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barriew

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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #25 on: November 17, 2008, 09:18:44 am »

what happenned to European harmonisation?

Do you really want to have to buy new equipment pay a licence fee - keep the EU out of RC I say {-) %% O0

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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #26 on: November 17, 2008, 01:06:26 pm »

 {-) {-) {-) {-) {-)
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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #27 on: November 17, 2008, 02:21:21 pm »

what happenned to European harmonisation?

France does as France wants.
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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #28 on: November 17, 2008, 02:46:42 pm »

A number of points have been aired on frequencies. Perhaps I can help.
First, a simple one. The maximum power output on the toy band (49MHz) is 10mW.

When can you use 35MHz in the UK? Only when the model does fly in the air. If it is limited to the ground or water (including hovercraft) then use 40MHz or the other available bands.

Although most countries in Europe use the basic 27, 35, and 40MHz bands there are differencies in each country. You can check by looking at www.ukrcc.org for details of the allocations in other countries. Although there are European recommendations for the model control bands, not all countries have adopted them yet. This is usually because they have been previously allocated for other uses and it takes a considerable time to change. In particular, the French R/C frequencies are not the same. But, their Authority is working hard to bring their bands into line.

The 2.4GHz band is also being sorted out in Europe and some Western European countries have yet to agree to its use for model control. There was an important European meeting recently on this very matter and the Authorities are in the process of preparing the recommendations. Ofcom representitives are very much involved in this process and are well aware of our requiremens.

If you want further information you can contact me through the UKRCC website.

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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #29 on: November 17, 2008, 02:55:07 pm »


Thanks for that Fred, great stuff!  :-))
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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #30 on: November 18, 2008, 11:20:28 am »

In Australia we use 27meg,29meg,35meg,36meg,40meg,72meg and 2.4
But legally only 27,29,36, but there are not as many problems with the
authorities, the only time you have to stick to the correct frequency
is if you are in a competition.............. :-)) :-)) :-))


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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #31 on: December 03, 2008, 03:53:31 pm »

I`m sure you are wrong about the seaplane that doesn't fly. As long as it remains on the water it is a boat no matter what it looks like.  The second it get airborne it is an aircraft, that includes surface effect (Ekranoplan)  Hovercraft are considered to be more surface ships than aircraft.
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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #32 on: December 03, 2008, 08:34:28 pm »

I was surprised to see that there had been no mention of 29Mg until cbr900 posted about Australian frequencies. Here in New Zealand most of the lower priced sets sold are either 27 or 29Mg AM although more 40Mg are now starting to appear and there are more 40Mg FM sets available. We do have the silly situation where some frequencies are for aircraft and some for surface use within the same band.
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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #33 on: December 03, 2008, 09:09:17 pm »

I have been into a shopping center in Hull today and whilst waiting for the swimbo powdering her nose i had a look at one of the market stalls selling rc helicopters
 when i noticed that they were opperating on 27mhz . I take it that's a no no .
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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #34 on: December 03, 2008, 11:21:18 pm »

No sorry to say this portside but it is leagal as you can use 27 on aircraft!!!!!!!!!!!! Good in it


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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #35 on: December 04, 2008, 10:15:19 am »

Cheers Dave , i was not sure but had to have confirmation . Iwas thinking about getting one but the idea of it been on the same freq as some of the boaters at the club put me off , and seeing the model helicopter crash else where on here , dont think the club members would be too happy if  one dropped on their model  :embarrassed: .
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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #36 on: December 04, 2008, 02:07:07 pm »

Quick reminder for everyone:

12mhz - Not available any more. If you can find a 12mhz set, don't use it...
27mhz - Legal for all in this country
35mhz - Aircraft and Heli's only.
40mhz - Surface use - Cars, boats etc
57mhz - Legal, but no-one makes them anymore
72mhz - Illegal in this country
75mhz - Ditto
433mhz - Legal in this country, but no-one makes these sets any more except Plantraco for their tiny planes
2.4Ghz - Legal for all in just about any country. Do not use for underwater vessels.

Andy  :-))
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Re: Radio Gear
« Reply #37 on: December 04, 2008, 03:24:39 pm »

the freq for rc was 459  Revtec and another made equipment there  a few members on hear still using it.    433.05 to 434.79MHz is for low power equipment only and it is slap bang in the busy part of the amateur band,   57MHz has never been legal in the UK.


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