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In the process of trying to choose one. Where do I start and what to look for? Need a 1000 ft of range. Thanks
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1,000 ft. range? That's going to be a pretty tall order as far as wireless, if that's what you're looking for. For wireless, take a look at these Wired and Wireless Driveway Monitors but i would also check with any of the home alarm companies and see what they have or can suggest (I've gotten a wealth of information from asking the actual workers from the cable company when I see them at the gas station filling up their vans,).
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My Staffordshire Bulldog & German Shepherd offer almost exactly 1000 ft. of wireless driveway warning. You just gotta' watch their eyes & ears. The Shepherd also offers a audible alarm & long-range recon , the Bulldog doesn't bark at all & seems most efficient as close-support. *(Please excuse the semi-highjack, but I have complete & total confidence in my K9 driveway system.) Good Luck!
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Tough call, there are a lot of different models. I'd recommend this article - Choosing a Driveway AlarmOriginally Posted by Blaze 57
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Never used one of those but at one time I was getting paranoid about some unwanted visitors when I was away. I live on a farm with a driveway about a quarter mile long and I experimented with trail cams alot. If your concern was for only when you were away it is not a bad system.
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Your biggest issue with one that long is the Radio System will not work and how do you power it where it is (other than solar), then if it is a wired system how do you do lightining surge protection before it comes into your house. Remember you have a 1000 to 2000 foot antenna that can bring a lightning surge into your house and may blow out all of your sensitive electronic equipment. I would do a fully wired system with power and lightning protection just outside of the house. The issue here is finding someone who can do this the right way. I work for one of the largest Wireless Systems Provider and have seen all of these issues. You really need a Top Level Technical Company to do this. Good Luck.
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