John A. Rollins wrote:
>
> Vaughn:
>
> The only information I have is that both Florida regions of SCCA are
> switching from DBcom to AMB and AMB is issuing a $50 credit for DBcom units
> returned through the Central Florida Region; I don't know if there is any
> rebate for those returned through the Florida Region of SCCA. This means
> that SVRA would be the only remaining club running events in Florida (that I
> know of) that might still use DBcom and my bet would be that they will be
> switching to AMB in the near future as well. Totally my opinion and not
> based on any acquired information. Jack W. would be a better source. Jack?
>
> Would still be interested to know if there are any other markets for the
> DBcom units - maybe in the autocross and Solo I and II events/clubs?
>
> *8o)
>
All SCCA Regions must use AMB if they choose to require transponders
(new G.C.R.). SVRA hasn't required transponders at any race I've been
to. I have both units, since I race SCCA and vintage, but the only time
I used DBcom was for HSR. They are abandoning it for AMB next year also.
Grant Reynolds
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vaughn Rockney" <vintagegarage@erols.com>
> To: <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 1:19 PM
> Subject: DBCOM transponders
>
> > Listers,
> > I see that the entry forms for the HSR race at Palm Beach have been
> posted
> > on the HSR web site, and that AMB
> > transponders are required for all entries. This isn't a surprise, as it
> was
> > discussed at Savannah. I was wondering, though, if anyone has heard of a
> > market for used DBCOM transponders. Is any sanctioning body world-wide
> using
> > the DBCOM system?
> >
> > Vaughn
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