new X8R with paddle antenna

[TrueBuild]

I have a new X8R with paddle antenna that does not have plastic covers.
Is this normal now?
What to you think of them?

[bob195558]

It dose not sound right, Where did you purchase them ?
I went to Aloft Hobbies and found a picture showing no covers on the antennas: (http://alofthobbies.com/frsky-x8r-8-16- ... eiver.html).

X8R No Covers On Antennas.

Looks like FrSky has made a change.

It looks like the replacement paddle antennas still have covers.

Replacement covered paddle antenna.

Bob B.

[Kilrah]

Yes that's normal. No experience though.

[TrueBuild]

Perhaps people complained about the extra weight?
With the covers on you had to spend a little time roughing them up to make Velcro stick; the new style look easier in that regard.
I just wonder if they are more vulnerable to accidental damage?