ORIGINAL: N1EDM
Let me toss something out for discussion... how about if (with your Club's permission) you only flew the airplane when you were the only person at the field, or if/when everyone agreed to stand down to let you fly. This could be similar to an 'exception' for historical reasons. For example, a vintage engine doesn't have to fly with a muffler (does it??). This would be in a similar vein, wouldn't it? This plane could be used as a demonstration to show other RC enthusiasts how things 'used to be in the old days'.
It'd be a shame to gut the radio. Just my $.02
Bob
No it is not the same as a muffler rule. The FCC is envolved and it is an illegal transmitter because of frequency and band width. The club can not negate the law.