Need info on Polar HRM: transmitters interchangeable? - Triathlon Week

04-26-2005, 01:45 PM

Greets, all -- I'm in dire need of information, and believe it or not,
Polar's not being very forthcoming. I figured there was a good chance
that someone here would have experience, so here goes.

I took my Polar S610 HRM on a recent trip to Colorado (and it was very
educational seeing what kind of numbers my sea-level heart up on the
receiver after I slammed through a mogul field at 12,000+ feet...but
that's another funny story). Somewhere on the way home, the transmitter
went its separate way -- perhaps a diligent Homeland Security type
figured it was the next thing in, oh, I don't know, something really
dangerous, but in any case, I got home with a receiver (the wristwatch
thingie) but no transmitter.

The questions that I have, and that the dour and silent Finnish types at
Polar seem unwilling to answer, is:

- Is there such a thing as a replacement transmitter, and if so,
where/how can I get one?
- Are Polar transmitters interchangeable or must I get one specific to
the S610?
- If the answer to my first question is "No, you silly fool," is there
anyone out there who'd like to sell me one so that I don't have to cough
up a couple hundred bucks for a full replacement?

TIA,

--
Mary Malmros [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug.

04-26-2005, 02:45 PM

Comments in-line.

Mary Malmros wrote:
> Greets, all -- I'm in dire need of information, and believe it or not,
> Polar's not being very forthcoming. I figured there was a good chance
> that someone here would have experience, so here goes.
>
> I took my Polar S610 HRM on a recent trip to Colorado (and it was very
> educational seeing what kind of numbers my sea-level heart up on the
> receiver after I slammed through a mogul field at 12,000+ feet...but
> that's another funny story). Somewhere on the way home, the transmitter
> went its separate way -- perhaps a diligent Homeland Security type
> figured it was the next thing in, oh, I don't know, something really
> dangerous, but in any case, I got home with a receiver (the wristwatch
> thingie) but no transmitter.
>
> The questions that I have, and that the dour and silent Finnish types at
> Polar seem unwilling to answer, is:
>
> - Is there such a thing as a replacement transmitter, and if so,
> where/how can I get one?
Yes. From polar or other site(ebay). They run about $50 to $60.
> - Are Polar transmitters interchangeable or must I get one specific to
> the S610?
The main transmitter used within this line is the T-61 coded
transmitter. It's used across multiple units.
> - If the answer to my first question is "No, you silly fool," is there
> anyone out there who'd like to sell me one so that I don't have to cough
> up a couple hundred bucks for a full replacement?

Contact me back channel.

>
> TIA,
>

pyschosyd · 04-26-2005, 03:15 PM

You should have no problem finding a replacement transmiter at any reputable polar dealer. Most will have them in stock, if not they will easily be able to order one for you!
Good Luck
Syd

pyschosyd · 04-26-2005, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary Malmros

Greets, all -- Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug.

Ps nice quote!
Worth a giggle
Syd

04-26-2005, 08:34 PM

Andrew Halperin wrote:
[snippity]
>> - If the answer to my first question is "No, you silly fool," is there
>> anyone out there who'd like to sell me one so that I don't have to
>> cough up a couple hundred bucks for a full replacement?
>
>
> Contact me back channel.

Okay, here I am...got a good source? Got one to sell?

--
Mary Malmros [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Some days you're the windshield, other days you're the bug.

04-27-2005, 08:57 AM

No, backchannel. That's directly to my email address and with a valid
return email address. Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to get you
a new transmitter. I'm not going to do this over the newsgroup.

Cheers
-Andrew
Boulder, CO

Mary Malmros wrote:
> Andrew Halperin wrote:
> [snippity]
>
>>> - If the answer to my first question is "No, you silly fool," is
>>> there anyone out there who'd like to sell me one so that I don't have
>>> to cough up a couple hundred bucks for a full replacement?
>>
>>
>>
>> Contact me back channel.
>
>
> Okay, here I am...got a good source? Got one to sell?
>

04-27-2005, 05:21 PM

What about the transmitters for their cycle-computers (i.e. the
spedometer sensor/transmitter)? Those aren't on their web-site... Does
anyone know of a good dealer?
Thanks

04-27-2005, 09:19 PM

They are everywhere. Check Google
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

I bought mine at SportsBasement.com.

--
Ray

04-28-2005, 04:22 PM

Great! I saw REI has it. Thanks.