RE: Whats been the biggest effect of 2.4 ghz
What's the biggest effect of 2.4 Ghz?
I look at it from 2 different angles; fliers and manufacturers.
I think the fliers are seeing more freedom on where/when they fly due to no frequency control. No worries about flying down at the local park with your foamie or park flyer (or interfering with the nearby RC Club field). Also, the traditional Club's frequency boards are less crowded (good for everyone). I think the evolution into 2.4 is great for the sport and for all involved. Someday, maybe not in my lifetime, the frequency board will be a distant memory, something to reminisce about at annual club picnics!
Now from a manufacturers perspective (note, I am not one), I’d imagine this has been somewhat a boon to them in terms of revenues. It would be interesting to see sales numbers on transmitters over the past 5 years or so and compare those pure 72 Mhz numbers to the sales of today. I’d suggest there’s been an uptick in dollars spent in this particular area of our hobby. Probably stating the obvious, eh?
Anyway, probably not treading over new ground here … just my .02.
-MA