Originally Posted by
KevinHawk
Hey guys I have a question. I have a FT B4 with the carbon fiber chassis. Yesterday at the track I kept missing laps. After speaking with local racers they seem to think the chassis is blocking the signal. I want to know if this is theory or if anyone has actually had this problem. If this is the problem, my question is, how are the pro's using transponders on there FT kits? If anyone has any input please feel free because I need to solve this issue. Thanks!
Assuming this is an AMB transponder (PT,.. house?)
Yes the manufacture states not to mount them on carbon fiber.. (although many do and it works)
Thing I have found to cause this problem
Track equipment
1) breakdown of the loop or COAX (causing the background noise to be to high)
Racer equipment
2) poorly or improper mounted transponder
3) voltage issue
Seems like you can "usually" get away with one of the above... two or more and you have problems.