Radio Systems and Frequencies Used in RC Vehicles
In order for you and your choice of RC Vehicle to communicate you have to be on the same frequency level. Discover how radio systems for RCs work, what frequencies are available and how the radio frequencies you have affect the operation of your RC.
Definition of Crystal
Hobby-grade RCs use a crystal set to a specific frequency.
Hobby-grade RCs use a crystal set to a specific frequency.
Definition of Frequency
This glossary entry describes what a frequency is as used in RC cars and trucks.
This glossary entry describes what a frequency is as used in RC cars and trucks.
RC Antenna Basics
RCs have two types of antennas. There's an antenna on the transmitter or controller that sends messages to the RC and one on the receiver (in the RC vehicles) that receives those messages. Learn the basics of installing and using those radio antennas with your RC.
RCs have two types of antennas. There's an antenna on the transmitter or controller that sends messages to the RC and one on the receiver (in the RC vehicles) that receives those messages. Learn the basics of installing and using those radio antennas with your RC.
Do RC Cars and RC Subs Use the Same Radio Crystals?
One is on land, one is underwater. Are the radio systems different?
One is on land, one is underwater. Are the radio systems different?
What are DSM RC Controllers and Receivers and What Do They Do?
DSM or 'Digital Spectrum Modulation' is a new radio technology recently adapted to the RC vehicles world.
DSM or 'Digital Spectrum Modulation' is a new radio technology recently adapted to the RC vehicles world.
RC Antennas
Browse photos of transmitter antennas and receiver antennas for RC vehicles. See the variety of antennas and how to install antennas on RCs.
Browse photos of transmitter antennas and receiver antennas for RC vehicles. See the variety of antennas and how to install antennas on RCs.
Choosing Your RC Vehicle Frequency
Avoid radio frequency interference problems with toy grade RC Vehicles. Learn how to choose RC cars and trucks based on their frequency.
Avoid radio frequency interference problems with toy grade RC Vehicles. Learn how to choose RC cars and trucks based on their frequency.
Control Your Controller
You need to turn your vehicle and controller off and on in a certain order to avoid problems with radio frequencies.
You need to turn your vehicle and controller off and on in a certain order to avoid problems with radio frequencies.
Control Your Aircraft Controller
Avoid disaster by turning your controller and your RC airplane or helicopter on and off in the right order.
Avoid disaster by turning your controller and your RC airplane or helicopter on and off in the right order.
Radio Frequency Chart
Futaba provides a listing of channels and frequencies for 27, 50, 72, and 75MHz.
Futaba provides a listing of channels and frequencies for 27, 50, 72, and 75MHz.
Channels, Frequencies, and Color Codes
Frequencies on hobby-grade vehicles are color-coded. See a list of available channels by frequency and color.
Frequencies on hobby-grade vehicles are color-coded. See a list of available channels by frequency and color.
Frequencies for Model Use in Canada
Great hobbies has a nice chart detailing the available frequencies for RC aircraft and surface vehicles in Canada.
Great hobbies has a nice chart detailing the available frequencies for RC aircraft and surface vehicles in Canada.