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Question Timing loop wire?

I need to make our club timing loop wire a lot longer due to track design for a national we will be hosting. What spec / type of wire should I use? Any Max length, or is it down to resistance? HELP!

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We just use ordinary, flexible, copper equipment wire, 1mmsq or 1.5mmsq.

You should be able to pick some up at any electrical trade counter.

You then need a resistor for the middle of the loop - 470ohm if i remember correctly, but can check.

The two halves of the loop should be about 18" apart when laid.
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Default timing loop wire

Thanks Dan. Am I right in thinking the AMB terminal black box has this resistor in, or do I still need to add a resistor?
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Here the manual for the AMB (mylaps) system.

It has information on placing the loop.

http://www.transponderservices.com/D...nder-Setup.pdf

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