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difference between surface and air radios

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:15 pm
by Mr. ED
Hi guys, I want to get into the 2.4stuff but the choice in the cheaper range seems limited when I want 'sticks'.

Spectrum for example only has pistol grips in the category 'surface' radios. I've read somewhere the difference between both categories is only in the receivers alimentation voltage. So can I get an air radio and put a surface receiver next to it it... or is there more to watch out for???

Re: difference between surface and air radios

Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:13 pm
by tim.sanderson
I'm not sure what the actual differences are, but I am fairly certain it is against the law to use an air radio on land. You'd have to check your local laws.

Re: difference between surface and air radios

Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:17 pm
by Mr. ED
That's old: air used to have a different frequency range (for example 35mhz) from land (27mhz).
With 2.4G that rule makes no sense anymore.

Re: difference between surface and air radios

Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:20 pm
by tim.sanderson
Gotcha. That makes sence.