IMPORTANT!! NO STICK MOVEMENT AFTER T14MZ to 2.4ghz update

[DavidH]

Help me !!!!
where have you found the software for T14 2,4 GHZ ? On the official site Futaba there isn't.
Thank you
Raoul Papini


These are official Futaba/Hobbico sites

http://www.futaba-rc.com/sellsheets/index.html
http://2.4gigahertz.com/downloads/downloads.html

David

[hookmaker]

Seems to me there´s quite a lot of speculation in this thread.

1) Can anyone confirm that they use or have first hand knowledge of anyone who uses a US (Towrhob.) 14MZ/2,4GHz module in a European area coded 14MZ that has NOT been fiddled with???

2) Does anyone know for A FACT that there are 2 DIFFERENT modules, one that transmits with 100mA (EU) and one that transmits with 130mA (US), OR that the module can switch by recognizing a software or area code???

It would realy be nice to hear some FACTS!

Henrik

[tchavei]

Hi

I just came across this thread and I would like to add some things.

I've checked the german forums for a few days and most of the guys over there are jumping around happy as ever because it seems that somehow the fasst system complies with european norms even transmitting at 100mW (It seems the hopping every 2ms makes the signal qualify as peak and not continuous)

On the other hand, the france/austrian regulations aren't about transmitting power (which seems to be the same as in other EU countries) but because of a narrower band that is available in those two countries. The switch that comes on JR and Fasst modules seems to narrow the spektrum at which those modules hopp around to comply with those two special regulations.

Anyone that also speaks german can confirm this.

My two cents

Tony

[snoopydog]

The latest BMFA magazine which is sent to all BMFA members has an article about using imported 2.4 modules, in a nutshell I doubt the insurance will not cover accidents if you are found to using an imported module that does not comply to the legal usage for that country i.e transmitting in North American mode could be seen as not complying? as it is down to the importer who first brings the module to the UK market place.

Copied from BMFA Website

After Market Plug-in Modules
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.
“Ofcom have advised that replacement modules need to be individually compliant and correctly CE marked.
Additionally, the manufacturer or person who first places the module on the market in the EU, is responsible for ensuring the compliance of the overall unit (transmitter plus module).
If you are considering using such a module, you should ensure the manufacturer of the module certifies that when the module is fitted, the complete transmitter unit is compliant with current regulations”.
Only if you receive such confirmation can you be certain that the equipment will be legal to use.

[oak]

1) Can anyone confirm that they use or have first hand knowledge of anyone who uses a US (Towrhob.) 14MZ/2,4GHz module in a European area coded 14MZ that has NOT been fiddled with???

Well, I think this guy in the following link confirms that a US TM-14 can NOT be used in a 14MZ without changing region code in the radio to US. (which is easy though).

http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/t397358p1/

2) Does anyone know for A FACT that there are 2 DIFFERENT modules, one that transmits with 100mA (EU) and one that transmits with 130mA (US), OR that the module can switch by recognizing a software or area code???

The US TM-14 EIRP (peak power) is sligtly less than 100mW (approx.90). Ref. FCC testing document: https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=871174&native_or_pdf=pdf