Diamond Geezer Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 HI Just wondering the brother in law is off to Florida if he got me one of these is it any good over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 It should be, but check it's in the right mode ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Warranty won't (propbably) be valid. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Baylis Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 I thought I read somewhere that the USA versions were of high power output, so won't be "legal" over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 The transmitter won't have a CE(?) sticker on it, which means it won't be authourised for UK use. This is because of different transmitting strengths (I think the US one is stronger). This won't cause you any problems except possibly: 1) Some pedantic barrack room lawyer at your club raises an objection. 2) You want to use it at a show/fly in. 3) You have an accident that gets into the hands of insurance companies. So I doubt it's a worthwhile saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iawnski Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 thought i read here somewere that you could turn them down in the set ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy watson Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 If you did that it still wouldn't have the CE sticker. The US system would work, but wouldn't be "legal". I suppose if it is possible to "turn it down" to UK specs, then get it tested, you would be ok, but this would probably cost more than the UK system in the first place. Are the savings especially good in the states? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The BMFA warned about the consequences of importing non-CE marked gear in the BMFA News a few months ago. It would be illegal to use and the insurance situation in the case of a claim being made seems a little uncertain... Also, I've seen reports that the Spektrum gear required other physical changes - not just software - to meet the CE requirements, so just turning the power down would not be sufficient, even if you could find somewhere to do the CE testing at an affordable price. Edited By John Privett on 11/08/2009 10:13:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 To get it tested for compliance with UK/EU requirements would cost somewhere around £100 per hour plus whatever for the report. I guess it's not worth the trouble... Bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Geezer Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 thx guys guess i wont bother then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.