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duskb
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 Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:09 pm Post subject: Gear Geeking Column question |
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Andy wrote in the latest issue his experience with a honeywell wireless doorbell. I"m glad he did. However, he seems to imply that the transmitter is in the same general building as the receiver. I need something that will reach about 250' and through walls and buildings. My studio is in the back lot of a residential area and I'm curious if this device will cut it, or if not, if anyone has any suggestions on a bell system for a detached studio that would work. I'd be much obliged for feedback.
Thanks!
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kslight
george martin
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| Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:47 pm Post subject: Re: Gear Geeking Column question |
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| Hang a big bell on a line for people to pull... Not being funny, a studio I do a lot of work at has this setup... |
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jhharvest
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| Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 12:43 am Post subject: Re: Gear Geeking Column question |
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At the TV studio we had these - it was fine through 50 meters and a couple of steel reinforced concrete walls. Another benefit was that we could have several "receivers" for one button and they could be set to silent with just a light flashing. Can't remember the brand but it was some cheap thing.
You distance is a bit long though. Check the specs? |
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duskb
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| Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:37 am Post subject: Re: Gear Geeking Column question |
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| jhharvest wrote: | At the TV studio we had these - it was fine through 50 meters and a couple of steel reinforced concrete walls. Another benefit was that we could have several "receivers" for one button and they could be set to silent with just a light flashing. Can't remember the brand but it was some cheap thing.
You distance is a bit long though. Check the specs? |
Thanks, it's not the distance that worries me as much as the walls in-between. I found some 1000 range models for $50 on Amazon but apparently once line of sight is interrupted they don't work so well.
This thing is literally on the porch and needs to transmit to a bungalow out in the back behind a house.
The one you had sounds like it would work for my application but without a make/model it's anyone's guess if it will work. I'm hoping to avoid buying several only to find out that none work. Someone somewhere has the same problem I do, hence why Andy wrote about it. |
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