Re: another newbie, what to do with this Brinks alarm system?

["Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Friday, December 14, 2012 5:18:02 PM UTC-5, boble...@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> On Friday, November 3, 2006 1:26:07 PM UTC-4, to...@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: >
>> Hello, > > I'm new here as well, and have looked for a FAQ for the group
>> and came > up empty, and I hope my question isn't too basic! > > I've
>> recently moved into a home that has a Brinks alarm system > installed,
>> looks to have been installed in 2004. We opted not to > continue the
>> rather pricey monthly monitoring service given the > neighborhood, and
>> the proportion of time we spend at home. (The prior > owners I'm told
>> were working out of the country and had it installed > due to their
>> absence). > > Anyway, we have all this hardware, wired door and window
>> sensors, > other sensors labeled as "PIR" devices (passive infrared if my
>>  > research is to believed?) inside the control box that I assume are the
>>  > motion detectors I see up on the walls of various locations in the >
>> house. I'm thinking there's got to be a way to put all these goodies > to
>> use with a do it yourself sort of setup that maybe could leverage > an
>> internet or phone connection to call my cell phone in case of > trouble.
>>  > > The main box of the alarm has a circuit board that's about 8x4" with
>>  > no real identifying marks on it. I would have to assume I'd have to >
>> get a new controller board for the DIY system and then just re-use all >
>> the existing sensors? > > Anyone with experience doing the same? > >
>> Thanks for any insight or advice, or a pointer to some good jumpstart >
>> resources for reading/research. > > Best Regards, > Todd The thing with
>> security systems is that you never know when you need one. Best to be
>> safe and protect your family. Just call and have them reconnect the
>> service. It's relatively inexpensive, in my opinion.
>> http://reviewhomesecuritysystems.com
>
> WTF!
>
> Don't people look at the frikin date of a post anymore?
>
> The OP is probably divorced, remarried and living in another state by now
> and owns a whole new alarm system.

So do you know if he moved to Yuma?  Got a phone number?  Do you think a
cold call would be productive?