Re: HA Issue

["Jeff Volp" <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx>]

The XTB includes an amplifier in the return signal path to make up for
signal lost in the coupling networks.  That amplifier provides some gain to
low-level X10 signals, but will also increase the level of any transients
and noise on the line.  This only applies to the X10 transmitter input
receptacle.  The X10 modules I tested it with did not seem to be effected.
However, I was not able to get an Insteon module to work reliably when
plugged into the X10 transmitter receptacle.

About 3 percent of the people using the XTB have reported problems, possibly
due to noise.  Two users reported problems using a SignalLinc 1132B, but
their XTBs worked fine with TW523.  So, I don't recommend using the XTB with
a SignalLinc.  Again, this only applies to devices plugged into the X10
transmitter input receptacle.  The XTB outputs nothing to the line unless it
is actually transmitting.

Jeff

"Dave Houston" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4538e2b9.631236562@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

> The XTB could exacerbate the problem for the *Lincs if it amplifies low
> level noise to the point where the *Lincs can detect it. Jeff had some
noise
> issues but I don't recall the details. It would be better to let him
address
> this point.