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READ this before
committing to purchasing or the use of 2.4GHz equipment.
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Refer to
MOP058 for latest updates and requirements
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2.4GHz equipment used by MAAA members must
conform to the requirements of the Australian Communication and Media
Authority (ACMA)
www.acma.gov.au
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Compliance marking needs to be displayed.
Either the C-Tick
 , FCC
 or ETSI
.
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2.4GHz equipment shall be installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Transmitter must be capable of doing a ground range check.
(e.g. Mode to reducing output power)
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Any electronics is added to an aircraft, a
range check should be carried out before and after the equipment is added.
This is to determine if there is any slowing of the servo response or
any interference at maximum range and that there has been no reduction in
the range.
DAC extra restriction:
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2.4GHz equipment must be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
consistent with safe modelling practices.
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2.4GHz equipment must be ground
"range
check" before the first flight of a new or repaired model, in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions .
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"Full Range" transmitter and receivers must be used on models
greater than 100g.
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Models under 100g
can have "Park Flyer"
receivers and flown in the inner flying field area.
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In CERTAIN circumstances members may be given
Committee approval to fly models between 100g to 300g, up to 3S LiPo,
with factory fitted "Park Flyer"
receivers and flown in the inner flying field area.
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No
2.4GHz video down link.
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Frequency Keys must be used at all times.
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This approval is subject to ongoing review and, should any safety
issues arise, this approval to operate 2.4GHz equipment at DAC can be
suspended or removed at any time.
Extra notes:
● Spektrum receiver installation best
practice
link, and
check list
● No Parkflyer receiver
document
● Assume Full Range 2.4GHz equipment is greater than 800m
If not sure ask a DAC
Committee
member for assistance |
