Yeah, the transmitter to car distance didn't have any effect... I think the jury is still out on this one.
I just went down to Radio shack to pick up some light gauge wire (24), and to replenish my soldering supplies. (I should have asked if you wanted to go, Steve, sorry - I just went down on a whim while I was running around)
I got me some SILVER SOLDER though!

Man, watch out - I'm gonna WAX you this next luchtime-race-session...