Re: TG-1, Honeywell Dialers, and Uplink - Help: Which one should I choose?

["Roland" <roland@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

None of the above. Due to FCC changes those are going away.
Since you have Ademco (Honeywell) might as well stick to AlarmNet-G.
<ktcred@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm currently searching for a new monitoring service and radio device.
> I currently have an Ademco Vista 10SE panel.  Sometime back I switched
> from standard line-line service to VOIP.  I know there are a few VOIP
> monitoring options on the market (i.e. NextAlarm).  However, I'm not
> too sold on the reliability of my broadband network.  Additionally, I
> want to keep my system functioning in the event of a cut line or power
> failure.  I have spoken with a ton of monitoring companies and I have
> read read a bunch of forums; all have led to some good suggestions.
> I'm still at a crossroads, however.  There are so many options on the
> market.  That is why I decided to ask the experts here on this forum.
> The main devices I'm currently looking at include:
>
> 1. Telguard TG-1 -
> https://www.telular.com/v2/html/telguard/tgDigital.asp
> 2. Honeywell AlarmNet-C replacement models 7845GSM & 7845i-GSM -
> http://www.security.honeywell.com/hsce/products/alarm/re/gsm/index.html
> 3. Uplink Digicell 1500 - http://www.uplink.com/DEALERS/products.asp
>
> I'm not too keen on the Uplink, as it only reports burglary and fire.
> The TG-1 seems to be more mature than the Honeywell product.  On the
> flip side, I'm sure the Honeywell products have a ton of really cool
> features as a result.  (I'm not to familiar with AlarmNet either.)
>
> Here are my requirements:
>
> * Easy to install - I will be installing myself (most likely). However,
> I am open to getting help if this prevents me from finding the right
> system.
> * Full reporting ability - I want the ability to report panic,
> burglary, fire, etc..
> * Radio service - I am in search of a radio service as my primary means
> of connectivity.  GSM, GPRS, SMS, etc...
> * Widely adopted - I'm looking for something that is compatible with
> most monitoring services.  I don't want to be pigeon hold into a
> specific service.
>
> I'm sure there are many other products that fit my needs outside of the
> ones I listed.  I, by no means, consider myself an expert on this
> subject.  I am only armed with the information I have found on the
> internet the last two days.  Therefore, I am very green.  Any help will
> greatly be appreciated.
>
> - Keith
>