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Re: [Fot] Rechargeable Transponder

To: Joe Henry <jhd11@hotmail.com>, fot@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Fot] Rechargeable Transponder
From: Gary Schneider <garygret@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 12:26:10 -0700 (PDT)
Joe,
I considered a rechargeable transponder too for multiple cars but was talked 
out of it. I'd suggest going for a wired unit and an inline connector if you 
need to switch cars. (My wife and I shared one for a year, then bought a second 
transponder.)

1. They take a few days to charge. You must remember to plug it into the AC 
adapter by Wednesday if you're headed out to a race Friday. Experience shows an 
overnight charge at the track will not get you through the day. And Murphy says 
you'll forget.

2. They never turn off so you have to recharge them each use. Therefore in and 
out of the car constantly.

3. They are a sealed unit. You have to rip the case apart yourself or send it 
in to get the battery replaced. Midwestern Council bought 24 rental units in 
2003 and the batteries were mostly gone a few years ago.

Regards,
Gary Schneider




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From: Joe Henry <jhd11@hotmail.com>
To: fot@autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 10:50:31 AM
Subject: [Fot] Rechargeable Transponder

     Looking at buying a rechargeable transponder.  Thinking of rechargeable
to use in multiple cars.  Any opinions, pro or con, before I make the
purchase?  Thanks in advance.

Joe Downer
Charlotte N.C.
RiffRAF Racing

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