OK electrical engineering types.....

Do we need the Ferrous magnet attached to the Timer/Receiver lead on the edge Lite 50???

Since we are not worried about radio interference can we remove it??

Thanks

Tim

Yes, you can get rid of it.
I removed mine so that I could have a bit longer lead.
Also, I didn't like it as it got in the way of my installation.
We just don't need them. 

Hi Tim :
The majority  of my ships use the older out of production  CC Phoenix 45( as recommended to me by Bob Hunt). They have none ,  but as you say the  CC Ice Lite 50 does employ one. The CC 45, a different design, is actually more robust with 60 amp spike capabilities. I also  have one Ice Lite 50 and left  the magnet on . It has served me well , first with my RD-1e and now in a Nobler- all total, at least 200 flights.

When I first inspected the piece on the Ice lite 50, it rang a bell. Horizon Hobbies used to sell a  magnetic unit that was slightly larger and could open/close like a clam shell . The design  sleeved over extraordinarily long servo leads  for Giant Scale R/C ships to reduce interference. I have them on my 35% Carden Cap.
 May I suggest you contact Castle and speak with Bernie Wolfard who is a top tier tech over there.
Perhaps, Dean may be able to chime in, too.

Bottom line-  For me -it's very light addition to the Ice Lite 50 and doesn't interfere with anything, but the decision is yours.