Switch_639

I am in Germany currently, want to send my friend a DX7SE for Christmas... the hobbyhops in South-Africa tells him that we don´t have them yet cause they are illegal in South-Africa... That is the most ridiculous story I have heard of in a long time... how can it be? has 2.4GHZ suddenly changed frequency? is there something that I am missing? what is the difference between a 2.4GHZ DX7 (which they do get) and a 2.4GHZ DX7SE?... I think its the most boring excuse ever...

slarty

Any new system will require some degree of testing to ensure it meets the national requirements.

In Europe they must meet the CE regs, In the USA it's the FCC , Australia it's the C Tick and so on.... Not sure what the national body is for South Africa, but it will be a requirement.

Although it's based on the DX7, there are enough differences between that and the DX7SE for it to warrant retesting.

Switch_639

according to me what possible threats does it have? its all about the frequency is it not? what can make it illegal? makes no sence...

fizzwater2

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it's not just all about the frequency.. output power, spectrum (occupied bandwidth), etc. all play a part in the approval process.

Switch_639

ok, but how much different are those things on it which you have mentioned compared to DX7?

fizzwater2

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with the higher frame rate, the occupied bandwidth could be quite a bit different - could be, not necessarily will be..

Problem is - just because the DX7 is approved, doesn't mean the DX7 SE is - it will take time, but I would bet it's being worked on. The approval comes from a government body, and we all know how fast THEY move around the world, eh?

I may be in SA in a week or two - any good hobby stores in Johannesburg?

Switch_639

let me find out about some possible stores for you then I will post here... I live in Port Elizabeth... 1200km from Johannesburg...

Switch_639

B&B Importers (Dont think they are that much into planes but try them out)

Located at :
Unit 5, Cranberry Industrial Park
Cranberry Street, Laser Park
Honeydew

GP Models

Shop No. 17,K90 Centre
Cnr Rondebult & Northrand Road
Boksburg

CHIPMUNK HOBBIES ask about them, I cant find address...

Highflyer Hobby Shop

JeanLen Center
Corner Of Lenchen & Jean Avenue
Centurion
Opposite The Dros & Greenfields Restaurant

Hobby-Wholesale not sure if they are in Joburg

fizzwater2

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thanks.. guess that was sort of like those questions.. Hey, you live in (insert large country here..) do you know good ol' Mr. Smith?

Not sure if I'll have much spare time, but I might have to try to check some of them out!

Switch_639

you were correct about the output power... thats the problem... 100mW is limit in SA apparantly... but the importers of Spektrum are working on a software change...

Switch_639

great news! the hobbyshop have the certificate to prove that in Europe the output wattage has been dropped to 100mW making it legal to be sold here... also SA then... stoked!