Al, I wasn't aware that 50MHz at least was exclusive. I could be wrong but understood that ham operators stay clear of it by understanding rather than legal requirement. It's a small detail and your point stands, it is considerably safer in basically all environments.
Craig. ----- Original Message ----- From: "glide" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 10:09 PM Subject: RE: [RCSE] Frequency Control / safety > 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] RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
