Re: SooooooOOOOO00000?

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On 2/17/2022 11:54 PM, Jim Davis wrote:
> Hey Les,
> About a month ago I ordered 15 of the Starlink Connect Communicators including 3 ATT units. I've got about 6 of them left but no more ATT left with an order in for 10 more. I use the Connect for every installation whether they want the features or not. I just register it as a basic unit and program it for simple communication.
> HOWEVER !!!! I don't know whether you are aware of it or not but there is a small little communicator that I use when I've got an emergency or just need a quick no frills communication path. I've  used these little suckers for about 4 years now and they just keep getting better. In the beginning they would only do CID but now it's gonna save my ass with my last ATT 3G to 4G upgrade.
> The customer has a Napco 1000 panel which only does 4/2 format so I had to use a Starlink when the customer did away with their land line.about 4 years ago.  As you discovered ATT Starlinks can't be had until end of March and I've got to up grade this last holdout customer. So I called the vendor and asked again about 4/2 format and found out that the "M2" radios now do 4/2. These little radios have both chips in them and will pick ATT and if not successful it will use Verizon. So this might bail you out too. Give them a call and get a couple of them.They're about $50.00 and I think monitoring is $5.95 a month with daily check in included. You DO have to use their central station but even if it gets you out of the hole until you get a Starlink it should be worth it.
> If you're going to try it, let me know and I'll fill you in on the process of getting it on line. It connects to the panel with only 4 wires. 2 for power and two for phone line. I've never had one that wasn't able to connect to the cell network. They also have a fire approved model.
> If your going to do it do it quick. They keep running out and reordering. So far I've only had to wait about a week when they were out of stoc

Hi Jim,

Thanks for the tip on the M2 MiNi01-4G.  I need to investigate that.
Please help me understand the numbers.

The unit cost $50
The monitoring is $5.95/month

And that is it??

Thanks,

Les