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RC Frequency Guide
General Comments
With the present number of members it is not possible to ensure members have a dedicated individual frequency allocation so please try and work with others who may have the same frequency and share the time ( we do not want to run a time allocation system unless it is absolutely necessary), you may have access to other frequency chips and can change your frequency in use, it is not a bad idea to have a selection of chips with you. Often other members may be willing to loan chips to ensure everyone can get on the water. Note also that some makes of transmitter have a more restricted range of frequency chips available. Users of sets such as HiTec or Futaba (for which all frequencies can be bought) are asked to be considerate to those with more limitted transmitters. Afterall, we are all here to enjoy ourselves and the company of our fellow members.Ready to Run (RTR) models
There are more and more RTR models being marketed, some at very low prices. Where the RC link is crystal controlled the most frequently used frequencies seem to be 27.145Mhz (yellow), 40.665, 40.675, 40.685, and 40.695Mhz. You might want to avoid these frequencies if possible!Frequency Board
On Club Days, before putting your boat on the water, please ensure that you have selected a frequency peg and replaced it on the peg board with a peg with your name on it (blank pegs are usually available at the pond), also placed the chosen peg on your aerial. remember to swap the pegs back before you leave! (50p fine!)
Only approved frequency bands may be used: 27 MHz, 40 MHz and 2.4 GHz.
27 MHz frequencies
The pegs on the frequency board are available on a first come, first served basis and are not allocated to members individually; however as noted above, please be reasonable.
40 MHz frequencies
As for 27 MHz, we can't guarantee any member a specific frequency. However we do run a registration scheme which we are endevouring to get up to date. Here is the present version of the Frequency Table. Please check that it accurately represents the chips which you possess (if not please email me). Also, if you are purchasing new Frequency Chips, we suggest that you look at the table and select a frequency which is not used by many members who come to the pond on the same day as you do!
2.4 GHz sets
These employ fast frequency switching or encoding to prevent interference between different users and must surely represent the future for radio control. Users of 2.4GHz transmitters do not need to check who else is using this frequency band. That being said, early Futaba 6EX transmitters have a potential problem and are being replaced free of charge by the distributor, Ripmax. If you have one of these sets please read this message. There is also a possible (less serious) problem with Spektrum DX6i transmitters (more information).