While 2.4 GHz virtually eliminates interference issues, it should be
noted that using this frequency in nations other than the U.S. may be
increasingly problematic.
I understand Germany has just put out a notice that RC is not to use
the 2.4 GHz band, stating it is a national security issue.
Belgium seems to have banned RC use of 2.4 GHz a couple years ago.
Additionally, I just read a notice that France has limited power
output of 2.4 GHz systems to 10 MW, as opposed to the 100 MW standard
elsewhere. (One of our South African correspondents has stated
Horizon Hobbies put out a letter stating that Spektrum sets made for
use in the US are illegal in South Africa and a number of European
countries.)
Late last year, CIAM, the FAI body, was discussing upcoming
legislation in Europe as it applied to 2.4 GHz RC. Seems the EU is
getting a lot of pressure from WiMax operators to ban RC use of the
frequencies.
We'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has accurate current
information on this topic.
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Bill & Bunny Kuhlman
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