Is It Radio Controlled

Or

Is It Remote Controlled?

An article I read told me that a radio control toy is one with no physical connection to its controller, and a remote control toy has a physical wire connection to the controller.

I wondered about that. It didn't fit my understanding of the definitions of radio and remote controlled vehicles. I went on a research trip into my dictionaries (both new and old).

Here's what I found...

Wireless remote control devices often use a radio signal to "instruct" the controlled device what to do.

I searched online for remote control. The first page of results listed websites with remote controls for televisions and computers as their themes.

Then I searched for radio control. That gave me a list of sites with radio control cars, trucks, and aircraft. It also gave me this Wikipedia definition: "Radio control (sometimes abbreviated R/C) is the use of radio signals to remotely control a device."

So on a normal day we tend to associate remote control with televisions or computers, and radio control with hobbies and toys.

WordWeb tells me that a remote control is: "A device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance."

I found that early military uses included remote controlled missiles that had wires attached from the controller to the missile. Had to be long wires, huh? I'd call that "at a distance."

Today the military uses remote control devices with computers that interpret the signal it gets from the controller. It's not a true radio control signal in that the on-board computer gets a radio signal telling it to "fly to this GPS co-ordinate," and the computer then calculates how, and tells the device what to do. The computer is really in control of the device.

From all this research, I conclude that all radio control toys are also remote control toys, and wired toys use electric signals, not radio signals. So let's call them wired radio control toys and wireless remote control toys. Either way R/C works well if you prefer that term.

"At a distance" refers to how far away, or the range, your controller is effective. Remote control toys have a short range (some wired remote control toys have short wires), or a very long range (the longest range I've found is used to control the Mars Exploration Rover Vehicles).

Based on this, I really don't care if you call it a radio control toy, a remote control toy, or an R/C toy. I present this site to give you a way to relax, wind down, and find distraction.

Some serious R/C hobbyists might argue that I'm simplifying these terms too much. And if I were into R/C as deeply as many of them are, I'd probably agree with them.

But I'm not here to get super serious about R/C. To me these are radio control toys -- and I just want to play...

What about you?

Let’s face it, you try to leave that stress at work, but you really can’t…can you? All those unfinished tasks demanding the attention of your conscious mind – so you hardly have any room for thoughts that aren’t work related.

The Boob Tube Won’t Do It

You sit down to watch some TV, but that don’t work. It's a passive activity. It doesn’t need you to participate in any way, other than just sit there. All the stress thoughts from work still bounce around in your head, each one pushing to be the only one you’re thinking about right now! Your only escape from those nagging intruders is occupying your brain with activity that fills it with pleasure…a barricade that the stresses from work can’t break through.

Maybe a radio control truck can give you the escape you want. Take a look at what we have on our RC Trucks page.

That’s what Free Spirit Enterprises helps you manifest in your personal time – that brick wall barricade that protects you from the energy-draining issues that try to follow you at the end of the day. We're a web-based company that markets information and equipment for your playtime. We offer products to make recreational pursuits more fun for you.

Relax And Unwind With R/C Toys

Radio control toys are one way to do that. And this site gives you plenty to choose from. Get your RC plane, and zoom into the skies. Feel the relaxation and pleasure start flowing into your body as soon as you leave the ground.

Through our pages you'll find products to help you set your spirit free. The height of your relaxation is the measure of our success. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.

Maybe you'd just like to lounge around in your easy chair...we have RC toys for you too.

 Our radio control blimps are perfect for the armchair pilot. They're easy to control. They hover and glide. They float around the room, giving loads of fun to everyone.

If you have any questions, comments (good or bad -- to help us improve our performance), or want more information about us, be sure to get in touch. Go to our contact page and send us e-mail, or just fill out the form. We'll answer you soon as we get your request, or comment.

Have I found your fancy yet. How about a radio control helicopter to start your playtime.

Remote control helicopters take extra training and practice to master. If you're new to this type of RC hovercraft, check out our radio control helicopter pilot trainer. Unlike the RC helo below, it's super stable and comes with landing gear designed to protect from harsh landings.

Radio Control Toys Are Perfect For The Little Ones

Experience the thrill of turning a radio control over to your young one. See the smile on that little face. Hear the squeal of laughter as that r/c car races across the floor or up the sidewalk. Bask in the oohs! and ahs! as the r/c plane soars into the sky. Watch the excitement as your child makes the r/c boat send a rooster tail shooting into the air.

Did I mention RC boats? We have fun watercraft for you to play with too.

Often we learn too late that our children measure love by the time we spend with them. Showing them how to handle radio control toys gives them a big helping of your love. Just imagine the joy they, and you, get as you watch them control their r/c toy. Give an extra dose of love – get two radio control toys and race your kid. How much excitement do you think that creates?

100% Satisfaction Is Our Promise

When playtime comes, Free Spirit Enterprises LLC doesn’t mess around. Personal pleasure is too important for everyone’s well being and state-of-mind.

Remember I said your satisfaction is our #1 priority. If you aren’t happy with us, we don’t stay in business. To be honest, this is our business and we don’t plan to go away.

We have a definite interest in your happiness.

For that reason, we promise you a 100% satisfaction guarantee on your purchases from Free Spirit Enterprises LLC. Within 90-days from the time you receive your item, if you are not happy, contact us and tell us you don’t want it.

If the item is not damaged (see more information on our return policies page) and is re-usable, we’ll replace it or refund all or part (see more information on our return policies page) of your money…your choice.

And we pay the shipping on the return/replacement of goods that are damaged (see more information on our return policies page) or non-functioning when you receive them – just allow us to send you a shipping authorization.

We will ask you a couple of questions. For instance:     

o        “What is wrong with the item?”     

o        “Why are you unhappy with the item?”     

o        “In your opinion how can we improve our product or service?”

You don't have to answer those questions, of course. But you sure would be helping us do a better job helping you enjoy your playtime in the future…and, of course, you’d be multiplying our ability to give our other customers a more pleasurable experience.

The choice is always yours.

Isn’t it time to play?

Our radio control toys give you plenty of options to play. And if we haven’t given you enough by now, here’s our radio control tank page for your consideration:

On these pages you have plenty of RC choices for your playtime.

Get rid of that stress from work. Spend some quality time with the kids. Take a break from the repetition of life.

And have some fun – you deserve it!

Visit us often…you might find something new and intriguing waiting for you.

Something to help you set your spirit free!