Re: remote interference in a wireless security system

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

simpleNhumble@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> friends,
>
> we purchased a new DIY wireless home security system - and saw this
> scary problem.... please do tell me if this is there with other leading
> products too...
>
> once the remotes/key fobs are programeed... and the system is armed...
> if i take an another unprogrammed remote/key fob... and then keep it
> pressed continously... in effect jamming the signal frequency...the
> base station doesnt catch the radio signals emitted by the P I R and
> door s ens ors... in effect i can walk in to the system.. without
> getting an alarm...
>
> is this the problem with some type of manufacturers or happens with all
> products - for the products which handle this properly - how do they do
> it... which could be some place where i can get such products...
>
> thanks
>  SNH
>


I suppose it's possible to "jam" a frequency, but I doubt it would
affect a wireless system that uses burst transmission devices.  Holding
the keyfob down on my ELK system doesn't result in a "jam".  Who
manufactured your system and what's the model number?