ORIGINAL: dicksoucy
53 MHz band (Aircraft/Car/Boat) FCC Amateur
license required. 2 and 3 channels not produced
on these freqs.
Note: Although the frequency list for the 53Mhz portion of the 6 Meter band is correct, the governing body for this group of frequencies, The American Radio Relay League, has dropped the 53 MHz portion for R/C use as there are hi powered repeaters operating in that portion of the band. It would be advisable if you are a Ham radio operator to use the 50MHz frequencies for R/C . They recommended migrating to 50Mhz about 5 years ago and no longer list 53 MHz in the band plan.
Yes they do.
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/reg...ndplan.html#6m
Although, I would be suspect about using the 53.5-53.8 MHz channels since they might be shared with the repeaters.
Minor correction: The ARRL is *not* the governing body for any frequencies. The FCC is. The ARRL is a national organization of amateur radio operators. They do publish a "band plan" designed to minimize interference and foster good operating practices among amateurs but it is voluntary. The ARRL will be the first to tell you they have no legal enforcement powers.
Glen, NK1N
ARRL Life Member