AMB Transponder Cloning
10-28-2009, 04:09 PM
#391
Any word about the company?
The website doesn't allow me to purchase and I got an email reply back stating:
Company Shutdown Oct 2009
(16th - 30th) Support and
sales enquiries suspended.
For transponder sales and
information please visit:
http://www.rclaps.com
I just want to purchase two: one cloned with an AMB traded in and one without a trade in.
Please advise,
The website doesn't allow me to purchase and I got an email reply back stating:
Company Shutdown Oct 2009
(16th - 30th) Support and
sales enquiries suspended.
For transponder sales and
information please visit:
http://www.rclaps.com
I just want to purchase two: one cloned with an AMB traded in and one without a trade in.
Please advise,
11-05-2009, 08:29 PM
#393
Tech Initiate
11-10-2009, 01:22 AM
#394
I read the first 10 pages or so of this thread...skipped ahead to page 25 and now here.
I see that the T1-10 is unavailable and that Terry stated that a replacement would be released in 2009. Any one have any updates? Did I miss this in page 11-24?
My group is just now building a track. We have an AMB20 system that we plan to use. I can only get 8-10 transponders to hold a charge and have been looking at sending them out to get the batteries replaced. I have read about the PTX's in the past but never paid attention to the T1-10 until now. So any info would be appreciated.
I see that the T1-10 is unavailable and that Terry stated that a replacement would be released in 2009. Any one have any updates? Did I miss this in page 11-24?
My group is just now building a track. We have an AMB20 system that we plan to use. I can only get 8-10 transponders to hold a charge and have been looking at sending them out to get the batteries replaced. I have read about the PTX's in the past but never paid attention to the T1-10 until now. So any info would be appreciated.
11-10-2009, 03:43 AM
#395
Just thought I'd add that the service from these guys is superb. I have no hesistation in recommending them if you need a new PT! 
11-21-2009, 04:13 PM
#397
Terry...apparently AMB/MyLaps is coming out with a new type of transponder utilizing 8 digits. Some see this as a move to block out competitor's transponders able to work on their systems (like yours). Will people who buy (not clone) an MRT transponder be able to buy an updated 8-digit one in case AMB begins phasing out 7-digit ones? (not likely, but it seems thats what they might try to do).
11-23-2009, 09:30 AM
#401
Terry...apparently AMB/MyLaps is coming out with a new type of transponder utilizing 8 digits. Some see this as a move to block out competitor's transponders able to work on their systems (like yours). Will people who buy (not clone) an MRT transponder be able to buy an updated 8-digit one in case AMB begins phasing out 7-digit ones? (not likely, but it seems thats what they might try to do).
doesn't make much sense that they'd "block out" their own older models too?
when instead is just seems it's a way for them to have more numbers at their access, as I'd guess they've probably sold several million to date
11-23-2009, 07:36 PM
#402
They 'blocked out' their own old AMB-10 system, didn't they? Of course that was before the days of PT's. Anyway, its called 'planned obsolencense'. No doubt they are looking down the road and want to make everyone update to a future new system using only 8 digit PTs. They can't stay in business from only selling PT's now, can they? Nope, gotta force everyone to 'upgrade' every so many years.
11-24-2009, 07:54 AM
#403
you are aware that RC is not their only racing/lap-counting intererest, no?
making your old stuff not work is not called "planned obsolencense," it's called foolishness and obsolencing (sic) yourself right out of business. that would be like Ford or VW preprogramming their cars' computer system to stop running at 100K to force customers to buy a new one.
tell me, who in their right mind that bought a brand new transponder this year would buy another from a company next year just because that company decided to "upgrade" and didn't include their year-old unit?
11-24-2009, 08:41 AM
#404
making your old stuff not work is not called "planned obsolencense," it's called foolishness and obsolencing (sic) yourself right out of business. that would be like Ford or VW preprogramming their cars' computer system to stop running at 100K to force customers to buy a new one.
In order for the 7-digits PT's and clones not to be working anymore, ALL tracks using AMB equipment need to upgrade to a new system as well...
I don't see that happening on a short notice...
AMB is just preparing for the future, and I know they have some nice features coming....
11-24-2009, 09:20 AM
#405
Whats the problem?
In order for the 7-digits PT's and clones not to be working anymore, ALL tracks using AMB equipment need to upgrade to a new system as well...
I don't see that happening on a short notice...
AMB is just preparing for the future, and I know they have some nice features coming....
In order for the 7-digits PT's and clones not to be working anymore, ALL tracks using AMB equipment need to upgrade to a new system as well...
I don't see that happening on a short notice...
AMB is just preparing for the future, and I know they have some nice features coming....
like I said, while the new system might offer some "nice features" and the new PTs are more compact, I tend to believe the going to 8-digits is to just open themselves up to more numbers as the 7-number combinations have probably been just about gone through and they are planning for the future of additional sales and with more sales they need more numbers.
