TG-1, Honeywell Dialers, and Uplink - Help: Which one should I choose?

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I'm currently searching for a new monitoring service and radio device.
I currently have an Ademco Vista 10SE panel. Sometime back I switched
from standard line-line service to VOIP. I know there are a few VOIP
monitoring options on the market (i.e. NextAlarm). However, I'm not
too sold on the reliability of my broadband network. Additionally, I
want to keep my system functioning in the event of a cut line or power
failure. I have spoken with a ton of monitoring companies and I have
read read a bunch of forums; all have led to some good suggestions.
I'm still at a crossroads, however. There are so many options on the
market. That is why I decided to ask the experts here on this forum.
The main devices I'm currently looking at include:

1. Telguard TG-1 -
https://www.telular.com/v2/html/telguard/tgDigital.asp
2. Honeywell AlarmNet-C replacement models 7845GSM & 7845i-GSM -
http://www.security.honeywell.com/hsce/products/alarm/re/gsm/index.html
3. Uplink Digicell 1500 - http://www.uplink.com/DEALERS/products.asp

I'm not too keen on the Uplink, as it only reports burglary and fire.
The TG-1 seems to be more mature than the Honeywell product. On the
flip side, I'm sure the Honeywell products have a ton of really cool
features as a result. (I'm not to familiar with AlarmNet either.)

Here are my requirements:

* Easy to install - I will be installing myself (most likely). However,
I am open to getting help if this prevents me from finding the right
system.
* Full reporting ability - I want the ability to report panic,
burglary, fire, etc..
* Radio service - I am in search of a radio service as my primary means
of connectivity. GSM, GPRS, SMS, etc...
* Widely adopted - I'm looking for something that is compatible with
most monitoring services. I don't want to be pigeon hold into a
specific service.

I'm sure there are many other products that fit my needs outside of the
ones I listed. I, by no means, consider myself an expert on this
subject. I am only armed with the information I have found on the
internet the last two days. Therefore, I am very green. Any help will
greatly be appreciated.

- Keith

 

[[email protected]]

You are referring to the Sunset Clause, correct? I thought the
AlarmNet-C was going away. I also thought the TG-1 replaced the TG100
which was an analog system.

 

[[email protected]]

None of the above. Due to FCC changes those are going away.
Since you have Ademco (Honeywell) might as well stick to AlarmNet-G.
<[email protected]> wrote in message

Here is the link to the Telguard product info and the Sunset Clause:

https://www.telular.com/v2/html/telguard/FCCSunsetStatement.pdf

1. It looks like the TG-1 is the answer to the FCC changes.

2. Additionally, the Honeywell (Ademco) 7845GSM product fulfills the
FCC obligation and it runs on the AlarmNet-G network.

3. Lastly, I believe the AnyNET product from Uplink can send all
signals, but I can't verify. There is little information about this
system since it is so new: http://www.uplink.com/DEALERS/products.asp

 

[Mark Leuck]

Nope the TG-1 and Honeywell units are brand new GSM's, the only one obsolete
is the Uplink

 

[secure15]

Nope the TG-1 and Honeywell units are brand new GSM's, the only one obsolete
is the Uplink

Nope- the AnyNet is far from obsolete!

 

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Mark was referring to the Digicell 1500. Sounds like we are all in
agreement that the following are new/FCC compatible devices:

1. TG-1
2. 7845GSM
3. AnyNET

The question still remains: which one should I select for residential
service? What makes one better than another? I saw some things about
the 7845 where you can remotely config the device. Does this mean it
gives you access to disable/enable (alarm.com functionality) or does it
mean an installer can help with the initial configuration? I am
leaning towards the TG-1 for the following reasons:

* Seems to be a standard and widely used device
* Monitoring companies tend to charge less for this service than the
AlarmNet service (from 6 to 10 dollars more per month for AlarmNet
service from quotes I have received)

However, I really don't want to miss out on any new cool features
others may offer. Also, I want the more stable system.
Recommendations/suggestions welcome.

 

[Mark Leuck]

Nope- the AnyNet is far from obsolete!

He mentioned the Uplink 1500 which IS obsolete

 

[Mark Leuck]

For the 10SE #1 or #2 will work

Mark was referring to the Digicell 1500. Sounds like we are all in
agreement that the following are new/FCC compatible devices:

1. TG-1
2. 7845GSM
3. AnyNET

The question still remains: which one should I select for residential
service? What makes one better than another? I saw some things about
the 7845 where you can remotely config the device. Does this mean it
gives you access to disable/enable (alarm.com functionality) or does it
mean an installer can help with the initial configuration? I am
leaning towards the TG-1 for the following reasons:

* Seems to be a standard and widely used device
* Monitoring companies tend to charge less for this service than the
AlarmNet service (from 6 to 10 dollars more per month for AlarmNet
service from quotes I have received)

However, I really don't want to miss out on any new cool features
others may offer. Also, I want the more stable system.
Recommendations/suggestions welcome.

 

[Crash Gordon]

How will a diy'er buy any of these services anyway?




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| | > Mark Leuck wrote:
| > > Nope the TG-1 and Honeywell units are brand new GSM's, the only one
| obsolete
| > > is the Uplink
| > >
| > Nope- the AnyNet is far from obsolete!
|
| He mentioned the Uplink 1500 which IS obsolete
|
|

 

[[email protected]]

You just have to make the right friends. Actually, there are a few
monitoring companies that will help me out with the equipment.

You know the saying: if there is a will, there is a way.

- Keith