Re: Z-Wave RF range

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote:

>Here's a thread which gives figures for Z-Wave RF range derived from real
>world experience.
>
>http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=203
>
>1mW doesn't go far and you cannot increase the output power without
>violating FCC rules.

It may be even worse than I thought. I had assumed the thread was discussing
US units imported to the UK but AutomatedOutlet sells European versions as
well. If these are European devices with much higher output power, 30-40
foot _OUTDOOR_ range is abysmal.

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