Jon,
Physics. Hard wire has a measurable and consistent delay component,
necessary for the accuracy were timing at. Wireless is unreliable (for
timing purposes) and affected by many atmospheric and ambient electrical
interferences. Remember were looking at 3-5 places behind the decimal
point....
Mike Meierle
Alcatel
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Dublin, Ohio 43016
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jon Wennerberg
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 1:57 PM
To: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Timing light wires
Okay: First, my stipulation that I don't know what research has gone
into this subject, so I may be asking a question that's been answered.
Why is the timing light system connected by hard wires? Why hasn't the
system been converted to radio links?
Let the responses fly -- I'll ask more detailed questions if I think
more questions need to be asked. I'll offer to end the discussion if
definitive reasons for NOT using radio are listed.
Jon Wennerberg
Seldom Seen Slim Land Speed Racing
Marquette, Michigan
(that's 'way up north)
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