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PassPoint
I own and have fully paid for a Passpoint Access Control System. Installer has left me with no security codes. I am capable of programming and installation. Can anyone give me a suggestion?
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Strange DSC 832 behavior
I'm totally lost. I have an all-hard wired 832 system with one expansion board. I have 7 magnetic contact perimeter zones, one window bug (vibration) on my sliders, and 4 motions that are set as inide...
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Video server recommendation. Looks like spam but its not spam
Its not very often Im excited enough about a product to post a review, but... These little boxes can tie into 1 camera, or a multiplexer to allow the customer to view thier cameras from any web page....
 
Central WI opening for experienced installer
Our 46 yr old family-owned company has an opening for a Project Manager/Installer... Check out for company/contact info. Also do any of you know of any good industry-specific job-posting sites?...
 
37. Can you listen on the wireless alarm frequencies?
Do you have a receiver who capture the wireless alarm frequencies and did you pay attention to the numerous transmitters who generate "permanent" transmissions on those frequencies? For example (only...
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35. Is monitoring required?
NO monitoring is not required just like dyers do as good the installation job than "so called" pro's. Too many false alarms have lead police to a point that they lower the intervention priority of...
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36. Yes i confirm Wireless unreliability since 2001
I post on a regular basis since 2001 that wireless alarm systems are unreliable during Radio Frequency Interferences (RFI). Since that time, several professional specialists (they call themselves like...
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34. Is monitoring required?
NO monitoring is not required just like dyers do as good the installation job than "so called" pro's. Too many false alarms have lead police to a point that they lower the intervention priority of...
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34. Why my multiple posts about wireless un-reliability?
I'm fed-up with innocent victims of unprofessional alarm sellers who hide reality. NO QUALIFICATION PRE-REQUISIT REQUIRED to be a so called pro.. How less they know, how less they have moral problems...
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33. WHEN do have an alarm system????
WHEN do you own an intruder alarm system???? Basically when do you own an alarm system? It has to a automated system with: - EXTERNAL sounder and/or a flashing light; - INTERNAL light and/or the...
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Home Alarm and Vonage
I recently switched to Vonage and for awhile my home alarm system could not dial the monitoring station to check in, when I lost my local phone service. I recently isolated the home phone lines and...
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Car Alarm Install problem
I've not done installs of car alarms in many years - figured it couldn't be any worse than audio, right? Well, after the nightmare of installing my new CD player I should have known better ! Anyway, I...
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DIY'er Questions - Any Help Appreciated
I am in the planning stages of installing my own home alarm system and have some questions I am hoping some of the professionals in this group can help me with. 1. An alarm technician my company does...
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Garage Protection with Pets
Another newbie question here. House is a combo wired/wireless with an Ademco 20P panel. I have a problem protecting the attached 2 car garage. The main garage door, the door to the house and the back...
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Troubleshooting Question
10-20 openings on one zone. Intermit falsing. Need step by step troubleshooting guide. Special Tools? Mine don't seem to work. Same for 10-20 openings one wire to panel. Thanks in advance.
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