3 December 2024

RACE RESULT launches Ubidium ground antenna

The new antenna design significantly reduces power consumption, enabling the system to operate autonomously for hours with just two batteries.

RACE RESULT launches Ubidium ground antenna
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The official launch of the Ubidium ground antenna marks a significant milestone for RACE RESULT and the evolution of sports timing worldwide. With its cutting-edge technology, event timing is now more efficient, user-friendly, and adaptable than ever. After years of development, hundreds of test events, and a multi-month beta phase, the Ubidium Ground Antenna is now available globally through the RACE RESULT webshop.

A Technological Leap Forward

“We’re truly looking at a new generation of timing systems,” said CEO Soenke Petersen at the product launch. “Ubidium is in a league of its own—not just compared to our previous systems but also as a new benchmark for the global market. With this launch, we’re giving our customers a substantial technological edge.”

The key innovation lies in the development of a custom-built UHF reader integrated into every segment of the foldable ground antenna. This design significantly reduces power consumption, enabling the system to operate autonomously for hours with just two batteries. The foldable antenna also excels in flexibility, adapting to course widths ranging from 1.5 to 23 meters depending on the event’s needs.

Designed for Flexibility and Ease of Use

CTO Nikias Klohr, who started working on the first concepts for a proprietary UHF reader more than a decade ago, emphasized: “This is the only reader specifically developed for sports timing. It allows us to fine-tune every parameter to perfectly match this application. The performance we achieve is simply unmatched by standard industry readers.”

Proven Performance at Major Events

During its beta phase, Ubidium has already proven its capabilities at prestigious events like the BMW Berlin Marathon. In the U.S., the system recently shone at numerous Turkey Trot races, more than 40 Ubidium systems were successfully used across the US. The system’s exceptional detection rates were remarkable, consistently surpassing the long-standing RACE RESULT Decoder 5000s in internal analyses. The Ubidium Decoder, already deployed globally as an active system for over a year, has repeatedly demonstrated its robustness and reliability.

Gradual Market Rollout

The Ubidium Ground Antenna is being introduced in phases to meet high demand. “Our production capacity is being pushed to its limits due to the overwhelming demand, and we are committed to the highest standards in manufacturing,” explained CEO Soenke Petersen. “We ask our customers for patience and promise: It’s worth the wait! The Ubidium Ground Antenna delivers state-of-the-art timing technology that will impress in every aspect—and make using it a pleasure.”

Learn More

For further details about the Ubidium Ground Antenna, visit the RACE RESULT website. You can also find a series of in-depth videos explaining the new technology on YouTube: Watch the playlist.

About RACE RESULT

RACE RESULT is the innovation leader in sports timing solutions. With more than 6,000,000 timed athletes per year and customers in 85 countries, the company takes great pride in earning the trust of renowned events and timing companies by consistently delivering the highest quality technology, unwavering reliability, and straightforward support. With headquarters in Germany and numerous offices and distributors around the globe, RACE RESULT offers a complete timing package – from race numbers and event supplies to transponders and systems using active or passive technology, including timing and scoring software. For more information, visit www.raceresult.com.

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