Re: Ademco 5800RP Implementation

[nick markowitz <nmarkowitz@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Dec 27, 4:18=A0pm, Jim Rojas <jro...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Christopher Glaeser wrote:
> >> It probably acts like any other 2 way radio repeater which ever
> >> message gets there first is rebroadcast
>
> > But what if two message arrive at almost the same time? Wouldn't the
> > collision cause interference?
>
> >> Either way the RP works very well where I have used it.
>
> > Thanks, that's good to know.
>
> > I'm replacing a LYNX with a VISTA 20P/6160RF (I want to add relays). Th=
e
> > LYNX works flawlessly, but the 6160RF lacks the same range. The LYNX
> > works anywhere in the house, but no matter where I place the 6160RF, I
> > can't get full coverage of all sensors and keypads. Do you suppose a
> > 5883H would have worked better than the 6160RF?
>
> > Best,
> > Christopher
>
> I would shut down the RF portion of the 6160RF and go with the 5883ENH
> instead. I have run across several problems with the 6160RF not working
> right after a while.
>
> Jim Rojas
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I agree with Jim I would always rather have a signal straight thru
than thru a repeater