RE: Why Have 72 mhz Radios Not Come Down In Price?
72mhz is still a hot item.
I'm one of those who won't buy a 2.4 unless it's a indoor type aircraft. I've seen too many people having issues with them.
Plus I don't want the FCC taking my rights away for wireless phone expansion etc and telling me I have to buy a 2.4, but that's a AMA issue.
Any shows that won't let 72mhz be used, they have less people to fly. Thank God most shows still allow the 72mhz! This is a touchy subject and I take it a little personal. Personal enough that I met with AMA officials about it and they are doing all they can to protect the 72mhz radios from being banned by the FCC.
Some big shows don't allow the the 72mhz radio to be used. Personally, I think it's laziness on the part of the show workers not wanting to work the radio impound? And maybe a little trick to increase the sales of the 2.4 by sponsers who endorse shows? Who knows.
The 72mhz is tried and true, and I can hide the antenna like the 2.4. As long I can get my hands on the 72mhz I will continue to buy them.
This is my veiw of it all, and only my opinion. Nothing more than that.
Pete