The Windows version of Webscorer PRO 6.1 added support for the TR-2265 USB RFID reader by Thinkify which has a listed retail price of USD 485:
Feature highlights:
Built-in antenna
Effective read range: 1.5 meters, or 5 feet
Power supplied via USB by Windows laptop running Webscorer PRO
Instant on: ready to detect chips within 1 second after powered
Rated at 190 tags / second
Usage scenarios:
Weekly club races
Additional timing point e.g. at course turnaround
RFID chip programming
Limitations:
Only supported by the Windows version of Webscorer PRO
Suitable to races where chips can get within 5 feet of the antenna
Single antenna, max antenna power is 27dBm
The Thinkify TR-2265 USB RFID reader can be ordered online at their website, we received our reader in 3 days. This reader (similar to all chip timing systems) requires the Webscorer PRO Automated timing subscription. There is no cost for testing the reader with the (free) Webscorer app, you will just be limited to max 5 racers on the start list.