Date:         Fri, 1 Dec 2006 18:30:03 -0800
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westfalia Security thoughts
Comments: To: David Etter <detter@MAIL.AURACOM.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <f06230900c196547c42c4@[192.168.1.100]>
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There are numerous compact motorcycle motion alarms,
many with paging.  Xeno (sp?) makes a small, very
reasonably priced motion alarm disc lock (non-paging)
that you might be able to attach somewhere.

Stephen

--- David Etter <detter@MAIL.AURACOM.COM> wrote:

> For Christmas I was looking to buy me some winter
> storage security
> for "Mellow Yellow" , my '82 dsl  Westy.
> Checking out the local electronics stores I found
> that a good "Alarm"
> system can set you back $400 - installed.  Hmmmm!
> Is the old gal
> even worth it? I thought.
>         Then I recall that years ago I adapted a CB
> rig to transmit a
> 'buzz' type noise when any of the sensors were
> 'activated'. As far as
> distance was concerned, it worked better than any
> device on the
> market at the time.
>         Not wishing to get into CB gear again, but
> having an FRS
> system on hand; I thought... why not go with the
> latest technology.
> Now, if I could get a relay to work an external mike
> input then I
> would be all set.
>         Looking at my 'older' FRS radio, I do not
> see an external
> mike input but perhaps someone on the forum has done
> this or
> something better.
>         I don't need to know if the engine bonnet is
> lifted, the
> window lowered, the engine started or any one of a
> dozen different
> 'options' available. These devices would seem to
> require a team of
> CIA electronics experts to fully install all the
> wires and sensors.
> In an effort to keep my Westy wiring simple, all I
> need is a motion
> sensor inside and that is simply a plug-in device.
>         Has anyone come up with a simple alarm
> system that will
> transmit more than 100 yards and not costing an arm
> and a leg? If
> not, I will commence my own project along these
> lines.
> Thanks!
>                                 David (82dslwesty)
>
> P.S.: I did a search of the Archives with no luck.
>




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