Re: LImited range on 5839 Panel?

["Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, the 5839 does have a terrible range. Give Ademco a break. This is their
first attempt at this puppy. Give them 10 years, they will get it up to 40
feet by then... :)

Jim Rojas


"Bob Sisson" <Bob@Sisson Family.com> wrote in message
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> The 5883 is in exactly the same place as the 5800/6128 were.  Is is
> centrally located in a first floor closet.
>
> I tried with Fresh, brand new batteries (Duracells) and it made no
> difference.
>
> What I don't understand is whay the 5800wave will work at a MUCH greater
> range than the keypad.  Both are bi-directional, but the siren works at 4
> times the range....
>
> Oh well...  I have a spare 2-pair on a nearby phone that I can grab...
>
> It is just anoying...
>
> Bob S.
>
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