RC Frequencies, Staff
It was bound to happen. Despite extensive lobbying
efforts by the AMA, the FCC (Federal Communicator
Command) has decreed that effective
January 1, 2010, the only authorized frequencies
for radio control of models will be in the 2.4 gHz
band. As of that date, 72 mHz equipment
(channels 11 through 60) will no longer be legal for
model flying.
Sadly, you are going to have to convert everything
you now fly to the new band. There is a
bright side – 2.4 gHz is quite interference free, and
your benevolent government is going to help you
make the change.
As the editorial staff understands the plan, you
will be required to purchase a 2.4 gHz transmitter,
but receivers are available gratis. It works like this:
for every 72 mHz receiver you take to a federally
approved hobby shop, you will receive two 2.4 gHz
receivers. Several major mail order suppliers will
also participate in the program. Is this a great
country or what?
Remember, you read it first, right here, in the
April 1, 2008 RC News. Of course, April 1st, is …..