AMB Transponder exchange

Teo Konuralp · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 4:05 pm Post subject: AMB Transponder exchange

My transponder is not holding it's charge anymore, did I hear correctly that they have an exchange program? If so, who do I contact and do they exchange transponders that were bought used?

Michael Varela · Joined: 23 Nov 2002 Posts: 234

I thought that you could get them reconditioned

John Stewart · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 4:18 pm Post subject:

I believe if you send it to AMB they will change out the battery, try AMB-it.com, ask the company directly.
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Linda Baldus · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 4:19 pm Post subject:

Yes, you can send in your old transponder and ask them to replace the battery, but they instead exchange the transponder. The charge is between $72.00 & $90.00 plus S & H, much less than a new transponder.
Send w/ a credit card # and Expiration date to: AMB 3200 Highlands Pkwy. Ste. 104 Smyrna, GA 30082
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Robert Brooks · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject:

Teo,
AMB started selling a new style transponder in 2005. Of course, the old style is NOT compatable with the new style holder or charger. Last I checked, AMB had old Styles still available. Make sure to ask for the old style (pre 2005) if thats what you need.
FYI, the new style seems to have a much better battery as we typically get 5 strong green flashes and my old styles usually only had three green flashes.
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Scott Smith · Joined: 17 Sep 2004 Posts: 27

$125 + S/H I called about a month ago. Thanks Scott

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Chuck Taylor · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:04 am Post subject:

Has anyone changed the battery themselves?? It is probably just a NiMH or NiCad pack. Don't have mine in front of me though....can the housing be disassembled using screws or is it case plastic welded?
I think that AMB is out of line charging that kind of coin to replace cells.

Brad Johnson · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 10:58 am Post subject:

Mine dropped off on the length of charge, it was 5 blinks when I bought it (used) but now for some reason is only 3 blinks after 1 day of charging. I thought it must be a re-chargable battery that just needed to be changed so I opened the case. The whole inside is filled with some kind of silicone type filling, I couldn't even see the battery or any other parts. So it went back together and have been wondering how much it would cost to fix or if I would just have to get a replacement.

Brandon Hull · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:31 am Post subject: price to rent?

What is the usual cost to rent a transponder at a national event? I should've noticed I guess but amid the general orgy of check writing and general spending that went on at the two events we've attended, I didn't notice what they charged... if it is only $10 or so it seems like a worthwhile tradeoff if the battery only lasts a few years and has to be replaced at $100...

Michael Varela · Joined: 23 Nov 2002 Posts: 234

IKF Region 7 charges $15.00 per class to rent a transponder. You could own your own in 5 races running 3 classes.

Tony Varela

Jim Rektorski · Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 10:56 pm Post subject:

I have taken mine apart and used a wire wheel to the side that the NiCad batt is on and found 3/ 1.5 volt cells I am also an avid model airplane flyer so this is typical battery replacement stuff. The reason I used a wire wheel is so that you can slowly wheel away the foam like glue that the battery is in without damaging the unit. I will go out and purchase the batts next week I don't epect to pay much more than 10.00 for the whole project. Jim

Linda Baldus · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:12 am Post subject:

Jim said:

Jim Rektorski · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:39 pm Post subject:

I sure will.

Jim Rektorski · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject:

The new batts are installed and on charge as of a few hours ago and are up to 1 blink so far I will post the results tomorrow evening. All went pretty smoothly. Total cost 3.00 for 3= 1.2v 1/3 AA batt Ni Cad, 4.50 frt. Not too bad!

Joe Rosse · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:13 pm Post subject:

Jim,

How did you re-seal it so that it would hold up to all the vibration, etc?
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