically shielded by the braided stainless steel mesh that forms the RF shielding around most of it.
Set, adjust, double check and test the failsafe on your radio, see how long it takes to kick in and if you can make it any quicker. Many ESCs have a failsafe too, but sometimes it is too long to be of much use in many circumstances, like swordfishes cutting out after 3 seconds of no signal, so set and test that too if available, but don't rely on it.
Assuming you have done all you can for your current radio for free by correctly setting the failsafe, locating the RX far away from any electrics including wires, and getting the antenna up out of the hull vertically so it cant get blocked by the motor/battery/ESC/hardware/hull reinforcement/roostertail/etc. I see that RX runs on both DSM2 and DSMR, if you can chose which to use in your TX, chose DSMR, it has a better interference rejection protocol. I would consider investing in a radio known for the strength its link and the stability of its protocol, that has dual antenna diversity or dual receiver diversity, and buy some antenna extensions so you can get them well out above your boats. Ask local club members for advice and recommendations, I have travelled to lakes where fellow racers have had radio issues that they don't have at their regular lake, and local clubmembers have said oh, yeah we don't use X, Y, or Z radios here, they have issues, A,B, and C are fine though.
Paul Upton-Taylor, Greased Weasel Racing.
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