From: "John R Weiss" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: home security systems
Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 16:52:28 GMT

"Wheresthebabes"  wrote...
> Anyone have any opinions or experience with hard wired vs RF linked
> security monitors? We've had some prowler problems and we need some
> security fast, but need to figure out what's best for our needs.

Some systems, like the First Alert system we have, accommodate both wired and 
wireless components.  Wire up the ones where you have the access, and use 
wireless where access is difficult or impossible.  House current (with central 
battery backup) will power the wired units, and 3V Lithium batteries (3-5 year 
life) will likely power the wireless.