Steve Loates Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I have a purchased a HoneyBee King II from the States, can anybody fill me in on conversion from the US freq to the UK freq. Can it be done simply by changing crystals or do antennae need to be changed, or is it only achievable by buying a new UK RX and an antenna for the TX? What works on 72Mhz in this country, i.e. am I going to run the risk of downing aircraft that pass over my house if I transmit on 72Mhz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Is this a ready to fly model Steve? Changing crystals wont work I'm afraid. You need a new Tx and Rx. If the Tx has a frequency module then this can be changed but I guess this is unlikely. As you'll be aware 72mhz is permitted for model use in the UK.David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Loates Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 David,It is a RTF (Honeybee King II). I had heard similar about the freq module. I am unsure whether the supplied ESky TX is a sealed unit or if the freq module change is possible. I notice that you say at the end of your message, that 72Mhz is permitted in the UK, is this a typo and therefore I need not change anything and can fly happily on the rig I have or did you mean that it is not permitted. I can only assume that if it is not allowed, I should be okay so long as I am nowhere near a military installation and I don't try to enter a competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Not allowed AFAIK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Mean to say is not permitted....sorry Steve...must slow downDavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Loates Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 David/Timbo,Thanks for the advice, currently scouring ebay for a replacement TX and RX....budget is equivalent to a small string usually used for securing shoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Hailey Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hi there Steve. I to have to by on a sort shoe string so only by from ebay at H K there are sevral good shops that send parts vier Air Mail quite quickly at very good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Loates Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Many thanks to everyboby who has posted advice. wishing you all a happy new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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