Re: Let’s say I buy an ELK-M1 Gold panel – then what?

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

secure15 wrote:
> Frank Olson wrote:



> A DIY'er with an Elk M1?
> Nice

Some DIYer's are pretty damn smart.  They've spent two hours on the
phone with a "nimrod" in Sarasota and know "everything" about installing
and programming their systems.  :-)


> I don't know about Elk, but many other manufacturers will not give out
> software to "unqualified" individuals. BUT there are some here who will
> do anything for a buck.

The manufacturers sell to wholesalers and distributors.  These sell to
alarm companies, Dealers, and online stores.  Getting the software to
program his system is a "no brainer".


> Many Central Stations will not risk the liability of monitoring an
> account that was not installed by a qualified or licensed individual,
> and refuse to do it. AGAIN there are some here that will do that for a
> Buck and a half.

Some of the CS's that do provide this service (to DIYer's) sell a
proprietory dialer they have to install/attach to their alarm system.
Like "Next Alarm" for instance (https://nextalarm.com/qualify.jsp).
Don't get your "feathers in a knot".


> Sorry Olson- not all C.S.'s ask for "installer codes" or for that matter
> program their own info.

I wasn't talking about C.S.'s.  I was responding to the gentleman's
question regarding his "contacting a local alarm company".  You may need
stronger reading glasses.