Re: Paradox Magellan 6060 flawed?

["R.H.Campbell" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I can't comment on any of the other all in one systems because for the
reasons previously stated, they simply don't meet the standards of a true,
professional alarm system (IMO). So I don't use them !

However, the Magellan uses the same wireless Paradox components that can be
part of a Spectra or Digiplex hybrid system, so I do have some experience
with the wireless components. I can't tell you the absolute range, but I can
tell you their signal strength is excellent. They rarely show a signal
strength of less than 7 out of a maximum of 8 in any installations I have
done even in some VERY large homes.

The keyfob seems to work reliably for about 100 feet; I haven't tried it
further than that...

R.H.Campbell
Home Security Metal Products
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
www.homemetal.com

"rjb" <rjborkowski@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the info.
>
> Is there any other solution on the market which could be closer to a
> "true" wireless security system and be the same time a good DIY
> solution?
>
> Seems like here they have a good selection:
> http://homesecuritystore.com/ezStore123/DTProductList.asp?p=2_1_1_1_0_0_139
>
> Basically I'm looking for a system I could install myself at my
> house(two floors, wooden structure). Paradox Magellan seems like a good
> solution by looking at their page and reading some feedback on google.
>
> One more thing. They are saying 35m range for their wireless sensors?
> Anybody had a chance to test them? What is the "real" range?
>
> Cheers,
> Robert
>