Radios and Frequencies
11-10-2005, 01:15 AM
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Radios and Frequencies
Hi all,
looking to purchase my first radio. I am lookin at the Futaba 7C series. I'll initially be using it
on my boat and at this time do not plan on flying with it anytime soon.
My questions are:
-FM or PCM?
-72 or 75 Mhz? Is there a reason I shouldn't get a 72 Mhz if I plan on ever flying with this radio?
Would anyone care if I use 72 at a lake to drive my boat rather than 75?
Thanks
-Sebastian
looking to purchase my first radio. I am lookin at the Futaba 7C series. I'll initially be using it
on my boat and at this time do not plan on flying with it anytime soon.
My questions are:
-FM or PCM?
-72 or 75 Mhz? Is there a reason I shouldn't get a 72 Mhz if I plan on ever flying with this radio?
Would anyone care if I use 72 at a lake to drive my boat rather than 75?
Thanks
-Sebastian
11-10-2005, 07:01 AM
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RE: Radios and Frequencies
Lots of reading here for PPM (FM) vs PCM. Do a search.
72 MHz is reserved for air while 75 MHz is for ground. Please do not intermix.
If you want a radio suitable for either, consider buying one with a module that can be switched so you can use both bands.
Ross
72 MHz is reserved for air while 75 MHz is for ground. Please do not intermix.
If you want a radio suitable for either, consider buying one with a module that can be switched so you can use both bands.
Ross
11-13-2005, 12:43 PM
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RE: Radios and Frequencies
think of it this way, you crash 'em, you buy 'em! makes buying a new boat pretty expensive when you are paying for someone elses $3000 airplane that your radio crashed...!
