Frequency Management

[jason]

Frequency Management will be your own responsibility for this event. There will be 3 courses running at the same time, it is your job to make sure that the guys on the other course are not on the same channel as you.

NO CRAWLING will be allowed during the comp if it is not your turn. Please trun your radios off at the end of your run. The funcrawl/bash is on sunday, if you want to drive and play around do it on sunday.

Event entry $35
Fuel to drive 1100 miles $300
Condo rental for the weekend $800










Hitting the last gate of the finals, sending you from 1st place to 4th place because your $30 radio decided to glitch............















Worthless!!!

[slowrockr]

One word.....Spektrum:flipoff:
That is all.

[JasonInAugusta]

Oh so true!

I'm fawkin' dieing here!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

$200+ in servos....$30 radio. :lol:

[kris]

One word.....Spektrum:flipoff:
That is all.

I am still blaming the radio if I hit something

[slowrockr]

I am still blaming the radio if I hit something
Don't worry so will I :lol:

[JasonInAugusta]

I am still blaming the radio if I hit something

:lol:

I had a battery cable come loose. Caused what seemed to be a radio problem. Thought for sure it was the radio.

[dezfan]

I'm claiming Military interference.:lol:

[DUDE]

Shall we register out frequencies ahead of time?? I am not synthesized and run 66 FM , but can bring a few crystal sets.

[JasonInAugusta]

Since Jason said freq management will be our own responsibility, I'd say it'd be in each person's best interest to bring 2 spare sets of crystals...or a Spektrum.

[DUDE]

Since Jason said freq management will be our own responsibility, I'd say it'd be in each person's best interest to bring 2 spare sets of crystals...or a Spektrum.
I used to race electric off road truck a lot, so I know how it goes, I'll bring 3 sets at least.

[FrankyRizzo]

I have a wire that runs from my "controler" to my rig. Eliminates the whole frequency thing all together.

[dezfan]

I have a wire that runs from my "controler" to my rig. Eliminates the whole frequency thing all together.

That's the trick sh!t right there!:lol:

[FrankyRizzo]

That's right....I'm old school.

[RXcrawler]

I have a wire that runs from my "controler" to my rig. Eliminates the whole frequency thing all together.

If I can use the wire as a tow rope...I'm getting one too.:flipoff:

[JasonInAugusta]

I have a wire that runs from my "controler" to my rig. Eliminates the whole frequency thing all together.

That's like a spotter strap.

So how many touch penalties will you rack up? :lol:

[gregrocks90046]

One word.....Spektrum:flipoff:
That is all.

spektrum rocks!

[PinchFlat]

That's like a spotter strap.

So how many touch penalties will you rack up? :lol:
Just one I guess... If he never lets go of his control he has only really touched once.

[NaZ-T]

Crawling at ANY expense M11 with Spektrum ;-) ......and yes it dose make you a better driver....I think

[rockwerks]

I am still blaming the radio if I hit something

no my favorite is the reverse delay.........

[TwistedXT]

no my favorite is the reverse delay.........
im trying to get away from that one too... ill take the backup penalty over the rollover penalty everytime.:twisted:

[TwistedXT]

would there be a way to get a list going on who currently has what frequencies so that no one has the option of screwing someone up. Theres going to be alot of people out there and it would be cool if maybe at each course we had a remote checkin (just like at the MHOR track here in denver).

Have a main transmitter check in by the prizes/trophies and whatnot

and have individual transmitter checkins at each course.

since the supers and the 2.2's are not running at the same time maybe in the morning ,the super runners that dont have to run in the 2.2 class could help out with radio checks and in the after noon the 2.2's could take care of the super checkins... it only takes like 4 addn'l people, and i know most everyone here is married, so for those of you "dragging" your wife along maybe this could give them something to do.

just a thought.... any comments on this? would it be possible?

[ColquittCustom405]

Doubt I'll get any problems from this baby.........

[Highmark]

would there be a way to get a list going on who currently has what frequencies so that no one has the option of screwing someone up. Theres going to be alot of people out there and it would be cool if maybe at each course we had a remote checkin (just like at the MHOR track here in denver).

Have a main transmitter check in by the prizes/trophies and whatnot

and have individual transmitter checkins at each course.

since the supers and the 2.2's are not running at the same time maybe in the morning ,the super runners that dont have to run in the 2.2 class could help out with radio checks and in the after noon the 2.2's could take care of the super checkins... it only takes like 4 addn'l people, and i know most everyone here is married, so for those of you "dragging" your wife along maybe this could give them something to do.

just a thought.... any comments on this? would it be possible?


It's a good idea but I don't think it's really neccesary. Only reason I say that is because we're only looking at a possible three trucks running at any given time during the competition itself, and surely three people can work it out:lol:

Sunday on the other hand, makes me glad I'll be using a Spektrum:lol:

[ColquittCustom405]

Same here,Sunday is gonna be a big'ol monkey f.......I guess we'll just take turns;-)

[peej410]

crap now i have to buy a spektrum! ugh... good thing i didnt buy another 280z yesterday! whats the deal with running a 6 channel air radio, anyone have gripes with that?

[toyofast]

whats the deal with running a 6 channel air radio, anyone have gripes with that?

Only people that might get pissy would be FCC or anyone trying to fly a plane/heli I guess.

[MattH]

crap now i have to buy a spektrum! ugh... good thing i didnt buy another 280z yesterday! whats the deal with running a 6 channel air radio, anyone have gripes with that?You going to the Nats, buddy?

Also, any chance of you hitting the rocks on Sunday with us? I'll even go on Saturday, too. I need the practice.

[DUDE]

Only people that might get pissy would be FCC or anyone trying to fly a plane/heli I guess.
bingo, I hear it is actually illegal to do, a big no no if you have been around RC's. It is an easy fix by just going to ground frequency crystals. ;-)

[peej410]

You going to the Nats, buddy?

Also, any chance of you hitting the rocks on Sunday with us? I'll even go on Saturday, too. I need the practice.

yes im actually flying down to GA to take the ride with JIA because it would be way easier than trying to ship all the stuff i want to bring, and cheaper. as long as i can get at least one crawler working ill be there sunday, ill have your CSC1 ready for sunday hopefully.

bingo, I hear it is actually illegal to do, a big no no if you have been around RC's. It is an easy fix but just going to ground frequency crystals.

no way, i guess ill have to do that ! will any FM crystals work?

Only people that might get pissy would be FCC or anyone trying to fly a plane/heli I guess.

id hate to be the reason why anyone crashed their plane.

[MGS511]

How About A Pole Whos Going To Run What Ch And Stuff Like That?

[toyofast]

How About A Pole Whos Going To Run What Ch And Stuff Like That?


I vote no against that.

[DUDE]

How About A Pole Whos Going To Run What Ch And Stuff Like That?
what part of what Jason said don't you understand?

I mentioned something and was basically told the same, responsibility isn't that hard. ;-)

[rockwerks]

really......during the comp if you are not running your radio is off!

every event I have ever been too has that rule or your radio is stored until it is your turn.

another Idea that is used quite often is a frequency chart with clothes pins with the freq colors. guys competing pick the pin they need, the pits can use the others if needed. keeps it straight.........no pin no radio on or DQ.

[peej410]

i was wondering for sunday play day

[rockwerks]

i was wondering for sunday play day

gonna have to take turns I guess

[peej410]

damn i wanted video of 60+ crawlers driving at once

[toyofast]

damn i wanted video of 60+ crawlers driving at once


Find a nice long hill.... remove motors/pinions...... Weeeeeee!!! Let 'em roll until they flop, that would be the best 10 seconds of footage ever!! 60+ crawlers out of control!!!!!!

[slowrockr]

Potato salad hill, first one to the bottom without rolling wins......ummm, dinner with BD:lol:

[peej410]

that would be awesome!

im totally game for that

[MattH]

I plan to run Spektrum, but radio impound for Saturday and Sunday morning and frequency pins (I volunteer to make these) for Sunday would be a good idea. The only problems with radio impound are: 1. you need a safe place to store all of the expensive radios, 2. you need someone to run it, 3. it will be pretty hectic.

To make sure people use the radio impound, the person handing out the radios can also attach the appropriate frequency clip. No frequency clip means no run.

Or we would just let Jason stick to his original plan.

[Fishmaxx]

I spoke to Jason and I told him about the frequency clothes pin board we use at SERCRC comps. He said we could use it, but it still had to be the each drivers responsibility. He does have the time or resources to manage it at the competition. I planning on bringing it, but it will be up to you guys to make it work.

[TwistedXT]

i think im going to bring a grip of crystals... and on sunday i'll just end up swapping in crystals and see if my rig does anything when turned on to see if any one is using that channel. either way it'll be fun!

[BrandonW]

Sunday might have enough people to use all the 2.4 channels:shock:

you really think 79 people are going to be using spektrums?

[peej410]

i know im going to get one, then i can sell all 5 of my futabas and 2 airtronics

[TwistedXT]

i was bettin on a 4vwd om ebay (just got outbid).. but.. screw it, im breakin out the checkbook.. Spektrum here i come. i dont wanna deal with the "I'm on channel XX, what chanel are you on?"
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(countem... 70 other competitors + you)

[Nicklepimp]

I would, but I can't count past 21... I use up my fingers, toes, and wang:flipoff:

[toyofast]

My radio actually does have an optional cord to conect the radio to receiver... I'll need to extend it's length otherwise I'll be 2ft from it:lol:

[freetimecrawler]

Having a hard time deciding which one of these I should use ;-)15697
Probably just use my DX3