Transponder Missing Laps

[welshmerlin]

Anyone else having problems with their “Harry” transponder missing laps on the TM2?

The first time it missed a lap, it was on the top deck just back from the servo. We moved it down onto the chassis behind the servo so it was transmitting through 1 piece of carbon fibre. It was much worse there missing several laps.

Maybe we have a weak / faulty transponder? This has never occurred at 3 of the tracks we visit. It has happened at 2 other tracks with no one else missing laps that day.

Is it a carbon fibre signal blocking problem or the transponder?

[bomber]

I had the same problem with my Harry, I ended up putting it in front of the servo so it only has to go through the plastic, it hasn't missed a beat since

[welshmerlin]

Originally Posted by bomber

I had the same problem with my Harry, I ended up putting it in front of the servo so it only has to go through the plastic, it hasn't missed a beat since

There didn't look to be enough flat area in between the servo and the centre boss, so good to hear there is.

Thank you, we will try it there

[Adam F]

Originally Posted by bomber

I had the same problem with my Harry, I ended up putting it in front of the servo so it only has to go through the plastic, it hasn't missed a beat since

Same here, cost me the first two rounds at the Silverstone regional...

[ben44]

You can do a test with 2 part of double tape.
Some it's better.

I use just Rc4 lap conter and never problem

[Ross]

I can't remember the guys name but he was doing timing at silverstone regional. He spoke at length to Chris Hampson about the orientation of transponders and how the signal is sent out of the PT. basically if you are missing laps a big percentage of issues are not where it is mounted but the direction it is facing.try turning it 90 degrees and see what happens.

[welshmerlin]

Originally Posted by Ross

I can't remember the guys name but he was doing timing at silverstone regional. He spoke at length to Chris Hampson about the orientation of transponders and how the signal is sent out of the PT. basically if you are missing laps a big percentage of issues are not where it is mounted but the direction it is facing.try turning it 90 degrees and see what happens.

The wire is going into the transponder from the side of the car at the moment. I will change it tonight to the wire enters the transponder from the rear of the car. Thanks for the tip.

Which way is your transponder mounted?