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Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - Steven - 29-06-2011

Hey guys, I haven't been down the shop since it became Hobbyking. Do they still do over the counter sales?. I can't find any info on opening times anymore.

I was looking at heading down there saturday arvo and looking at radios and this: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=17529 for when I am allowed to fly it Lol


RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - smuzz - 29-06-2011

Yes, they do over-the-counter sales, but if you've got something in particular in mind, it would be a good idea to 'phone ahead first because their stock levels are not updated in real-time against those quoted on the HK website.

Be careful about which TX you buy, since there are pros and cons of course - not the least being that you should consider using one which is sanctioned by the MAAA.




RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - Steven - 29-06-2011

Thanks, just about everything I need to know Thumbup

I might hold off on the radio. Wink Wifey and I had an experience with a pair of certain orange and black ground radios we bought for taking to Norway last year to run in the rc 4WD trials they have over there to save our 3PK's from a full day in an plane hold. I won't say much more, I am not one to rag on stuff on line directly Leet

I have a Hitec Optic 6 that is new, but came with out box and odd crystals I am having not much luck finding dual conversion crystals. I'll stick with that, me thinks.


RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - samste - 29-06-2011

(29-06-2011, 10:22 PM)yarrumevets Wrote:  Be careful about which TX you buy, since there are pros and cons of course - not the least being that you should consider using one which is sanctioned by the MAAA.

Steve's Right in Regards to The maaa Tick of Approval, But if your learning and want to be able to buddy with someone get yourself a Spektrum DX6i are very cheap these Days and rx's are very cheap from Hobbyking

And There's so no substitute for good quality Tx and Rx, and i Know as i put up with my save some money Tx for too long till i bit the bullet and haven't look back with my DX7 and my flying improved straight away.

Steve Smile


RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - Steven - 29-06-2011

Excuse my ignorance, but is the MAAA tick the same as the C-tick that electronic goods (and radios) that have been tested and approved for use in Australia carry, or is it another thing all together?

That is a terrible admission from me, as I used to work in the service department of a major brand importer and have done numerous mode changes and stuff.... All I was aware of is the C-tick.

I agree, Stephen. I have been close to becoming a Spektrum fanboi over the last couple of years, and I should get myself a 6i and be done with it... The only consequence of that is all those pretty little Parkzone bind'n'fly planes I could purchase Icon_twisted


RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - dingy - 29-06-2011

My understanding is the C tick is the Australian Approved Standard.

That's what we use & are required to use on our products @ work.

The MAAA is an Approval given that these radios have a C Tick.

I do not beleive that the MAAA has it's own tick - Not to my knowledge.

If the units have a C Tick then they are Approved by Australian Standards.

Ingo


RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - smuzz - 29-06-2011

Yeh, the C-tick is an ACMA thing, as far as I can remember.
The MAAA have got their own approved list of devices which would be preferable to comply with for insurance purposes.


RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - Steven - 29-06-2011

Yeah, if a customer sent a radio in for repair or service that had been bought over seas (no C tick), I wasn't even allowed to power it up.

I'll go search and check that list now.

***Edit***

I just looked at their current regs regarding 2.4ghz... I'm going to buy a Spektrum I think. I'm not going to risk using a lesser radio.


RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - kizza42 - 30-06-2011

The letter of the law: Wink
http://www.maaa.asn.au/maaa/mop/policy/MOP058%20-%20Policy%202.4%20GHz%20EQUIPMENT.pdf


RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - Steven - 01-07-2011

Thanks kizza, that's the one I found. Handy to have the link though.




RE: Question about Hobbyking AU (ex H Store) - Steven - 03-07-2011

Well, after dropping into the field today, I went and got a respectable first time air radio, a DX5E and a little 4ch plug and play foamy Cub (1.07m wingspan).

I'll get it all bunged together (with fuel line on clevis's - I be reading the rules Wink ), get a couple more LiPO's that fit it and should be good... maybe Paranoid