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I would assume so. Best, Christopher

My smart phone is the single-most used device I own. Phone, contacts, GPS, security, passwords, voice recorder, voice recognition, flash light, camera, music, video phone, ... the list goes on and on. I even write my own apps. As a track and field sprint coach, I wrote my own speed workout calculators. Considerably more accurate than trying to guess, and huge time saver. Check the weather for tomorrow's workout, yeah, there's an app for that. When a relative is flying in on Continental or South West, use the app to enter a flight number and get up-to-the-minute reports. Scan a bar code in a store to make sure you are getting a good price. Find cheap gas on a long trip. When traveling late at night, find a place to eat that is still open. That's just for starters. Of course, two tin cans and a string will work if you live on a small remote island. Best, Christopher

Thanks. I purchased a copy of GetDataBack for NTFS and was able to extract all the data from an otherwise inaccessible drive. Recently I used SpinRite to restore a bad drive, but I don't think SpinRite can restore drives attached via USB (it did not recognize the USB drive on one system I tested). Are there any utilities with functionality similar to SpinRite that can restore a bad drive that will recognize USB drives? Best, Christopher

I would have guessed the plate had some sort of IR reflective film on it to avoid LPR detection, but based on your comments, it's apparent that this is a common phenomena from some states. Interesting. Best, Christopher

Seems like a design flaw. Best, Christopher

Interesting. That means the low light performance would be even better with the clear domes. Best, Christopher

Yes, likely possibility is high gain noise. Best, Christopher

Yes, I think that is the consensus. Cat 5 works well for CCTV cameras, PoE IP cameras, and PIRs (I'm a big fan of outdoor PIRs), and 16/2 should handle any higher power 24VAC/12VDC devices you might need such as IR Illuminators. Best, Christopher

I thought the OP was about CCTV wiring. That's the cost of the cable. What about the labor? When my house was being built the builder offered a $2,000 upgrade to add a water softener hookup. How much were the materials? Maybe $12? Best, Christopher

Just curious, why? Best, Christopher

If it were my house, I would not install RG-6. I would install Cat 5 (or Cat 6). I use both cameras and PIRs to secure the outdoors (e.g. Crow Daredevils) and Cat 5 will support both just fine. If I thought there were an area that needed an IR Illuminator (e.g. RayMax or CNB MIR), I would also install 18/2 for that. Just my two cents. Best, Christopher

What state or government makes license plates that are difficult to read with an IR camera? Best, Christopher

The further the wavelength is from the visible spectrum, the more difficult for the human eye to see. IR Illuminators come in two major wavelengths, 850nm and 940nm. Humans can see a red glow at 850nm, and virtually nothing at 940nm. Keep in mind, however, that even sensors that can detect IR are also less sensitive at 940nm as well. So, if you want a covert IR source, 940nm is what you want. Just make sure the camera has sufficient sensitivity at that wavelength. Best, Christopher

Those 1U fans can seem relatively quiet at first, but after a while, you realize that high pitch whine is very annoying. There are some good alternatives, so I never purchase switches with fans anymore. Best, Christopher

Wow, that's a tough one. A license plate camera would significantly improve your odds of solving this, but they are more expensive than CCTV cameras and therefore often not an option. Best, Christopher

If you car is parked in your driveway or in a location that gets very little activity at night, I recommend an outdoor PIR with remote alarm in your bedroom so that you are immediately notified when someone comes near your vehicle during the night. If the alarm sounds at 2 am, you can check the monitor and call the police while they are still in the neighborhood. Best, Christopher

Apple added so much overhead to the OS that my 3G became unusable. It was such a pig, I had no choice but to upgrade to the 4G. I'm guessing they will do the same to my 4G before the battery fails. I wrote some applications for my iPhone, and I had to pay $99 annual subscription for the privilege to run my own apps on my own phone. However, this only lasts for a few months, and now my apps no longer work until I re-provision the phone again. What a hassle. Droid OS continues to gain momentum. I look forward to switching to an open platform where I am free to run my own applications. Best, Christopher

What is your preference on enclosures? Best, Christopher

I didn't have any success with SD recording on the Panasonic 502 either. This fail-safe SD recording looks good on paper, but getting it to work is problematic for some cameras. Best, Christopher

I seem to recall many years ago in a physics lecture there was a discussion about inductive vs capacitive loads and that some companies would save money by adding a device that would balance the load. The imbalance is a function of the type of equipment used by the company. My (limited) understanding is that homes typically have much less of an imbalance, and the potential savings are therefore usually less. Best, Christopher

I have an Altronix 24VAC power supply and want to power several Crow D&D PIRs. The Crow input is voltage is between 7.8-16VDC. I am considering the Altronix AL624 and VR1 as possible solutions. The specs are as follows: The Altronix AL624 power supply/charger converts 24VAC input to a 1.2 amp of continuous supply current @ 6VDC or 12VDC or .75 amp of continuous supply current @ 24VDC. The Altronix VR1 converts a 24VAC or 24VDC input into a regulated 12VDC @ 1 amp output. I assume that one major difference is the VR1 is regulated, is that correct? Given that the D&D permits a very wide range of input voltage, will either solution work fine? Are there any other considerations? Best, Christopher

Did you receive the Avigilon? Best, Christopher

Yeah, our electricity is tiered, and it goes even higher. Some of the homes in this area pay $1,200 per month. Large solar arrays are becoming more common. Holiday lights are significantly fewer this year. I have a Watt's Up Pro and measure pretty much everything. I have replaced some items for free, just based on the savings. Thanks again for your assistance. This thread has been very helpful. Best, Christopher

Axis makes some of the their own stuff, but they round out their product line by rebranding some items. Search Amazon and Google and you might find the identical item from the OEM for less. In any case, you should be able to find a quality solution for less. Best, Christopher

Thanks. So, the linear has to dump the difference in voltage, but only has to match the current that is used, while the switcher is more efficient particularly at higher current because it switches on and off extremely fast, only using what it needs. One other consideration. My electricity is relatively expensive at 0.35 cents per kwh. That really adds up. So if I were selecting a regulator for an 12VDC IR source, the wasted heat from a linear could cost more than the regulator in less than a year. Best, Christopher