I was reading the instruction on the FX pager but wasn't too clear...then again...this is my first time installing alarm system. Can someone walk me thought it? I currently has the factory acura alarm and is about to install the pager. I am thinking about hooking it up to the car directly instead to the existing factory alarm. Is this a good idea? thanks

 

Thanks Teken,

Is it better to hook it up to the factory alarm or just hook it up to the car? if I am to hook it up the alarm...do you know the alarm wiring? thanks

 

how much was the millennium FX pager?

 

Teken, would you <u>please</u> elaborate on this? I've been using this FX pager, but haven't been too impressed with it's range. Are you using an alternative antenna, or a booster? Is this the same type of booster one would use on an FM antenna to increase it's reception (vs. broadcast)??
Any links or info as to how we can try to do the same range increase?
tia.

 

the millennium FX pager is about $100

 

what kind of range are you getting.My car is usually about 100 yards from my seat at work,and about 20 yards from my room at home.In your opionion will i be ok?


[Modified by MAGGSGSR, 6:54 PM 12/13/2001]

 

I'm often not getting the half mile range quoted from the manufacturer... Not good at a mall for me either, I lose the signal pretty quick going indoors at those places... And bad weather affects it as well.

I'm hoping Teken can help with the range boost; I certainly need it!

 

Thanks, Teken...
I am grateful for, and humbled by the knowledge that you just shared with us. Sadly, most of it is beyond my expertise, but your second post gave some helpful tips I didn't ever think about.

Every bit helps!

 

Thanks for the advice,my question is I'm about 100 yards from were my car will be and I'm wondering if it will work n that range.





[Modified by MAGGSGSR, 4:54 AM 12/15/2001]

 

I'd say most likely... The manufacturer claims a half mile range, which I have verified outside in good weather (eg. watching an outdoor sporting event). 300 feet should be no problem at all.
(I highly recommend this unit, due to it's ease of installation and features covered! I added a hood switch to mine as well.)

 

Thanks again,my GSR has just been stolen,i was very fortunate to have recovered it the same night and i know i may not be that lucky the next,and a big factor was the car was outside not to far away and they were able to take there time,and get right threw the alarm like it wasn't there,so i think this may be somthing that gives me a better chance.

 

It will be easier to wire it in with the existing alarm. The wires for the door and hood sensors, 12v power, ignition key sense, ground, etc are all in one location and can be easily tapped into. The one difference will be, if wired "to the car" it will activate independently of the alarm as soon as you remove your key, wheras "to the alarm" will activate the pager when the alarm is activated. So what you should do, and what I recommend is that you tap the wires for the pager functions at the alarm harness, with the exception of the brown wire (if I remember correctly) from the pager brain. This will allow you to take advantage of the wiring that is already there while allowing the pager to be activated independeltly of the alarm.