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Re: [Fot] MyLaps transponder

To: John Hasty <jhasty@mhc-law.com>
Subject: Re: [Fot] MyLaps transponder
From: Todd Redmond <alfetta95@optonline.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:33:35 -0500
Cc: John Frymark <jfrymark@aol.com>, fot <fot@autox.team.net>
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References: <D36005D1-B26E-45E2-AD7D-99C0B51C9234@aol.com> <DM2PR0401MB1119AF96B866E8488981B743B4620@DM2PR0401MB1119.namprd04.prod.outlook.com> <2008862685.981236.1418232607629.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> <7E3ED6EE-2966-4F11-9021-874BCA9DE0AC@aol.com> <1926549595.1221374.1418251860241.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> <6CA20AD2-053C-41C3-AED2-15144E17C24C@mhc-law.com>
John.  They also make battery operated ones that need to be charged.  

Thanks
Todd Redmond

> On Dec 10, 2014, at 7:59 PM, John Hasty <jhasty@mhc-law.com> wrote:
> 
> I'm not sure I understand.  My transponder has no battery, it is wired in to
> the car's battery, comes on when the cut off switch & the instruments switch
> are cut on.   ?????
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Dec 10, 2014, at 6:01 PM, "toodamnfunky@comcast.net"
>> <toodamnfunky@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> John,
>> The new battery is $ 63.00 USD plus shipping.
>> jim
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> 
>> From: "John Frymark" <jfrymark@aol.com>
>> To: toodamnfunky@comcast.net
>> Cc: "Michael Moore" <mmoore@mtmcpafirm.com>, "fot" <fot@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 10:38:51 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Fot] MyLaps transponder
>> 
>> Jim,
>> This is the same service I think I'm going to use. Looks like a $100 or so
>> will keep me going for a while. Since I haven't heard any club chatter
> about
>> changes required for the future, I hope I can avoid the $$$ for a
>> non-performance part.
>> John Frymark
>> 
>> On Dec 10, 2014, at 11:30 AM, toodamnfunky@comcast.net wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> My battery is getting weak also so I'm sending off to these folks down
> under.
>> Some say the batteries they use are better than original.
>> I'm not anxious to pay another $ 480.00 for a new one. What a Monopoly AMB
> has
>> going ! #&@(+!.
>> I can buy a new flat screen TV for less. I guess when your a sole supplier
> to
>> organized racing in the US you can name your own price.
>> I'm a little annoyed that SCCA, NASA, IMSA, IRL and NASCAR put up with it.
> A
>> conspiracy theorist might suggest they are equity partners
>> with AMB. Their gross profit from these thingsB must exceed
>> 70%.............end rant.
>> jim
>> B
>> http://www.transponderservices.com/FAQ-mylaps-AMB-transponder-services.html
>> 
>> 
>> B
>> 
>> B
>> B
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> 
>> From: "Michael Moore" < mmoore@mtmcpafirm.com >
>> To: "John Frymark" < jfrymark@aol.com >, "fot" < fot@autox.team.net >
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 5:33:33 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Fot] MyLaps transponder
>> 
>> John, I am looking to purchase one also, my rechargeable isn't holding
> charge
>> anymore.
>> 
>> Can't tell from website, will this new version still work for timing and
>> scoring at track if you don't have a subscription?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Mike
>> 
>> 62 TR4, Race car
>> 63 TR4, Street car
>> 
>> Mike & Becky Moore
>> 6050 Ruhl Road
>> Fairview, PA 16415
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Fot [mailto:fot- bounces@autox.team.net ] On Behalf Of John Frymark
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 11:58 AM
>> To: fot@autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Fot] MyLaps transponder
>> 
>> Are any of you up to date on the changes with the MyLaps (old AMB) business
>> model? My rechargeable transponder won't hold a charge (after about 12
> years)
>> so I'm investigating the guys that say they can put in a new battery. Now I
>> get an email from MyLaps announcing their new X2 system and it appears that
>> going forward you need a subscription (the razor blade?) with it. (Probably
>> with all kinds of smart phone connectivity/apps with data on where you're
>> losing time on track so we'll need drop down, flat screen monitors on our
>> bonnet between sessions!)
>> 
>> Have any of the tracks or clubs indicated a switch over to "new" systems or
>> will an old AMB transponder work for the foreseeable future? Are now going
> to
>> have "vintage" transponders, too?
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