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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY TEXAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE NETWORK
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Question Set Companies |
Academic Challenge
P.O. Box 4603
Rock Hill, SC 29713(803) 328-8554
academic@infoave.net
quizq.com
FAX:803-328-1063
Academic Hallmarks
P.O. Box 998
Durango, CO 81302
(800) 321-9218
greatauk@frontier.net
greatauk.com
FAX:970-247-0947
Brain Brawl Challenge
Box 3
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-6334
(800) 294-6463
john@brainbrawl.com
brainbrawl.com
FAX:307-548-7322
Bryce Avery
President, Avery Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 238
Johnstown CO 80534
Call us toll-free! (877) 302-0535
bda@averyenterprises.net
http://www.averyenterprises.net/academic.html
Kentucky Association for Academic
Competition
256 Academic Services Building
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 597-6546
jbennett@kaac.com
http://www.kaac.com/store/outofstate/index.html
FAX:502-227-6362
National Academic Quiz Tournaments,
LLC
R. Robert Hentzel, President and Chief
Technical Officer
robert.hentzel@mail.sprint.com
www.naqt.com
Patrick's Press
Mr. John Campbell
P.O. Box 5189
2218 Wynnton Road
Columbus, GA 31906
1-800-654-1052
FAX (706)322-5806
www.patrickspress.com
The Question Well
687 Burke Avenue
Prestonburg, KY 41653
questionwell@yahoo.com
Questions Unlimited
Mr.
Chip Beall, Executive Director
P.O. Box 14798
Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614)846-7101
FAX (614)846-1755
Quiz Quest
Mr. Greg Chapman
P.O. Box 302
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256)840-4134
gchapman@farmerstel.com or questions@quizquest.com
www.quizquest.com
Sage Enterprises
Mr. Joe Staggs
35 Stockbridge Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159
Phone & FAX: 1-518-475-1550
E-mail: sagenny@nycap.rr.com
www.webzone.net/sage
Triple Q Questions
P.O. Box 305
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 949-3888
tripleq@tripleqquestions.com
www.tripleqquestions.com
FAX:618-949-3888
Buzzer System Companies |
Anderson Enterprises
2331Linden Drive
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 827-3014
1-888-660-3014
quizbowl@midusa.net
FAX:785-827-3014
Grainland Inc.
234 Lincoln Avenue
Clay Center, KS 67432
(785) 632-3101
(800) 247-7698
FAX:785-632-5860
Logitek Electronics
3320 Bering Drive
Houston, TX 77057
(800) 231-5870
info@logitekaudio.com
logitekaudio.com
FAX:502-227-6362
ZeeCraft Tech.
R.D. #2, Box 157H
New Milford, PA 18834
(717)465-7475
FAX (717)465-7674
1-800-662-7475
BUZZER INFORMATION |
The following information comes from: The Academic Competition Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue , Sept. 2001 Editors: Jay Anderson, Willie Chen, Gaius Stern
For this issue I have assembled a list of the 8 cheapest buzzer systems I could come across on the Web. I do not necessarily recommend these products, but they cost less than most of the other systems on the market. Basically all of them are no thrills units, meaning they lack individual player lights and other spiffy features. They cost $300 or less for 8 player units. Nota bene: many companies distribute more than one type of system, so you might find more deluxe units are available. Next month I will run a list of intermediate units which start at $325 (8 players) and run up to $500. Many of those units have some special features. Much of this information has been copied out of the ACF newsletter 6.1 two years back, which in turn was reprinted from earlier ACF West newsletters. The systems listed below are in alphabetical order, not order of preference.
| (1) Funtronics
"Power Play System IV" UTAH This system can be ordered in sizes of 8 or 16 players. Each player signals by striking a small 2.5 inch wide disk (very durable, they say) to ring in. The system is able to tell who slapped second in case the first player gives a wrong answer. The system also keeps score of each team throughout and of each player. Currently the webpage says they are out of stock, but are about to market a new system called "Responder 2000." Major advantages: durability Special features: uses disks instead of buttons to signal. Price: $299.00 for 8 players |
| Address: FUNTRONICS ESI Associates 21 East 1575 North Orem, UT 84057 (801) 765-1980 toll free (888-386-8766) Fax (801) 765-1981 http://www.funtronics.com/ e-mail: feedback@funtronics.com. |
| (2) Groupics
Lit'l Buzz System VIRGINIA This is a no frills system. It is 7 inches by 5 by 1.5. Pretty small and it has small lights on the console to identify the players. The buzzer is a 2 person system, but it can be connected to up to 3 other like systems so that up to 32 players could compete if one had multiple systems. It runs on batteries or with a plug to the wall. Major advantages: easy to carry Special features: can run on batteries, can expand for more players Price: $285 for 8 player Millenium Buzzer; $425 for 10 players |
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(3) Jem Designs "BRZ 200" Ontario, CANADA This buzzer company models a
fairly deluxe system at a low price. Each plater has a little box
with a button and a light which will |
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*** Patricks Press (see Specialty Design
Corp.)
(4) Quizsystems "Model 2000" Pomona, CALIFORNIA This is the "no frills system."
UC Irvine had one of these. It requires some assembly. Moderators
panel has small lights which show which team rang in. Players have
a box connected by cable to moderators box. Each player has a small
light bulb on his box which locks out other players once you press the
button to ring in. |
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| (5) Quiztime
"Quiztime Box" MICHIGAN This company has several different models, the 250, the AJ 350 and the AJ 450. Instead of boxes or hand signals it uses "seat pads" which are big floppy pads which you pound to signal. There is less danger of them falling and breaking as with other indicators. The seat pads come in strings of 5 and attach to the console which has small lights on it to tell who was first. Major advantages: battery powered so electricity not needed Special features: seat pads Price: $175 + shipping for 10 players; $220 + shipping for 15; $270 + for 20. |
| Address: Quiz-Time Systems P.O. Box 551 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023 616-925-1357 or toll free 888-925-9255 http://www.quiztime.com/who.html |
(6) Shelty Systems "The Buzz Box" Ontario, CANADA This system is a a no frills basic
kit. Its price is pretty low, even if you are in the US and must
pay extra shipping charges from |
| Address: Shelty Systems 21 Maida Vale Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1K 2X6 Phone/Fax: (416)751-6208 Web site: http://www.shelty.ca/ e-mail shelty@shelty.ca |
| (7) Specialty Design Corp. "basic
system" ALABAMA Each player presses a thumb activated, hand held buzzer which runs to the moderators console. The lights on the console will tell who rang in first. The people who run this company are very nice and will give a discount (10% I think) for people who say Gaius Stern referred them. Specialty Design Corporation is an ASCA sponsor. The deluxe system is more elaborate. Each players hand held buzzer is connected to a fire siren-type light in front of him/her. This makes it easy for the audience to see who rang in. Berkeley has this system so contact them if you have questions. THIS IS THE SAME SYSTEM as Patrick's Press Major advantage: very portable. Special features: None Price: (Basic only) x8 players = $289 with shipping x10 players = $399 2 teams of 6 or 3 teams of 4 = $428. |
Address/phone: Specialty Design Corp. ALSO Patrick's Press (John Campbell) 715 N. 19th Street PO Box 5189 Bessemer, Alabamas 35020 Columbus GA, 31906 Phone 205-428-1224 or 428-1223 800-654-1052; Fax 706-322-5806 Wats 1-800-284-6377 quizbowl@aol.com Email: lynneasterling@home.com http://www.patrickspress.com www.specialtydesigncorp.com |
(8) Triple Q "Show Me Smart" ILLINOIS Two players share a bar with two lights
on it. Each player has their own hand held joystick with thumb pressed
button. Automatically resets after 2 seconds. Expands indefinitely
to allow as Many players as needed. One year manufacturer's warranty on defects in material and workmanship,
assuming normal use. |
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