2.4Ghz radio control

[kane]

James, its a lot more complicated than that... Once Ive had chance to speak to Ofcom again, itll be much clearer.

[storm]

Have to agree with Kane there James, whilst I accept youre reciting the marketing blurb from their website things are a little more complex than that in reality.

Ed
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[leorcc]

So if I read this correctly, the only reason not to use them at the moment is that the exceed the max transmiting power? Even though they are allowed to send at 100mw in other countries?

And what about wireless lans in the UK then? They usually send out between 30mw and 100mw.

[ewan]

Well the issue as I see it is that Ofcom doesnt like the idea of potential interferance (well thats probably not the best term, rather restricting of data transit ) with other 2.4GHz systems for every square km or so that a 100mw transmitter is operating.

[james...venom]

how is it any more complicated, i belive they are too powerfull to be used for remote controlled models which is why they are illegal at the moment. hence the reason the dx3 (10mw) is still allowed. Unless there are other issues?

[grant_ploughbot]

We have been in contact with Spektrums technical department and they have stated that the system is designed to run 79 transmitters simultainiuosly without any degredation of control. This number is not effected by the number of WiFi systems or mobile phones in use at the same time, neither will the spektrum tx effect the wifi or mobile phones.
This is direct from spektrum and is not just speculation.

[grant_ploughbot]

Also, the DX3 is fully legal and tested in cars - so even if the DX6 does not become legal for some time, can we use the DX3?

[storm]

Grant - and there in lies the problem in Ofcoms eyes I suspect

We have been in contact with Spektrums technical department and they have stated that the system is designed to run 79 transmitters simultainiuosly without any degredation of control.

And with all 79 channels taken up at 100mw no-ones WiFi, Bluetooth, DECT Cordless Phones etc can lock onto a channel for a 3000ft radius around the venue youre running in !

The DX3 is only a 10mw device I believe so would be legal under the Ofcom rules.

Ed
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[kane]

Following some testing at the UK Champs. the Association are due to discuss the use of 2.4Ghz at the next committee meeting. Any amendments to the build rules as to what frequencies are allowed will be based on that discussion and a subsequent vote.

Whatever is agreed by the FRA please remember we in the UK are still bound by current Offcom rules and ultimately the Wireless and Telegraphy act.

Be assured that we are working hard on this problem, but until we make policy on this subject we would appreciate your patience.
Thank you.

Fighting Robot Association.
http://www.fightingrobots.co.ukwww.fightingrobots.co.uk

[grant_ploughbot]

neither will the spektrum tx effect the wifi or mobile phones

This does not in anyway effect the use of WiFi and mobile phones as stated.

Im just stating the FACTS, direct from spektrum, wheras others on here are posting speculations and so they should not be taken into account in the meeting with the FRA!

I suggest that before people start confusing the situation that facts are found out before speculations are posted as they may effect the FRAs views when they are discussing the safety of these transmitters.