The SCCA in the northeast started using the AMB transponders in 2000.
Most of us are using the hard wired ones and I have not heard of
anyone with a problem. Mine has even survived being crashed into. I
am not using a generator/alternator, but others that I race with are.
Joe(B)
----- Original Message -----
From: <JFrymark@aol.com>
To: <sbarr@mccarty-law.com>; <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 1:50 AM
Subject: Re: AMB Transponder problems
> FWIW: VARA adopted the AMB transponders a couple of years ago. I
know several
> racers including me that had problems with the hard-wired model. I
believe
> they are very susceptible to current fluctuations. Happily I was
able to
> trade for a re-chargable unit and have had no problems. A fully
charged unit
> will run for 3+ days. Just remember to add "charge transponder" to
your T-1
> day pre-race checklist. The cigarette lighter (oops..accessory
plug-in)
> charger doesn't seem to do the job during the tow to the track.
>
> John Frymark
> VARA #67 TR4A
>
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