Brian, All, There were 20 flight stations at IRCHA.
The point about IRCHA is that you had 550+ transmitters in the pits and on the flight line and there were no issues reported regarding interference or linking up and no crashes due to radio hits on 2.4 - Spektrum, Futaba, XPS. The IRCHA organizers (not Spektrum or Futaba or XPS) are the ones saying that the reason for the record number of pilots was due to 2.4GHz. It's about safety where Spektrum is concerned. You will not be shot down by anyone turning on there transmitter using Spektrum DSM2. If you turn on and the "magic number" is already on (40 for DSM2) your system will not link up. No one who is already on is affected. And unlike hopping systems DSM2 will not slow down when the band is populated with transmitters. Finally - We have, and continue to do extensive testing internally and with the AMA. I believe that Futaba has as well. JR/Horizon and Futaba are working with the Japanese modeling authorities and 2.4 will be approved in Japan next year. Horizon and Spektrum have also been working with the UK governing bodies there as well. It's not "marketing BS". Fact is 2.4 works and its there if you want to use it. It's safe and you can ask the guys that are using it if they can feel the difference on the sticks and in peace of mind. Thanks, JD ________________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 7:23 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [RCSE] 2.4 IRCHA I see in MA that there were 712 flyers at the chopper event, and only 150 on 72, but I do not see any mention of how many flyers were allowed up at the same time. Any of y'all hear? Thanks Brian Smith PS I'm sure Gordy is wondering too. ;o) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
