Homeowner Forum / Security Alarms

Yes, Virginia, there are actually people who cannot afford "another
bill" for a monitored alarm system.   As strange as it may seem, there
are people who are living from paycheck to paycheck but who want to
have some sort of security besides insurance.

I know that this is a very general question, but what is a very good, basic,
simple to install home security alarm ?   I don't need monthly monitoring,
etc, just a system that will sound an outside alarm when door and window
switches are set off.

Over 16 years as an owner and I still don't buy Optex if there is any other
product in the world that will do because of you.  Imagine that could have
been 16 years of product loyalty...
Come on guys.  Its too quiet in here anyway.

Some time ago, either Mark or Jim Rojas posted a conversion sheet for
ADT systems, which I have subsequently misplaced. On Tuesday, I have
to visit a home with an ADT Focus 32 in it with the possibility of
doing a takeover.

I'd like to know if I can use my current settings from my gemini 3200 V11E
(using quickloader) into the current version 60?   I'm looking to replace my
old board for a current version & this would make it so much easier to set
up.......

Any chance anyone has some old Bid Specs for the install of a Fire Alarm
System laying around collecting dust that they would like to share??
Looking for various terminologies, phraseologies, and details used in
writing the specs.