FPV 1.2 Ghz or 5.8 GHz?

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xlaziox

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My natural inclination is toward 1.2 GHz based on low frequency getting better signal with ground objects in the way, but apparently the 5.8 GHz has benefits too. Can I get by with the 5.8 kicking out behind trees etc? Or am I way better off with 1.2?
 
I buy most of my FPV stuff from ReadyMadeRC and they give some quick, concise advice on frequencies to use:

http://www.readymaderc.com/store/index.php?main_page=page&id=9#Q4

That's pretty much the same advice you'll get anywhere. You just have to weigh the trade-offs - although, a lot of people say that the video quality is better with 5.8 only in theory and in practice, it's not that easy to notice any quality difference.

Personally, I like 1.2/1.3.

Also, I'm not sure what country you're in, but research the laws first as well since frequencies that are okay to use differ by country.
 
Ok, so I was told 1.2 GHz at higher powers interferes with GPS satellite reception, and that isn't AS much a problem on a fixed wing because you can stick the FPV antenna over out on the wing and the GPS receiver on the other side, but on a tight quad configuration, you don't have this option, so I went with the 5.8GHz. If I get a fixed wing I will probably use 1.2 GHz.
 
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