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About this manual
lf you have some prior experience, and want to
"get
down to it" as quickly as possible, please turn to the
section entitled "Quickstart", which precedes the main
text ol the manual.
The remainder of the book is divided into two main
The tirst part:
describes and explains the transmitter and its wide-
ranging facilities.
This part of the manual is designed and organised in a
looicä|. tutorial-slvle sequence, so that it makes sense
to"read it right th;ough while you become familiar with
the equipment; at the same time it serves as an excel-
lent reference source for later.
lnitiallv the text discusses the hardware, then the main
screens which you will encounter on the LCD display.
Although the menu system makes the transmitter jusl
about
-perfect
for the " DlY programmer", a series of
ready-made "programs" (as they used to be called) is
supplied as standard, and these are described and ex-
plained next.
After this the learning curve becomes somewhat
steeper (don't worry, it's not as bad as it sounds) as we
covdr thö transmitter's facilities in depth. First you will
learn about the procedures and facilities which are
needed most frequently. After that we deal with those
which crop up less often, and some which only the ad-
vanced modeller is ever likely to use.
Please don't think that you have to know and under-
stand everything about the transmitter right from the
start. lf you come across something that does not seem
to apply to you, skip it for now, and read it later on' per-
haps when you find that you really do need it'
lf vou are an old hand at this sort of thing, please be
suie to read with particular care the Sections which are
concerned with memories, switching memories
" in
flioht". and
switch. These are the facilities
wfrich.are not available with any other radio control set.
The second part:
deals with the receiving system: consisting basically of
the receiver, the servos and the battery. As there are no
substantial differences in this area from earlier radio
systems, this part has been kept rather more briel.
However, if you are a beginner to the world of model ra-
dio control tbchnology, it is important for you to read this
part very carefully, absorb the information, and observe
our recommendations
as far as possible.
The manual includes an appendix which explains some
of the technical terms which crop up most often in dis-
cussions of model aircraft control systems.
lf you are a beginner, the next suggestion is aimed
squarely at you:
No matter how fat, a single manual on radio control
equipment can never provide you with all the knowl-
edge you need in order to operate the more complex
anä dbmanding models successtully. So: read all the
magazines and books you can get hold ol - there are
plenty of them about.
And one more thing: please join a club, if at all possible.
There you will meet people with similar interests, who
will be only too pleased to pass on the benefit of their
exoerience.
The legalside
Nothing too onerous here, but there are a tew regula-
tions which we have to heed.
You must have a licence to operate a radio control sys-
tem - and in fact you need a licence iust to own one.
The PROFI mc 3010 is a type-approved system' so you
will have no problem obtaining a licence.
lf Vou intend operating the system in the 40 MHz band'
thä "General Licence" supplied with the set is all you
need. Carry it with you when using the set, as it must be
oroduced ön demahd it an official of the Post Office de'
mands to see it.
You must notify the appropriate authority if you intend
using a systeni in the 35 MHz band. Please apply Jor
vour licence on the form supplied with the system; you
irave to fill out the form with your personal details'
Systems operating in the 35 MHz band may only be
uied to control model aircraft'
lmportant:
Thb transmitter may only be used with the following RF
modules:
Order No.4 5668
DBP licence No. MF 142183 (27 MHz band)
Order No. 4 5672
DBP licence No. MFi42/83 (40 MHz band)
Order No. 4 567|
DBP licence No. FE-78y83
(35 MHz A and B band).
It is not legal to use the system with other (older) RF
modules.
We strongly recommend (although sadly it is not obliga'
torv) thaa vou take out third'party insurance for your
modets, oi add an appropriate extension to your per-
sonal insurance PolicY.
The operation oI working models - especially of model
aircraft - carries inherent risks which ought to be cov-
ered. And even though you may be comprehensively
in-
sured, it is still vital that you operate your model with
safety in mind at all times.
Very important: as in the case of a private car, your li-
cence and your insurance are invalid if you carry out
modifications
to your radio control equipment. The op-
erating licence applies exclusively to series-approved
equipment and any approved expansion units.
For model aircraft above the legal weight limit it is nec-
essary to obtain an exemption certificate before you fly.
We strongly recommend that you join a model flying
club. Many'clubs are affilialed to one ot the national
governing bodies, and insurance is often an integral
part of membershiP.
Quite apart from these benelits, a club can offer you
help, answer your questions, and help you to solve the
myriad problems which you are bound to encounter.
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