Re: wired and wireless unit recommedations

["alarman" <nospam@xxxxxxxx>]

mleuck wrote:
> On Nov 25, 10:21 am, "alarman" <nos...@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Crash Gordon wrote:
>>> Ademco has a two way fob...well not really a fob...more like an ugly
>>> overgrown one...provide feedback.
>>> DMP's fobs are two way as well.
>>> Dunno abt Napco as I don't use the product much, but I do know how
>>> to remove them, same for DSC.
>>
>> Heh, I just pulled a DMP system out a couple of weeks ago, as the
>> installing alarmco never could make it work. Cool keypads though,
>> kind of like a heads-up display. (They never were licensed but
>> managed to get the DMP stuff anyway). Replaced the system with a new
>> DSC system, spent a day and a half straightening out the wiring, and
>> the customer couldn't be happier.
>>
>> Donno why people rag on DSC. They have had their problems, but no
>> more than any other mfg. as far as I can see. The stuff they are
>> producing now is very good. Just personal preference I guess. I
>> can't stand Ademdo.
>>
>> --
>> js
>
> My rule of thumb is never trust v1 of anything DSC makes, this is from
> experience with their original wireless system (WL900), original
> sensors, original PC5010 v1, NT9010 Envoy v1.... I think they realize
> this since all the new panels started at v4.1
>
> Also don't forget the RF receiver that under certain conditions would
> ruin itself and the panel, not v1 but you get why people are a little
> skittish

Yeah that receiver bummed me out too, but it was fixable. Not defending DSC
necessarily, as they have had their share of warts.
--
js

A bird in the hand will bite you on the finger.