What the thread found

• Higher frequencies experience more problems with obstructions, walls, and signal reflections compared to lower frequencies.
• The 2.4 GHz band has heavy interference from data communications, security cameras, and wireless focus control systems, making it less reliable for video links.
• The 1.2 GHz band offers fewer competing users and less interference than 2.4 GHz.
• A 0.5 watt transmitter operating at 1.2 GHz can be small enough to mount on top of a camera without weight concerns.
• Radio link systems are available at various power levels ranging from 10 milliwatts to 500 milliwatts, with different configurations including optional LCD screens in receivers.

Depends on

• Antenna performance differences between 1.2 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies were described as negligible based on limited field experience.
• No direct performance comparison was provided between the specific 1.2 GHz and 2.4 GHz models mentioned.
• System availability and pricing information was based on a single regional market in 2004.

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