J_R
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by RCadmin
People here often seem to point out that individuals (maybe even me!) will sit back and complain or whine about the problems in the AMA and that this is not productive. What I am trying to do is point out where I believe the "errors in their ways" have come in the last few years and I am proposing ways to fix it all. Some if it is drastic BUT that is only because nobody listened to the membership for so long that the ship has got so off its course it takes a drastic measure to get it back on.
Also mentioned was people making statements or half truths about stuff without doing homework...well I for one have been doing plenty of homework and continue to do so to research the facts. Witness my request for a CPA or tax attorney to review the financials and consult with me on them.
And for the last time I wish everyone would drop this whole AMA frequency farce. It will be big business like Hobbico/Horizon/Global/Futaba/JR/Hitec/Airtronics that join together to preserve their several hundred millions of dollars of annual revenue by lobbying the FCC if it came down to it. The AMA and it's relative small 10 million a year (cut down by 2/3 after expenses to a couple million) will not be the driving force in saving or gaining frequencies in this hobby. To compare the AMA's frequency win of MANY years ago is analogous to having a car which will no longer start and saying "well 10 years ago she started right up". That was in the past and their involvement and use recently to lobby the FCC has been idle as we are not threatened. Again, if we were be assured those with much larger stakes in this industry will step forward with far more power than the AMA. [/QUOTE]
Marc
While I admire your desire to illuminate the truth, is it possible you should further complete your search for the truth first?
Let's revue two statements in your current post.
While it may be true that the Radio Manufacturer's have millions in REVENUE, that does not equate to profits. In the case of Futaba, as an example, it is my understanding (not verified) that their prime business is making dashboards for cars and other types of Remote Control Systems. Radio Control model systems is strictly a losing sideline for them, done because someone at Futaba likes RC, and the core technology is similar. While my statement MAY not be based in fact, because it is hearsay, yours may be a half/truth.
The AMA is currently in contact with the FCC. They have located a few extra frequencies that they are currently trying to secure. This has been ongoing for a year or so that I know of.
Let's look at another issue that may give you some idea of just how far the Radio Manufacturer's are willing to go because of their vast spendable resources. Recently, some manufacturer's made claims about sensitivity of the receivers they are selling. The AMA saw that might allow less separation between sites. Specs and information were requested. How quickly do you think the manufacturer's responded, knowing that they might be able to force the sale of new receivers to those who needed them?
As I understand, the answer is that they did not respond at all. Nada. The effort was scrapped to move the separation distance between sites to 2 miles from 3. So much for your belief that revenue will drive them. Again, specifics may be slightly different, but the basics are correct, to the best of my knowledge.
Spread spectrum radio systems could eliminate virtually all of our frequency problems. It has been stated many times in many places that it is not a profitable proposition for the radio manufacturer's. Radio Control model systems are a sideline for them.
The only way you are going to find out all of the facts is to read and ask questions. There is a huge amount of information on the AMA web site and/or MA, and it does not scratch the surface of what the people on the EC or HQ can tell you. No one is going to write a book for you, YOU have to seek it out. Most members do not care about any of this and THINK that all the AMA does is supply them secondary insurance and THINK that is all they want.
Personally, I wind up picking up some information, much of it that is irrelevant, as this topic is. I do not follow up to make sure it is accurate. Normally, I share what I do know as fact as FACT or label things as opinion. This stuff falls in between. It's up to you to chase the facts if you are going to present them as such.
Your assertion that we should not deal in half/truths is a valid point.
JR
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