CE Mark...

[s007]

How important is it to have CE mark on all devices? Say if i come from US or some one from Masters come from USA and uses his Transmitter in UK duribg competition which has no CE mark?
How come USA dont need CE mark?

[Dashik]

You are not allowed to use a non-conforming radio transmitter in the UK.

I beleive that the international competitors buy a localised set here for use in the UK. If your a sponsored pilot then you might be lucky and yoyur sponsor will sort that one for you.

Sorry to be blunt but the DX7 you imported for less money from the USA is illegal for use in the uk if it is not a properly certified CE compliant Radio transmitter.

Also there was a problem shortly after release of the DX7 with some Amarican sets being incorrectly CE marked. Its to do witht he signal output strength being to high for UK use.

If you fly in public then you will noot be permitted to do so at many clubs. Also any insurance you have will be invalid.

[Dashik]

See here : http://www.spektrumrc.com/Articles/A...ArticleID=1716

Spektrum DX7 Product Bulletin

It has been brought to our attention that some Spektrum DX7 transmitters and manuals sold to US retailers may have been mislabeled regarding compliance with European Union broadcast regulations. Manuals for Spektrum DX7 transmitters sold in the USA indicate that the DX7 currently meets European Union power-output standards. While units intended for sale in Europe meet EU output standards, this icon also appears in the manuals for units intended for sale in the US only. DX7 transmitters that are sold for use in the US exceed the power limits in place in the European Union. Running changes are being made to remove this icon from units and manuals that do not meet these stringent standards. To ensure you comply with broadcasting standards in your area, we are recommending you purchase your DX7 from within your specific region.
If you are an EU consumer and have purchased a radio from a retailer outside the EU prior to this notice and you suspect that your DX7 does not comply with the EC specifications, please contact Horizon Hobby UK’s service centre. If necessary, they will arrange for the re-programming of your radio to the correct EC specification. For further details please contact Horizon Hobby UK on sales@horizonhobby.co.uk or telephone (0)1279 641097.

[chugga-bug]

I'm sure I read in another thread that If you send it to Horizon UK (Spektrum importers) they will modify it to UK spec for a nominal fee.

[Dashik]

So if you speak to Horizon Hobby nicely they may reprograme yoru DX7 for a fee that will be less than a new unit.

[chugga-bug]

Beat me to it

[Dashik]

I'm sure I read in another thread that If you send it to Horizon UK (Spektrum importers) they will modify it to UK spec for a nominal fee.

I beleive they will but that press release states its for units purchased BEFORE the date of the press release.

They may well tell him to bolt as he bought it abroad just like trying to get warrenty cover in the UK on a heli or servos etc purchased abroad. He may be told to send it back to his original supplier in the USA for reprogramming etc.

[chugga-bug]

Gotta be worth a try though eh!

[Dashik]

Oh indeed, I feel for him, He's been had by the supplier as well who could have at least asked BEFORE the Tx was shipped if he intended it for use in the UK and then advised him it was not suitable. Its not like they could not see they were exportign the set to the EU lol!

Me I'd be really annoyed and looking for a refund. But as he's knackered the charger I'd say sucking up to Glen or Richie at Horizon UK on option 4 (Please don't ask how I know that and there names ) is his best bet.

[Eddie]

Soooo many on ebay it's not right.......

[Andy from Sandy]

An article on the BMFA website regarding the Nats states that 2.4G TXs will be tested for output power. It did not state they had to carry a CE mark.

Also any insurance you have will be invalid.

Where is the information on this? Has there been a test case yet?

[Dashik]

An article on the BMFA website regarding the Nats states that 2.4G TXs will be tested for output power. It did not state they had to carry a CE mark.



Where is the information on this? Has there been a test case yet?

If its not legal for use which insurer will cover you?

[moyesboy]

The insurance situation is undoubtedly not so black and white, but if your radio can be shown to be not confirming to the law then you RISK not being covered.

Best get it checked at Horizon UK and see what they say. It is not in their interests to have spektrum sets that end up being refused at events, or becoming involved in insurance issues.

However it does cost money to get the sets passed through the regulations and usually its the importer that pays for that, and you are bypassing the importer...

The US and Uk priceisn't so different for spektrum receivers anyway...is it so different with the transmitters?

[s007]

Guys thanks for all of your replies, I got it from ebay for a price of about £200 and then ended up paying even more the it costs in UK coz of extra HM custom VAT which was £53.50

I lucky have the CE mark on the back on the silver sticker under the Bind button. But was interested in what if you dont lol how ta hell do Masters fly from USA here lol, i will defintly give a call to Horizon Hobby and will let you guys know and Dashik you been very helpfull thanks allot for that contact numbers and advice on reearch.

Would like to hear more what ppl got to say and is there any other country that dodnt use CE marks from where the possibility of im potring can be?

[Dashik]

Ahhh, that sounds like you just might have been a very lucky chappie

here's hopeing