I think the issues we're seeing are because the product has evolved so much
The first system was actually developed specifically for RC cars (in case folks didn't know) it then moved into the full sized motorsport arena and Karting.
However the massive growth in sports timimg where handouts are impractical due to the sheer numbers involved (marathons, cycling etc) drove the products into the Personal Transponder route.
In short we're now riding on the back of the high volume market instead of being the people setting it.
Mark mentioned that the association exec were asked to find alternatives (By people who went to an AGM stuck their hand up and asked a question - some of whom then volunteered to do the leg work and find out)
The answer that came back was Yes there are alternatives - at least One that will work anyway - but it would require a Total change for us all as you can't mix types in a meeting, and there was little or no cost saving
(the same technology albeit with a different brand attached oddly costs roughly the same money..)
There have been lots of other methods tried and pretty much all have disapeared, so we have what we have, I'm not saying it's perfect though.
The current solution of MyLaps (AMB in old money) providing a neatly packaged, but costly solution - that MRT manage to provide an alternative for one part of - is basicaly as good as it gets.
Though perhaps this is an opportunity for MRT, or somebody else. to go back to basics?
If the mass market product has evolved to try and suit the runners and cyclists is there a niche for an RC Car racing only product again?
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