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RC > Frequency> Flags and Streamers

Q-138: I purchased a new RC system that operates on one of the 50 MHz (six meter) recommended RC channels for people who hold the proper Amateur Radio Service (HAM) license. I was led to believe that when using any of the 50 MHz channels that I’m supposed to display a black colored wind streamer at the top of my transmitter’s antenna. This would be comparable to the red streamer that we see on the top of all 72-73 MHz RC channels. I tried to confirm this requirement for black and red streamers in the current AMA Membership Manual, but can’t find any reference to it. What’s the story? Are they still required? Answer ...
















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