MacGregor Warning on foreign sourced PCM9XII transmitter - MacGregor have examined a foreign sourced PCM9XII transmitter. This was originally a 72MHz set and has a different switch configuration and software to the MacGregor version. The model number isNE

Re: MacGregor Warning on foreign sourced PCM9XII transmitter (Score: 1)
by paully617 on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 @ 08:22:28 PDT
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I must point out that a CE label indicates that the unit is suitable for sale within the UK and doesnt guarantee its servicability.
Having spoken with JR Magregor about this exact matter on behalf of one of model club flyers, It is perfectly ok to use if the RF module is from a reputable UK retailer of JR radio gear, like inwoods, motors and rotors etc.
When Macgregor do the CE testing, they actaully test the RF module as this is the bit that does all the donkey work so to speak.
The CE label however doesnt get applied to the module but the tx casing as you have stated.
As for the BMFA, I as a BMFA council delegate have discussed this exact matter with Chris Bromley SMAE Fel. and the conclusion was that they are unsure of the legalities of such units being used and there, to cover themselves (us) are making the above statement. The real problem with imported radio systems is with 2.4Ghz as the sets that are from america are up to 10 times more powerful than the UK sets hence the problems.

Hope this has been of some use to you.

Paul Bellingham
BMFA del Area 14