Definition: RC vehicles communicate through radio signals. If two or more RC vehicles use the same frequency the signals can get scrambled which can result in erratic behavior of the two vehicles. This scrambling of signals or interference causes one transmitter to try to talk to (control) both vehicles.
To prevent interference the operator should insure that there are no other vehicles operating at the same frequency in the immediate area. Hobby-grade RCs can also avoid interference problems by using a fail-safe device or using a 2.4GHz DSM controller.
Because of the potential for radio interference causing a runaway RC, safe RC operation dictates always turning the transmitter on before turning the vehicle on and turning the vehicle off before turning off the transmitter.
Also Known As: crosstalk | radio interference | scrambled signal | glitch
Examples:
Running two 27MHz or two 49MHz RC cars near each other will usually result in interference. The radio signals get mixed up. One controller will try to control both vehicles or you'll get erratic behavior in one or both vehicles.
