Frequencies
Below are the frequencies currently approved for use by Aeromodellers in New Zealand. Please read the notes following.
|
MHz
26.975 29.725 |
CH#
197 272 |
MHz
35.000 |
CH#
500 |
MHz
36.250 |
CH#
625 |
MHz
40.510 |
CH#
451 |
MHz
72.010 |
CH#
701 |
MHz
72.510 |
CH#
751 - Warning! |
(General User Radio Licence for Aeronautical Model Control Short Range Devices)
Note the following:
- Frequencies marked in green are reserved for use exclusively by model aircraft
- Frequencies 72.51MHz - 72.79MHz (channels 751-779) should be used with caution and not operated in areas (say within 15km) where cranes or logging operations are taking place. We don't recommend the purchase of these frequencies.
- Frequencies in the range 72 to 72.25 MHz are shared with short-range auditory-aid devices, should be used with caution in parks and reserves.
- Note that the band of 35 to 35.3 MHz is at 10 KHz channel spacing, while the band from 36.25 to 36.59 MHz is at 20 KHz channel spacing. Most newer sets will now operate at a 10 KHz channel spacing and so these sets have the choice of moving to either 35 or 36 MHz. However some sets, in particular older sets, require 20 KHz channel spacing. For more information on Channel Spacing click here.
- Channel numbers on synthesized modules will be for some other country's band-plan, probably Australia, Europe, Japan or the USA. These are NOT the same as NZ Channels. Click here for a "Foreign to NZ" Channel converter. See the MFNZ document “New Technology Transmitters” for more detailed information.
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2.4 GHz radio equipment is permitted in NZ. The band 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz is a shared one with many other users, thus spread-spectrum systems are essential. The power emitted shall not exceed 1 Watt EIRP, however, gain antennas may be used, provided the peak power does not exceed 4 W EIRP.Most clubs (and all MFNZ sponsored events) will require you to use the pegboard and take a plain generic peg. The purpose of this is to ensure that good frequency control habits remain in place.Some clubs and/or event/contest directors may impose additional restrictions, and these must be complied with.These sets, for the moment, have proven themselves to be free from interference problems, but that may change as the numbers in-use increase, or other users change their usage pattern. Be alert for signs of problems and use these sets strictly in accordance with the manufacturers directions. Be aware that as most of these sets use new frequencies each time they are switched on, interference will be very hard to predict or replicate.
See the MFNZ document “New Technology Transmitters” for more detailed information.
There are also a small number of 900MHz systems in use, typically for indoor or park-flyer applications. It is not proposed at this time to make any rules regarding their use, as the manufacturers come and go; there is little agreement on channels to be used, and they are very short-range devices. Furthermore the models controlled by them tend to be lightweight and frangible. Nevertheless the operator shall use them in a responsible and safe manner, and in accordance with the manufacturers directions.
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