Re: Driveway Alert Sensors

[keith bowers <kabowers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

L. M. Rappaport wrote:

> On Mon, 03 Oct 2005 18:38:42 -0400, keith bowers
> <kabowers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote (with possible editing):
>
>>I am looking for a sensor to give me some warning when someone comes down
>>my driveway. The driveway is 1200' long, esentially straight; clear line
>>of sight. I would like to place the sensor 300 to 9oo feet up the drive.
>>Cutting up the driveway to bury a coil is not an option. I'm looking to
>>keep under $150 US.
>>
>>This unit from Catch-a-Call looks interesting. Does anyone know anything
>>about it?
>>http://www.catchacallonline.com/reporter.html
>
> If you are determined to use a wireless device, you will have to
> change the antenna.  Any form of dish or yagi will greatly improve
> your chances.
>
> I use three wired CarTels.  Those things are fantastic - they always
> work and never false.  They don't have to be buried under the driveway
> - putting one along side the driveway works well.  The controllers are
> exposed from -40 deg. F to +100 deg F and never seem to need
> adjustment.
> --
>
> Larry
> Email to rapp at lmr dot com
Thanks for the info. I will look into this one more deeply.
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Keith Bowers - Thomasville, NC