Gday all, I've got a bit of a problem.

A mate of mine bought a Losi JRXS3 radio system off of ebay from the USA, and it's a fine-looking radio system and all, no servos though. Never used it here, as we've found out that it's illegal.

It's 75mHz, which what we've been told is what ambulance radio frequencies run on. We've also been told that it's a 10,000 dollar fine if you're caught.

You can see the predicament. How should we go about this issue and come out of it without losing too much money? It cost a total of about 210 bucks posted.

just sell the radio system back on ebay then buy an australian approved frequency radio.

simple

Well, there is a reason you see these radios with 75MHz selling for less than $100 on Ebay. The XS3's with the 'legal' frequencies cost more than $200.

I guess there is nothing you can really do, except to try and sell it to someone overseas.

Anyway, good luck.

You are right, 75Mhz is not a legal frequency for RC use In Australia, and you will find that most clubs will not allow you to race with it.

The sad thing with this story is that the JR XS3 radio can be bought here in Australia for just over $200 AUD, and it comes with 2 servos..... (I think I paid $225 for mine)

My only advice is to relist the item back on eBay in the USA and try and on-sell it, and cut your losses...

Cheers

might i add it's not for racing.

just for bashing.

If what you said is true, your mate can buy a lot of high end radio with $10,000
Just do what others said, sell it to OS. Not worth risk even he don't race. I don't really know what 75mhz used for but if it is used for ambulance think about those people who needs ambulance. Not just for your mates risk.

I have been down this road before and what everyone else is saying on this thread is about the only thing you can do to try and rectify the problem. you can sell your item on this site but make it clear that its US residents only as it is a 75mhz radio(75mhz is for emergency services only fire/ambulance) then my suggestion is to get your self a spektrum radio maybe a DX2 which you can pick up for around the $100-$120US with an RX and that runs 2.4ghz so it is more than legal here in australia.
cheers

Righto. Thanks for that guys. Not a clue how to sell things overseas though. Never done it before. I only know paypal, and he or I don't have one.

How do we do it?

Dorigeko, i believe you know Vincent 666, give it to him and tell him he can keep a commision
AUSSIE BOB
Merry Christmas to all, peace brother

I don't know Vincent 666, and I'm offended you'd make that assumption. I'm in WA you genius. You're an arrogant jerk. Grow up and get over it Mr. RacetoWin.

Ima let this thread die now.

If you're not racing just use it. The chances of you getting caught are very slim and even if you did do you really think they would impose the maximum fine?

I have known several people to use the 75mhz frequency over the years and nt one has ever had anything come of it.

would u risk it though?

how would u like it if ur arm got cut off or something bad and an ambulance couldnt be dispatched as some kid bashing on 75mhz was interfering with the ambulance communications

well as the year comes to a close this may well be one of the posts that comes up as a winner for one of the dumber posts of '08

dont be a poor representative of r/c do the right thing use the frequencies we are allowed to use 27, 29 and 40mhz and 2.4ghz

well said contact, just a matter of selling the system now.

s'ok. cheers guys.

You need to get a life.