Re: Radionics system questions

["Crash Gordon" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'll sell one of my 5200's for 2 grand, I'll let the 5100 go for a grand and
I'll default the lock codes. That'd give me just enough to  buy a scooter.
:-)



"Nomen Nescio" <nobody@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| Mark M. has already covered most of this pretty well, but let me add a few
| things.
|
| First, if you do manage to get a 5200 programmer, don't be surprised if it
| is locked with a password and unusable.
|
| Second, even if you find a usable programmer, it will cost you more than
| many alarm panels.  Putting it another way, you would be spending a
| substantial amount of money on a piece of equipment you won't be using
very
| often.  You can buy a nicer panel than the 8112 for less than the cost of
a
| 5200.  The 5100 bar code programmer is long since obsolete, and cannot
| program newer panels such as the 7412/9412.
|
| Third, all of the 7000/9000 panels and some of the 8112 panels have a
| feature called datalock, which means you will not even be able to program
| those panels with a 5200 unless the datalock code in the panel matches the
| code in the programmer, or is set to the factory default lock code.  Be
| warned if you are thinking of buying parts on eBay.
|
| Fourth, forget about getting the RAM software.  Even if you managed to get
| the software and the install disk, the software requires a dongle to
| operate.  It was never intended for consumer use, and due to the dongle,
| not even the illustrious Robert L. Bass can get you a copy that works.
The
| datalock feature is also implemented in the RAM software, so even if you
| had the software, you might not be able to access the programming of an
| existing panel.
|
| Fifth, although Radionics products are powerful and high quality, there is
| a pretty steep learning curve.  That, plus the cost of the programmer,
| makes them a poor choice for a DIY installation.
|
| - badenov
|