Transponders...which do you use?

[Badmeat]

I'm planning to start racing the Slash spec class but after the sticker shock of the AMB transponder price I started looking around. I found the MRT PTX unit out of the UK for $68.38 shipped to the U.S. It's got a lot of nice features and is supposed to be compatible with the AMB systems used at most tracks. I called the local track and they say it should be OK with their system. I find a lot of posts by people that are going to get and try it but they never post updates! Here's a link to the PTX site: http://www.rclaps.com/

I'd like to hear from anyone that has used this unit and if they had any problems.

Joe

 

[TAC]

I've heard they dont work on amb lap systems that dont have the latest updates in software. So who knows, you might get lucky.

 

[Racer 1966]

If you look around you can get a used AMB for $65-75 shipped.

 

[robmob]

It "should" be OK.

You won't know until you get it and use it.

I know someone who has one and it works fine at the local tracks we race at.

I have 2 AMB transponders I use for racing.

 

[DarthRacer]

I just sucked it up and bought two AMB units. Expensive but they work flawlessly.

 

[sono]

you dont need to buy two ....just one...i bought the the red one for 109.00 LHS...and servo extenders plugged in to my receiver so i can just plug and unplug it in each truck some Velcro on the bottom and ready to go .... just remember to switch it for each race...

 

[Boogie]

At any given time, between ebay, rctech, and a few other forums...you can find at least a half dozen used amb transponders for around $50-75. The key is getting one that hasn't been completely worn ragged. A lot of people do not know how to mount them in a safe place so they get beat around and wires get pinched. At a local forum, I just found one for $65, I really need to get it myself.