#4 14 years ago

2.4Ghz Radio Reliability

Still early days but good to find that the problem has not been repeated at model boating sites and events. The relatively fewer number of model boats and radios present at any one time will reduce the risk even further. 😀
My purpose in raising the matter was to alert modellers to the possibility.
2.4 Ghz offers the chance of interference free sailing but we should avoid becoming too complacent and realise that any technology however simple or complex will at some point have been designed/programmed by a human. 😉

Live long and prosper

Dave

#3 14 years ago

2.4Ghz Radio Reliability

I agree with everything other members have said.
I have used Futaba 2.4GHZ for the last 2 years on my boats /cars and planes and have had no problems, just follow makers instructions and a good deal of common sense

#2 14 years ago

2.4Ghz Radio Reliability

There are at least 3 members in our own cklub [including myself] who use "Planet" 2.4GHZ sets, all of which work fine and none of us have any issues or interference between sets. We have tried standing close together, with the boats close by, or with the boats at a long range and no problems.
The only one issue someone did have with a 2.4ghz set was only after he had reinforced the interior of his boat with carbon fibre, and it obviously lost signal. this was sorted out by mounting the reciever to the underside of the top cover which had no carbon fibre on the inside and raised the aerial above the hull reinforcing.

Best wishes.

Gregg
Secretary: Chasewater Model Boat Club.
http:chasewatermbc.blogspot.com/
"The chances of anything coming from Mars are a million to one they say...."

#1 14 years ago

2.4Ghz Radio Reliability

I have used 2.4Ghz sets for over two years and generally they have been most reliable. 😀
I have experienced some problems but usually of my own making. 🔨
The common belief Is that these sets can only respond to their unique transmitter as they each use a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) In the coding between the transmitter and receiver, established when the sets are bound. There Is a further code that sets the particular FSSS or FHSS depending on the particular make.
From other forums It would appear that the uniqueness of the GUID was not always well documented at manufacture. So the exact position may never be known. 😰
There Is a very remote chance (65000:1) that two sets from some suppliers may use the same GUID with consequent possibility of Interference.
Admittedly this Is a fairly remote possibility but has happened. More recent supplies seem to have Improved but their could be some older stock still vulnerable.
Some recommend switching on the receiver first to see If there Is any Interference.
Personally I always switch on my transmitter first then the receiver with the reverse at switch off.
As 2.4Ghz receivers should not respond to other than your own transmitter I suppose this could Identify any problem, and I Intend to try out at my next club meeting when there will be several 2.4Ghz sets In use.
I believe that the Initial binding process should be undertaken at home away from any other 2.4Ghz source (WiFI etc) and following the makers Instructions to the letter. 😉
I am 100% In favour of 2.4Ghz but believe we should not be so complacent that we Ignore the admittedly slight, possibility of Interference.
What experience do others have?

Live long and prosper

Dave

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2.4Ghz Radio Reliability