Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms / December 2008

I came to know about this company based out of New York, Avalonics,
Inc
They operate through their website  http://www.security-cameras-cctv.com/
Would like to know if any of you installers have worked with them ?

Is it possible to change the entry time delay on the ADT Safewatch Pro
3000 key pad? I do not like the fact that there is an entry time delay
in the "stay" and "away" mode. I want the alarm to go off immediately,
particularly in the "away" mode.

Is there any licensing, at all, required for the Mississauga, Ontario area?
I believe the alarm licensing in Canada refers to Alarm Agents. I read a
contract that said "N/A" where the license number was to be inserted on the
contract. Good to go or are they missing something?

Pa. Bill 2008-132 will now require remodeling/ general  contractors
who do more than $500.00 in buisness at a customers residence to
register with Pa attorney genrals office  bureau of consumer
protection and will have to meet various requirements including

I am curious to know what are people's opinions on the relative merits (and
demerits) of the several types alerting devices, (strobes, bells, sirens,
annunciators, etc.); and where are the best places to locate them?
Any thoughts out there?

Im looking for a replacement alarm panel that can support:
1)  wireless keypad
2)  hardwired mat
3)  hardwired motion

I live in a relatively small isolated town in Thailand, and the only two
installers that I have been able to locate, within a reasonable distance,
use Texecom and Bosch.  If there are only two choices, are there any
general comparisons that can be made regarding the quality and ...

Anyone have personal experience? Will the new Blackberry sync the calendar
with plain old Outlook 2007, without MS Exchange server? I'd like to get
one, but if the calendar sync is a pain, then I probably won't. Can't seem
to find simple how-to instructions anywhere.

I want to wish all of the regulars, as well as, anyone that may visit the NG
in the next couple of days a very safe and happy holiday season. Regardless
of our religious beliefs, it is the time of year to take a minute out of our
busy schedules to think of and pray for the less ...

I would like to disable local access/changes to an HAI Omnistat RC-80
thermostat. Physical location is 2nd story. Thermostat will only be used to
monitor current/outside temp. Temperature changes/adjustments to be made via
console control keypads. I have teenage son that enjoys ...

Looking for a local source for a Paradox 1686V spectra keypad.
Apparently these are discontinued... good used unit will do.
Was looking for Tourman's phone but can't seem to track it down..anyone know
his co-ordinates.

Modem setup on caddx DL900,
In the dialing prefix can I place a *70 D
To bypass my call waiting with a delay?
Or do I have to have in the panel phone number?

http://www.thesentinel.com/302730670790449.php
speed camera spoofing.  clever.

What's going on this group is dieing,
Mr Bass where are you man?
Regards Micky.
Don't let it die like ours did.

Do any of you fine folks have a schematic for the old model A604/1204
security panel made by Fire Burglary Instruments? Thanks. Stuart.