The German Open F3K contest scheduled for July is accepting and encouraging
the use of 2.4Ghz. France simply has a lower allowable transmitter output
and some 2.4Ghz sets have a "France switch" that cuts the output to the
level allowable in France. Many of the things you've heard about 2.4Ghz
systems that are sold in the US that are not legal in various parts of
Europe are probably related to this power output level issue, but then you
have to ask, who is running around with an output level meter to check on
that. That is the extent of my knowledge on the issue but in general, I
would think that that the Europeans are blessed with adequate common sense
and any issues that might block or hinder 2.54Ghz RC usage will be dealt
with.
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill & Bunny Kuhlman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <soaring@airage.com>
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] Breaking the 40 Spektrum Radio Barrier
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.
--
Bill & Bunny Kuhlman
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