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[Guest]

im just starting out and was wondering if anybody could answer these simple questions.
1.my radio gear is 27mhz AM does it need to be FM
2.do u have to be a member of the FRA/roaming robots to take part in their organized events.
thank u

[craig_anto]

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yes you need to be an FRA member/ roaming robots member to go to their events
As far as 27mhz goes I think your ok on 27Mhz in ants but not if you use it in a feather or heavy

[chris]

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yeh wat criag said
most people use 40mhz

[Guest]

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thanks but does it matter that i use AM (oh yeah sorry it is 40mhz)

[Guest]

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It does matter - a lot! AM is far more prone to interference. You are likely to find you are almost unable to control a heavyweight using AM gear. The speed controllers and motors generate huge amounts of rf noise, which causes enough problems with badly set-up FM kit. I wouldnt even use AM for testing purposes because of the risk of accidents.

[Guest]

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but im making an antweight with no motors just servos.

[team_ireland]

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youll be grand with am i have used 40mha am on an ant it was grand

Regards
Ian

[Guest]

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thanks very much m8. Where do u live in Ireland i live in Co.Derry.

[team_ireland]

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I am in Co. WIcklow.

Go Ireland! Ants are starting to pop up everywhere. We now have some in Wicklow, Dublin, Derry and Waterford.

Regards
Ian

[beligerant]

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Lee, there are many antweight events which are not connected with FRA or Roaming Robots. Clearly you do not have to be a member to enter those events!