Solar cars must be equipped with a two-way radio to allow communication with the chase vehicle. As a Scrutineer, I have to be shown that the transmission from the solar car can be received at a distance of at least 0.5 miles.
I may remind teams that if a radio system “goes down” during the event, drivers must stop at the earliest opportunity and make repairs before proceeding on the course.
Teams should make a note that the judges will make every effort to ensure that a team’s radio communications remain private, but safety issues trump privacy.
Solar cars must be equipped with a two-way radio to allow communication with the chase vehicle. As a Scrutineer, I have to be shown that the transmission from the solar car can be received at a distance of at least 0.5 miles.
I may remind teams that if a radio system “goes down” during the event, drivers must stop at the earliest opportunity and make repairs before proceeding on the course.
Teams should make a note that the judges will make every effort to ensure that a team’s radio communications remain private, but safety issues trump privacy.