[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

They work, just not thru the window... My wife has the chip in her mirror and that works just fine...

The other poster said that they need to hold the card 4 to 5 inches from the reader for it to work. If that is correct, then the card is obviously defective, unless they are not holding it correctly.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The other poster said that they need to hold the card 4 to 5 inches from the reader for it to work. If that is correct, then the card is obviously defective, unless they are not holding it correctly.

I'm "the other poster". What two fingers do you recommend?
Truth is, rolling down the window and holding the card up to the reader is no problem imo. Both cards are on their own keyring. At least we don't have to punch in a code on a keypad.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by TrapX

I think almost everyone would agree that they should replace the card readers with better versions that have a much longer range. Something that would read your card still in your pocket.
Also add alternate readers, such as reading your ezpass toll transponder so you won't need a card in your car.
Improve the system.

I do not agree. Why should the residents pay to upgrade a system that is working just fine. Those that find it an inconvenience can simply change their thinking - for free.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

I do not agree. Why should the residents pay to upgrade a system that is working just fine. Those that find it an inconvenience can simply change their thinking - for free.

I'll second that. It ain't broke so don't spend a lot of money to fix it.

[DatsGrace2U]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

They work, just not thru the window... My wife has the chip in her mirror and that works just fine...

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Can you explain this and how to get one please?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by DatsGrace2U

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Can you explain this and how to get one please?

Do a search for "gate chip" on this forum. There are several people who will come to your hose, clone your card onto a new chip and stick it inside your mirror housing.

Most charge about $25...

Here's one thread I found: Gate Openers

Here's another one: More Information About Gate Openers

[Jimbobaby]

I have put my card in the drivers side mirror compartment. Just some Velcro.
Especially useful on rainy days or no attendant, or both.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

considering I have had experience with gates like this running an HOA for years. ..... there is a way that you would still have to stop. So rather than respond to a remark like everyone is stupid, how about thinking that there are many different ways to achieve the same goal and that perhaps the current one could possibly be improved to such a point that everything can be achieved????

is that SO hard to do????

I'm ok with the current system. Definitely not hard to leave it like it is.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

First my wife and I are wondering why there is nothing like a clicker, homelink, etc for these gates. Seems to make sense to have that rather than cards that might get lost, have to pay for etc. Especially since the gates mean nothing

Secondly we were going past a gate and watched a lady open it with her cell phone???? //anyone know what that is???

The gates are there to SLOW DOWN TRAFFIC for the golf carts that may be crossing in the area.