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💬General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: strider7 on May 28, 2009, 04:48:34 PM

Title: An old newby here.... Just found a Radio Shack plug'n power 61-2417 in my
Post by: strider7 on May 28, 2009, 04:48:34 PM

junk pile. It hasn't been used, forgot I had it. I have the CD for it and the serial cable. I also found a couple of old Radio Shack modules.  I have a load of the new X 10 stuff due Saturday.  This forum is great and I'm looking forward to getting set up with X 10. I am setting up both security and automation with the new pile of stuff, so this forum will be a gold mine of information.  A neighbor three doors away had his tool shed broken into a few weeks back. At the very same time, someone made away with my dog.  I have a barn bldg with upper floor for my shop, general shop down, electronics up, so I'm worried they plan to pay it a visit in the future. I already have some security stuff in place, but no cameras yet. 
 I've been an industrial maintenance guy for 40 years, am a pretty good gadgeteer and a dedicated pack-rat.   Anyway, glad to be here, guys...   65 in a few months, so I guess I'm glad to be anywhere.  Mike... near the Smoky Mountains in Tn

Title: Re: An old newby here.... Just found a Radio Shack plug'n power 61-2417 in my
Post by: Dan Lawrence on May 28, 2009, 05:03:24 PM

I have a bunch of Radio Shack Plug'n Power lamp modules still in service.   AHP doesn't care what name is on the case, it a lamp module.  I've also have a Magnavox labeled lamp module, the code wheels are covered by a swing out door.

Every module regardless of what name is on it is made in the same factory. X10 holds the patents.   

Title: Re: An old newby here.... Just found a Radio Shack plug'n power 61-2417 in my
Post by: Brian H on May 28, 2009, 07:00:42 PM

Welcome to the Forums.

The Black and Decker 'Freewire' modules are also OEM from X10.
Their messenger HUB and Remotes where different, but also controlled both X10 and their modules.