FCC Approves AMA Petition NewRC Frequencies ON APRIL 1 year Federal Communications Commission approved Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM promised practically asked original petition Novem ber 1978 FCC Commissioners November 4 vote 6-0 officially approved Report Order essentially same NPRM next step implement AMA plan gradual transition new fre quencies plan has carefully worked out permit old new 72 MHz frequencies co-exist next five years Also FCC has authorized frequencies can practically used time idea will enough years down road use right first necessary operate next five years according AMAS new plan after transition will made convert ing previous 72 MHz frequencies add still new ones important caution new FCC rules imply frequency changing modelers possible Thats quite new FCC rules permit removing inserting plug-in module part type-accepted RC transmitter does refer crystal changing legal counsels interpretation transmitter frequency changing crystal swapping alone permissible involves unique crystal configuration interchangeable between manufacturers because common specWc transmitter design manufacturer has gotten type-accepted FCC Otherwise crystal other accompanying frequency-determin ing components must exchanged module form Regardless manufac turers have come up economical plans convert existing equipment new frequencies dont want wait five years until becomes necessary meantime old new can operate compatibly provided use common sense Note new frequencies can use either AM FM should cause problems since frequency given time operation will either both Thus compatibility matter frequency channel numbers rather whether AM FM use Suggestions Study new channel numbers color codes pages accompany article Learn new 72 MHz frequencies relate old Get together other RCers par ticularly club meetings develop new frequency controls clothespin other type flying site Think seriously about frequency monitoring means knowing what frequency first time have legal frequencies number models can fly safely typical club field Think about need keeping track possibilities Adapt new situation area carefully Remember channel numbers refer new fre quencies Otherwiseenjoy New AMA RC Identification Control System Effective January 1 1983 WITH THE ACQUISITION new RC fre quencies 72 75 MHz bands long standing system identifying RC frequencies colored streamers alone has become outmoded being replaced system able cope larger number now-usable frequencies Continued page 135 February 1983 81 Bob Aberie Hauppauge Long Island NY chairman AMAs Frequency Committee coordinated four-year campaign obtain new Radio Control frequencies effort produced 11 new 72 MHz frequencies model aircraft cars boats freedom use AM FM plane picture Bobs original design 2-Meter RC Sailplane named Long islander $MAStER AIRSCRFW RCSENTS SA STRIPPER 4 AT YOUR DEALER PRECISION STRIP WOOD TO V x Vs INS FROM BALSA SHEET ALSO FOR DRAFTING AND PHOTO MATS USES TYPE H BLADE SUPER TOOLGREAT PRICE WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Ct. Santa Rosa CA 96401 LEADER IN SMALL AIRFOIL TECHNOLOGY MAStER AIRSCREW biBLSVM5MASTER IMPROVED THROUGH FOUR YEARS OF PRODUCTION THE G/F SERIES IS UNEQUALED FOR PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE THROUGH 131 DISTRIBUTORS 384 Tesconi Ct WINDSOR PROPELLER CO Santa Rosa CA 95401 As mentioned ahove Fly Baby has 106in wingspan chord 17 gives about 700 sq effective wing area about 20 lh. should Oviust like real Qttadra 4-scale SESA has 80-in wingspan 15-in ehord Thats ahout 2300 squares effective wing Quadra about 20 pounds total weight should another good combination 3-scale version mea sures 106-in span 20-in chord ith weight estimated 25 28 lb wing Quadra would probably fly would recommend little power Both SESs have simple effective cahane structure using wood no wire wire bend ing required smaller model shows very non-scale semi-symmetrical airfoil Its value would non-scale inverted performance big version has what looks like close-toscale undercambered airfoil would little harder build cover ssould look better Ily realistically three ol plans good starting point producing Giant Scale versions original planes hut youll need experience yours someone elsesl make best use New Quadra As November 12 TML scheduled start production new 50cc Quadra during first week December time read will starting ship ment will take until January February get full production fill distribu tion pipeline Bob Beckman 8248 Ho/i Grove Ct. Manassat VA 22110 New RC Frequencies Continued page 81 draft proposal new frequency identification control system presented AMA Executive Council Frequency Committee fall 1980 published October 1980 Model Aviat ion magazine proposal AMA rnembers comments re quested number received considered committee put gether new approved AMA Frequency Iden tification Control System Key guidelines 1 All new RC frequencies assigised unique channel number Frequency flags will provide dual method identification a glance ie providing both number channel number flag color-coding both flag wind ribbons trans tmtter antenna same channel number will used desig nate frequency-determining elements crys tals modules synthesizers etc both RC transmitter receiver Actual frequencies may also shown items channel number primary method frequency identification concept numbered channels has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate various TV marine CB frequencies 2 All old RC frequencies will given channel number frequency identification wtll remain ie through long-standing arrangement color-coded flags ribbons colors designate frequency use arrangement applies 27 M Hz 53 M Hz 72-75 MHz bands Please note however previous 72-75 MHz frequencies have five-year life following authorization new frequencies after old frequencies no longer authorized RC use 27 MHz 53 MHz RC channels have no formal end-of use date legal continue used indefinitely 3 The system also provides immediate visibility existing 49 M Hz low-power band its five authorized frequenciesa band already use RC Sailplane-to-ground tele metry purposes also actual Radio Control use some flying sites 4 The system expandablenot new frequencies 72-75 MHz band new six-meter frequencies others may become available future 5 At least new 72-75 MHz frequencies system will provide some relief prob lem color blindness part few RC fliers and/or color fading has happened current flags ribbons 6 During five-year transition period both old new 72 75 MHz frequencies will use system avoids duplication color combinations could lead confusion flying field ground operating site order accomplish white ribbon now used designate 72-75 MHz frequency band used new phase-in channels will authorized use during tran sition period 7 The channel numbers designating new 72-75 MHz frequencies made up two digits since channels lie between Channel II Channel 90 digit 0 through 9 will designated flag both its printed number same color coding used electronic parts value designation see paragraph D2 below use already widely accepted color cod ing suggested number AMA members responded comments AMA February 1983 135 flightllne Shirts Make Great Gags just few humorous sky blue T-shirts offer $750 plus 10% postage/handling Sizes 5134-36 M138-40 1442-44 X46 Allow 3-4 weeks delivery PLEASE CONFINE ALL CRASHES 10 THE FAR END OF THE FIELD GCO Theres sue thisgs gsory GFS GSI-i qLsstWOOiUUi3Iiee% mmskyih GSD Send check money order Flightilne Shirts Etc Department MA 1781 Jahnmark Circle Grants Pass OR 97526 Name Address City StateZip Design #Size AERONCA C3 MASTER QUARTER SCALE FOR 60 TWO CYCLE OR 12 OPPOSED TWIN 4 CYCLE ENOtNES 106 SPAN1260 50 IN QUARTER SCALE PLAN SET $2100 VOSEL AVIATION BOX 54 BLDG 6 RESEDA CALIF 61335 CONTROL/NE FLYERS /Well Help get Z~KControline . SHARK 15 Fo m ed y P ce Reauc on Je co Cont 0 ne K ta facto y d ec o Send 25t o StampedlAddreaaed Envelope THE CA ZAIC CO INC 883 Lexington Ave Dept CL Brooklyn New York 11221 SIZES AVAILABLE 48-2027-8 1/4 24-1120-1218-10 17-1216-6 24-1020-1018-8 22-620-818-6 20-6 Send S20O Irefundable first purchase catalogue price list see local dealer order direct pay postage handling shipments TOTTENHAM ONT CANADA LOG IWO RR414161 936-2131 INDUSTRIES TELEPHONE 1980 draft plan proposal mentioned Details The paragraphs follow AMA-approved Frequency Identification Control System will included next issue AMA Official Model Airerafi Regu lations official system used AM A-sanctioned events 27 MHz Band Available types models indefinitely Frequency use will designated small triangular flag single ribbon approximately ffixed top transmitter antenna according fol lowing table Freq MHz 26995 27045 27095 Note no channel number assigned B 49 MHz Band Below-listed frequencies available types models indefinitely license-free band transmitters re stricted very low power Frequency use will designated single ribbon approximately l6 affixed top transmit ter antenna according following table Freq MHZ 49830 49845 49860 Color Purple Gray White Freq MHz 49875 49890 Color Black Chrome Note no channel number assigned C Previous 72-75 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies available types models shown period five years following release new frequencies ie until end l987 Note AMA RC Frequency Phase-In Plan avoids placing use new channel within 50 K Hz of frequencies during fiveyear period Frequency use will designated two ribbons approximately 1 16 S IA 1W Color Brown Red Orange Freq MHz 27 145 27 l95 27255 Color Yellow Green Blue affixed top transmitter antenna accord ing following table Freq MHZ Colors 72080White-Brown 72160White-Blue 72240White-Red 72320White-Violet 72400White-Orange 72960White-Yellow *75640White-Green Type Model Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft Note no channel number assigned *75640 MHz creates special problems during five-year phase-out period since falls 75 MHz sub-band allocated surface models new RC frequency plan no legal bar its continued use model aircraft fliers until end five-year period will protected same extent 72 MHz sub-band listed above recom mended model aircraft fliers using 75460 have sets converted new aircraft phase-in channels soon practicable rather waiting until late five-year period D New 72-75 MHz Frequencies I General FCC has assigned new fre quencies model RC usein 72 MHz subband model aircraft 75 MHz sub-band surface models cars boats robots etc frequencies spaced 20 KHz intervals much closer spacing heretofore used United States Some also adjacent existing 72-75 MHz frequencies discussed above paragraph C two reasons certain new frequencies will brought use immediately Thus certain frequencies have AMA authorization use during phase-in period others 2 Frequency ldentfication New channels designated two-digit channel number will also used designate frequencydetermining elements crystals modules synthe sizers etc RC transmitter receiver flag illustrates Channel 12 Top number Alternate flat shapes Figure 1 136 Model Aviation October above BROWN FLAG AND RIBBON first digit bottom number second channel identification flag/ribbon combina tion will affixed top transmitter antenna indicate frequency use Unlike simple ribbon streamer system has long used flag will show actual channel number printed digits A-in size flag eachdigit flag/ribbon combina tion will color-coded according widely used electronic parts color-coding system Figure illustrates concept system will used set new frequency channels whether new set originally manufactured use new channels older set has converted put new channels Color code channel number flag/ribbon combinations Color Digit No IWhite 2White 3Black 4Black 5White 6White 7White 8Black 9Black 0White Color Flag/Ribbon PMS Color* Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray White Black 483 Red 032 Orange 021 Yellow 012 354 293 Purple 428 White Black *Pantone Matching System PMS standard color guide used commercial printers 3 72 MHz Sub-band Aircraft Channels Num bers II through 60 model aircraft Channel 12 38 40 42 44 46 48 Freq MHz 72030 72 550 72 590 72630 72670 72710 72 750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Top Flag Ribbon Brown Orange 3 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Bottom Flag/ Ribbon Red 2 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Note above channels compatible old frequencies new channels will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned events during five-year phase-in period effective January 1983 Additional channels will added above list end fifth year will continue next three years Channel numbers colors will published advance effectivity 4 75 MHz Sub-band Surface Model Channels Numbers 61 through 90 surface models cars boats robots etc available immediately Channel 62 64 66 68 70 74 76 78 80 82 84 Freq MHz 75430 75470 755 10 75550 75 590 75670 757 10 75750 75 790 75830 75 870 Top Flag/ Ribbon Blue Blue Blue Blue Purple Purple Purple Purple Gray Gray Gray Bottom Flag Ribbon Red Yellow Blue Gray Black Yellow Blue Gray Black Red Yellow Note Channel 7275630 MHz omitted during period provide separation 75640 MHz white-green Since above channels surface model use 75640 MHz remains authorized model aircraft use believed 30 KHz spacing between 75640 Channel 74 75670 MHz will provide reasonable protection during period E Amateur Radio Service 50-54 MHz Six Meter Band Operator license An amateur radio license Technician Class higher required use frequencies legally General band RC frequencies listed below AMA suggested since FCC does Amateur Radio Service bands designate individual frequencies specific uses does other RC frequency bands AMA suggested frequencies have coordinated American Radio Relay League ARRLthe amateur radio equivalent AMA protected RC sense ARRL six-meter-band plan voluntary plan establishes frequency sub-band RC frequencies outside sub-bands suggested other types amateur communica tions frequencies listed below will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned activities 53 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies continue available types models expected frequencies will become less less useful over next several years RC use growing number amateur repeaters Increase probability interference particu larly near urban areas meantime new RC frequencies low end 50-54 MHz band expected made available will announced soon possible Until recommended existing wide band six-meter RC equipment remain 53 MHz continued page 140 February 1983 137 THE SAILPLANE CADDY Only Lift Money Can Buy Write free brochure SPC transports sailpianes 2M open class superships fantastic tool gets field/slope easy lift Furniture quality parts precut 1/2 maple plywood Dado cuts ensure quick & accurate joints very strong hooks screws & strap supplied kitWRALE SALE Send S 2995 AMA # pay postage via WHALE HOBBIESINCUPS r good until 1/12/1983 1201 MCOUFFE NO 104 HOUSTON TEXAS 77015 713 528 3152 FOX GLOW PLUGS FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST SHORT s119 LONG Si 19 RC SNORT $169 RC LONG $159 Rhodium twice expensive platinum works better glow plugs space age insulator costs glass crack use Job shops couldnt hold tolerances wanted metal partsso make ourselves though less 1 plug 500 falls glow FOX PLUGS THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST F OIXMFG CO 5305 TOWSON AVE 0AT SMITH ARK 72901 Hot Line 15011 648-1656 E SOPVflTH Flight TestedContest Proven First Place AMA Scale Rhinebeck 1982 Built & Flown George Rose Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4360 Arondale Dr Willamsville NV 14221 Phone 716 632-4838 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodies S/lie Sai/Jne l7czc/ory Li has complete comprehensive line R/C Soaring products ever exist North America Li Our line products includes some respected firms Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers Li We carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products L] We serve serious RIC soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought torso long * See display 1983 WRAM Toledo shows * Send $300 fully illustrated catalog Sailplane Factory717 244-4508 PO BOX 3419am 9pm EST Red Lion PA 17356 T6 SNJ Harvard 63 318 Span 1 Scale 60 Engine 8-9 lbsReady Fly model has molded rigid eurathane foam white epoxy jell coat surface picks up great amount detail Fuselage rings aileron fin rudder stabilizer elevator & cowl molded ready assembly installation equipment painting hardware including scale wheels struts extras Suggested List $285 Factory Direct $228 Send SASE brochure aPO Box 308 Tawas City MI 48763 reaL Lakes Model & morn LOin 15171362-6078 frequencies until end its useful life new six-meter frequencies come reserved new narrow-band equipment Frequency use will designated two ribbons streamers approximately 1/2 16 affixed top transmitter antenna according following table Freq MHzColors 5300 Black-Brown 53200 Black-Red 53300 Black-Orange 53400 Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green *53600Black-Blue *53700 Black-Purple *53800 Black-Gray Note no channel number assigned *Not generally use recognized ap propriate RC use ARRL band plan effect prior April 1982 F Additional Items a Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency channel control system club flying sites contests New pins should both channel-numbered color-coded As past no RC transmitter should turned unless pin its frequency channel attached its antenna b Special 72 MHz Considerations avoid coexistence problems between new old 72 MHz frequencies during phase-in period fre quency control boards club flying fields contests must show frequencies/chan nels authorized use during specific portion phase-in period example throughout first five years 72 MHz air craft-only band control clipboard would show pins six existing seven chan nels new Channel 12 82030 evennumbered Channels 38 40 42 etc up Channel 56 odd-numbered channels would blocked out would used during period c Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices Scanning receivers spectrum analyzers simple tunable converters hooked up automobile radios typical types devices can help role d Telemetry Devices flier using tel emetry device such thermal tensor should display single ribbon streamer transmitter antenna several inches below flag/ ribbon combination designates control frequency telemetry device 49 MHz frequencies see paragraph B color coding flier licensed amateur telemetry device amateur two-meter band 144148 MHz single red streamer will used Brace Yourself/Kruse Continued page 65 Any moving part will eventually wear out friction real wear problems Ive Free Flight has leading edge stabilizer pivots dethermalized position tried silk nylon finally fiberglass overlay stop wear squashing balsa before finally hit upon method shown Fig 5 dowel insert easy install shows no wear over two full flying seasons Its Jim Clems idea Sheet surfaces real problem too par ticularly some lighter structures require fuel-proofing order last Fig 6 shows two techniques help prevent warps such surfaces cap-strip method just effective less work terms matching surfaces gluing light coats dope thinned much 5060% preferable couple heavy coats latter will undoubtedly put warps fairly sturdy structures Being concerned subordinate struc tures will pay off planes fly well long time Take little time brace stucture carefully 140 Model Aviation IN run IIVIIVIEUIpI wIEIe New 22 CDl QUADRA $10495 Rag 22 QUADRA $9496 Brlslghalla Flywheal *11496 Rag 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY*1496 QUADRA REPAIR*1000 pIus parts P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleat*2296 JIm Massar SRCOUPEPLAN5 $2396 KIT $22996 IIm Msaar TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT 824996 BALSA BASSWOOD tall slzeal36% OFF Concept FLEETKIT $17996 FG COWL $1996 QUADRA fual tanks16 *89632 $796 Y VICKER5 LEWIS MACHINE GUN KITS$1496 ALL cECONITE PRODUCTS10% OFF PLANS SUPER STEARMAN V Godfrey$2800 STARDUSTER TOO IBrIsIghellal$2996 scala J3 CUB Ina$tz FLEET Concapt$2996 vOLKSPLANE ChIcken Charlie*2396 FLY BABY $1896 SE-5 Rausthl $2496 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U-1 SpItfire *2196 Ercoupa $1996 Steerman *2096 Cltabrla $2496 J3 Cub $1996 ME-10$ $2160 Fleet $2096 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 516 *32 1g61*1000 24-Hour Service. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View Dr. Allegany NY 14706 VIDEO VIDEO GIANT SCALE IMAA Festival 81 VHS Cassette SALE RENTAL Send sase Details FLYING 8 PRoDUCTIONS R #15 Box 796 BEDFORD INDIANA 47421
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 81, 135, 136, 137, 140
FCC Approves AMA Petition NewRC Frequencies ON APRIL 1 year Federal Communications Commission approved Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM promised practically asked original petition Novem ber 1978 FCC Commissioners November 4 vote 6-0 officially approved Report Order essentially same NPRM next step implement AMA plan gradual transition new fre quencies plan has carefully worked out permit old new 72 MHz frequencies co-exist next five years Also FCC has authorized frequencies can practically used time idea will enough years down road use right first necessary operate next five years according AMAS new plan after transition will made convert ing previous 72 MHz frequencies add still new ones important caution new FCC rules imply frequency changing modelers possible Thats quite new FCC rules permit removing inserting plug-in module part type-accepted RC transmitter does refer crystal changing legal counsels interpretation transmitter frequency changing crystal swapping alone permissible involves unique crystal configuration interchangeable between manufacturers because common specWc transmitter design manufacturer has gotten type-accepted FCC Otherwise crystal other accompanying frequency-determin ing components must exchanged module form Regardless manufac turers have come up economical plans convert existing equipment new frequencies dont want wait five years until becomes necessary meantime old new can operate compatibly provided use common sense Note new frequencies can use either AM FM should cause problems since frequency given time operation will either both Thus compatibility matter frequency channel numbers rather whether AM FM use Suggestions Study new channel numbers color codes pages accompany article Learn new 72 MHz frequencies relate old Get together other RCers par ticularly club meetings develop new frequency controls clothespin other type flying site Think seriously about frequency monitoring means knowing what frequency first time have legal frequencies number models can fly safely typical club field Think about need keeping track possibilities Adapt new situation area carefully Remember channel numbers refer new fre quencies Otherwiseenjoy New AMA RC Identification Control System Effective January 1 1983 WITH THE ACQUISITION new RC fre quencies 72 75 MHz bands long standing system identifying RC frequencies colored streamers alone has become outmoded being replaced system able cope larger number now-usable frequencies Continued page 135 February 1983 81 Bob Aberie Hauppauge Long Island NY chairman AMAs Frequency Committee coordinated four-year campaign obtain new Radio Control frequencies effort produced 11 new 72 MHz frequencies model aircraft cars boats freedom use AM FM plane picture Bobs original design 2-Meter RC Sailplane named Long islander $MAStER AIRSCRFW RCSENTS SA STRIPPER 4 AT YOUR DEALER PRECISION STRIP WOOD TO V x Vs INS FROM BALSA SHEET ALSO FOR DRAFTING AND PHOTO MATS USES TYPE H BLADE SUPER TOOLGREAT PRICE WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Ct. Santa Rosa CA 96401 LEADER IN SMALL AIRFOIL TECHNOLOGY MAStER AIRSCREW biBLSVM5MASTER IMPROVED THROUGH FOUR YEARS OF PRODUCTION THE G/F SERIES IS UNEQUALED FOR PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE THROUGH 131 DISTRIBUTORS 384 Tesconi Ct WINDSOR PROPELLER CO Santa Rosa CA 95401 As mentioned ahove Fly Baby has 106in wingspan chord 17 gives about 700 sq effective wing area about 20 lh. should Oviust like real Qttadra 4-scale SESA has 80-in wingspan 15-in ehord Thats ahout 2300 squares effective wing Quadra about 20 pounds total weight should another good combination 3-scale version mea sures 106-in span 20-in chord ith weight estimated 25 28 lb wing Quadra would probably fly would recommend little power Both SESs have simple effective cahane structure using wood no wire wire bend ing required smaller model shows very non-scale semi-symmetrical airfoil Its value would non-scale inverted performance big version has what looks like close-toscale undercambered airfoil would little harder build cover ssould look better Ily realistically three ol plans good starting point producing Giant Scale versions original planes hut youll need experience yours someone elsesl make best use New Quadra As November 12 TML scheduled start production new 50cc Quadra during first week December time read will starting ship ment will take until January February get full production fill distribu tion pipeline Bob Beckman 8248 Ho/i Grove Ct. Manassat VA 22110 New RC Frequencies Continued page 81 draft proposal new frequency identification control system presented AMA Executive Council Frequency Committee fall 1980 published October 1980 Model Aviat ion magazine proposal AMA rnembers comments re quested number received considered committee put gether new approved AMA Frequency Iden tification Control System Key guidelines 1 All new RC frequencies assigised unique channel number Frequency flags will provide dual method identification a glance ie providing both number channel number flag color-coding both flag wind ribbons trans tmtter antenna same channel number will used desig nate frequency-determining elements crys tals modules synthesizers etc both RC transmitter receiver Actual frequencies may also shown items channel number primary method frequency identification concept numbered channels has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate various TV marine CB frequencies 2 All old RC frequencies will given channel number frequency identification wtll remain ie through long-standing arrangement color-coded flags ribbons colors designate frequency use arrangement applies 27 M Hz 53 M Hz 72-75 MHz bands Please note however previous 72-75 MHz frequencies have five-year life following authorization new frequencies after old frequencies no longer authorized RC use 27 MHz 53 MHz RC channels have no formal end-of use date legal continue used indefinitely 3 The system also provides immediate visibility existing 49 M Hz low-power band its five authorized frequenciesa band already use RC Sailplane-to-ground tele metry purposes also actual Radio Control use some flying sites 4 The system expandablenot new frequencies 72-75 MHz band new six-meter frequencies others may become available future 5 At least new 72-75 MHz frequencies system will provide some relief prob lem color blindness part few RC fliers and/or color fading has happened current flags ribbons 6 During five-year transition period both old new 72 75 MHz frequencies will use system avoids duplication color combinations could lead confusion flying field ground operating site order accomplish white ribbon now used designate 72-75 MHz frequency band used new phase-in channels will authorized use during tran sition period 7 The channel numbers designating new 72-75 MHz frequencies made up two digits since channels lie between Channel II Channel 90 digit 0 through 9 will designated flag both its printed number same color coding used electronic parts value designation see paragraph D2 below use already widely accepted color cod ing suggested number AMA members responded comments AMA February 1983 135 flightllne Shirts Make Great Gags just few humorous sky blue T-shirts offer $750 plus 10% postage/handling Sizes 5134-36 M138-40 1442-44 X46 Allow 3-4 weeks delivery PLEASE CONFINE ALL CRASHES 10 THE FAR END OF THE FIELD GCO Theres sue thisgs gsory GFS GSI-i qLsstWOOiUUi3Iiee% mmskyih GSD Send check money order Flightilne Shirts Etc Department MA 1781 Jahnmark Circle Grants Pass OR 97526 Name Address City StateZip Design #Size AERONCA C3 MASTER QUARTER SCALE FOR 60 TWO CYCLE OR 12 OPPOSED TWIN 4 CYCLE ENOtNES 106 SPAN1260 50 IN QUARTER SCALE PLAN SET $2100 VOSEL AVIATION BOX 54 BLDG 6 RESEDA CALIF 61335 CONTROL/NE FLYERS /Well Help get Z~KControline . SHARK 15 Fo m ed y P ce Reauc on Je co Cont 0 ne K ta facto y d ec o Send 25t o StampedlAddreaaed Envelope THE CA ZAIC CO INC 883 Lexington Ave Dept CL Brooklyn New York 11221 SIZES AVAILABLE 48-2027-8 1/4 24-1120-1218-10 17-1216-6 24-1020-1018-8 22-620-818-6 20-6 Send S20O Irefundable first purchase catalogue price list see local dealer order direct pay postage handling shipments TOTTENHAM ONT CANADA LOG IWO RR414161 936-2131 INDUSTRIES TELEPHONE 1980 draft plan proposal mentioned Details The paragraphs follow AMA-approved Frequency Identification Control System will included next issue AMA Official Model Airerafi Regu lations official system used AM A-sanctioned events 27 MHz Band Available types models indefinitely Frequency use will designated small triangular flag single ribbon approximately ffixed top transmitter antenna according fol lowing table Freq MHz 26995 27045 27095 Note no channel number assigned B 49 MHz Band Below-listed frequencies available types models indefinitely license-free band transmitters re stricted very low power Frequency use will designated single ribbon approximately l6 affixed top transmit ter antenna according following table Freq MHZ 49830 49845 49860 Color Purple Gray White Freq MHz 49875 49890 Color Black Chrome Note no channel number assigned C Previous 72-75 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies available types models shown period five years following release new frequencies ie until end l987 Note AMA RC Frequency Phase-In Plan avoids placing use new channel within 50 K Hz of frequencies during fiveyear period Frequency use will designated two ribbons approximately 1 16 S IA 1W Color Brown Red Orange Freq MHz 27 145 27 l95 27255 Color Yellow Green Blue affixed top transmitter antenna accord ing following table Freq MHZ Colors 72080White-Brown 72160White-Blue 72240White-Red 72320White-Violet 72400White-Orange 72960White-Yellow *75640White-Green Type Model Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft Note no channel number assigned *75640 MHz creates special problems during five-year phase-out period since falls 75 MHz sub-band allocated surface models new RC frequency plan no legal bar its continued use model aircraft fliers until end five-year period will protected same extent 72 MHz sub-band listed above recom mended model aircraft fliers using 75460 have sets converted new aircraft phase-in channels soon practicable rather waiting until late five-year period D New 72-75 MHz Frequencies I General FCC has assigned new fre quencies model RC usein 72 MHz subband model aircraft 75 MHz sub-band surface models cars boats robots etc frequencies spaced 20 KHz intervals much closer spacing heretofore used United States Some also adjacent existing 72-75 MHz frequencies discussed above paragraph C two reasons certain new frequencies will brought use immediately Thus certain frequencies have AMA authorization use during phase-in period others 2 Frequency ldentfication New channels designated two-digit channel number will also used designate frequencydetermining elements crystals modules synthe sizers etc RC transmitter receiver flag illustrates Channel 12 Top number Alternate flat shapes Figure 1 136 Model Aviation October above BROWN FLAG AND RIBBON first digit bottom number second channel identification flag/ribbon combina tion will affixed top transmitter antenna indicate frequency use Unlike simple ribbon streamer system has long used flag will show actual channel number printed digits A-in size flag eachdigit flag/ribbon combina tion will color-coded according widely used electronic parts color-coding system Figure illustrates concept system will used set new frequency channels whether new set originally manufactured use new channels older set has converted put new channels Color code channel number flag/ribbon combinations Color Digit No IWhite 2White 3Black 4Black 5White 6White 7White 8Black 9Black 0White Color Flag/Ribbon PMS Color* Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray White Black 483 Red 032 Orange 021 Yellow 012 354 293 Purple 428 White Black *Pantone Matching System PMS standard color guide used commercial printers 3 72 MHz Sub-band Aircraft Channels Num bers II through 60 model aircraft Channel 12 38 40 42 44 46 48 Freq MHz 72030 72 550 72 590 72630 72670 72710 72 750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Top Flag Ribbon Brown Orange 3 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Bottom Flag/ Ribbon Red 2 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Note above channels compatible old frequencies new channels will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned events during five-year phase-in period effective January 1983 Additional channels will added above list end fifth year will continue next three years Channel numbers colors will published advance effectivity 4 75 MHz Sub-band Surface Model Channels Numbers 61 through 90 surface models cars boats robots etc available immediately Channel 62 64 66 68 70 74 76 78 80 82 84 Freq MHz 75430 75470 755 10 75550 75 590 75670 757 10 75750 75 790 75830 75 870 Top Flag/ Ribbon Blue Blue Blue Blue Purple Purple Purple Purple Gray Gray Gray Bottom Flag Ribbon Red Yellow Blue Gray Black Yellow Blue Gray Black Red Yellow Note Channel 7275630 MHz omitted during period provide separation 75640 MHz white-green Since above channels surface model use 75640 MHz remains authorized model aircraft use believed 30 KHz spacing between 75640 Channel 74 75670 MHz will provide reasonable protection during period E Amateur Radio Service 50-54 MHz Six Meter Band Operator license An amateur radio license Technician Class higher required use frequencies legally General band RC frequencies listed below AMA suggested since FCC does Amateur Radio Service bands designate individual frequencies specific uses does other RC frequency bands AMA suggested frequencies have coordinated American Radio Relay League ARRLthe amateur radio equivalent AMA protected RC sense ARRL six-meter-band plan voluntary plan establishes frequency sub-band RC frequencies outside sub-bands suggested other types amateur communica tions frequencies listed below will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned activities 53 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies continue available types models expected frequencies will become less less useful over next several years RC use growing number amateur repeaters Increase probability interference particu larly near urban areas meantime new RC frequencies low end 50-54 MHz band expected made available will announced soon possible Until recommended existing wide band six-meter RC equipment remain 53 MHz continued page 140 February 1983 137 THE SAILPLANE CADDY Only Lift Money Can Buy Write free brochure SPC transports sailpianes 2M open class superships fantastic tool gets field/slope easy lift Furniture quality parts precut 1/2 maple plywood Dado cuts ensure quick & accurate joints very strong hooks screws & strap supplied kitWRALE SALE Send S 2995 AMA # pay postage via WHALE HOBBIESINCUPS r good until 1/12/1983 1201 MCOUFFE NO 104 HOUSTON TEXAS 77015 713 528 3152 FOX GLOW PLUGS FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST SHORT s119 LONG Si 19 RC SNORT $169 RC LONG $159 Rhodium twice expensive platinum works better glow plugs space age insulator costs glass crack use Job shops couldnt hold tolerances wanted metal partsso make ourselves though less 1 plug 500 falls glow FOX PLUGS THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST F OIXMFG CO 5305 TOWSON AVE 0AT SMITH ARK 72901 Hot Line 15011 648-1656 E SOPVflTH Flight TestedContest Proven First Place AMA Scale Rhinebeck 1982 Built & Flown George Rose Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4360 Arondale Dr Willamsville NV 14221 Phone 716 632-4838 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodies S/lie Sai/Jne l7czc/ory Li has complete comprehensive line R/C Soaring products ever exist North America Li Our line products includes some respected firms Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers Li We carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products L] We serve serious RIC soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought torso long * See display 1983 WRAM Toledo shows * Send $300 fully illustrated catalog Sailplane Factory717 244-4508 PO BOX 3419am 9pm EST Red Lion PA 17356 T6 SNJ Harvard 63 318 Span 1 Scale 60 Engine 8-9 lbsReady Fly model has molded rigid eurathane foam white epoxy jell coat surface picks up great amount detail Fuselage rings aileron fin rudder stabilizer elevator & cowl molded ready assembly installation equipment painting hardware including scale wheels struts extras Suggested List $285 Factory Direct $228 Send SASE brochure aPO Box 308 Tawas City MI 48763 reaL Lakes Model & morn LOin 15171362-6078 frequencies until end its useful life new six-meter frequencies come reserved new narrow-band equipment Frequency use will designated two ribbons streamers approximately 1/2 16 affixed top transmitter antenna according following table Freq MHzColors 5300 Black-Brown 53200 Black-Red 53300 Black-Orange 53400 Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green *53600Black-Blue *53700 Black-Purple *53800 Black-Gray Note no channel number assigned *Not generally use recognized ap propriate RC use ARRL band plan effect prior April 1982 F Additional Items a Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency channel control system club flying sites contests New pins should both channel-numbered color-coded As past no RC transmitter should turned unless pin its frequency channel attached its antenna b Special 72 MHz Considerations avoid coexistence problems between new old 72 MHz frequencies during phase-in period fre quency control boards club flying fields contests must show frequencies/chan nels authorized use during specific portion phase-in period example throughout first five years 72 MHz air craft-only band control clipboard would show pins six existing seven chan nels new Channel 12 82030 evennumbered Channels 38 40 42 etc up Channel 56 odd-numbered channels would blocked out would used during period c Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices Scanning receivers spectrum analyzers simple tunable converters hooked up automobile radios typical types devices can help role d Telemetry Devices flier using tel emetry device such thermal tensor should display single ribbon streamer transmitter antenna several inches below flag/ ribbon combination designates control frequency telemetry device 49 MHz frequencies see paragraph B color coding flier licensed amateur telemetry device amateur two-meter band 144148 MHz single red streamer will used Brace Yourself/Kruse Continued page 65 Any moving part will eventually wear out friction real wear problems Ive Free Flight has leading edge stabilizer pivots dethermalized position tried silk nylon finally fiberglass overlay stop wear squashing balsa before finally hit upon method shown Fig 5 dowel insert easy install shows no wear over two full flying seasons Its Jim Clems idea Sheet surfaces real problem too par ticularly some lighter structures require fuel-proofing order last Fig 6 shows two techniques help prevent warps such surfaces cap-strip method just effective less work terms matching surfaces gluing light coats dope thinned much 5060% preferable couple heavy coats latter will undoubtedly put warps fairly sturdy structures Being concerned subordinate struc tures will pay off planes fly well long time Take little time brace stucture carefully 140 Model Aviation IN run IIVIIVIEUIpI wIEIe New 22 CDl QUADRA $10495 Rag 22 QUADRA $9496 Brlslghalla Flywheal *11496 Rag 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY*1496 QUADRA REPAIR*1000 pIus parts P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleat*2296 JIm Massar SRCOUPEPLAN5 $2396 KIT $22996 IIm Msaar TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT 824996 BALSA BASSWOOD tall slzeal36% OFF Concept FLEETKIT $17996 FG COWL $1996 QUADRA fual tanks16 *89632 $796 Y VICKER5 LEWIS MACHINE GUN KITS$1496 ALL cECONITE PRODUCTS10% OFF PLANS SUPER STEARMAN V Godfrey$2800 STARDUSTER TOO IBrIsIghellal$2996 scala J3 CUB Ina$tz FLEET Concapt$2996 vOLKSPLANE ChIcken Charlie*2396 FLY BABY $1896 SE-5 Rausthl $2496 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U-1 SpItfire *2196 Ercoupa $1996 Steerman *2096 Cltabrla $2496 J3 Cub $1996 ME-10$ $2160 Fleet $2096 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 516 *32 1g61*1000 24-Hour Service. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View Dr. Allegany NY 14706 VIDEO VIDEO GIANT SCALE IMAA Festival 81 VHS Cassette SALE RENTAL Send sase Details FLYING 8 PRoDUCTIONS R #15 Box 796 BEDFORD INDIANA 47421
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 81, 135, 136, 137, 140
FCC Approves AMA Petition NewRC Frequencies ON APRIL 1 year Federal Communications Commission approved Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM promised practically asked original petition Novem ber 1978 FCC Commissioners November 4 vote 6-0 officially approved Report Order essentially same NPRM next step implement AMA plan gradual transition new fre quencies plan has carefully worked out permit old new 72 MHz frequencies co-exist next five years Also FCC has authorized frequencies can practically used time idea will enough years down road use right first necessary operate next five years according AMAS new plan after transition will made convert ing previous 72 MHz frequencies add still new ones important caution new FCC rules imply frequency changing modelers possible Thats quite new FCC rules permit removing inserting plug-in module part type-accepted RC transmitter does refer crystal changing legal counsels interpretation transmitter frequency changing crystal swapping alone permissible involves unique crystal configuration interchangeable between manufacturers because common specWc transmitter design manufacturer has gotten type-accepted FCC Otherwise crystal other accompanying frequency-determin ing components must exchanged module form Regardless manufac turers have come up economical plans convert existing equipment new frequencies dont want wait five years until becomes necessary meantime old new can operate compatibly provided use common sense Note new frequencies can use either AM FM should cause problems since frequency given time operation will either both Thus compatibility matter frequency channel numbers rather whether AM FM use Suggestions Study new channel numbers color codes pages accompany article Learn new 72 MHz frequencies relate old Get together other RCers par ticularly club meetings develop new frequency controls clothespin other type flying site Think seriously about frequency monitoring means knowing what frequency first time have legal frequencies number models can fly safely typical club field Think about need keeping track possibilities Adapt new situation area carefully Remember channel numbers refer new fre quencies Otherwiseenjoy New AMA RC Identification Control System Effective January 1 1983 WITH THE ACQUISITION new RC fre quencies 72 75 MHz bands long standing system identifying RC frequencies colored streamers alone has become outmoded being replaced system able cope larger number now-usable frequencies Continued page 135 February 1983 81 Bob Aberie Hauppauge Long Island NY chairman AMAs Frequency Committee coordinated four-year campaign obtain new Radio Control frequencies effort produced 11 new 72 MHz frequencies model aircraft cars boats freedom use AM FM plane picture Bobs original design 2-Meter RC Sailplane named Long islander $MAStER AIRSCRFW RCSENTS SA STRIPPER 4 AT YOUR DEALER PRECISION STRIP WOOD TO V x Vs INS FROM BALSA SHEET ALSO FOR DRAFTING AND PHOTO MATS USES TYPE H BLADE SUPER TOOLGREAT PRICE WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Ct. Santa Rosa CA 96401 LEADER IN SMALL AIRFOIL TECHNOLOGY MAStER AIRSCREW biBLSVM5MASTER IMPROVED THROUGH FOUR YEARS OF PRODUCTION THE G/F SERIES IS UNEQUALED FOR PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE THROUGH 131 DISTRIBUTORS 384 Tesconi Ct WINDSOR PROPELLER CO Santa Rosa CA 95401 As mentioned ahove Fly Baby has 106in wingspan chord 17 gives about 700 sq effective wing area about 20 lh. should Oviust like real Qttadra 4-scale SESA has 80-in wingspan 15-in ehord Thats ahout 2300 squares effective wing Quadra about 20 pounds total weight should another good combination 3-scale version mea sures 106-in span 20-in chord ith weight estimated 25 28 lb wing Quadra would probably fly would recommend little power Both SESs have simple effective cahane structure using wood no wire wire bend ing required smaller model shows very non-scale semi-symmetrical airfoil Its value would non-scale inverted performance big version has what looks like close-toscale undercambered airfoil would little harder build cover ssould look better Ily realistically three ol plans good starting point producing Giant Scale versions original planes hut youll need experience yours someone elsesl make best use New Quadra As November 12 TML scheduled start production new 50cc Quadra during first week December time read will starting ship ment will take until January February get full production fill distribu tion pipeline Bob Beckman 8248 Ho/i Grove Ct. Manassat VA 22110 New RC Frequencies Continued page 81 draft proposal new frequency identification control system presented AMA Executive Council Frequency Committee fall 1980 published October 1980 Model Aviat ion magazine proposal AMA rnembers comments re quested number received considered committee put gether new approved AMA Frequency Iden tification Control System Key guidelines 1 All new RC frequencies assigised unique channel number Frequency flags will provide dual method identification a glance ie providing both number channel number flag color-coding both flag wind ribbons trans tmtter antenna same channel number will used desig nate frequency-determining elements crys tals modules synthesizers etc both RC transmitter receiver Actual frequencies may also shown items channel number primary method frequency identification concept numbered channels has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate various TV marine CB frequencies 2 All old RC frequencies will given channel number frequency identification wtll remain ie through long-standing arrangement color-coded flags ribbons colors designate frequency use arrangement applies 27 M Hz 53 M Hz 72-75 MHz bands Please note however previous 72-75 MHz frequencies have five-year life following authorization new frequencies after old frequencies no longer authorized RC use 27 MHz 53 MHz RC channels have no formal end-of use date legal continue used indefinitely 3 The system also provides immediate visibility existing 49 M Hz low-power band its five authorized frequenciesa band already use RC Sailplane-to-ground tele metry purposes also actual Radio Control use some flying sites 4 The system expandablenot new frequencies 72-75 MHz band new six-meter frequencies others may become available future 5 At least new 72-75 MHz frequencies system will provide some relief prob lem color blindness part few RC fliers and/or color fading has happened current flags ribbons 6 During five-year transition period both old new 72 75 MHz frequencies will use system avoids duplication color combinations could lead confusion flying field ground operating site order accomplish white ribbon now used designate 72-75 MHz frequency band used new phase-in channels will authorized use during tran sition period 7 The channel numbers designating new 72-75 MHz frequencies made up two digits since channels lie between Channel II Channel 90 digit 0 through 9 will designated flag both its printed number same color coding used electronic parts value designation see paragraph D2 below use already widely accepted color cod ing suggested number AMA members responded comments AMA February 1983 135 flightllne Shirts Make Great Gags just few humorous sky blue T-shirts offer $750 plus 10% postage/handling Sizes 5134-36 M138-40 1442-44 X46 Allow 3-4 weeks delivery PLEASE CONFINE ALL CRASHES 10 THE FAR END OF THE FIELD GCO Theres sue thisgs gsory GFS GSI-i qLsstWOOiUUi3Iiee% mmskyih GSD Send check money order Flightilne Shirts Etc Department MA 1781 Jahnmark Circle Grants Pass OR 97526 Name Address City StateZip Design #Size AERONCA C3 MASTER QUARTER SCALE FOR 60 TWO CYCLE OR 12 OPPOSED TWIN 4 CYCLE ENOtNES 106 SPAN1260 50 IN QUARTER SCALE PLAN SET $2100 VOSEL AVIATION BOX 54 BLDG 6 RESEDA CALIF 61335 CONTROL/NE FLYERS /Well Help get Z~KControline . SHARK 15 Fo m ed y P ce Reauc on Je co Cont 0 ne K ta facto y d ec o Send 25t o StampedlAddreaaed Envelope THE CA ZAIC CO INC 883 Lexington Ave Dept CL Brooklyn New York 11221 SIZES AVAILABLE 48-2027-8 1/4 24-1120-1218-10 17-1216-6 24-1020-1018-8 22-620-818-6 20-6 Send S20O Irefundable first purchase catalogue price list see local dealer order direct pay postage handling shipments TOTTENHAM ONT CANADA LOG IWO RR414161 936-2131 INDUSTRIES TELEPHONE 1980 draft plan proposal mentioned Details The paragraphs follow AMA-approved Frequency Identification Control System will included next issue AMA Official Model Airerafi Regu lations official system used AM A-sanctioned events 27 MHz Band Available types models indefinitely Frequency use will designated small triangular flag single ribbon approximately ffixed top transmitter antenna according fol lowing table Freq MHz 26995 27045 27095 Note no channel number assigned B 49 MHz Band Below-listed frequencies available types models indefinitely license-free band transmitters re stricted very low power Frequency use will designated single ribbon approximately l6 affixed top transmit ter antenna according following table Freq MHZ 49830 49845 49860 Color Purple Gray White Freq MHz 49875 49890 Color Black Chrome Note no channel number assigned C Previous 72-75 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies available types models shown period five years following release new frequencies ie until end l987 Note AMA RC Frequency Phase-In Plan avoids placing use new channel within 50 K Hz of frequencies during fiveyear period Frequency use will designated two ribbons approximately 1 16 S IA 1W Color Brown Red Orange Freq MHz 27 145 27 l95 27255 Color Yellow Green Blue affixed top transmitter antenna accord ing following table Freq MHZ Colors 72080White-Brown 72160White-Blue 72240White-Red 72320White-Violet 72400White-Orange 72960White-Yellow *75640White-Green Type Model Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft Note no channel number assigned *75640 MHz creates special problems during five-year phase-out period since falls 75 MHz sub-band allocated surface models new RC frequency plan no legal bar its continued use model aircraft fliers until end five-year period will protected same extent 72 MHz sub-band listed above recom mended model aircraft fliers using 75460 have sets converted new aircraft phase-in channels soon practicable rather waiting until late five-year period D New 72-75 MHz Frequencies I General FCC has assigned new fre quencies model RC usein 72 MHz subband model aircraft 75 MHz sub-band surface models cars boats robots etc frequencies spaced 20 KHz intervals much closer spacing heretofore used United States Some also adjacent existing 72-75 MHz frequencies discussed above paragraph C two reasons certain new frequencies will brought use immediately Thus certain frequencies have AMA authorization use during phase-in period others 2 Frequency ldentfication New channels designated two-digit channel number will also used designate frequencydetermining elements crystals modules synthe sizers etc RC transmitter receiver flag illustrates Channel 12 Top number Alternate flat shapes Figure 1 136 Model Aviation October above BROWN FLAG AND RIBBON first digit bottom number second channel identification flag/ribbon combina tion will affixed top transmitter antenna indicate frequency use Unlike simple ribbon streamer system has long used flag will show actual channel number printed digits A-in size flag eachdigit flag/ribbon combina tion will color-coded according widely used electronic parts color-coding system Figure illustrates concept system will used set new frequency channels whether new set originally manufactured use new channels older set has converted put new channels Color code channel number flag/ribbon combinations Color Digit No IWhite 2White 3Black 4Black 5White 6White 7White 8Black 9Black 0White Color Flag/Ribbon PMS Color* Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray White Black 483 Red 032 Orange 021 Yellow 012 354 293 Purple 428 White Black *Pantone Matching System PMS standard color guide used commercial printers 3 72 MHz Sub-band Aircraft Channels Num bers II through 60 model aircraft Channel 12 38 40 42 44 46 48 Freq MHz 72030 72 550 72 590 72630 72670 72710 72 750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Top Flag Ribbon Brown Orange 3 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Bottom Flag/ Ribbon Red 2 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Note above channels compatible old frequencies new channels will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned events during five-year phase-in period effective January 1983 Additional channels will added above list end fifth year will continue next three years Channel numbers colors will published advance effectivity 4 75 MHz Sub-band Surface Model Channels Numbers 61 through 90 surface models cars boats robots etc available immediately Channel 62 64 66 68 70 74 76 78 80 82 84 Freq MHz 75430 75470 755 10 75550 75 590 75670 757 10 75750 75 790 75830 75 870 Top Flag/ Ribbon Blue Blue Blue Blue Purple Purple Purple Purple Gray Gray Gray Bottom Flag Ribbon Red Yellow Blue Gray Black Yellow Blue Gray Black Red Yellow Note Channel 7275630 MHz omitted during period provide separation 75640 MHz white-green Since above channels surface model use 75640 MHz remains authorized model aircraft use believed 30 KHz spacing between 75640 Channel 74 75670 MHz will provide reasonable protection during period E Amateur Radio Service 50-54 MHz Six Meter Band Operator license An amateur radio license Technician Class higher required use frequencies legally General band RC frequencies listed below AMA suggested since FCC does Amateur Radio Service bands designate individual frequencies specific uses does other RC frequency bands AMA suggested frequencies have coordinated American Radio Relay League ARRLthe amateur radio equivalent AMA protected RC sense ARRL six-meter-band plan voluntary plan establishes frequency sub-band RC frequencies outside sub-bands suggested other types amateur communica tions frequencies listed below will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned activities 53 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies continue available types models expected frequencies will become less less useful over next several years RC use growing number amateur repeaters Increase probability interference particu larly near urban areas meantime new RC frequencies low end 50-54 MHz band expected made available will announced soon possible Until recommended existing wide band six-meter RC equipment remain 53 MHz continued page 140 February 1983 137 THE SAILPLANE CADDY Only Lift Money Can Buy Write free brochure SPC transports sailpianes 2M open class superships fantastic tool gets field/slope easy lift Furniture quality parts precut 1/2 maple plywood Dado cuts ensure quick & accurate joints very strong hooks screws & strap supplied kitWRALE SALE Send S 2995 AMA # pay postage via WHALE HOBBIESINCUPS r good until 1/12/1983 1201 MCOUFFE NO 104 HOUSTON TEXAS 77015 713 528 3152 FOX GLOW PLUGS FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST SHORT s119 LONG Si 19 RC SNORT $169 RC LONG $159 Rhodium twice expensive platinum works better glow plugs space age insulator costs glass crack use Job shops couldnt hold tolerances wanted metal partsso make ourselves though less 1 plug 500 falls glow FOX PLUGS THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST F OIXMFG CO 5305 TOWSON AVE 0AT SMITH ARK 72901 Hot Line 15011 648-1656 E SOPVflTH Flight TestedContest Proven First Place AMA Scale Rhinebeck 1982 Built & Flown George Rose Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4360 Arondale Dr Willamsville NV 14221 Phone 716 632-4838 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodies S/lie Sai/Jne l7czc/ory Li has complete comprehensive line R/C Soaring products ever exist North America Li Our line products includes some respected firms Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers Li We carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products L] We serve serious RIC soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought torso long * See display 1983 WRAM Toledo shows * Send $300 fully illustrated catalog Sailplane Factory717 244-4508 PO BOX 3419am 9pm EST Red Lion PA 17356 T6 SNJ Harvard 63 318 Span 1 Scale 60 Engine 8-9 lbsReady Fly model has molded rigid eurathane foam white epoxy jell coat surface picks up great amount detail Fuselage rings aileron fin rudder stabilizer elevator & cowl molded ready assembly installation equipment painting hardware including scale wheels struts extras Suggested List $285 Factory Direct $228 Send SASE brochure aPO Box 308 Tawas City MI 48763 reaL Lakes Model & morn LOin 15171362-6078 frequencies until end its useful life new six-meter frequencies come reserved new narrow-band equipment Frequency use will designated two ribbons streamers approximately 1/2 16 affixed top transmitter antenna according following table Freq MHzColors 5300 Black-Brown 53200 Black-Red 53300 Black-Orange 53400 Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green *53600Black-Blue *53700 Black-Purple *53800 Black-Gray Note no channel number assigned *Not generally use recognized ap propriate RC use ARRL band plan effect prior April 1982 F Additional Items a Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency channel control system club flying sites contests New pins should both channel-numbered color-coded As past no RC transmitter should turned unless pin its frequency channel attached its antenna b Special 72 MHz Considerations avoid coexistence problems between new old 72 MHz frequencies during phase-in period fre quency control boards club flying fields contests must show frequencies/chan nels authorized use during specific portion phase-in period example throughout first five years 72 MHz air craft-only band control clipboard would show pins six existing seven chan nels new Channel 12 82030 evennumbered Channels 38 40 42 etc up Channel 56 odd-numbered channels would blocked out would used during period c Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices Scanning receivers spectrum analyzers simple tunable converters hooked up automobile radios typical types devices can help role d Telemetry Devices flier using tel emetry device such thermal tensor should display single ribbon streamer transmitter antenna several inches below flag/ ribbon combination designates control frequency telemetry device 49 MHz frequencies see paragraph B color coding flier licensed amateur telemetry device amateur two-meter band 144148 MHz single red streamer will used Brace Yourself/Kruse Continued page 65 Any moving part will eventually wear out friction real wear problems Ive Free Flight has leading edge stabilizer pivots dethermalized position tried silk nylon finally fiberglass overlay stop wear squashing balsa before finally hit upon method shown Fig 5 dowel insert easy install shows no wear over two full flying seasons Its Jim Clems idea Sheet surfaces real problem too par ticularly some lighter structures require fuel-proofing order last Fig 6 shows two techniques help prevent warps such surfaces cap-strip method just effective less work terms matching surfaces gluing light coats dope thinned much 5060% preferable couple heavy coats latter will undoubtedly put warps fairly sturdy structures Being concerned subordinate struc tures will pay off planes fly well long time Take little time brace stucture carefully 140 Model Aviation IN run IIVIIVIEUIpI wIEIe New 22 CDl QUADRA $10495 Rag 22 QUADRA $9496 Brlslghalla Flywheal *11496 Rag 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY*1496 QUADRA REPAIR*1000 pIus parts P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleat*2296 JIm Massar SRCOUPEPLAN5 $2396 KIT $22996 IIm Msaar TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT 824996 BALSA BASSWOOD tall slzeal36% OFF Concept FLEETKIT $17996 FG COWL $1996 QUADRA fual tanks16 *89632 $796 Y VICKER5 LEWIS MACHINE GUN KITS$1496 ALL cECONITE PRODUCTS10% OFF PLANS SUPER STEARMAN V Godfrey$2800 STARDUSTER TOO IBrIsIghellal$2996 scala J3 CUB Ina$tz FLEET Concapt$2996 vOLKSPLANE ChIcken Charlie*2396 FLY BABY $1896 SE-5 Rausthl $2496 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U-1 SpItfire *2196 Ercoupa $1996 Steerman *2096 Cltabrla $2496 J3 Cub $1996 ME-10$ $2160 Fleet $2096 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 516 *32 1g61*1000 24-Hour Service. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View Dr. Allegany NY 14706 VIDEO VIDEO GIANT SCALE IMAA Festival 81 VHS Cassette SALE RENTAL Send sase Details FLYING 8 PRoDUCTIONS R #15 Box 796 BEDFORD INDIANA 47421
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 81, 135, 136, 137, 140
FCC Approves AMA Petition NewRC Frequencies ON APRIL 1 year Federal Communications Commission approved Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM promised practically asked original petition Novem ber 1978 FCC Commissioners November 4 vote 6-0 officially approved Report Order essentially same NPRM next step implement AMA plan gradual transition new fre quencies plan has carefully worked out permit old new 72 MHz frequencies co-exist next five years Also FCC has authorized frequencies can practically used time idea will enough years down road use right first necessary operate next five years according AMAS new plan after transition will made convert ing previous 72 MHz frequencies add still new ones important caution new FCC rules imply frequency changing modelers possible Thats quite new FCC rules permit removing inserting plug-in module part type-accepted RC transmitter does refer crystal changing legal counsels interpretation transmitter frequency changing crystal swapping alone permissible involves unique crystal configuration interchangeable between manufacturers because common specWc transmitter design manufacturer has gotten type-accepted FCC Otherwise crystal other accompanying frequency-determin ing components must exchanged module form Regardless manufac turers have come up economical plans convert existing equipment new frequencies dont want wait five years until becomes necessary meantime old new can operate compatibly provided use common sense Note new frequencies can use either AM FM should cause problems since frequency given time operation will either both Thus compatibility matter frequency channel numbers rather whether AM FM use Suggestions Study new channel numbers color codes pages accompany article Learn new 72 MHz frequencies relate old Get together other RCers par ticularly club meetings develop new frequency controls clothespin other type flying site Think seriously about frequency monitoring means knowing what frequency first time have legal frequencies number models can fly safely typical club field Think about need keeping track possibilities Adapt new situation area carefully Remember channel numbers refer new fre quencies Otherwiseenjoy New AMA RC Identification Control System Effective January 1 1983 WITH THE ACQUISITION new RC fre quencies 72 75 MHz bands long standing system identifying RC frequencies colored streamers alone has become outmoded being replaced system able cope larger number now-usable frequencies Continued page 135 February 1983 81 Bob Aberie Hauppauge Long Island NY chairman AMAs Frequency Committee coordinated four-year campaign obtain new Radio Control frequencies effort produced 11 new 72 MHz frequencies model aircraft cars boats freedom use AM FM plane picture Bobs original design 2-Meter RC Sailplane named Long islander $MAStER AIRSCRFW RCSENTS SA STRIPPER 4 AT YOUR DEALER PRECISION STRIP WOOD TO V x Vs INS FROM BALSA SHEET ALSO FOR DRAFTING AND PHOTO MATS USES TYPE H BLADE SUPER TOOLGREAT PRICE WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Ct. Santa Rosa CA 96401 LEADER IN SMALL AIRFOIL TECHNOLOGY MAStER AIRSCREW biBLSVM5MASTER IMPROVED THROUGH FOUR YEARS OF PRODUCTION THE G/F SERIES IS UNEQUALED FOR PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE THROUGH 131 DISTRIBUTORS 384 Tesconi Ct WINDSOR PROPELLER CO Santa Rosa CA 95401 As mentioned ahove Fly Baby has 106in wingspan chord 17 gives about 700 sq effective wing area about 20 lh. should Oviust like real Qttadra 4-scale SESA has 80-in wingspan 15-in ehord Thats ahout 2300 squares effective wing Quadra about 20 pounds total weight should another good combination 3-scale version mea sures 106-in span 20-in chord ith weight estimated 25 28 lb wing Quadra would probably fly would recommend little power Both SESs have simple effective cahane structure using wood no wire wire bend ing required smaller model shows very non-scale semi-symmetrical airfoil Its value would non-scale inverted performance big version has what looks like close-toscale undercambered airfoil would little harder build cover ssould look better Ily realistically three ol plans good starting point producing Giant Scale versions original planes hut youll need experience yours someone elsesl make best use New Quadra As November 12 TML scheduled start production new 50cc Quadra during first week December time read will starting ship ment will take until January February get full production fill distribu tion pipeline Bob Beckman 8248 Ho/i Grove Ct. Manassat VA 22110 New RC Frequencies Continued page 81 draft proposal new frequency identification control system presented AMA Executive Council Frequency Committee fall 1980 published October 1980 Model Aviat ion magazine proposal AMA rnembers comments re quested number received considered committee put gether new approved AMA Frequency Iden tification Control System Key guidelines 1 All new RC frequencies assigised unique channel number Frequency flags will provide dual method identification a glance ie providing both number channel number flag color-coding both flag wind ribbons trans tmtter antenna same channel number will used desig nate frequency-determining elements crys tals modules synthesizers etc both RC transmitter receiver Actual frequencies may also shown items channel number primary method frequency identification concept numbered channels has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate various TV marine CB frequencies 2 All old RC frequencies will given channel number frequency identification wtll remain ie through long-standing arrangement color-coded flags ribbons colors designate frequency use arrangement applies 27 M Hz 53 M Hz 72-75 MHz bands Please note however previous 72-75 MHz frequencies have five-year life following authorization new frequencies after old frequencies no longer authorized RC use 27 MHz 53 MHz RC channels have no formal end-of use date legal continue used indefinitely 3 The system also provides immediate visibility existing 49 M Hz low-power band its five authorized frequenciesa band already use RC Sailplane-to-ground tele metry purposes also actual Radio Control use some flying sites 4 The system expandablenot new frequencies 72-75 MHz band new six-meter frequencies others may become available future 5 At least new 72-75 MHz frequencies system will provide some relief prob lem color blindness part few RC fliers and/or color fading has happened current flags ribbons 6 During five-year transition period both old new 72 75 MHz frequencies will use system avoids duplication color combinations could lead confusion flying field ground operating site order accomplish white ribbon now used designate 72-75 MHz frequency band used new phase-in channels will authorized use during tran sition period 7 The channel numbers designating new 72-75 MHz frequencies made up two digits since channels lie between Channel II Channel 90 digit 0 through 9 will designated flag both its printed number same color coding used electronic parts value designation see paragraph D2 below use already widely accepted color cod ing suggested number AMA members responded comments AMA February 1983 135 flightllne Shirts Make Great Gags just few humorous sky blue T-shirts offer $750 plus 10% postage/handling Sizes 5134-36 M138-40 1442-44 X46 Allow 3-4 weeks delivery PLEASE CONFINE ALL CRASHES 10 THE FAR END OF THE FIELD GCO Theres sue thisgs gsory GFS GSI-i qLsstWOOiUUi3Iiee% mmskyih GSD Send check money order Flightilne Shirts Etc Department MA 1781 Jahnmark Circle Grants Pass OR 97526 Name Address City StateZip Design #Size AERONCA C3 MASTER QUARTER SCALE FOR 60 TWO CYCLE OR 12 OPPOSED TWIN 4 CYCLE ENOtNES 106 SPAN1260 50 IN QUARTER SCALE PLAN SET $2100 VOSEL AVIATION BOX 54 BLDG 6 RESEDA CALIF 61335 CONTROL/NE FLYERS /Well Help get Z~KControline . SHARK 15 Fo m ed y P ce Reauc on Je co Cont 0 ne K ta facto y d ec o Send 25t o StampedlAddreaaed Envelope THE CA ZAIC CO INC 883 Lexington Ave Dept CL Brooklyn New York 11221 SIZES AVAILABLE 48-2027-8 1/4 24-1120-1218-10 17-1216-6 24-1020-1018-8 22-620-818-6 20-6 Send S20O Irefundable first purchase catalogue price list see local dealer order direct pay postage handling shipments TOTTENHAM ONT CANADA LOG IWO RR414161 936-2131 INDUSTRIES TELEPHONE 1980 draft plan proposal mentioned Details The paragraphs follow AMA-approved Frequency Identification Control System will included next issue AMA Official Model Airerafi Regu lations official system used AM A-sanctioned events 27 MHz Band Available types models indefinitely Frequency use will designated small triangular flag single ribbon approximately ffixed top transmitter antenna according fol lowing table Freq MHz 26995 27045 27095 Note no channel number assigned B 49 MHz Band Below-listed frequencies available types models indefinitely license-free band transmitters re stricted very low power Frequency use will designated single ribbon approximately l6 affixed top transmit ter antenna according following table Freq MHZ 49830 49845 49860 Color Purple Gray White Freq MHz 49875 49890 Color Black Chrome Note no channel number assigned C Previous 72-75 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies available types models shown period five years following release new frequencies ie until end l987 Note AMA RC Frequency Phase-In Plan avoids placing use new channel within 50 K Hz of frequencies during fiveyear period Frequency use will designated two ribbons approximately 1 16 S IA 1W Color Brown Red Orange Freq MHz 27 145 27 l95 27255 Color Yellow Green Blue affixed top transmitter antenna accord ing following table Freq MHZ Colors 72080White-Brown 72160White-Blue 72240White-Red 72320White-Violet 72400White-Orange 72960White-Yellow *75640White-Green Type Model Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft Note no channel number assigned *75640 MHz creates special problems during five-year phase-out period since falls 75 MHz sub-band allocated surface models new RC frequency plan no legal bar its continued use model aircraft fliers until end five-year period will protected same extent 72 MHz sub-band listed above recom mended model aircraft fliers using 75460 have sets converted new aircraft phase-in channels soon practicable rather waiting until late five-year period D New 72-75 MHz Frequencies I General FCC has assigned new fre quencies model RC usein 72 MHz subband model aircraft 75 MHz sub-band surface models cars boats robots etc frequencies spaced 20 KHz intervals much closer spacing heretofore used United States Some also adjacent existing 72-75 MHz frequencies discussed above paragraph C two reasons certain new frequencies will brought use immediately Thus certain frequencies have AMA authorization use during phase-in period others 2 Frequency ldentfication New channels designated two-digit channel number will also used designate frequencydetermining elements crystals modules synthe sizers etc RC transmitter receiver flag illustrates Channel 12 Top number Alternate flat shapes Figure 1 136 Model Aviation October above BROWN FLAG AND RIBBON first digit bottom number second channel identification flag/ribbon combina tion will affixed top transmitter antenna indicate frequency use Unlike simple ribbon streamer system has long used flag will show actual channel number printed digits A-in size flag eachdigit flag/ribbon combina tion will color-coded according widely used electronic parts color-coding system Figure illustrates concept system will used set new frequency channels whether new set originally manufactured use new channels older set has converted put new channels Color code channel number flag/ribbon combinations Color Digit No IWhite 2White 3Black 4Black 5White 6White 7White 8Black 9Black 0White Color Flag/Ribbon PMS Color* Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray White Black 483 Red 032 Orange 021 Yellow 012 354 293 Purple 428 White Black *Pantone Matching System PMS standard color guide used commercial printers 3 72 MHz Sub-band Aircraft Channels Num bers II through 60 model aircraft Channel 12 38 40 42 44 46 48 Freq MHz 72030 72 550 72 590 72630 72670 72710 72 750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Top Flag Ribbon Brown Orange 3 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Bottom Flag/ Ribbon Red 2 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Note above channels compatible old frequencies new channels will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned events during five-year phase-in period effective January 1983 Additional channels will added above list end fifth year will continue next three years Channel numbers colors will published advance effectivity 4 75 MHz Sub-band Surface Model Channels Numbers 61 through 90 surface models cars boats robots etc available immediately Channel 62 64 66 68 70 74 76 78 80 82 84 Freq MHz 75430 75470 755 10 75550 75 590 75670 757 10 75750 75 790 75830 75 870 Top Flag/ Ribbon Blue Blue Blue Blue Purple Purple Purple Purple Gray Gray Gray Bottom Flag Ribbon Red Yellow Blue Gray Black Yellow Blue Gray Black Red Yellow Note Channel 7275630 MHz omitted during period provide separation 75640 MHz white-green Since above channels surface model use 75640 MHz remains authorized model aircraft use believed 30 KHz spacing between 75640 Channel 74 75670 MHz will provide reasonable protection during period E Amateur Radio Service 50-54 MHz Six Meter Band Operator license An amateur radio license Technician Class higher required use frequencies legally General band RC frequencies listed below AMA suggested since FCC does Amateur Radio Service bands designate individual frequencies specific uses does other RC frequency bands AMA suggested frequencies have coordinated American Radio Relay League ARRLthe amateur radio equivalent AMA protected RC sense ARRL six-meter-band plan voluntary plan establishes frequency sub-band RC frequencies outside sub-bands suggested other types amateur communica tions frequencies listed below will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned activities 53 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies continue available types models expected frequencies will become less less useful over next several years RC use growing number amateur repeaters Increase probability interference particu larly near urban areas meantime new RC frequencies low end 50-54 MHz band expected made available will announced soon possible Until recommended existing wide band six-meter RC equipment remain 53 MHz continued page 140 February 1983 137 THE SAILPLANE CADDY Only Lift Money Can Buy Write free brochure SPC transports sailpianes 2M open class superships fantastic tool gets field/slope easy lift Furniture quality parts precut 1/2 maple plywood Dado cuts ensure quick & accurate joints very strong hooks screws & strap supplied kitWRALE SALE Send S 2995 AMA # pay postage via WHALE HOBBIESINCUPS r good until 1/12/1983 1201 MCOUFFE NO 104 HOUSTON TEXAS 77015 713 528 3152 FOX GLOW PLUGS FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST SHORT s119 LONG Si 19 RC SNORT $169 RC LONG $159 Rhodium twice expensive platinum works better glow plugs space age insulator costs glass crack use Job shops couldnt hold tolerances wanted metal partsso make ourselves though less 1 plug 500 falls glow FOX PLUGS THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST F OIXMFG CO 5305 TOWSON AVE 0AT SMITH ARK 72901 Hot Line 15011 648-1656 E SOPVflTH Flight TestedContest Proven First Place AMA Scale Rhinebeck 1982 Built & Flown George Rose Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4360 Arondale Dr Willamsville NV 14221 Phone 716 632-4838 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodies S/lie Sai/Jne l7czc/ory Li has complete comprehensive line R/C Soaring products ever exist North America Li Our line products includes some respected firms Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers Li We carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products L] We serve serious RIC soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought torso long * See display 1983 WRAM Toledo shows * Send $300 fully illustrated catalog Sailplane Factory717 244-4508 PO BOX 3419am 9pm EST Red Lion PA 17356 T6 SNJ Harvard 63 318 Span 1 Scale 60 Engine 8-9 lbsReady Fly model has molded rigid eurathane foam white epoxy jell coat surface picks up great amount detail Fuselage rings aileron fin rudder stabilizer elevator & cowl molded ready assembly installation equipment painting hardware including scale wheels struts extras Suggested List $285 Factory Direct $228 Send SASE brochure aPO Box 308 Tawas City MI 48763 reaL Lakes Model & morn LOin 15171362-6078 frequencies until end its useful life new six-meter frequencies come reserved new narrow-band equipment Frequency use will designated two ribbons streamers approximately 1/2 16 affixed top transmitter antenna according following table Freq MHzColors 5300 Black-Brown 53200 Black-Red 53300 Black-Orange 53400 Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green *53600Black-Blue *53700 Black-Purple *53800 Black-Gray Note no channel number assigned *Not generally use recognized ap propriate RC use ARRL band plan effect prior April 1982 F Additional Items a Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency channel control system club flying sites contests New pins should both channel-numbered color-coded As past no RC transmitter should turned unless pin its frequency channel attached its antenna b Special 72 MHz Considerations avoid coexistence problems between new old 72 MHz frequencies during phase-in period fre quency control boards club flying fields contests must show frequencies/chan nels authorized use during specific portion phase-in period example throughout first five years 72 MHz air craft-only band control clipboard would show pins six existing seven chan nels new Channel 12 82030 evennumbered Channels 38 40 42 etc up Channel 56 odd-numbered channels would blocked out would used during period c Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices Scanning receivers spectrum analyzers simple tunable converters hooked up automobile radios typical types devices can help role d Telemetry Devices flier using tel emetry device such thermal tensor should display single ribbon streamer transmitter antenna several inches below flag/ ribbon combination designates control frequency telemetry device 49 MHz frequencies see paragraph B color coding flier licensed amateur telemetry device amateur two-meter band 144148 MHz single red streamer will used Brace Yourself/Kruse Continued page 65 Any moving part will eventually wear out friction real wear problems Ive Free Flight has leading edge stabilizer pivots dethermalized position tried silk nylon finally fiberglass overlay stop wear squashing balsa before finally hit upon method shown Fig 5 dowel insert easy install shows no wear over two full flying seasons Its Jim Clems idea Sheet surfaces real problem too par ticularly some lighter structures require fuel-proofing order last Fig 6 shows two techniques help prevent warps such surfaces cap-strip method just effective less work terms matching surfaces gluing light coats dope thinned much 5060% preferable couple heavy coats latter will undoubtedly put warps fairly sturdy structures Being concerned subordinate struc tures will pay off planes fly well long time Take little time brace stucture carefully 140 Model Aviation IN run IIVIIVIEUIpI wIEIe New 22 CDl QUADRA $10495 Rag 22 QUADRA $9496 Brlslghalla Flywheal *11496 Rag 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY*1496 QUADRA REPAIR*1000 pIus parts P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleat*2296 JIm Massar SRCOUPEPLAN5 $2396 KIT $22996 IIm Msaar TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT 824996 BALSA BASSWOOD tall slzeal36% OFF Concept FLEETKIT $17996 FG COWL $1996 QUADRA fual tanks16 *89632 $796 Y VICKER5 LEWIS MACHINE GUN KITS$1496 ALL cECONITE PRODUCTS10% OFF PLANS SUPER STEARMAN V Godfrey$2800 STARDUSTER TOO IBrIsIghellal$2996 scala J3 CUB Ina$tz FLEET Concapt$2996 vOLKSPLANE ChIcken Charlie*2396 FLY BABY $1896 SE-5 Rausthl $2496 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U-1 SpItfire *2196 Ercoupa $1996 Steerman *2096 Cltabrla $2496 J3 Cub $1996 ME-10$ $2160 Fleet $2096 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 516 *32 1g61*1000 24-Hour Service. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View Dr. Allegany NY 14706 VIDEO VIDEO GIANT SCALE IMAA Festival 81 VHS Cassette SALE RENTAL Send sase Details FLYING 8 PRoDUCTIONS R #15 Box 796 BEDFORD INDIANA 47421
Edition: Model Aviation - 1983/02
Page Numbers: 81, 135, 136, 137, 140
FCC Approves AMA Petition NewRC Frequencies ON APRIL 1 year Federal Communications Commission approved Notice Proposed Rule Making NPRM promised practically asked original petition Novem ber 1978 FCC Commissioners November 4 vote 6-0 officially approved Report Order essentially same NPRM next step implement AMA plan gradual transition new fre quencies plan has carefully worked out permit old new 72 MHz frequencies co-exist next five years Also FCC has authorized frequencies can practically used time idea will enough years down road use right first necessary operate next five years according AMAS new plan after transition will made convert ing previous 72 MHz frequencies add still new ones important caution new FCC rules imply frequency changing modelers possible Thats quite new FCC rules permit removing inserting plug-in module part type-accepted RC transmitter does refer crystal changing legal counsels interpretation transmitter frequency changing crystal swapping alone permissible involves unique crystal configuration interchangeable between manufacturers because common specWc transmitter design manufacturer has gotten type-accepted FCC Otherwise crystal other accompanying frequency-determin ing components must exchanged module form Regardless manufac turers have come up economical plans convert existing equipment new frequencies dont want wait five years until becomes necessary meantime old new can operate compatibly provided use common sense Note new frequencies can use either AM FM should cause problems since frequency given time operation will either both Thus compatibility matter frequency channel numbers rather whether AM FM use Suggestions Study new channel numbers color codes pages accompany article Learn new 72 MHz frequencies relate old Get together other RCers par ticularly club meetings develop new frequency controls clothespin other type flying site Think seriously about frequency monitoring means knowing what frequency first time have legal frequencies number models can fly safely typical club field Think about need keeping track possibilities Adapt new situation area carefully Remember channel numbers refer new fre quencies Otherwiseenjoy New AMA RC Identification Control System Effective January 1 1983 WITH THE ACQUISITION new RC fre quencies 72 75 MHz bands long standing system identifying RC frequencies colored streamers alone has become outmoded being replaced system able cope larger number now-usable frequencies Continued page 135 February 1983 81 Bob Aberie Hauppauge Long Island NY chairman AMAs Frequency Committee coordinated four-year campaign obtain new Radio Control frequencies effort produced 11 new 72 MHz frequencies model aircraft cars boats freedom use AM FM plane picture Bobs original design 2-Meter RC Sailplane named Long islander $MAStER AIRSCRFW RCSENTS SA STRIPPER 4 AT YOUR DEALER PRECISION STRIP WOOD TO V x Vs INS FROM BALSA SHEET ALSO FOR DRAFTING AND PHOTO MATS USES TYPE H BLADE SUPER TOOLGREAT PRICE WINDSOR PROPELLER Co 384 Tesconi Ct. Santa Rosa CA 96401 LEADER IN SMALL AIRFOIL TECHNOLOGY MAStER AIRSCREW biBLSVM5MASTER IMPROVED THROUGH FOUR YEARS OF PRODUCTION THE G/F SERIES IS UNEQUALED FOR PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE THROUGH 131 DISTRIBUTORS 384 Tesconi Ct WINDSOR PROPELLER CO Santa Rosa CA 95401 As mentioned ahove Fly Baby has 106in wingspan chord 17 gives about 700 sq effective wing area about 20 lh. should Oviust like real Qttadra 4-scale SESA has 80-in wingspan 15-in ehord Thats ahout 2300 squares effective wing Quadra about 20 pounds total weight should another good combination 3-scale version mea sures 106-in span 20-in chord ith weight estimated 25 28 lb wing Quadra would probably fly would recommend little power Both SESs have simple effective cahane structure using wood no wire wire bend ing required smaller model shows very non-scale semi-symmetrical airfoil Its value would non-scale inverted performance big version has what looks like close-toscale undercambered airfoil would little harder build cover ssould look better Ily realistically three ol plans good starting point producing Giant Scale versions original planes hut youll need experience yours someone elsesl make best use New Quadra As November 12 TML scheduled start production new 50cc Quadra during first week December time read will starting ship ment will take until January February get full production fill distribu tion pipeline Bob Beckman 8248 Ho/i Grove Ct. Manassat VA 22110 New RC Frequencies Continued page 81 draft proposal new frequency identification control system presented AMA Executive Council Frequency Committee fall 1980 published October 1980 Model Aviat ion magazine proposal AMA rnembers comments re quested number received considered committee put gether new approved AMA Frequency Iden tification Control System Key guidelines 1 All new RC frequencies assigised unique channel number Frequency flags will provide dual method identification a glance ie providing both number channel number flag color-coding both flag wind ribbons trans tmtter antenna same channel number will used desig nate frequency-determining elements crys tals modules synthesizers etc both RC transmitter receiver Actual frequencies may also shown items channel number primary method frequency identification concept numbered channels has used Europe RCers some time little confusion has also used years country handy label designate various TV marine CB frequencies 2 All old RC frequencies will given channel number frequency identification wtll remain ie through long-standing arrangement color-coded flags ribbons colors designate frequency use arrangement applies 27 M Hz 53 M Hz 72-75 MHz bands Please note however previous 72-75 MHz frequencies have five-year life following authorization new frequencies after old frequencies no longer authorized RC use 27 MHz 53 MHz RC channels have no formal end-of use date legal continue used indefinitely 3 The system also provides immediate visibility existing 49 M Hz low-power band its five authorized frequenciesa band already use RC Sailplane-to-ground tele metry purposes also actual Radio Control use some flying sites 4 The system expandablenot new frequencies 72-75 MHz band new six-meter frequencies others may become available future 5 At least new 72-75 MHz frequencies system will provide some relief prob lem color blindness part few RC fliers and/or color fading has happened current flags ribbons 6 During five-year transition period both old new 72 75 MHz frequencies will use system avoids duplication color combinations could lead confusion flying field ground operating site order accomplish white ribbon now used designate 72-75 MHz frequency band used new phase-in channels will authorized use during tran sition period 7 The channel numbers designating new 72-75 MHz frequencies made up two digits since channels lie between Channel II Channel 90 digit 0 through 9 will designated flag both its printed number same color coding used electronic parts value designation see paragraph D2 below use already widely accepted color cod ing suggested number AMA members responded comments AMA February 1983 135 flightllne Shirts Make Great Gags just few humorous sky blue T-shirts offer $750 plus 10% postage/handling Sizes 5134-36 M138-40 1442-44 X46 Allow 3-4 weeks delivery PLEASE CONFINE ALL CRASHES 10 THE FAR END OF THE FIELD GCO Theres sue thisgs gsory GFS GSI-i qLsstWOOiUUi3Iiee% mmskyih GSD Send check money order Flightilne Shirts Etc Department MA 1781 Jahnmark Circle Grants Pass OR 97526 Name Address City StateZip Design #Size AERONCA C3 MASTER QUARTER SCALE FOR 60 TWO CYCLE OR 12 OPPOSED TWIN 4 CYCLE ENOtNES 106 SPAN1260 50 IN QUARTER SCALE PLAN SET $2100 VOSEL AVIATION BOX 54 BLDG 6 RESEDA CALIF 61335 CONTROL/NE FLYERS /Well Help get Z~KControline . SHARK 15 Fo m ed y P ce Reauc on Je co Cont 0 ne K ta facto y d ec o Send 25t o StampedlAddreaaed Envelope THE CA ZAIC CO INC 883 Lexington Ave Dept CL Brooklyn New York 11221 SIZES AVAILABLE 48-2027-8 1/4 24-1120-1218-10 17-1216-6 24-1020-1018-8 22-620-818-6 20-6 Send S20O Irefundable first purchase catalogue price list see local dealer order direct pay postage handling shipments TOTTENHAM ONT CANADA LOG IWO RR414161 936-2131 INDUSTRIES TELEPHONE 1980 draft plan proposal mentioned Details The paragraphs follow AMA-approved Frequency Identification Control System will included next issue AMA Official Model Airerafi Regu lations official system used AM A-sanctioned events 27 MHz Band Available types models indefinitely Frequency use will designated small triangular flag single ribbon approximately ffixed top transmitter antenna according fol lowing table Freq MHz 26995 27045 27095 Note no channel number assigned B 49 MHz Band Below-listed frequencies available types models indefinitely license-free band transmitters re stricted very low power Frequency use will designated single ribbon approximately l6 affixed top transmit ter antenna according following table Freq MHZ 49830 49845 49860 Color Purple Gray White Freq MHz 49875 49890 Color Black Chrome Note no channel number assigned C Previous 72-75 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies available types models shown period five years following release new frequencies ie until end l987 Note AMA RC Frequency Phase-In Plan avoids placing use new channel within 50 K Hz of frequencies during fiveyear period Frequency use will designated two ribbons approximately 1 16 S IA 1W Color Brown Red Orange Freq MHz 27 145 27 l95 27255 Color Yellow Green Blue affixed top transmitter antenna accord ing following table Freq MHZ Colors 72080White-Brown 72160White-Blue 72240White-Red 72320White-Violet 72400White-Orange 72960White-Yellow *75640White-Green Type Model Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft kinds Aircraft Note no channel number assigned *75640 MHz creates special problems during five-year phase-out period since falls 75 MHz sub-band allocated surface models new RC frequency plan no legal bar its continued use model aircraft fliers until end five-year period will protected same extent 72 MHz sub-band listed above recom mended model aircraft fliers using 75460 have sets converted new aircraft phase-in channels soon practicable rather waiting until late five-year period D New 72-75 MHz Frequencies I General FCC has assigned new fre quencies model RC usein 72 MHz subband model aircraft 75 MHz sub-band surface models cars boats robots etc frequencies spaced 20 KHz intervals much closer spacing heretofore used United States Some also adjacent existing 72-75 MHz frequencies discussed above paragraph C two reasons certain new frequencies will brought use immediately Thus certain frequencies have AMA authorization use during phase-in period others 2 Frequency ldentfication New channels designated two-digit channel number will also used designate frequencydetermining elements crystals modules synthe sizers etc RC transmitter receiver flag illustrates Channel 12 Top number Alternate flat shapes Figure 1 136 Model Aviation October above BROWN FLAG AND RIBBON first digit bottom number second channel identification flag/ribbon combina tion will affixed top transmitter antenna indicate frequency use Unlike simple ribbon streamer system has long used flag will show actual channel number printed digits A-in size flag eachdigit flag/ribbon combina tion will color-coded according widely used electronic parts color-coding system Figure illustrates concept system will used set new frequency channels whether new set originally manufactured use new channels older set has converted put new channels Color code channel number flag/ribbon combinations Color Digit No IWhite 2White 3Black 4Black 5White 6White 7White 8Black 9Black 0White Color Flag/Ribbon PMS Color* Brown Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple Gray White Black 483 Red 032 Orange 021 Yellow 012 354 293 Purple 428 White Black *Pantone Matching System PMS standard color guide used commercial printers 3 72 MHz Sub-band Aircraft Channels Num bers II through 60 model aircraft Channel 12 38 40 42 44 46 48 Freq MHz 72030 72 550 72 590 72630 72670 72710 72 750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Top Flag Ribbon Brown Orange 3 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Yellow 4 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Green 5 Bottom Flag/ Ribbon Red 2 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Gray 8 Black 0 Red 2 Yellow 4 Blue 6 Note above channels compatible old frequencies new channels will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned events during five-year phase-in period effective January 1983 Additional channels will added above list end fifth year will continue next three years Channel numbers colors will published advance effectivity 4 75 MHz Sub-band Surface Model Channels Numbers 61 through 90 surface models cars boats robots etc available immediately Channel 62 64 66 68 70 74 76 78 80 82 84 Freq MHz 75430 75470 755 10 75550 75 590 75670 757 10 75750 75 790 75830 75 870 Top Flag/ Ribbon Blue Blue Blue Blue Purple Purple Purple Purple Gray Gray Gray Bottom Flag Ribbon Red Yellow Blue Gray Black Yellow Blue Gray Black Red Yellow Note Channel 7275630 MHz omitted during period provide separation 75640 MHz white-green Since above channels surface model use 75640 MHz remains authorized model aircraft use believed 30 KHz spacing between 75640 Channel 74 75670 MHz will provide reasonable protection during period E Amateur Radio Service 50-54 MHz Six Meter Band Operator license An amateur radio license Technician Class higher required use frequencies legally General band RC frequencies listed below AMA suggested since FCC does Amateur Radio Service bands designate individual frequencies specific uses does other RC frequency bands AMA suggested frequencies have coordinated American Radio Relay League ARRLthe amateur radio equivalent AMA protected RC sense ARRL six-meter-band plan voluntary plan establishes frequency sub-band RC frequencies outside sub-bands suggested other types amateur communica tions frequencies listed below will authorized use AMA spon sored sanctioned activities 53 MHz Frequencies Below-listed frequencies continue available types models expected frequencies will become less less useful over next several years RC use growing number amateur repeaters Increase probability interference particu larly near urban areas meantime new RC frequencies low end 50-54 MHz band expected made available will announced soon possible Until recommended existing wide band six-meter RC equipment remain 53 MHz continued page 140 February 1983 137 THE SAILPLANE CADDY Only Lift Money Can Buy Write free brochure SPC transports sailpianes 2M open class superships fantastic tool gets field/slope easy lift Furniture quality parts precut 1/2 maple plywood Dado cuts ensure quick & accurate joints very strong hooks screws & strap supplied kitWRALE SALE Send S 2995 AMA # pay postage via WHALE HOBBIESINCUPS r good until 1/12/1983 1201 MCOUFFE NO 104 HOUSTON TEXAS 77015 713 528 3152 FOX GLOW PLUGS FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST SHORT s119 LONG Si 19 RC SNORT $169 RC LONG $159 Rhodium twice expensive platinum works better glow plugs space age insulator costs glass crack use Job shops couldnt hold tolerances wanted metal partsso make ourselves though less 1 plug 500 falls glow FOX PLUGS THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST F OIXMFG CO 5305 TOWSON AVE 0AT SMITH ARK 72901 Hot Line 15011 648-1656 E SOPVflTH Flight TestedContest Proven First Place AMA Scale Rhinebeck 1982 Built & Flown George Rose Scale 2 1 Engine 60 Send 75 latest price list & literature VK MODEL AIRCRAFT CO 4360 Arondale Dr Willamsville NV 14221 Phone 716 632-4838 Looking Hard Find Soaring Goodies S/lie Sai/Jne l7czc/ory Li has complete comprehensive line R/C Soaring products ever exist North America Li Our line products includes some respected firms Europe well complete inventory own US manufacturers Li We carry complete line Kits Hardware Accessories & Building Supplies have full inventory Launching Equipment & Related Products L] We serve serious RIC soaring enthusiast supplies kits other items have sought torso long * See display 1983 WRAM Toledo shows * Send $300 fully illustrated catalog Sailplane Factory717 244-4508 PO BOX 3419am 9pm EST Red Lion PA 17356 T6 SNJ Harvard 63 318 Span 1 Scale 60 Engine 8-9 lbsReady Fly model has molded rigid eurathane foam white epoxy jell coat surface picks up great amount detail Fuselage rings aileron fin rudder stabilizer elevator & cowl molded ready assembly installation equipment painting hardware including scale wheels struts extras Suggested List $285 Factory Direct $228 Send SASE brochure aPO Box 308 Tawas City MI 48763 reaL Lakes Model & morn LOin 15171362-6078 frequencies until end its useful life new six-meter frequencies come reserved new narrow-band equipment Frequency use will designated two ribbons streamers approximately 1/2 16 affixed top transmitter antenna according following table Freq MHzColors 5300 Black-Brown 53200 Black-Red 53300 Black-Orange 53400 Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green *53600Black-Blue *53700 Black-Purple *53800 Black-Gray Note no channel number assigned *Not generally use recognized ap propriate RC use ARRL band plan effect prior April 1982 F Additional Items a Frequency Pins Frequency pins usually clothespins should also employed new frequency channel control system club flying sites contests New pins should both channel-numbered color-coded As past no RC transmitter should turned unless pin its frequency channel attached its antenna b Special 72 MHz Considerations avoid coexistence problems between new old 72 MHz frequencies during phase-in period fre quency control boards club flying fields contests must show frequencies/chan nels authorized use during specific portion phase-in period example throughout first five years 72 MHz air craft-only band control clipboard would show pins six existing seven chan nels new Channel 12 82030 evennumbered Channels 38 40 42 etc up Channel 56 odd-numbered channels would blocked out would used during period c Active Frequency Control Local RC clubs encouraged look new types active frequency control devices Scanning receivers spectrum analyzers simple tunable converters hooked up automobile radios typical types devices can help role d Telemetry Devices flier using tel emetry device such thermal tensor should display single ribbon streamer transmitter antenna several inches below flag/ ribbon combination designates control frequency telemetry device 49 MHz frequencies see paragraph B color coding flier licensed amateur telemetry device amateur two-meter band 144148 MHz single red streamer will used Brace Yourself/Kruse Continued page 65 Any moving part will eventually wear out friction real wear problems Ive Free Flight has leading edge stabilizer pivots dethermalized position tried silk nylon finally fiberglass overlay stop wear squashing balsa before finally hit upon method shown Fig 5 dowel insert easy install shows no wear over two full flying seasons Its Jim Clems idea Sheet surfaces real problem too par ticularly some lighter structures require fuel-proofing order last Fig 6 shows two techniques help prevent warps such surfaces cap-strip method just effective less work terms matching surfaces gluing light coats dope thinned much 5060% preferable couple heavy coats latter will undoubtedly put warps fairly sturdy structures Being concerned subordinate struc tures will pay off planes fly well long time Take little time brace stucture carefully 140 Model Aviation IN run IIVIIVIEUIpI wIEIe New 22 CDl QUADRA $10495 Rag 22 QUADRA $9496 Brlslghalla Flywheal *11496 Rag 22 QUADRA POWER ASSEMBLY ONLY*1496 QUADRA REPAIR*1000 pIus parts P&W RADIAL ENGINES Fleat*2296 JIm Massar SRCOUPEPLAN5 $2396 KIT $22996 IIm Msaar TOMAHAWKPLANS $2396 KIT 824996 BALSA BASSWOOD tall slzeal36% OFF Concept FLEETKIT $17996 FG COWL $1996 QUADRA fual tanks16 *89632 $796 Y VICKER5 LEWIS MACHINE GUN KITS$1496 ALL cECONITE PRODUCTS10% OFF PLANS SUPER STEARMAN V Godfrey$2800 STARDUSTER TOO IBrIsIghellal$2996 scala J3 CUB Ina$tz FLEET Concapt$2996 vOLKSPLANE ChIcken Charlie*2396 FLY BABY $1896 SE-5 Rausthl $2496 COCKPIT KITS Tomahawk F4U-1 SpItfire *2196 Ercoupa $1996 Steerman *2096 Cltabrla $2496 J3 Cub $1996 ME-10$ $2160 Fleet $2096 FIBERGLASS ARROW SHAFTS 516 *32 1g61*1000 24-Hour Service. Add $250 postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View Dr. Allegany NY 14706 VIDEO VIDEO GIANT SCALE IMAA Festival 81 VHS Cassette SALE RENTAL Send sase Details FLYING 8 PRoDUCTIONS R #15 Box 796 BEDFORD INDIANA 47421