transponders

[mporter2000]

Hi
Am looking to get back into rc.
Can someone explain transponders to me?
In the day I used to pick them up before the race.
Is this still the case or did I see you have to provide your own
Thanks

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by mporter2000

Hi
Am looking to get back into rc.
Can someone explain transponders to me?
In the day I used to pick them up before the race.
Is this still the case or did I see you have to provide your own
Thanks

nearly all now PT personal transponders, available for AMB with crap customer support or MRT (Model Racing Technologies)
a uk company with excellent customer support

[Aire valley]

Most clubs still have some form of "handout" transponders mainly for newcomers. Most racers find it far more convenient to buy their own and just leave it in the car.
The two main suppliers are Amb and MRT..... both work well. The MRT has some advantages in that it can be serviced and leads replaced. Also it is possible to get copies of the MRT, with the same number so you can run more than one car, again, without changing over the transponder.
There are often transponders for sale on here. Just make sure that you get either a "Harry" Amb or the latest MRT as these work on, just about, any club system.