ORIGINAL: Silent-AV8R
ORIGINAL: Oberst
Another reason why the 2.4 will be replaced is because the AMA is worried that the FCC will crack down on the hobby using the 2.4 besides the other issues pertaining to radio failures.
I was not aware of the AMA having any real control over what frequencies are used for hobby RC. So are you saying that the AMA is somehow responsible for deciding what frequencies (band spectrum) we use?
The reason is what I was told is the phone companies owns the rites of the 2.4 band and when they start to complain it could be a major issue with the AMA and the FCC.
Our stuff is in the ISM 2.4GHz band. Is that where cell phones operate? I thought they were on the GSM 850 and GSM 1900 bands?
No the AMA has no control over the FCC, but has a big say in the matter in what radios hit the market for our hobby. When the FCC says enough, the AMA will push even harder to get the new 2.4GHz replacement out so they can be compliant with the FCC. The FCC decides what frequencies (band spectrum) we use. When the phone companies start to complain because they want to use higher channels, the FCC will notify the AMA to make changes. The AMA is aware of that, so they are already working on the new radios to replace the 2.4Ghz band. The 2.4GHz radio's that we use in this hobby will be a thing in the past soon enough I was told.
Our stuff is in the ISM 2.4GHz band. Is that where cell phones operate? I thought they were on the GSM 850 and GSM 1900 bands?
No, GSM, Cell and TDMA is now obsolete, they are now on the G band. Most all landline cordless phones and Baby Monitors work on the 2.4GHz. BlueTooth and wireless phones and wifi also works on the 2.4GHz Some phones use the 5.8GHz but it isn't common, most are on the 2.4GHz for now. Most all indoor wireless networks operates on the 2.4GHz band.
What people call Cell Phones are really wireless phones. Cell Phones are satellite connected and they are bulky. Most people who haven't worked for a phone giant like I have makes that misconception.
Pete