Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / December 2003

I've read that the Compustar pager remote alarms with Spread Spectrum have a
range of 1.25 miles.   Does anyone have any experience with the Compustar
two way remote starters?  Is the range that good or does it falter going
through buildings, etc?  Are they reliable?

Is there such a thing as an alarm board that will go in a computer slot for
a computer for house monitoring?

I saw this discussed here before, but wow.  For a security manufacturer this
is pretty cool.
http://www.ademco.com/ademco/products/keypads/Symphony.htm
...and I don't even like Ademco.

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The selection of a master control system depends several factors. First
you'll need to decide on the number and type of sensors you will install now

I have the idea to create a security breaking company. you know, we test the
security system's like computer firewall's, biometric devices, doors,
alarms, etc... passing true highly secure places (with lots of guards)
without bieng noticed. This company will work possibly worldwide.

I recently purchased a used house that is prewired for an alarm
system, but doesn't have any of the hardware except for door/window
sensors.
I'd like to hook up an alarm myself, but first am trying to identify

Jim
I would like to take you up on your offer for help on a #231 control and a #218
remote. Please email me when you get a chance.
Thanks,

Can anyone recommend a good one in the NY-NYC area?
Thanks

I current do computer work however, id like to start doing more in the
security field such as running wires and doing installs. i was told i
need a low voltage license. I have asked around and noone can seem to
point me in the right direction or show me where to get information. i

Whatever happened to the guy who was pushing the air pressure alarm system
from Germany? Did he finally sell out to ADT?

Hello again,
Does anyone here have a management-type contact at Tri-Ed or DSC
(above a Branch Manager)?

I am looking for a midrange system that can do about 12 hardwire zones
with three keypads.  I would like it to do x-10 and paging.  Which do
you all prefer?

I have a one year old Brinks alarm that is made by Honeywell.  I am
resigned to the fact that Brinks will provide no help unless I sign a
3 year contract with them.
What I want to do is replace the main brain of the unit and reuse the

One of our commercial customers is required to have OSHA come through and
test the sirens on the Burgular alarm. I've never heard of this happening
but I'm assuming they are there to check that the sirens are not too loud
for the occupants (this is a 2 story office building). Does ...