Features:


• Self configuring mesh network, controls are also repeaters
• Punches hop from radio to radio back to the Master Unit
• LED's on units confirm signal strength as you deploy outward
• Self contained, battery operated, with an on/off switch
• Battery lasts about a day, USB rechargeable
• USB connection from Master Unit to computer
• Controls use SPORTident BSM-7 Master (RS-232) as control, required
• Software included: Easy to use real-time splits display and announcing
• Invented and manufactured in New Zealand, distributed by SPORTident.us

  Benefits and Use:
  

• Super easy setup, radios automatically find each other
• Set up a bunch in finish/spectator area
• And/or string units to reach "hub and spoke" of remote controls
• Units are not high power, intended to string together
• Spectator friendly course layouts are suggested to reach controls
• But high gain antannae options available
• Compatible with existing orienteering announcing software
• Synchronizes with existing orienteering event management software
• But runs independent of and can be used without event software
• Personal support by Phillip Herries of O-Lynx in New Zealand
• Inventory on hand for easy purchase and shipping from SPORTident.us

  O-Lynx Kit and Options:
  

• Kit includes 1x Master radio, 2x radios with control, mounting brackets, charger and cables
• Includes one year of software license ($70, 400 competitors). For one-off event or renew as needed
• Kit effectively supplies start and finish punch, add additional radios to have controls
• Grow the system later with additional radio controls/repeaters
• Optional high gain antennae or DIY support for advanced layouts

  Uses so far:
  

• National/large event announcing, JROTC safety, schools event results board.
• "Every club in the world should have radio’s on their start and finish controls so they know how long people have been out for."
• For details and user experiences please see o-lynx.com and the Valerie Meyer blog.

Rental rates now available: $150 Master Radio with Software + $45/control. Weekly rate plus shipping to and from Los Angeles, CA. Please email for details.