The Radio Control (R/C) Radio Service is in the 72.0 – 73.0 and
75.4 – 76.0 MHz range. The most common use of R/C spectrum is
short-distance, one-way communications for operating devices
with an on/off switch at places distant from the operator such
as model aircrafts. Similar services include Part 15 unlicensed
radio frequency devices. The Radio Control (R/C) Radio Service
dates back to 1955 when it was known as the Class C Citizens
Radio Service. Frequencies in the 72-76 MHz band were added in
1966. It was renamed the Radio Control (R/C) Radio Service in
1976. The Radio Control (R/C) Radio Service is licensed by rule.
Licensed by rule means an individual license is not required to
operate an R/C device. You can operate an R/C device regardless
of your age so long as you are not a representative of a foreign
government. The FCC service rules for the Radio Control (R/C)
Radio Service are located in 47 C.F.R. Part 95. There are 80
Radio Control (R/C) Radio Service channels. The authorized
bandwidth for any emi