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Old 11-12-2011, 09:46 AM   #1
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I asking myself if I can use safely 2.4ghz radio under transport line. We use to run very high voltage here (735 kv is the rule) I wonder if I can use those unused space to build a track. Not just scale but probably a 1/8 buggy too so lost of signsl can be dangerous.

Maybe dumb for some but consider I'm a newbie.....
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Old 11-12-2011, 09:51 AM   #2
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Other than the possible personal health aspects, I see no reason why not.
I believe ALL power lines in NA are 60hz, thus not in conflict with a 2.4ghz radio.

Yes, 2.4ghz is a multiple of 60hz, but I don't believe it's an issue, at least, not at the typical distances between you & a crawler.

Interesting question though.
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Old 11-12-2011, 10:12 AM   #3
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One of the spots that the guys in Vancouver run at is right under a power line and, when I was up there, I had no troubles with my 2.4GHz system.
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Old 11-12-2011, 10:23 AM   #4
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Im pretty sure 2.4 doesn't have a problem with power lines.
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Old 11-12-2011, 12:35 PM   #5
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I'm not sure what frequency the older wireless heart rate monitors used, the kind you use while training for running or cycling, but whenever I was under or near High Voltage Transmission lines the monitor would get interference. Mostly 345KV lines.

However, I don't recall ever having any issues with RC gear near powerlines.
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Old 11-12-2011, 07:34 PM   #6
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That's what I was beleiving but want to have input from someone who have tried it

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