At 04:29 AM 2/9/2002 -0000, you wrote: >I was into RC long before I knew anything about Amateur radio. Then I >worked up to my General class ticket while we were working in the >Carribbean. We used Ham radio for our only means of personal >communication. (all hf) > >Now I've been back into RC for about 2 years, and I'm wanting to buy >a "better" radio. I hear that RX selection is not as good if you're >on the Ham bands, and resale may be more difficult, but my question >is this: "Are ham band RC rigs less likely to be interfered?" Surely >I needn't worry about the kid flying the park flyer in his backyard? >Or the Lone Ranger that doesn't want to join the guys at the flying >field and flys wherever he wants etc etc. Whatdya think? > >Have you guys experienced the 53 MHz band being "better" than the >50MHz? > >I'm looking at a new old stock Stylus on 50.96. Is Ham band stuff >higher priced? > >I would very much appreciate any and all comments/advice etc > >73s >Bill, N0ZXO (was N0ZXO/HH5) > I flew on 53.4 for 30 years until the local hams decided to put a repeater on that frequency. I was also unable to fly on that frequency at Visalia one year because off what appeared to be off site interference. I now have a radio on channel 05 and have had no problems although I don't fly that one too often. Wish I could get a Cockpit or Eclipse on 50 MHz.
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