I switched to the ham band almost ten years ago just because I was tired of "sharing" freqs when I was at the slopes. At the moment, I'm the only one on the slopes that is *legally* using the ham freqs. But that doesn't stop me from asking others what channels they are on and informing others of my channel. One drawback I can think of in having the ham band channels is that rx's are a little more expensive than the 72 mhz counterparts. But at least hams have the legal exclusive rights to the 50 & 53 mhz r/c channels.
Until better frequency management technology is implemented in our hardware, we will always be in danger of being shot down by others who are clueless or don't give a rip. In the meantime, fly at your own risk and hope that the AMA insurance kicks in somewhere down the line. (sounds like "quote of the week" <grin>) Aloha to all on RCSE, Al Battad-WH6VE AMA #506981 -----Original Message----- From: David A. Enete [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 6:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [RCSE] Frequency Control / safety >Man, look at the technology our computer radios have, and they are >so stupid about stomping all over each others frequencies. I know >the technology is available to keep this from happening. I for one >would pay for it even if it meant buying a new system. Well, you could at least stack the odds in your favor by switching to ham bands. You wouldn't have to lay out a big stack of money, but would again greatly reduce the number of pilots likely to be on your freq. - David [EMAIL PROTECTED] USA RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
