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

[secure15 <secure15@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Frank Olson wrote:
> secure15 wrote:
>> Frank Olson wrote:
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>> A DIY'er with an Elk M1?
>> Nice
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> 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.  :-)
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>> 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.
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> 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".
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>> 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.
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> 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".
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>> Sorry Olson- not all C.S.'s ask for "installer codes" or for that matter
>> program their own info.
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> 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.
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