Re: Insteon compatibility

[Neil Cherry <njc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 03:31:30 GMT, Dave Houston wrote:
> "Dennis Brothers" <mysurname@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>and every Insteon device functions as a
>>repeater, so signal level issues are pretty much eliminated.
>
> IMO, that's overstating things a bit. The biggest problem for X-10 is
> devices that attenuate the signal. Devices that eat 120kHz are likely to
> also eat 131.65kHz. While Insteon addresses the issue of signal level it
> doesn't completely solve it.

I agree with Dave on this. Having said that the Insteon controller is
working well despite being on a power strip with 2 LampLinc V2, 2
CM11As, an AM14, 2 TW523's and 2 appliance modules (not to mention a
number of small switching pwoer supplies). All the devices work so
it's not just the Insteon though I think the combination is causing me
signal weakening as I can no longer talk to the other phase (I have a
signal bridge) and my thermostat or garage light (both on phase B).

For the Insteon devices I have a pair of SignalLincs. I wish they'd
bridge X10 too, I guess I'll just have to replace the X10 modules. :-)

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