Re: dsc gs3055-i

[CH®IS <sh@xxxxx>]

"A.J." <a_j@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> The DSC GSM radio happens to be my favourite backup communicator. Sure all
> manufacturers have their own pros and cons, and the DSC unit seem to have
> more pros than cons.
>
> What I like about the DSC unit :-
>
> 1. Has backup battery, thus can be mounted in a remote location and will
> still work if the connection between the radio and the main panel is cut.
>

It seems redundant at the time, but that is the point of a backup.

> 2. Dialer capture sending full contact ID reporting, a big plus for me.
>

Especially now that the 1832's have automatic contact ID and you don't need
to program all the codes.

> 3. Does not need special programmer.
>

Always good, but why the serial port?

> 4. Performance is the best among all cell backup units in marginal cell
> coverage area. (Major plus for me)
>

I wish there was a choice of service providers for my area.  While Rogers
has coverage all over Canada, Telus has much better coverage here.

> 5. Heavy duty metal case with standard knockouts on the side.
>

The can: yes.  The four tiny philips screws: not so much.  Although if you
do lose them, you could drill out the holes and use a real screw instead...
just don't drill into the battery :)