Transponders

[midgetman]

No 1 son uses a transponder like the link for karting. Is it OK for car racing as well or do we have to have a different type each?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMB-Tranx-...9#ht_500wt_922

[Chris Y]

Last time anyone checked, TSL (MST as was) said no. They say (because AMB say) that you have to use the type 260s for circuit racing.

[slummingangel]

taken from amb's FAQ on their site

What is the difference
between TranX 160
(yellow) and 260 (red)
transponders?
AMB TranX 160 transponder
is primarily designed for use
in Kart racing and low speed
motorcycles
The top speed that a 160 will
work is 160 Kph
AMB TranX 260
transponders are designed
for faster motor sports such
as Touring Cars and
motorcycles
The top speed that a 260 will
work at is 260Kph and the
signal strength is much
stronger than a 160
When considering whether
to buy a 160 or 260 AMB
TranX transponder you need
to think about a few things
One, does the race venues
you intend to race at support
160 or 260 only or both?
Two, if you only need a 160
but can afford a 260 then a
260 is a better choice
because the signal is
stronger and re-sale value is
much better because 260
transponders are more in
demand
Note that 160 and 260 new
and old style transponders
can have new batteries fitted
by Transponder Services

[midgetman]

Now why didn't I think of looking there? Twit!

Thanks SA.

[Lola]

Grrrr the transponder cartel.. Waste of money for the club racer.

[Al Weyman]

I did a race the other weekend without one and still got a time, work it out????

[midgetman]

Because the MSA still have timekeepers for the odd occasion that people turn up without transponders. Belt and braces.

IMO transponders should be used properly, and no 'ponder, no time. Just switch the PC on and let it do its job! Then we know where we stand.

But we've been here before.