Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation

2006-10-17 Thread Tailnicht
Robic SC-707   Here's where I ordered it . . . good price and quick shipment.   http://www.srsport.com/product_info.php/products_id/1188    

Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation

2006-10-17 Thread Arne Ansper
On Tue, 17 Oct 2006, Brian Molloy wrote: I ordered one for handlaunch (use a "standard" stopwatch for thermal duration), and just received mine in the mail yesterday. Very, very easy to operate. For multiple DHLG flights you only have to hit one button for each landing and relaunch (stores u

Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation

2006-10-17 Thread Ed Whyte
    OK you guys, all this talk about Stop Watches has spurred me to dig out my Breitling. This is truly a collectors dream! The watch is at least 59 years old and is in perfect running condition. I even have the carton it came in with the serial number 918 hand written on

RE: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation

2006-10-17 Thread chris
Having been at the IHLGF 5 years, I took a specific look at all the stopwatches as well as timing methods since my original CD.   I have one of the Robotics, and unless you are always using all the functions, the best function I have used is clear to wipe all the times out of the Memory.  Easily do

Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation

2006-10-17 Thread Mike Robinson
For DLG contests, the Robic is awesome. I'm not sure what you mean about using multiple buttons. I just use the start and stop button during a task. After the round is over, use the memory recall button to see what the times were. Much better than the Seiko for this application and it simply can

Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation

2006-10-17 Thread Raschow
In a message dated 10/17/2006 12:08:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why would you need lap time for TD work? Not for TD, but for HLG!  A practiced HLG competitor can catch and re-launch his plane in <1.5sec, the timer needs the lap recording capability to keep up

Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation

2006-10-17 Thread John Erickson
I agree with Brian. I've had one for 10 years. It's worth the money. JE -- Erickson Architects John R. Erickson, AIA > From: Brian Chan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:11:21 -0700 > To: David Register <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "RCSE (Soarin

Re: [RCSE] Stopwatch Recommendation

2006-10-17 Thread Brian Chan
At 8:47 AM -0500 10/17/06, David Register wrote: Seeking a little input on stopwatch recommendations, particularly for discus but also for general TD use. I have an old Accusplit with a 10 lap/split memory and programmable target timing but the buttons are pretty shaky, even after cleaning and