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Tyson, Jeff. "How Radio Controlled Toys Work." 18 December 2000. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/rc-toy.htm> 09 May 2008.
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Introduction to How Radio Controlled Toys Work
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