Regional Locking
In order to ensure that our hobby/sport remains legal worldwide, ImmersionRC, and it’s resellers,
are forced to follow certain rules regarding use of the radio spectrum.
Because of this, there are three variants of the Tramp HV (and other ImmersionRC products that
emit RF). Resellers may choose which of these they sell to different regions.
1) International version, most commonly used frequencies in the 5.8GHz band, up to 600mW
2) EU version, restricted to channels within the ISM band, 25mW max. output power
3) USA version, restricted to channels within the US Ham band, 600mW max. Output power.
How does this affect the wand?, simple, the
personal wand
is only capable of setting frequencies
and power levels which the regionally-locked tramp is permitted to transmit.
In order to support international racing events, the
race director’s
version of the wand can unlock
frequencies and power levels according to local laws, and special permissions in place for events.
As an example, a european pilot travelling to the US for an event would be able to use frequencies
and power levels permitted in the USA.
Best Practices
Batteries
Even though rechargeable batteries may be used in the wand, the higher voltage of Alkaline cells is
preferred, especially for race use.
TNR Board
The TNR board must be placed on your quad so that it is easily accessible using the wand.
If you have a flat carbon fibre top plate (which is the case for 99% of the quads out there), you may
stick it to that plate with some double-sided tape. Use the thicker ~1mm thick foam tape instead of
the very thin ‘carpet tape’ to ensure that the close proximity of the frame doesn’t affect the TNR
range.
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