It's hard sometimes to "work out" differences between hams when neither ham is "fully versed" in the other's chosen activity.
My first exposure to "real RC" was my brother back in the 70s. he had an FCC license just for RC. He saved up to be able to "carry rocks in his pocket". Any time he went to a gathering of other RC guys, they would have to coordinate their "colors". The little colored streamers hanging off their transmitters to let each other know what frequency they were on. So having multiple tx frequency crystals was and is common. Also, a LOT of rx units in the RC craft are synthesized and "broad as a barn door". Only the TX is fairly tight and stable. This causes the interference problem but keeps the cost of swapping out frequencies down. So the cost of changing the operational freq is minimal. The RC guy could call up bomar and get 4 new frequencies for his TX for about the minimum order requirement. Only 1 at a time is needed of course but would give some latitude. Now, as for changing bands altogether. I certainly don't discredit the benefits of moving to a newer technology. However, I can see the RC guy give you a funny look and say: "how about YOU move up above 2gHz and see how you like it!" 6m RC is the coolest and can certainly play well in the shadow of a 6m repeater. 53.45/51.75 is my machine. Good luck on elmering each other, could be a fun learning experience. Chris Kb0wlf > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:Repeater- > [email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:09 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeaters vs RC > > So he is looking at $1000, as he has 5 channels/aircraft. > > Does that include the TX and RX units? > > Joe M. > > On Sun 11/10/09 8:04 AM , [email protected] sent: > > A nice system you can pick up for under $300 and even under $200 if > > you want basic. > > Mike Mullarkey K7PFJ > > > > 6886 Sage Ave > > > > Firestone, Co 80504 > > > > 303-954-9695 Home > > > > 303-954-9693 Home Office & Fax > > > > 303-718-8052 Cellular > > ------------------------- > > FROM: [email protected] > > [mailto:[email protected]] ON BEHALF OF MCH > > SENT: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:55 AM > > TO: [email protected] > > SUBJECT: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeaters vs RC > > Can you define "very cheap"? > > Joe M. > > Jim Brown wrote: > > > > > > If the complainant is trying to control a model, there are lots of > > > > > options now that do not include a six meter frequency, with the > > new 2.5 > > > gig systems very cheap. No more frequency interference between > > models, > > > since they can all operate at the same time with the spread > > spectrum > > > control system. > > > > > > 73 - Jim W5ZIT > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.9/2427 - Release Date: > > 10/10/09 06:39:00 > > > > > > Links: > > ------ > > [1] > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater- > Builder/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJlMWZubnZ1BF > > > 9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEwNDE2OARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjMxMDgEc2VjA2Z0cgRzb > GsDc > > 3RuZ3MEc3RpbWUDMTI1NTI2MjY0Ng--[3] > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater- > Builder;_ylc=X3oDMTJjYWlrdWpwBF9TAzk > > > 3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEwNDE2OARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjMxMDgEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDaH > BmBH > > N0aW1lAzEyNTUyNjI2NDY-[4] http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.1/2407 - Release Date: > 10/10/09 06:39:00
