Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller USA model

Confused. Whats the wireless bit?

Maybe this might help - https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-tekonsha-trailer-mount-brake-controller-90250.aspx

Not sure if it was this model but there was a unit similar to this being discussed on a van forum and they were getting rid if it because it was illegal in Australia.
Were most dissappointed at that.
Before fitting it I would find out if that is a fact.
Was a while ago and as I no longer bother with that forum I cant find it for you
Look here
Found this on differentforum
"Anyone thinking of using the Tekonsha RF in australia really needs to think about what they are doing i have already been down that road and was contacted by tekonsha aus there statement was that there is no warranty for this unit in aus they have had several issues with this unit in aus and the unit is not covered nor reccomended by ADR's here in australia and in event of an accident your insurance will be null and void something to think about just in case it all goes very wrong one day "

The plug may the least of his problems.

US typically uses 315Mhz which is an unlicenced frequency there. However in Australia you're not permitted to use 315Mhz devices. That is allocated to TV I think.

It could be that the brakes won't work reliably if that is the case.

If it uses 434Mhz then he will be fine. 915 Mhz is also a no no and used by Telstra, Optus and Vodafail.

Thanks all for the reply's . The only function the remote serves it to activate the brakes (override). It appears the stop/turn left and right cant be isolated, unless its possible this unit may be useless on Aus Vehicles as we use separate bulbs for brake and turn signal. Cheers.

I am guessing this unit doesn't have australian standards C tick approval either -everything electronic in Australia has to be proved not to be able of causing interference to another source. So thats for starters you biggest hurdle after that then wiring issues which then need electronics engineer signoff to be "approved" for use in Australia as its modification to original unit.

personally I would be very wary of purchasing stuff from overseas -usually based on price alone, classic example father purchased a video recorder from usa as it was far cheaper than Australian version - problem is they use different format pal vs ntsc so can he replay his recording not at all nor has any multimedia player with multi formats able to assist either

Don't purchase any radio equipment from overseas to use in Australia. The radio spectrum is used differently here to what it is overseas. You are likely to get interference from licensed operators or you are likely to interfere with licensed operators because the frequencies your device works on will be allocated to other services here. If you have any of this unauthorised equipment I suggest you destroy it. If you cause interference there are heavy penalties. Penalties can be up to 2 years gaol if the interference is severe.