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C-TICK
APPROVAL ::.
16/07/2010

At the recent General Meeting the issue surrounding C-Tick approval of Radio Controllers was raised by members. The committee have investigated the situation and can report the following response from the Australian Communication & Media Authority.

The importation of Radio Control transmitters for "personal use" (i.e. not for supply to others) falls outside the labelling requirements of "the Radiocommunications Devices (Compliance Labelling) Notice 2003" (the Notice), a copy of which can be downloaded here

The labelling requirements are, in part, aimed at importers who supply products to the Australian market and are required to show these devices are compliant with the applicable standards by labelling them with the appropriate compliance mark, in this case the C-Tick.

If a person imports these devices into Australia for "personal use" and does not, or will not in the future, supply said device to another person, provided the device complies with the applicable radiocommunications standard and does not cause interference, the device does not require a C-Tick compliance label and may be used in Australia by the person who imported the device. The onus is on the user to ensure it is compliant.

Please also note that for the purposes of the ACMA's compliance and labelling arrangements the term "supply" has a very broad meaning and includes supply where no money or payment of any kind has occurred. I should advise that the loan of a device by an importer may constitute supply.

The above also applies to devices that are not transmitters such as receivers and battery chargers.

I hope the email clarifies the requirements, if you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact this office.

Regards
Stephen Harrison
Standards Section
Australian Communications & Media Authority



.:: ROUND 5 REMAINS ON P1 ::. 01/03/2010

SIRC have confirmed today that PDNR can remain on P1 for Tuesday 02/03/10 (rather than move to P5 as previously advertised).



.:: SIRC ALGAE NOTICE ::. 23/02/2010

SIRC have released a notice regarding the current water quality. Although no PDNR activities are water related, we wanted to share this with members and drivers. See below for more details.
More Info


.:: PDNR CHANGES FOR 2010 ::. 28/11/2009

The 2010 Summer Championship will see a number of changes as follows:

- Reduction in UPFRONT entry fee for first division to $100 (Reduced from $120)
- New track layout will be used for 2010
- Division sequence will be: Novice > Nitro Kit > EDAM > Truck > Outlaw > Buggy > Pro Tourer > Pull Start > Open Pan
- Competition Rules and Racing Guidelines clarified for NOVICE: "A vehicle used in Novice cannot be run any conjunction with any other championship division if using the same chassis."


.:: AARCMCC NEWS ::. 21/11/2009

AARCMCC have released an initial draft of the updated IC On Road General Rules.

AARCMCC have requested that clubs distribute this information to their members for feedback.

Drivers are encouraged to
take the time to review and provide feedback on how AARCMCC can better run IC On Road Championship events. This updated document has tried to cover as many aspects of an IC On Road Championship as possible. AARCMCC request your feedback on what to modify, add or remove from this document.

You can read more information and download the DRAFT documents from the AARCMCC website - www.aarcmcc.org/about.html




.:: IN MEMORANDUM ~ Wayne "Chippy" Adams ::.

It is with sad news that PDNR share the news of the passing of Wayne "Chippy" Adams on Saturday September 26, 2009.



Chippy (pictured above with Kevin Maton in 2004) was a member of PDNR for a number of years from 2003, and still came up to race from his home in Tasmania to race every December for the Kids Race Day at Oran Park. Chippy was effortless in his contribution to PDNR and in 2004 was awarded an annual award for his contribution to PDNR...it was a good night for Chippy who also finished 2nd in Nitro Kit (his first and only podium at PDNR).

We will miss you Chip!




.:: CONGRATULATIONS ::. 09/08/2009

CONGRATULATIONS TO SUZANNE O'CONNOR who is a member of the PDNR family successfully completed the 2009 City to Surf, raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy!

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.::
PDNR WHALAN NIGHT TRIALS
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01/06/2009

PDNR recently held a number of night trials at Whalan Reserve to evaluate the impact of noise on the local environment. The trials were a joint venture between PDNR, SORMCC and Blacktown Council

PDNR will have a full report on the findings and evaluation of the night trials in an upcoming issue of the PDNR Newsletter - The Racers Edge.



.:: UPDATES FOR AUTUMN CHAMPIONSHIP
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19/05/2009

With the start of another Tuesday night championship, the PDNR committee have a number of new announcements for drivers participating in the 2009 Autumn Championship:

- NEW Driver Induction/Orientation Procedure:
From Autumn 2009 drivers will be required to complete a short induction/orientation on the essential procedures at PDNR. This will not only help educate and prepare the drivers for RC racing, but it will help shorten the many repetative messages that are announced during the Drivers (long) Brief.

- New Prize & Format for Graham's Hobby Centre Raffle:
Following a suggestion from a PDNR member, the Graham's Hobby Centre raffle for Autumn 2009 will not a a nitro RC car, but a $500 voucher to spend on anything in store! But wait, there's more - there are only 100 tickets being sold (at $10 each), so be sure to get in quick to avoid missing out!

- Track Committee - Call for Interest:
Feedback and suggestions from drivers has launched investigation into the establishment of a designated Track Committee. The PDNR committee have called for expressions of interest from drivers who would like to be part of the track committee. If this is something you would like more information on, please see Race Control on Tuesday night.

- New Race Timing Software:
From Autumn 2009, Slyfox G4 will be used as the timing software for PDNR Tuesday night events. Previously Slyfox G4 has only been used for PDNR's major events, but recent updates have allowed the software to be used on Tuesday nights. Drivers are requested to double check personal transponder details as these will not transfer across from the previous timing software.



.::
ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR PDNR
::.
11/11/2008

Tuesday November 11 was the official launch of the new PDNR drivers stand. The new trailer/drivers stand was PDNR's biggest ever project, being built from scratch by PDNR members. The pictures speak for themselves!






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