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Long Range Radio Backup

Long range radio provides your home or business with the highest level of security available. In the event telephone service is interrupted or your phone line cut, your security system will still transmit alarm signals to the Central Station. Radio units can be easily installed and there's no change in the way you use your security system.

Radio is loosing popularity as GSM/Cellular is fast becoming a more cost effective way to back-up your Alarm System in the event of a cut or down phone line.

The cost for Long-Range Radio can vary, but they run around $300 installed.  There ius also a monthly monitoring fee friom $6-$16 or more depending on the dealer. In a rural location with no internet or cellular service, radio is the only solution (If there is a network in your area..  Radio can be used as a primary transmission method (Not recommend).

• Provides a vital wireless link to the monitoring station
• Can be used as a primary reporting device for homes without telephone service
• UL Residential Primary Listing for combined Burglary and Fire applications
• Supervision with automatic self-test and system trouble output

Pros: Right now, it costs less than cellular backup, but the price gap is closing. An option for those in remote areas with no Cellular or Internet service IF there is a network in that area (remote possibility). Very fast signal transmission, Very reliable signal transmission, Supervised signal.
Cons: Quickly becoming obsolete. Terrain and weather can interfere/block signal, and it is hard to find alarm companies that still offer this service as most dealers are turning to GSM.

You made a good decision by securing your home and business. Make another good decision and secure your monitoring. A Long-Range Radio Backup System is one of the most secure, reliable and affordable in the industry!

AlarmTech dealers offer Long-Range Radio Backup in select areas only.