wvumtnbkr Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 We had our old AMB160 transponder stop charging on Friday before Mid Ohio. What are my options for a transponder going forward? I do NOT want to rent one. Thanks! Rob R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin9 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Apparently, AMB now sells a transponder that has to have a yearly subscription to work and you have to connect to it every few days for it to acknowledge it is live... So Ebay is gonna be your best bet for a good used one most likely.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABR-Glen Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 There are places that will repair your battery powered transponder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted April 25, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 @skierman64 had his replaced for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcwilliams00 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 56 minutes ago, wvumtnbkr said: I bought a used one on eBay with new battery. They should be able to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee mcoppola Posted April 25, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 42 minutes ago, ABR-Glen said: There are places that will repair your battery powered transponder. By the way I found out that the used transponder that I bought works while I was at mid Ohio yesterday. I meant to test it with the head of timing and scoring before the race but we forgot. then about halfway through the race, timing and scoring call down and asked if one of the pit marshals had a transponder in their pocket because they just did about 8 laps. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr650 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 45 minutes ago, Justin9 said: Apparently, AMB now sells a transponder that has to have a yearly subscription to work and you have to connect to it every few days for it to acknowledge it is live... So Ebay is gonna be your best bet for a good used one most likely.... And the sellers know that AMB only sells transponders that require a subscription fee now so the prices have been adjusted to match… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted April 25, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Rob how does $55 sound? I would be willing to spend the money on that so if you want to give me your old transponder I'll get it fixed and use it as a backup http://www.transponderservices.com/repair-AMB-Mylaps-transponder-TranX2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierman64 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) There's a company that uses a CNC type machine that does a precision cut to remove the battery and replace it with a new NiMH battery. It costs $55 and they're based out of Texas. A friend recently used them and it was quick and painless with a nearly unnoticable cut. I don't know if it's the same one that Tyler just posted but I do recall seeing a picture of the CNC cutting out the bottom of the transponder. Search google and you'll find them. I did a quick search and don't see it for some reason. I had my battery replaced 4 year ago and have had zero issues. I still get 4 flashes after a full charge, 4 years later. A few hints to prolong the battery life. 1. Always fully charge after a race weekend and before putting your transponder away (I do the same with our radios) 2. Store the transponder in the cradle unplugged (it keeps it from transmitting but the battery will still eventually discharge) 3. In the off season, charge your transponder once every 90 days. 4. I also store my radios/transponder in my house to avoid temp fluctuations (probably not necessary) 5. Fully charge a day or two before the race weekend and keep in the cradle unplugged until the morning before (or evening before) the race. I usually still get 2 flashes when I remove the transponder after the weekend (3 days later) once I get home. EDIT: The one Tyler posted is in Austrailia, the one is Texas is muellertoys.com. The Texas one is what my friend used. $55 is way better than having to buy a subscription new one. http://www.muellertoys.com/amb-mylaps-racing-transponder-battery-service/ Edited April 25, 2017 by skierman64 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I contacted Mueller toys. The problem I have is that this has been done by somebody before. The battery is all caked with some goop in there to make it weather proof. I am not sure if it can be repaired again.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierman64 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 goop can be cut too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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