I have tested 3 wireless security systems
and have returned them all. I am now testing
the RadioShack 49-1000, they say made by X10?
First thing everyone should know is they
claim the system has a range of 100' as with
the other systems I tested. This will never
happen, if your lucky you may get 30', and
at that range the sensors will most likely
lose communications with the console. If you
live in a large house or business the only
way to go is a wired system. I have been
testing the RadioShack 49-1000 ( 1 motion, 3
window/door, 2 remotes) four days now, it
took me 2 days to find a location for the
console so it would not lose communications
with the sensors. The console is within 20
to 25' of all sensors, and inside a closet,
which is great, out-of-site. The system has
been working flawlessly. The biggest trick
to installing a wireless security system is
the console location, and sensors being in
range. The more sensors you add to the
system, chances are some of them will be out-
of-range for the console. If your on the
EDGE of console/sensor range, communications
will come and go, cause you many problems.
The message to everyone, keep your console
and sensors in close range and you will have
lots less problems.
