safety &amp; security of satellite: Also, how sensitive is the gm-1518 to weather conditions?
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First part, they do make a special base that is made to mount to your ladder. If you don't have a ladder, I am sure you could figure out a way to mount it to something else. also there is a tripod mount that is made to strap to a big screw that screws in to the ground. you could find/make a heavy weight that you could use instead of the screw. So you could use it on the roof. The dish is smaller I believe (10"?) so it will be a little more susceptible to weather than a normal one.
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I believe it will. I used it all summer in Alaska with no problems. Good or bad, there are satellites everywhere.
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I based my original review on the unit my friend has. I ordered one based on that. However, when I received mine it won't lock on to satellites and I'm having to return it for repair. I have since read several reviews and they have had the same problem. At this time I wouldn't recommend this unit to anyone.
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I ran a thin bead of grease along the edges of the sensor component (the magnet side has no electronics to worry about) and riveted the assembly to an outdoor gate in Michigan. It's currently well below zero and everything works like it should. The Aeon Labs multisensor doesn't handle sub zero weather readouts very well, but the contact sensor just keeps on doing it's thing.
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Yes; temperatures that high could possibly damage internal components in your radar detector or damage the plastic housing because it is a vary soft; I would take it out, or put it in a shaded place when you are not using it car/ truck.
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The DCS-2332L is absolutely weatherproof. The reviewer who says otherwise is wrong. Mine has been out in the weather for 2 years, rain, snow, 10 below zero to 100 degrees in the direct sun.
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Husband does quite a bit of traveling to play golf, and the golfbuddy adalpts to several satellites. As long as the course is satellite equipped you will be ok. Most courses are. I hope I helped. My husband loves his golfbuddy.
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In use for 7 months. I've had none from rain or a recent 1" snow. Leaves falling heavily or close, or if mounted near the ground with grasses growing and wind blown - yes. Something moving sets off motion sensors. Not a false trip.
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We live in an area prone to severe weather and rely heavily on a small battery operated television for weather reports when the power is out; it helps so much to be able to see the radar! I am very concerned that when the switch to digital comes in February, we will lose any "air" options.
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Well since its an inside camera. It can't handle NO direct rain, as well as bitter cold, there is no telling what the life will be of the camera. Humidity to temp fluctuations will greatly impact the operation. Inside or outside the IR requires a lot of light changes to switch from day to night. I have one in my garage with windows and can only use the schedule IR otherwise the IR stays on all of the time.
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No. It can handle temperature fluctuations documented in the spec sheet, but it is not ruggedized, nor is it moisture tolerant. I believe Foscam sells weather-resistant kits and hardened models as well.
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I have it install in a vehicle but from the looks of the instrument I don't think it is weatherproof, maybe if you can have it install under your seat and just have the antenna out in the open or clear view of the sky but away for eyes.
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Should be unaffected by weather. Mine worked fine through all 4 seasons included rain, snow and an ice storm.
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I agree with Teri L. Arrasmith, I had to hook mine to the satellite box and I have had no problems with it. I've had it for about 6 months now. Works great.
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I'm not sure I've never used the Uniden model. They both use the same GMRS bands and have NOAA weather Which is good. I'd assume the distances are similar and also don't ever expect true distances without clear line of sight. You get what you pay for. The Midland has more functionality but majority is going to be unused by most users.
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I have found it to be extremely accurate especially after it's fully locked on and using WAAS. It's receiver is sensitive enough to reliably navigate from the window seat of a passenger aircraft and from the forest floor in tropical rainforest. How accurate depends on how long you leave it on to acquire satellites and whether or not you are in a WAAS area? There is an accuracy estimate on the satellite screen.
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I don't know. I use mine indoors. While the receiver might function at cold temperatures, I would not want it located where it could be exposed to rain. The Etekcity web site shows a tab for specifications but I was unable to pull up anything. There is a Canadian firm, whose identity I do not recall, which supplies industrial remotes with a very long range. The receivers are not plug-ins, but have to be hard-wired into a box appropriate to the location.