If I remember correctly the FMS system uses 5ghz wifi for control so that wouldn't make bluetooth a problem (being 2.4 ghz) but could make other 5ghz wifi networks cause issues.
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Originally Posted by At the Events Manual
4.4.1 Robot Wireless Control
Robots may be operated via wireless control only on the competition fields and the
practice field with the FIRST supplied radio; and
Teams are not allowed to set up their own 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4GHz or 5GHz) wireless
communication (access points or ad-hoc networks) in the venue
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Originally Posted by <T26>
Devices used solely for the purpose of planning or tracking strategy of game play are
allowed inside the ALLIANCE STATION, if they meet ALL of the following conditions:
Do no include any form of enabled wireless electronic communication (e.g. radios,
walkie-talkies, cell phones, Bluetooth communications, WiFi, etc.)
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This seems to imply that bluetooth may be okay, I believe I have seen volunteers with bluetooth earpieces in the past.