FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram exemplary of a tag memory associated with the process shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B. [0026]FIGS. 9A and 9B are a flow chart of a second tag arbitration process according to the present invention. [0027]FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of three fuel dispensers, a transponder and a central control system associated with the arbitration process of FIGS. 6A and 6B. [0028]FIG. 11