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Old 12-24-2024, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by gego3650 View Post
no. card has nothing to do with distance. If you read specs on HID cards they are good for about 10 inches. The readers can have longer distance of reading.
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The longer range system being tested requires both new readers and new cards. The last time it was discussed, the new cards would need to be purchased if you wanted one.

EDIT: Above info from a presentation to the PWAC some time ago and status updates more recently
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