PT's for Nationals?

[dbizzle5]

Finally getting round to doing my nationals entry and just looked at the form and where it asks for PT Number it says "mandatory". This has probably been said before but does that mean there will be no handouts and Im gonna have to finally take the plunge and buy a PT?

[john333]

yeah I was told they are mandatory now, just at nationals though, regionals still have handouts

[dbizzle5]

Bugger! Anyone got a pt they want to sell then? What sort should I be looking for and what should I expect to pay 2nd hand?

[blue_pinky]

You'll need one that's compatible with the AMB system.

New AMB (Sorry MyLaps) ones are about £72
New MRT ones are about £45 ish I think?
2nd hand...Depends how lucky you get really!

Most rediculous amount of money for what they are in material terms, but for the joy of the sport you just need to dig deep

[dbizzle5]

Why the price difference in MRT and AMB? Are the MRT ones just as good?

[MrWolf808]

the amb ones are normally a little larger, except for the new Harry ones, and are made by the same people who make most of the systems, the mrt are normally a little smaller. I have use both the amb in my 8th and the mrt in the 10th and have had no trouble with either, i will say that the mrt ones come with the ability too change the transponder number though if it ever happens that someone has the same number as you.