2.4GHz- Advice on the use of after-market plug-in modules. The BMFA has sought advice from Ofcom, regarding the use of after-market plug-in modules, their statement is as follows.
May 122008
May 122008
OFCOM have issued the necessary permissions and changes to Government legislation which allow the sale and use of approved equipment transmitting on the 2.4 GHz band at 100mw maximum radiating power in December 2006.
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Lipo Batteries
Safety
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May 122008
Despite what a number of people may tell you Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are not fundamentally unsafe, but they need to be treated with more care than NiCd? or NiMH. If abused sufficiently LiPo? cells can catch fire and this fire can be difficult to extinguish. The following precautions should help you enjoy using LiPo? batteries without having a major incident.
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Synthesised Transmitters and Mobile Phones
BMFA, Clubrules, Fieldrules, Safety
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May 122008
Abstract from the BMFA
Following the crash of an expensive gas turbine model helicopter, the investigation into the cause revealed that the synthesised transmitter being used to control the helicopter was interfered with by a nearby mobile telephone.
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