Re: XTB-II Options

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

"Jeff Volp" <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>"Dennis" <djr-google.djrlar@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:1156451513.857710.55790@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Jeff,
>>
>> I am still trying to understand why you don't offer an XTB that
>> can amplify any X10 signal on the line as apposed to being
>> limited to only those plugged into it. I'm honestly not criticizing,
>> but here's my reasoning:
>>
>> 1. Yes, there are current amplifiers, but they are low power units.
>>
>> 2. Since I would have several sources of X10 signals, HA
>> controller, CM11, RF receivers, etc, all of which need
>> amplification, but could not be located in a central location for
>> practical operational purposes, the current design of the XTB
>> would require multiple units.
>
>I wanted to update my response to this old thread.  I just completed a
>significant enhancement to the XTB-II firmware.  It now includes user
>programmable mode options so it can be tailored for best performance in each
>installation.  One of the options now available is a limited repeater
>capability:
>
>http://jeffvolp.home.att.net/x10xmtbuf/xtb-ii_modeoptions.doc
>

I'm not sure you have really addressed Dennis' question. I think he wants an
amplifier that boosts any X-10 signal in real-time. According to SmartHome
one of their signal boosters does this.

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