AboutMatt Coia Expertise I can answer questions about r/c cars and trucks including on-road and off-road vehicles. I am knowledgeable in both nitro and electric powered vehicles. I can also handle questions about repair and maintenance of any wheeled vehicle.
Experience I have owned and raced many different kinds of vehicles. I also help administer a busy website devoted to the r/c hobby. I have done repair work for hobbyshops in the past and have helped many beginners get started in the hobby. I also operate a middle school r/c club.
Organizations ROAR, Mensa, NSTA
Publications www.wnyrcinfo.com
Education/Credentials I am a certified Physics teacher now teaching middle school science and Physics in New York State.
Question Hello, I have looked & looked online but I can't find a chart or get info on just how far the signals from the radio system can expect to work. My son needs to up grade his Losi AM radio due to the fact it only works for maybe 200-300 feet. I would like an idea of what the different ranges are for the AM verus FM versus 2.4 GHz systems are? If you could help me with this it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks R George
Answer Hi Russell,
From what I've read, the 2.4 GHz models are supposed to be long range (3000 ft) but I've not heard of anyone actually getting anywhere near that range, some say only 300 ft. Many people have very good range with FM PCM radios (over 1000 ft). Keep in mind, any radio will be affected by its surroundings by accepting interference. By the way, what is your son doing that he needs to control a vehicle from over 300 feet away? That's pretty far!
