Have you ever seen 53.400 or 53.500 MHz used? Also keep in mind that changing the frequency is not an option for him, as:
1. He is using 5 of the 9 6M RC frequencies available on 6M. 2. He believes that any repeater within 100 kHz is in "his passband". 3. He doesn't want a repeater anywhere in the 52-54 MHz repeater segment due to "interference concerns". He is basically laying claim to HALF of the 6M band. The 50.800 - 51.000 MHz segment was already suggested as an option. Joe M. Chris Curtis wrote: > It's hard sometimes to "work out" differences between hams when neither ham > is "fully versed" in the other's chosen activity. > > My first exposure to "real RC" was my brother back in the 70s. he had an FCC > license just for RC. > He saved up to be able to "carry rocks in his pocket". > > Any time he went to a gathering of other RC guys, they would have to > coordinate their "colors". > The little colored streamers hanging off their transmitters to let each other > know what frequency they were on. > > So having multiple tx frequency crystals was and is common. > > Also, a LOT of rx units in the RC craft are synthesized and "broad as a barn > door". > Only the TX is fairly tight and stable. This causes the interference problem > but keeps the cost of swapping out frequencies down. > > So the cost of changing the operational freq is minimal. The RC guy could > call up bomar and get 4 new frequencies for his TX for about the minimum > order requirement. > Only 1 at a time is needed of course but would give some latitude. > > Now, as for changing bands altogether. > > I certainly don't discredit the benefits of moving to a newer technology. > > However, I can see the RC guy give you a funny look and say: > > "how about YOU move up above 2gHz and see how you like it!" > > 6m RC is the coolest and can certainly play well in the shadow of a 6m > repeater. > > 53.45/51.75 is my machine. > > Good luck on elmering each other, could be a fun learning experience. > > Chris > Kb0wlf > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- >> buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of m...@nb.net >> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 7:09 AM >> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Repeaters vs RC >> >> So he is looking at $1000, as he has 5 channels/aircraft. >> >> Does that include the TX and RX units? >> >> Joe M. >> >> On Sun 11/10/09 8:04 AM , k7...@skybeam.com sent: >>> A nice system you can pick up for under $300 and even under $200 if >>> you want basic. >>> Mike Mullarkey K7PFJ >>> >>> 6886 Sage Ave >>> >>> Firestone, Co 80504 >>> >>> 303-954-9695 Home >>> >>> 303-954-9693 Home Office & Fax >>> >>> 303-718-8052 Cellular >>> ------------------------- >>> FROM: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >>> [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] ON BEHALF OF MCH >>> SENT: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:55 AM >>> TO: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >>> SUBJECT: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeaters vs RC >>> Can you define "very cheap"? >>> Joe M. >>> Jim Brown wrote: >>>> If the complainant is trying to control a model, there are lots of >>>> options now that do not include a six meter frequency, with the >>> new 2.5 >>>> gig systems very cheap. No more frequency interference between >>> models, >>>> since they can all operate at the same time with the spread >>> spectrum >>>> control system. >>>> >>>> 73 - Jim W5ZIT >>> >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.9/2427 - Release Date: >>> 10/10/09 06:39:00 >>> >>> >>> Links: >>> ------ >>> [1] >>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater- >> Builder/join;_ylc=X3oDMTJlMWZubnZ1BF >> 9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEwNDE2OARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjMxMDgEc2VjA2Z0cgRzb >> GsDc >>> 3RuZ3MEc3RpbWUDMTI1NTI2MjY0Ng--[3] >>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater- >> Builder;_ylc=X3oDMTJjYWlrdWpwBF9TAzk >> 3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzEwNDE2OARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjMxMDgEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDaH >> BmBH >>> N0aW1lAzEyNTUyNjI2NDY-[4] http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >>> >>> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.1/2407 - Release Date: >> 10/10/09 06:39:00 > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
