Year 2026: For Club Race Secretaries: The R2000 ebands have been discontinued for sale due to prohibited manufacturing costs and import tariffs. However, because we implemented the International software last year, we are able to use both the R2000 ebands on hand, and the new TauRIS®-S2 ebands. I have been able to procure the new TauRIS®-S2 ebands for the same price as previous years at $2.65 even with the import tariffs. The S2 ebands are smaller, lighter, more sensitive, and feature additional data storage with enhanced security. All clocks and loft scanning pads will work with both the R2000 and the S2 ebands. However, existing club entry sensors will have to be modified if they are model SWH with an additional 2008 sticker, or clubs can purchase new club entry sensors SW3 or SW3T on the products page. If you have a SWH with sticker 2008 that can be modified, please send it to me with most likely a six to eight week turnaround. The earlier you send it, the better for everyone as I need to get the serial number and then have the chip programmed and sent to me from Germany. I will need to do these in batches. Please call if you have any questions.
Year 2025: For Club Race Secretaries: TauRIS Software 1.47 will not work for this upcoming Young Bird season. We must transition to the International version. The club International software 1.65 is available free on the bottom of the Downloads page. Also download the race file converter for E-Winspeed. Race files will have to be converted before submitting into E-Winspeed. Download the initialization file also. Download the Compakt XL & World clock software and the Maxx cradle and Compakt+ clock software. The old Compakt only clocks will not work with the International software; there is not enough memory. A license fee is required to install the clock software. Race secretaries should purchase the appropriate dongle(s) for their club and the number of clock licenses needed for their members. I strongly suggest race secretaries purchase EARLY online here on the website and you are allowed to make your purchases as a back-order. I want you to know that I tried to avoid these license fees here in the states, but I was un-successful with the TauRIS manufacturer. I was successful in convincing TauRIS to use the International software in the Maxx and Compakt+ clocks. Dongles and licenses for purchase are on the products page in the services category. If you have questions, call me.
