Re: A question or two about WGL's V572A

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

Sorry, but you're on your own. I don't provide support for illegal devices.

"Michael G." <514mike@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Hi everyone and David!
>
>So, as you know, I have made the decision to go for a whole-house
>transceiver, complete with an external whip antenna.  Cool!
>
>Now, I was just wondering two things:
>
>1 - I know I need another piece to make it work... the PSC05 or a
>Powerlinc module.  I understand that the PowerLinc module is better
>since it Transmits & receives extended X10 codes.   I hate to sound
>like a noob, but just how important are these extended codes.  Right
>now, I am really just using the usual housecodes with 16 devices on
>each.
>
>However, I _do_ plan to set up my cameras soon, complete with
>pan/tilt/etc.  Do the cameras use extended codes?  I really am not sure
>how important they are...
>
>Sounds to me like I should spend the extra $15 and go for a PowerLinc
>rather than the PSC05, correct?
>
>
>2 - I notice there are different PowerLincs.  The 1132CU, 1132CUP,
>1132U, etc.  Are all these compatible with the WGLV572A?  Some are USB,
>some are serial, some have memory built-in, etc.
>
>I will be using the CM15A to store macros, so I guess I don't need that
>functionality.
>
>Any words of wisdom are welcome.  I'd love to make the purchase, but I
>won't do so without your advice!
>
>Thanks!
>
>Mike