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Guys, I used to work for the cable company many years ago. When I worked there the techs had special meters that were able to determine the DB level for the coax cable. The DB level helped to determine how much "signal" was coming into the customer’s house and into each TV set. I am currently...

Guys, I hope you can help me. I have purchased a monitor that that requires a wall wart. The wall wart is rated for 120V input and 12 volt output w/ 5amp max. The only problem is that the cord is not long enough and needs to be interfaced into another pre-existing cord. IE: Wall Wart...

Guys, I have an Elk M1G hooked up...I have already installed a magnetic sensor on the garage door so I can sense when the door is open or closed. I have also programmed one of the keypad's "F" keys to show if the door is currently opened or closed. Now here is the question: I would like to...

Guys, I have a situation where I need to mount a little RF reciever next to my plasma TV and "route" the IR signals to a closet behind the TV. (This type of situation is simmilar to a home entertainment center where all the components are in a cabbinet) In anycase I seem to like the offerings...

Hello, In my current house, the builder wired the rear speakers before the drywall was put up....These speakers are placed about 5 feet behind the couch, however they are facing downwards (as in towards the floor). There does not seem to be a way to place speakers in the rear wall which is a...

Guys, I have been using Insteon for about 1-1.5 years now (ever since it came out). I have about 20 dimmers and relay switches thoughout my house along with several lamp dimmers/switches. I have now had to replace close to every switch in the house and am on the 2nd or 3rd one in most cases...

I just purchased a few Fujitsu 3400 systems. I noticed the IR port on the front. Is it possible to use this IR to control items like a TV, Stereo etc or do these items work on a diff frequency? Or am I just crazy and have been watching too many movies/sci fi channel? Thanks, .Dave

Hello, I am currently using the elk m1gold security system. I would like to add an additional speaker/siren outdoors. My current configuration looks like the following: out 3: elk strobe ELK-SL1B -- used for various projects Operating Voltage: 12 V DC Current Draw:210 mA out 2: Speaker...

Has anyone heard when new insteon products are to be expected? I have read that smarthome was going to launch several more products this year but have not been able to get any updates? Specifically IR products would be a great addition. Thanks, .Dave

I am currently running an Elk M1 Gold and Homeseer 1.7 with the elk plugin (Mark L's version). I would like to write a rule that will send me an email when zone 10 has been open/insecure for 30 minutes or longer and repeat every 30 minutes. I cannot seem to get any combinations to work using...

Guys what type of speaker would you recommend for Output #1 on the Elk for voice type stuff.... Maybe an elk speaker or any other speaker that Martin would carry? Thanks. .D

Hey guys....I was trying to interface my doorbell with my new Elk M1Gold I know that the Doorbell can be configured as a NO switch....when pressed it completes the circuit and bingo. However I have a lit doorbell button....So I was thinking I could conneck a ELK-930 to the transformer in...

Hey guys....I have been reading this site for quite some time now. Great information. I am working on my automation project on my house and am having lots of fun. I just recently connected and configured an ELK M1Gold and LOVE IT. I am now trying to connect a elk strobe to the unit so I...